Reality, it seems, is not a flat plane, but has as many veils as an onion has skins.
The Human ScriptThat in the captain's but a choleric word, Which in the soldier is flat blasphemy.
Measure for MeasureI have a flat in Paris and go there a lot, but the Eurostar's much more civilised than flying.
Michael BondI had a dog I raised for many years. He was a Pekingese with big eyes and a flat face, very cute.
Stephen ChowWeek by week my orders grew, and the flat of the old mill soon assumed a very busy aspect.
James NasmythI never had much interest in being a child. As a way of being it seemed flat, failed to engage.
Joan Didion