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Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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THE GARDEN OF TRUTH AND THE PERFECT FATHER It was a different summer from those that had gone before it.
A little passionate Protestant had sallied out to make bed with the gods; and the souls of such the just gods do truly take into certain shining realms whither poor involatile bodies of flesh may not follow.
The requirement is that one feel his own potential godship enough to rebel.
For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.
The essence of this decision is quite the same whether the mortal be eight years old or eighty.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Seeker

Chapter VI · Chapter 6

Chapter 6 of The Seeker is here in full — 79 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/15 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE GARDEN OF TRUTH AND THE PERFECT FATHER It was a different summer from those that had gone before it.
/ðə ˈɡɑːrdən ʌv truːθ ənd ðə pərˈfekt ˈfɑːðər ɪt wɑːz ə ˈdɪfərənt ˈsʌmər frʌm ðoʊz ðæt hæd ɡɔːn bɪˈfɔːr ɪt/
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A little passionate Protestant had sallied out to make bed with the gods; and the souls of such the just gods do truly take into certain shining realms whither poor involatile bodies of flesh may not follow.
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The requirement is that one feel his own potential godship enough to rebel.
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For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.
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The essence of this decision is quite the same whether the mortal be eight years old or eighty.
/ðə ˈesəns ʌv ðɪs dɪˈsɪʒən ɪz kwaɪt ðə seɪm ˈweðər ðə ˈmɔːrtəl biː eɪt jɪrz oʊld ɔːr ˈeɪti/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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beset verb US /bɪˈset/

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading “For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.”

domains noun US /doʊˈmeɪnz/

plural of “domain” — a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading “For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.”

invertebrate noun US /ˌɪnˈvɜːrtəbrət/

any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification

From this reading “For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.”

potential adjective US /pəˈtenʃəl/

existing in possibility

From this reading “The requirement is that one feel his own potential godship enough to rebel.”

realms noun US /relmz/

plural of “realm” — a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading “A little passionate Protestant had sallied out to make bed with the gods; and the souls of such the just gods do truly take into certain shining realms whither poor involatile bodies of flesh may not follow.”

rebelled verb US /rɪˈbeld/

inflected form of “rebel” — take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

From this reading “For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.”

requirement noun US /rɪˈkwaɪrmənt/

required activity

From this reading “The requirement is that one feel his own potential godship enough to rebel.”

whichever determiner US /wɪˈtʃevər/

any one of a set, it does not matter which

From this reading “For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading THE GARDEN OF TRUTH AND THE PERFECT FATHER It was a different summer from those that had gone before it.

alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE GARDEN OF TRUTH AND THE PERFECT FATHER It was a different summer from those that had gone before it.

assuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/

without a doubt

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The essence of this decision is quite the same whether the mortal be eight years old or eighty.

bednounUS /bed/

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading A little passionate Protestant had sallied out to make bed with the gods; and the souls of such the just gods do truly take into certain shining realms whither poor involatile bodies of flesh may not follow.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE GARDEN OF TRUTH AND THE PERFECT FATHER It was a different summer from those that had gone before it.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

besetverbUS /bɪˈset/

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/

on the far side of; further than

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

bodiesnounUS /ˈbɑːdiz/

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading A little passionate Protestant had sallied out to make bed with the gods; and the souls of such the just gods do truly take into certain shining realms whither poor involatile bodies of flesh may not follow.

certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading A little passionate Protestant had sallied out to make bed with the gods; and the souls of such the just gods do truly take into certain shining realms whither poor involatile bodies of flesh may not follow.

daredverbUS /derd/

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

decisionnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒən/

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading The essence of this decision is quite the same whether the mortal be eight years old or eighty.

differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading THE GARDEN OF TRUTH AND THE PERFECT FATHER It was a different summer from those that had gone before it.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A little passionate Protestant had sallied out to make bed with the gods; and the souls of such the just gods do truly take into certain shining realms whither poor involatile bodies of flesh may not follow.

doesn't

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

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

domainsnounUS /doʊˈmeɪnz/

plural of “domain” — a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/

being one more than seven

From this reading The essence of this decision is quite the same whether the mortal be eight years old or eighty.

eightyadjectiveUS /ˈeɪti/

being ten more than seventy

From this reading The essence of this decision is quite the same whether the mortal be eight years old or eighty.

enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The requirement is that one feel his own potential godship enough to rebel.

essencenounUS /ˈesəns/

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

From this reading The essence of this decision is quite the same whether the mortal be eight years old or eighty.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

FATHERnounUS /ˈfɑːðər/

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading THE GARDEN OF TRUTH AND THE PERFECT FATHER It was a different summer from those that had gone before it.

feelverbUS /fiːl/

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading The requirement is that one feel his own potential godship enough to rebel.

feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

fenceverbUS /fens/

enclose with a fence

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

fleshnounUS /fleʃ/

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading A little passionate Protestant had sallied out to make bed with the gods; and the souls of such the just gods do truly take into certain shining realms whither poor involatile bodies of flesh may not follow.

followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading A little passionate Protestant had sallied out to make bed with the gods; and the souls of such the just gods do truly take into certain shining realms whither poor involatile bodies of flesh may not follow.

ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE GARDEN OF TRUTH AND THE PERFECT FATHER It was a different summer from those that had gone before it.

GARDENnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading THE GARDEN OF TRUTH AND THE PERFECT FATHER It was a different summer from those that had gone before it.

getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

godsnounUS /ɡɑːdz/

plural of “god” — 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 A little passionate Protestant had sallied out to make bed with the gods; and the souls of such the just gods do truly take into certain shining realms whither poor involatile bodies of flesh may not follow.

godship

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

From this reading The requirement is that one feel his own potential godship enough to rebel.

goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/

destroyed or killed

From this reading THE GARDEN OF TRUTH AND THE PERFECT FATHER It was a different summer from those that had gone before it.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE GARDEN OF TRUTH AND THE PERFECT FATHER It was a different summer from those that had gone before it.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading The requirement is that one feel his own potential godship enough to rebel.

homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A little passionate Protestant had sallied out to make bed with the gods; and the souls of such the just gods do truly take into certain shining realms whither poor involatile bodies of flesh may not follow.

invertebratenounUS /ˌɪnˈvɜːrtəbrət/

any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

involatile

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

From this reading A little passionate Protestant had sallied out to make bed with the gods; and the souls of such the just gods do truly take into certain shining realms whither poor involatile bodies of flesh may not follow.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading The requirement is that one feel his own potential godship enough to rebel.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE GARDEN OF TRUTH AND THE PERFECT FATHER It was a different summer from those that had gone before it.

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading A little passionate Protestant had sallied out to make bed with the gods; and the souls of such the just gods do truly take into certain shining realms whither poor involatile bodies of flesh may not follow.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A little passionate Protestant had sallied out to make bed with the gods; and the souls of such the just gods do truly take into certain shining realms whither poor involatile bodies of flesh may not follow.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading A little passionate Protestant had sallied out to make bed with the gods; and the souls of such the just gods do truly take into certain shining realms whither poor involatile bodies of flesh may not follow.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading A little passionate Protestant had sallied out to make bed with the gods; and the souls of such the just gods do truly take into certain shining realms whither poor involatile bodies of flesh may not follow.

mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

mortaladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrtəl/

subject to death

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A little passionate Protestant had sallied out to make bed with the gods; and the souls of such the just gods do truly take into certain shining realms whither poor involatile bodies of flesh may not follow.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GARDEN OF TRUTH AND THE PERFECT FATHER It was a different summer from those that had gone before it.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The essence of this decision is quite the same whether the mortal be eight years old or eighty.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The requirement is that one feel his own potential godship enough to rebel.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A little passionate Protestant had sallied out to make bed with the gods; and the souls of such the just gods do truly take into certain shining realms whither poor involatile bodies of flesh may not follow.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The requirement is that one feel his own potential godship enough to rebel.

passionateadjectiveUS /ˈpæʃənət/

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading A little passionate Protestant had sallied out to make bed with the gods; and the souls of such the just gods do truly take into certain shining realms whither poor involatile bodies of flesh may not follow.

PERFECTadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading THE GARDEN OF TRUTH AND THE PERFECT FATHER It was a different summer from those that had gone before it.

pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

pooradjectiveUS /puːr/

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading A little passionate Protestant had sallied out to make bed with the gods; and the souls of such the just gods do truly take into certain shining realms whither poor involatile bodies of flesh may not follow.

potentialadjectiveUS /pəˈtenʃəl/

existing in possibility

From this reading The requirement is that one feel his own potential godship enough to rebel.

ProtestantnounUS /ˈprɑːtəstənt/

an adherent of Protestantism

From this reading A little passionate Protestant had sallied out to make bed with the gods; and the souls of such the just gods do truly take into certain shining realms whither poor involatile bodies of flesh may not follow.

quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The essence of this decision is quite the same whether the mortal be eight years old or eighty.

realmsnounUS /relmz/

plural of “realm” — a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading A little passionate Protestant had sallied out to make bed with the gods; and the souls of such the just gods do truly take into certain shining realms whither poor involatile bodies of flesh may not follow.

rebelnounUS /ˈrebəl/

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading The requirement is that one feel his own potential godship enough to rebel.

rebelledverbUS /rɪˈbeld/

inflected form of “rebel” — take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

requirementnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənt/

required activity

From this reading The requirement is that one feel his own potential godship enough to rebel.

sallied

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

From this reading A little passionate Protestant had sallied out to make bed with the gods; and the souls of such the just gods do truly take into certain shining realms whither poor involatile bodies of flesh may not follow.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading The essence of this decision is quite the same whether the mortal be eight years old or eighty.

secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

shiningadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading A little passionate Protestant had sallied out to make bed with the gods; and the souls of such the just gods do truly take into certain shining realms whither poor involatile bodies of flesh may not follow.

SomethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

soulnounUS /soʊl/

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

soulsnounUS /soʊlz/

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading A little passionate Protestant had sallied out to make bed with the gods; and the souls of such the just gods do truly take into certain shining realms whither poor involatile bodies of flesh may not follow.

standsnounUS /stændz/

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A little passionate Protestant had sallied out to make bed with the gods; and the souls of such the just gods do truly take into certain shining realms whither poor involatile bodies of flesh may not follow.

summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading THE GARDEN OF TRUTH AND THE PERFECT FATHER It was a different summer from those that had gone before it.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading A little passionate Protestant had sallied out to make bed with the gods; and the souls of such the just gods do truly take into certain shining realms whither poor involatile bodies of flesh may not follow.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE GARDEN OF TRUTH AND THE PERFECT FATHER It was a different summer from those that had gone before it.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE GARDEN OF TRUTH AND THE PERFECT FATHER It was a different summer from those that had gone before it.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading THE GARDEN OF TRUTH AND THE PERFECT FATHER It was a different summer from those that had gone before it.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A little passionate Protestant had sallied out to make bed with the gods; and the souls of such the just gods do truly take into certain shining realms whither poor involatile bodies of flesh may not follow.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

treenounUS /triː/

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

trulyadverbUS /ˈtruːli/

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading A little passionate Protestant had sallied out to make bed with the gods; and the souls of such the just gods do truly take into certain shining realms whither poor involatile bodies of flesh may not follow.

TRUTHnounUS /truːθ/

a fact that has been verified

From this reading THE GARDEN OF TRUTH AND THE PERFECT FATHER It was a different summer from those that had gone before it.

venturenounUS /ˈventʃər/

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading THE GARDEN OF TRUTH AND THE PERFECT FATHER It was a different summer from those that had gone before it.

westnounUS /west/

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading The essence of this decision is quite the same whether the mortal be eight years old or eighty.

whicheverdeterminerUS /wɪˈtʃevər/

any one of a set, it does not matter which

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading A little passionate Protestant had sallied out to make bed with the gods; and the souls of such the just gods do truly take into certain shining realms whither poor involatile bodies of flesh may not follow.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading For, having rebelled, he will assuredly venture beyond mortal domains into that garden where stands the tree of Truth--this garden being that one to the west just beyond the second fence (or whichever fence); that point where the mortal of invertebrate soul is beset with the feeling that he has already dared too far--that he had better make for home mighty quick if he doesn't want Something to get him.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading A little passionate Protestant had sallied out to make bed with the gods; and the souls of such the just gods do truly take into certain shining realms whither poor involatile bodies of flesh may not follow.

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading The essence of this decision is quite the same whether the mortal be eight years old or eighty.

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