used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet he checked suddenly where the Lane ran off at right angles like a darting trout, half lest his pressed horse should take the hedge, half in joyful recognition.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading SWEETHEART-TIME In the late October afternoon Lancaster rode through the Lane fast, for he was behind time with his promise.
at or in the front
From this reading Therefore he looked ahead of him to each flying curve, letting the Gates of Vision pass without notice, nor culling one magic thrill from the garden of enchantment.
in addition
From this reading Out on the drifting distance--of the land, yet of the sky also--his Ghost-Mountain smote his eye with its strange twin-qualities of edged clarity and floating opaqueness, like the Shoulder of God made manifest, yet not clothed upon with flesh.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Out on the drifting distance--of the land, yet of the sky also--his Ghost-Mountain smote his eye with its strange twin-qualities of edged clarity and floating opaqueness, like the Shoulder of God made manifest, yet not clothed upon with flesh.
anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading Yet he checked suddenly where the Lane ran off at right angles like a darting trout, half lest his pressed horse should take the hedge, half in joyful recognition.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yet he checked suddenly where the Lane ran off at right angles like a darting trout, half lest his pressed horse should take the hedge, half in joyful recognition.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading SWEETHEART-TIME In the late October afternoon Lancaster rode through the Lane fast, for he was behind time with his promise.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading Yet he checked suddenly where the Lane ran off at right angles like a darting trout, half lest his pressed horse should take the hedge, half in joyful recognition.
claritynounUS /ˈklerəti/
free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
From this reading Out on the drifting distance--of the land, yet of the sky also--his Ghost-Mountain smote his eye with its strange twin-qualities of edged clarity and floating opaqueness, like the Shoulder of God made manifest, yet not clothed upon with flesh.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Out on the drifting distance--of the land, yet of the sky also--his Ghost-Mountain smote his eye with its strange twin-qualities of edged clarity and floating opaqueness, like the Shoulder of God made manifest, yet not clothed upon with flesh.
cullingverbUS /ˈkʌlɪŋ/
-ing form of “cull” — remove something that has been rejected
From this reading Therefore he looked ahead of him to each flying curve, letting the Gates of Vision pass without notice, nor culling one magic thrill from the garden of enchantment.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading Therefore he looked ahead of him to each flying curve, letting the Gates of Vision pass without notice, nor culling one magic thrill from the garden of enchantment.
dartingverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Yet he checked suddenly where the Lane ran off at right angles like a darting trout, half lest his pressed horse should take the hedge, half in joyful recognition.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Out on the drifting distance--of the land, yet of the sky also--his Ghost-Mountain smote his eye with its strange twin-qualities of edged clarity and floating opaqueness, like the Shoulder of God made manifest, yet not clothed upon with flesh.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading Out on the drifting distance--of the land, yet of the sky also--his Ghost-Mountain smote his eye with its strange twin-qualities of edged clarity and floating opaqueness, like the Shoulder of God made manifest, yet not clothed upon with flesh.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Therefore he looked ahead of him to each flying curve, letting the Gates of Vision pass without notice, nor culling one magic thrill from the garden of enchantment.
edgedadjectiveUS /edʒd/
having a specified kind of border or edge
From this reading Out on the drifting distance--of the land, yet of the sky also--his Ghost-Mountain smote his eye with its strange twin-qualities of edged clarity and floating opaqueness, like the Shoulder of God made manifest, yet not clothed upon with flesh.
enchantmentnounUS /enˈtʃæntmənt/
a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
From this reading Therefore he looked ahead of him to each flying curve, letting the Gates of Vision pass without notice, nor culling one magic thrill from the garden of enchantment.
the organ of sight
From this reading Out on the drifting distance--of the land, yet of the sky also--his Ghost-Mountain smote his eye with its strange twin-qualities of edged clarity and floating opaqueness, like the Shoulder of God made manifest, yet not clothed upon with flesh.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading SWEETHEART-TIME In the late October afternoon Lancaster rode through the Lane fast, for he was behind time with his promise.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading Out on the drifting distance--of the land, yet of the sky also--his Ghost-Mountain smote his eye with its strange twin-qualities of edged clarity and floating opaqueness, like the Shoulder of God made manifest, yet not clothed upon with flesh.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading Out on the drifting distance--of the land, yet of the sky also--his Ghost-Mountain smote his eye with its strange twin-qualities of edged clarity and floating opaqueness, like the Shoulder of God made manifest, yet not clothed upon with flesh.
moving swiftly
From this reading Therefore he looked ahead of him to each flying curve, letting the Gates of Vision pass without notice, nor culling one magic thrill from the garden of enchantment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SWEETHEART-TIME In the late October afternoon Lancaster rode through the Lane fast, for he was behind time with his promise.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Therefore he looked ahead of him to each flying curve, letting the Gates of Vision pass without notice, nor culling one magic thrill from the garden of enchantment.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Therefore he looked ahead of him to each flying curve, letting the Gates of Vision pass without notice, nor culling one magic thrill from the garden of enchantment.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading THE GREEN GATES OF VISION:--VI.
Ghost-Mountain
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From this reading Out on the drifting distance--of the land, yet of the sky also--his Ghost-Mountain smote his eye with its strange twin-qualities of edged clarity and floating opaqueness, like the Shoulder of God made manifest, yet not clothed upon with flesh.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Out on the drifting distance--of the land, yet of the sky also--his Ghost-Mountain smote his eye with its strange twin-qualities of edged clarity and floating opaqueness, like the Shoulder of God made manifest, yet not clothed upon with flesh.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading THE GREEN GATES OF VISION:--VI.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Yet he checked suddenly where the Lane ran off at right angles like a darting trout, half lest his pressed horse should take the hedge, half in joyful recognition.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SWEETHEART-TIME In the late October afternoon Lancaster rode through the Lane fast, for he was behind time with his promise.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Yet he checked suddenly where the Lane ran off at right angles like a darting trout, half lest his pressed horse should take the hedge, half in joyful recognition.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Therefore he looked ahead of him to each flying curve, letting the Gates of Vision pass without notice, nor culling one magic thrill from the garden of enchantment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SWEETHEART-TIME In the late October afternoon Lancaster rode through the Lane fast, for he was behind time with his promise.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Yet he checked suddenly where the Lane ran off at right angles like a darting trout, half lest his pressed horse should take the hedge, half in joyful recognition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SWEETHEART-TIME In the late October afternoon Lancaster rode through the Lane fast, for he was behind time with his promise.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Out on the drifting distance--of the land, yet of the sky also--his Ghost-Mountain smote his eye with its strange twin-qualities of edged clarity and floating opaqueness, like the Shoulder of God made manifest, yet not clothed upon with flesh.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading Yet he checked suddenly where the Lane ran off at right angles like a darting trout, half lest his pressed horse should take the hedge, half in joyful recognition.
LancasternounUS /ˈlænkæstər/
a city in northwestern England
From this reading SWEETHEART-TIME In the late October afternoon Lancaster rode through the Lane fast, for he was behind time with his promise.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Out on the drifting distance--of the land, yet of the sky also--his Ghost-Mountain smote his eye with its strange twin-qualities of edged clarity and floating opaqueness, like the Shoulder of God made manifest, yet not clothed upon with flesh.
a narrow way or road
From this reading SWEETHEART-TIME In the late October afternoon Lancaster rode through the Lane fast, for he was behind time with his promise.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading SWEETHEART-TIME In the late October afternoon Lancaster rode through the Lane fast, for he was behind time with his promise.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Yet he checked suddenly where the Lane ran off at right angles like a darting trout, half lest his pressed horse should take the hedge, half in joyful recognition.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading Therefore he looked ahead of him to each flying curve, letting the Gates of Vision pass without notice, nor culling one magic thrill from the garden of enchantment.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Yet he checked suddenly where the Lane ran off at right angles like a darting trout, half lest his pressed horse should take the hedge, half in joyful recognition.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Therefore he looked ahead of him to each flying curve, letting the Gates of Vision pass without notice, nor culling one magic thrill from the garden of enchantment.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Out on the drifting distance--of the land, yet of the sky also--his Ghost-Mountain smote his eye with its strange twin-qualities of edged clarity and floating opaqueness, like the Shoulder of God made manifest, yet not clothed upon with flesh.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Therefore he looked ahead of him to each flying curve, letting the Gates of Vision pass without notice, nor culling one magic thrill from the garden of enchantment.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Out on the drifting distance--of the land, yet of the sky also--his Ghost-Mountain smote his eye with its strange twin-qualities of edged clarity and floating opaqueness, like the Shoulder of God made manifest, yet not clothed upon with flesh.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Therefore he looked ahead of him to each flying curve, letting the Gates of Vision pass without notice, nor culling one magic thrill from the garden of enchantment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Out on the drifting distance--of the land, yet of the sky also--his Ghost-Mountain smote his eye with its strange twin-qualities of edged clarity and floating opaqueness, like the Shoulder of God made manifest, yet not clothed upon with flesh.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Therefore he looked ahead of him to each flying curve, letting the Gates of Vision pass without notice, nor culling one magic thrill from the garden of enchantment.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading SWEETHEART-TIME In the late October afternoon Lancaster rode through the Lane fast, for he was behind time with his promise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GREEN GATES OF VISION:--VI.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Yet he checked suddenly where the Lane ran off at right angles like a darting trout, half lest his pressed horse should take the hedge, half in joyful recognition.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Out on the drifting distance--of the land, yet of the sky also--his Ghost-Mountain smote his eye with its strange twin-qualities of edged clarity and floating opaqueness, like the Shoulder of God made manifest, yet not clothed upon with flesh.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Therefore he looked ahead of him to each flying curve, letting the Gates of Vision pass without notice, nor culling one magic thrill from the garden of enchantment.
opaquenessnoun
incomprehensibility resulting from obscurity of meaning
From this reading Out on the drifting distance--of the land, yet of the sky also--his Ghost-Mountain smote his eye with its strange twin-qualities of edged clarity and floating opaqueness, like the Shoulder of God made manifest, yet not clothed upon with flesh.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out on the drifting distance--of the land, yet of the sky also--his Ghost-Mountain smote his eye with its strange twin-qualities of edged clarity and floating opaqueness, like the Shoulder of God made manifest, yet not clothed upon with flesh.
go across or through
From this reading Therefore he looked ahead of him to each flying curve, letting the Gates of Vision pass without notice, nor culling one magic thrill from the garden of enchantment.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Yet he checked suddenly where the Lane ran off at right angles like a darting trout, half lest his pressed horse should take the hedge, half in joyful recognition.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading SWEETHEART-TIME In the late October afternoon Lancaster rode through the Lane fast, for he was behind time with his promise.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Yet he checked suddenly where the Lane ran off at right angles like a darting trout, half lest his pressed horse should take the hedge, half in joyful recognition.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Yet he checked suddenly where the Lane ran off at right angles like a darting trout, half lest his pressed horse should take the hedge, half in joyful recognition.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Yet he checked suddenly where the Lane ran off at right angles like a darting trout, half lest his pressed horse should take the hedge, half in joyful recognition.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading SWEETHEART-TIME In the late October afternoon Lancaster rode through the Lane fast, for he was behind time with his promise.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Yet he checked suddenly where the Lane ran off at right angles like a darting trout, half lest his pressed horse should take the hedge, half in joyful recognition.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Out on the drifting distance--of the land, yet of the sky also--his Ghost-Mountain smote his eye with its strange twin-qualities of edged clarity and floating opaqueness, like the Shoulder of God made manifest, yet not clothed upon with flesh.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Out on the drifting distance--of the land, yet of the sky also--his Ghost-Mountain smote his eye with its strange twin-qualities of edged clarity and floating opaqueness, like the Shoulder of God made manifest, yet not clothed upon with flesh.
smote
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From this reading Out on the drifting distance--of the land, yet of the sky also--his Ghost-Mountain smote his eye with its strange twin-qualities of edged clarity and floating opaqueness, like the Shoulder of God made manifest, yet not clothed upon with flesh.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Out on the drifting distance--of the land, yet of the sky also--his Ghost-Mountain smote his eye with its strange twin-qualities of edged clarity and floating opaqueness, like the Shoulder of God made manifest, yet not clothed upon with flesh.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Yet he checked suddenly where the Lane ran off at right angles like a darting trout, half lest his pressed horse should take the hedge, half in joyful recognition.
SWEETHEART-TIME
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From this reading SWEETHEART-TIME In the late October afternoon Lancaster rode through the Lane fast, for he was behind time with his promise.
carry out
From this reading Yet he checked suddenly where the Lane ran off at right angles like a darting trout, half lest his pressed horse should take the hedge, half in joyful recognition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREEN GATES OF VISION:--VI.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore he looked ahead of him to each flying curve, letting the Gates of Vision pass without notice, nor culling one magic thrill from the garden of enchantment.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading Therefore he looked ahead of him to each flying curve, letting the Gates of Vision pass without notice, nor culling one magic thrill from the garden of enchantment.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading SWEETHEART-TIME In the late October afternoon Lancaster rode through the Lane fast, for he was behind time with his promise.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading SWEETHEART-TIME In the late October afternoon Lancaster rode through the Lane fast, for he was behind time with his promise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Therefore he looked ahead of him to each flying curve, letting the Gates of Vision pass without notice, nor culling one magic thrill from the garden of enchantment.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading Yet he checked suddenly where the Lane ran off at right angles like a darting trout, half lest his pressed horse should take the hedge, half in joyful recognition.
twin-qualities
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From this reading Out on the drifting distance--of the land, yet of the sky also--his Ghost-Mountain smote his eye with its strange twin-qualities of edged clarity and floating opaqueness, like the Shoulder of God made manifest, yet not clothed upon with flesh.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Out on the drifting distance--of the land, yet of the sky also--his Ghost-Mountain smote his eye with its strange twin-qualities of edged clarity and floating opaqueness, like the Shoulder of God made manifest, yet not clothed upon with flesh.
VInounUS /vaɪ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading THE GREEN GATES OF VISION:--VI.
a vivid mental image
From this reading THE GREEN GATES OF VISION:--VI.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SWEETHEART-TIME In the late October afternoon Lancaster rode through the Lane fast, for he was behind time with his promise.
in or at the place that
From this reading Yet he checked suddenly where the Lane ran off at right angles like a darting trout, half lest his pressed horse should take the hedge, half in joyful recognition.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SWEETHEART-TIME In the late October afternoon Lancaster rode through the Lane fast, for he was behind time with his promise.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Therefore he looked ahead of him to each flying curve, letting the Gates of Vision pass without notice, nor culling one magic thrill from the garden of enchantment.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet he checked suddenly where the Lane ran off at right angles like a darting trout, half lest his pressed horse should take the hedge, half in joyful recognition.
