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through ■ prep. and adv. 1. Moving in one side and out of the other side of (an opening, channel, or location). → so as to make a hole or opening in (a physical object). → moving around or from one side to the other with (a crowd or group). → expressing the position or location of something beyond (an opening or an obstacle). → so as to be perceived from the other side of (an intervening obstacle). → expressing the position or location of something beyond or at the far end of (an opening or an obstacle). → expressing the extent of turning from one orientation to another. 2. continuing in time towards completion of (a process or period). → so as to complete (a particular stage or trial) successfully. → from beginning to end of. 3. so as to inspect all or part of (a collection, inventory, or publication). 4. North American, up to and including (a particular point in an ordered sequence): they will be in London from March 24 through May 7. 5. by means of (a process or intermediate stage). → by means of (an intermediary or agent): seeking justice through the proper channels. 6. So as to be connected by telephone. ■ adj. 1. (with reference to public transport) continuing or valid to the final destination. → (of traffic) passing from one side of a place to another in the course of a longer journey. → (of a road) open at both ends, allowing free passage from one end to the other. 2. (of a room) running the whole length of a building. 3. (of a team or competitor) having successfully passed to the next stage of a competition. 4. informal having no prospect of any future relationship, dealings, or success. Origin: Old English thruh (preposition and adverb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch door and German durch. The spelling change to thr- appears circa 1300, becoming standard from Caxton onwards. Pronunciation: θru Through | 82
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A number of the poems assembled in this collection have appeared or been performed in other settings. An earlier version of ‘Through’ was written for a collaboration with Simon Smith and Jack Hues & The Quartet, featuring Jack Hues, Sam Bailey, Mark Holub and Liran Donin. The poem was published in Cordite Poetry Review and a recording of the collaboration appeared in Thinking Verse. ‘Feedback’ was written for a collaboration with Simon Smith, Sam Bailey, Evan Parker and Matt Wright. The collaboration was performed at the Sounds New Poetry festival in 2012 and was published in Blackbox Manifold. ‘The Archaeology of Walking’ was written for a collaboration with Nancy Gaffield entitled ‘The Eastbridge Variation’ and was performed at the Eastbridge Hospital, Canterbury as part of Sounds New Poetry 2014. ‘Syntax’ was first published in The Evergreen: A New Season in the North: Volume I. It has been a privilege to work with all the writers and musicians mentioned here and it is a pleasure to have the opportunity to thank them. I am very grateful also to the editors who have been generous enough to publish my work. 83 | Acknowledgements

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through ■ prep. and adv. 1. Moving in one side and out of the other side of (an opening, channel, or location). → so as to make a hole or opening in (a physical object). → moving around or from one side to the other with (a crowd or group). → expressing the position or location of something beyond (an opening or an obstacle). → so as to be perceived from the other side of (an intervening obstacle). → expressing the position or location of something beyond or at the far end of (an opening or an obstacle). → expressing the extent of turning from one orientation to another. 2. continuing in time towards completion of (a process or period). → so as to complete (a particular stage or trial) successfully. → from beginning to end of. 3. so as to inspect all or part of (a collection, inventory, or publication). 4. North American, up to and including (a particular point in an ordered sequence): they will be in London from March 24 through May 7. 5. by means of (a process or intermediate stage). → by means of (an intermediary or agent): seeking justice through the proper channels. 6. So as to be connected by telephone. ■ adj. 1. (with reference to public transport) continuing or valid to the final destination. → (of traffic) passing from one side of a place to another in the course of a longer journey. → (of a road) open at both ends, allowing free passage from one end to the other. 2. (of a room) running the whole length of a building. 3. (of a team or competitor) having successfully passed to the next stage of a competition. 4. informal having no prospect of any future relationship, dealings, or success.

Origin: Old English thruh (preposition and adverb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch door and German durch. The spelling change to thr- appears circa 1300, becoming standard from Caxton onwards.

Pronunciation: θru

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