used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Then all at once comes a divergence, a break in the flow, new vistas and compelling actions.
(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 Then all at once comes a divergence, a break in the flow, new vistas and compelling actions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then all at once comes a divergence, a break in the flow, new vistas and compelling actions.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading Something to be attained looms suddenly like a flame in the dark.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Something to be attained looms suddenly like a flame in the dark.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Something leaps lancewise at the heart or brain out of the peaceful monotony.
terminate
From this reading Then all at once comes a divergence, a break in the flow, new vistas and compelling actions.
bridgesnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒəz/
United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
catapultedverbUS /ˈkætəpʌltɪd/
past form of “catapult” — shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult
From this reading Or he finds himself catapulted into some unforeseen clash, tingling to the shock of conflict.
clashnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading Or he finds himself catapulted into some unforeseen clash, tingling to the shock of conflict.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Then all at once comes a divergence, a break in the flow, new vistas and compelling actions.
compellingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpelɪŋ/
driving or forcing
From this reading Then all at once comes a divergence, a break in the flow, new vistas and compelling actions.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading Or he finds himself catapulted into some unforeseen clash, tingling to the shock of conflict.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Something to be attained looms suddenly like a flame in the dark.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
divergencenounUS /daɪˈvɜːrdʒəns/
the act of moving away in different direction from a common point
From this reading Then all at once comes a divergence, a break in the flow, new vistas and compelling actions.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading Or he finds himself catapulted into some unforeseen clash, tingling to the shock of conflict.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading Something to be attained looms suddenly like a flame in the dark.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
gapnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Or he finds himself catapulted into some unforeseen clash, tingling to the shock of conflict.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Something leaps lancewise at the heart or brain out of the peaceful monotony.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Or he finds himself catapulted into some unforeseen clash, tingling to the shock of conflict.
how
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From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
a single distinct event
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Or he finds himself catapulted into some unforeseen clash, tingling to the shock of conflict.
lancewise
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From this reading Something leaps lancewise at the heart or brain out of the peaceful monotony.
leapsnounUS /liːps/
plural of “leap” — a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Something leaps lancewise at the heart or brain out of the peaceful monotony.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Something to be attained looms suddenly like a flame in the dark.
loomsnounUS /luːmz/
plural of “loom” — a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
From this reading Something to be attained looms suddenly like a flame in the dark.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
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 Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading Something leaps lancewise at the heart or brain out of the peaceful monotony.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Then all at once comes a divergence, a break in the flow, new vistas and compelling actions.
not any; not one
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
on one occasion
From this reading Then all at once comes a divergence, a break in the flow, new vistas and compelling actions.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Something leaps lancewise at the heart or brain out of the peaceful monotony.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Something leaps lancewise at the heart or brain out of the peaceful monotony.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading Something leaps lancewise at the heart or brain out of the peaceful monotony.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Or he finds himself catapulted into some unforeseen clash, tingling to the shock of conflict.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Or he finds himself catapulted into some unforeseen clash, tingling to the shock of conflict.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something leaps lancewise at the heart or brain out of the peaceful monotony.
spoutverbUS /spaʊt/
gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
stretchesnounUS /ˈstretʃəz/
plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Something to be attained looms suddenly like a flame in the dark.
syrupnounUS /ˈsɜːrəp/
a thick sweet sticky liquid
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then all at once comes a divergence, a break in the flow, new vistas and compelling actions.
tiltedadjectiveUS /ˈtɪltɪd/
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
tinglingadjectiveUS /ˈtɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements
From this reading Or he finds himself catapulted into some unforeseen clash, tingling to the shock of conflict.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Something to be attained looms suddenly like a flame in the dark.
unctuouslyadverb
in an unctuous manner
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
unforeseenadjectiveUS /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/
not anticipated
From this reading Or he finds himself catapulted into some unforeseen clash, tingling to the shock of conflict.
vistasnounUS /ˈvɪstəz/
plural of “vista” — the visual percept of a region
From this reading Then all at once comes a divergence, a break in the flow, new vistas and compelling actions.
a Caucasian
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
a late time of life
From this reading Time bridges many a gap in the life of a man, periods that have no substance in them, no matter how occupied, how filled with minor incident; stretches of days, months, years flow as unctuously as syrup from a tilted spout, as straight and open as a white road across a level plain.
