Chapter VII · Chapter 7

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

anew

From this reading The cracking plant button was up again and there was a blue nimbus on another button.

plural of “alamo” — a siege and massacre at a mission in San Antonio in 1836; Mexican forces under Santa Anna besieged and massacred American rebels who were fighting to make Texas independent of Mexico

From this reading For Los Alamos, I supposed.

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From this reading Between us we helped Alice.

(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 _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The cracking plant button was up again and there was a blue nimbus on another button.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The cracking plant button was up again and there was a blue nimbus on another button.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Before joining them I took a last look at the control panel.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before joining them I took a last look at the control panel.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Between us we helped Alice.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The cracking plant button was up again and there was a blue nimbus on another button.

a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

From this reading The cracking plant button was up again and there was a blue nimbus on another button.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

power to direct or determine

From this reading Before joining them I took a last look at the control panel.

a sudden sharp noise

From this reading The cracking plant button was up again and there was a blue nimbus on another button.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

be unsure or weak

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For Los Alamos, I supposed.

inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

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 _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Between us we helped Alice.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Before joining them I took a last look at the control panel.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

From this reading Before joining them I took a last look at the control panel.

immediately past

From this reading Before joining them I took a last look at the control panel.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Before joining them I took a last look at the control panel.

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From this reading For Los Alamos, I supposed.

a dark grey cloud bearing rain

From this reading The cracking plant button was up again and there was a blue nimbus on another button.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something

From this reading Before joining them I took a last look at the control panel.

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading The cracking plant button was up again and there was a blue nimbus on another button.

bulge outward

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

required or under orders

From this reading For Los Alamos, I supposed.

English poet (1837-1909)

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Before joining them I took a last look at the control panel.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The cracking plant button was up again and there was a blue nimbus on another button.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Before joining them I took a last look at the control panel.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The cracking plant button was up again and there was a blue nimbus on another button.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Between us we helped Alice.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Between us we helped Alice.

in or at the place that

From this reading _Here now in his triumph where all things falter, Stretched out on the spoils that his own hand spread, As a god self-slain on his own strange altar, Death lies dead._ --A Forsaken Garden, _by Charles Swinburne_ Pop was first down.