Supreme being in Chinese philosophy and religion. He rules over lesser gods, humankind, and controls the cosmos. The word Tian may also refer to Heaven. As a god, Tian is often seen as an impersonal power...

“Next time you decide to moonbathe on the rooftop at midnight, do me a favor and put your jacket on.” I swung open the door. “Only if you put on your hat.” kicked off my shoes, removed my weapons, flung my bra [off...]

His name unfortunately was Eustace Scrubb, but he wasn’t a bad sort. ibid., Chapter 3: ‘The boy’s Eustace, my lord’, hooted the Owl as loud as it could. ‘Useless?’ said the Dwarf irritably. ‘I dare say he is. Is that any reason for bringing him to court? Hey?’ ‘Not useless’, said the Owl. ‘EUSTACE’. ‘Used to it, is he? I don’t know what you’re talking about, I’m sure. […]

We were talking of the man whom my mother one day caused to exist, and created gardener at Saint-Omer. She gave him a name. Henceforth he acted. I beg your pardon, sir? said Monsieur Goubin, wiping his eye-glasses. Do you mind saying that over again? Willingly, replied Monsieur Bergeret. There was no gardener. The gardener did not exist. My mother said: 'I expect the gardener!' Straightway the gardener existed—and acted.