used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The path between gulfs of the dark and the steeps of the light; The path like a snake that is gone, like the length of a fuse to ignite The substance of shadow, that bursts and explodes into sight.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am here undeparting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The path between gulfs of the dark and the steeps of the light; The path like a snake that is gone, like the length of a fuse to ignite The substance of shadow, that bursts and explodes into sight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I sit tight Between wings of the endless flight, At the depths of the peace and the fight.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The path between gulfs of the dark and the steeps of the light; The path like a snake that is gone, like the length of a fuse to ignite The substance of shadow, that bursts and explodes into sight.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading I am far beyond The horizons of love and strife.
burstsnounUS /bɜːrsts/
plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting
From this reading The path between gulfs of the dark and the steeps of the light; The path like a snake that is gone, like the length of a fuse to ignite The substance of shadow, that bursts and explodes into sight.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The path between gulfs of the dark and the steeps of the light; The path like a snake that is gone, like the length of a fuse to ignite The substance of shadow, that bursts and explodes into sight.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Deep in the moistures of peace, And far down the muzzle of the fight You shall find me, who am neither increase Nor destruction, different quite.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading I sit tight Between wings of the endless flight, At the depths of the peace and the fight.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Deep in the moistures of peace, And far down the muzzle of the fight You shall find me, who am neither increase Nor destruction, different quite.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Deep in the moistures of peace, And far down the muzzle of the fight You shall find me, who am neither increase Nor destruction, different quite.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Deep in the moistures of peace, And far down the muzzle of the fight You shall find me, who am neither increase Nor destruction, different quite.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading I sit tight Between wings of the endless flight, At the depths of the peace and the fight.
explodesverbUS /ɪkˈsploʊdz/
third-person singular of “explode” — cause to burst with a violent release of energy
From this reading The path between gulfs of the dark and the steeps of the light; The path like a snake that is gone, like the length of a fuse to ignite The substance of shadow, that bursts and explodes into sight.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Deep in the moistures of peace, And far down the muzzle of the fight You shall find me, who am neither increase Nor destruction, different quite.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading I sit tight Between wings of the endless flight, At the depths of the peace and the fight.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Deep in the moistures of peace, And far down the muzzle of the fight You shall find me, who am neither increase Nor destruction, different quite.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading I sit tight Between wings of the endless flight, At the depths of the peace and the fight.
fuseverbUS /fjuːz/
mix together different elements
From this reading The path between gulfs of the dark and the steeps of the light; The path like a snake that is gone, like the length of a fuse to ignite The substance of shadow, that bursts and explodes into sight.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The path between gulfs of the dark and the steeps of the light; The path like a snake that is gone, like the length of a fuse to ignite The substance of shadow, that bursts and explodes into sight.
gulfsnounUS /ɡʌlfs/
plural of “gulf” — an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading The path between gulfs of the dark and the steeps of the light; The path like a snake that is gone, like the length of a fuse to ignite The substance of shadow, that bursts and explodes into sight.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I am here undeparting.
horizonsnounUS /hərˈaɪzənz/
plural of “horizon” — the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading I am far beyond The horizons of love and strife.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am here undeparting.
igniteverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnaɪt/
cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat
From this reading The path between gulfs of the dark and the steeps of the light; The path like a snake that is gone, like the length of a fuse to ignite The substance of shadow, that bursts and explodes into sight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Deep in the moistures of peace, And far down the muzzle of the fight You shall find me, who am neither increase Nor destruction, different quite.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading Deep in the moistures of peace, And far down the muzzle of the fight You shall find me, who am neither increase Nor destruction, different quite.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The path between gulfs of the dark and the steeps of the light; The path like a snake that is gone, like the length of a fuse to ignite The substance of shadow, that bursts and explodes into sight.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The path between gulfs of the dark and the steeps of the light; The path like a snake that is gone, like the length of a fuse to ignite The substance of shadow, that bursts and explodes into sight.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The path between gulfs of the dark and the steeps of the light; The path like a snake that is gone, like the length of a fuse to ignite The substance of shadow, that bursts and explodes into sight.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The path between gulfs of the dark and the steeps of the light; The path like a snake that is gone, like the length of a fuse to ignite The substance of shadow, that bursts and explodes into sight.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The path between gulfs of the dark and the steeps of the light; The path like a snake that is gone, like the length of a fuse to ignite The substance of shadow, that bursts and explodes into sight.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I am far beyond The horizons of love and strife.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Deep in the moistures of peace, And far down the muzzle of the fight You shall find me, who am neither increase Nor destruction, different quite.
moistures
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From this reading Deep in the moistures of peace, And far down the muzzle of the fight You shall find me, who am neither increase Nor destruction, different quite.
muzzlenounUS /ˈmʌzəl/
the open circular discharging end of a gun
From this reading Deep in the moistures of peace, And far down the muzzle of the fight You shall find me, who am neither increase Nor destruction, different quite.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Deep in the moistures of peace, And far down the muzzle of the fight You shall find me, who am neither increase Nor destruction, different quite.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Deep in the moistures of peace, And far down the muzzle of the fight You shall find me, who am neither increase Nor destruction, different quite.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The path between gulfs of the dark and the steeps of the light; The path like a snake that is gone, like the length of a fuse to ignite The substance of shadow, that bursts and explodes into sight.
a course of conduct
From this reading The path between gulfs of the dark and the steeps of the light; The path like a snake that is gone, like the length of a fuse to ignite The substance of shadow, that bursts and explodes into sight.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading I sit tight Between wings of the endless flight, At the depths of the peace and the fight.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Deep in the moistures of peace, And far down the muzzle of the fight You shall find me, who am neither increase Nor destruction, different quite.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The path between gulfs of the dark and the steeps of the light; The path like a snake that is gone, like the length of a fuse to ignite The substance of shadow, that bursts and explodes into sight.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Deep in the moistures of peace, And far down the muzzle of the fight You shall find me, who am neither increase Nor destruction, different quite.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The path between gulfs of the dark and the steeps of the light; The path like a snake that is gone, like the length of a fuse to ignite The substance of shadow, that bursts and explodes into sight.
be seated
From this reading I sit tight Between wings of the endless flight, At the depths of the peace and the fight.
snakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading The path between gulfs of the dark and the steeps of the light; The path like a snake that is gone, like the length of a fuse to ignite The substance of shadow, that bursts and explodes into sight.
steeps
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From this reading The path between gulfs of the dark and the steeps of the light; The path like a snake that is gone, like the length of a fuse to ignite The substance of shadow, that bursts and explodes into sight.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading I am far beyond The horizons of love and strife.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading The path between gulfs of the dark and the steeps of the light; The path like a snake that is gone, like the length of a fuse to ignite The substance of shadow, that bursts and explodes into sight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The path between gulfs of the dark and the steeps of the light; The path like a snake that is gone, like the length of a fuse to ignite The substance of shadow, that bursts and explodes into sight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The path between gulfs of the dark and the steeps of the light; The path like a snake that is gone, like the length of a fuse to ignite The substance of shadow, that bursts and explodes into sight.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading I sit tight Between wings of the endless flight, At the depths of the peace and the fight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The path between gulfs of the dark and the steeps of the light; The path like a snake that is gone, like the length of a fuse to ignite The substance of shadow, that bursts and explodes into sight.
undeparting
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From this reading I am here undeparting.
which person or people
From this reading Deep in the moistures of peace, And far down the muzzle of the fight You shall find me, who am neither increase Nor destruction, different quite.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading I sit tight Between wings of the endless flight, At the depths of the peace and the fight.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Deep in the moistures of peace, And far down the muzzle of the fight You shall find me, who am neither increase Nor destruction, different quite.
