Chapter V

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From this reading 339-340.)

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From this reading 339-340.)

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

From this reading Again could it be deemed a token of the divine Wisdom that Becoming wise meant making slow and sure advance From a knowledge proved in error to acknowledged ignorance? (ll.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Since with the loss of his immortal destiny passes also the reason (according to Browning's reiterated theory) of his imperfection as compared with the more complete physical perfection of the lower world of animal life.

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading Again could it be deemed a token of the divine Wisdom that Becoming wise meant making slow and sure advance From a knowledge proved in error to acknowledged ignorance? (ll.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading Again could it be deemed a token of the divine Wisdom that Becoming wise meant making slow and sure advance From a knowledge proved in error to acknowledged ignorance? (ll.

anew

From this reading Again could it be deemed a token of the divine Wisdom that Becoming wise meant making slow and sure advance From a knowledge proved in error to acknowledged ignorance? (ll.

in addition

From this reading Since with the loss of his immortal destiny passes also the reason (according to Browning's reiterated theory) of his imperfection as compared with the more complete physical perfection of the lower world of animal life.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

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

From this reading Again could it be deemed a token of the divine Wisdom that Becoming wise meant making slow and sure advance From a knowledge proved in error to acknowledged ignorance? (ll.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Since with the loss of his immortal destiny passes also the reason (according to Browning's reiterated theory) of his imperfection as compared with the more complete physical perfection of the lower world of animal life.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to

From this reading If, then, such a consummation is the sole outcome of the Creator's work the conclusion is inevitable, that the Goodness, Wisdom, and Power ascribed to Him must be limited in range and capacity.

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

From this reading Again could it be deemed a token of the divine Wisdom that Becoming wise meant making slow and sure advance From a knowledge proved in error to acknowledged ignorance? (ll.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Again could it be deemed a token of the divine Wisdom that Becoming wise meant making slow and sure advance From a knowledge proved in error to acknowledged ignorance? (ll.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

possessive form of “browning” — United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)

From this reading Since with the loss of his immortal destiny passes also the reason (according to Browning's reiterated theory) of his imperfection as compared with the more complete physical perfection of the lower world of animal life.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

capability to perform or produce

From this reading If, then, such a consummation is the sole outcome of the Creator's work the conclusion is inevitable, that the Goodness, Wisdom, and Power ascribed to Him must be limited in range and capacity.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading Since with the loss of his immortal destiny passes also the reason (according to Browning's reiterated theory) of his imperfection as compared with the more complete physical perfection of the lower world of animal life.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Since with the loss of his immortal destiny passes also the reason (according to Browning's reiterated theory) of his imperfection as compared with the more complete physical perfection of the lower world of animal life.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading If, then, such a consummation is the sole outcome of the Creator's work the conclusion is inevitable, that the Goodness, Wisdom, and Power ascribed to Him must be limited in range and capacity.

the completion of marriage by sexual intercourse

From this reading If, then, such a consummation is the sole outcome of the Creator's work the conclusion is inevitable, that the Goodness, Wisdom, and Power ascribed to Him must be limited in range and capacity.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Again could it be deemed a token of the divine Wisdom that Becoming wise meant making slow and sure advance From a knowledge proved in error to acknowledged ignorance? (ll.

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From this reading If, then, such a consummation is the sole outcome of the Creator's work the conclusion is inevitable, that the Goodness, Wisdom, and Power ascribed to Him must be limited in range and capacity.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading Again could it be deemed a token of the divine Wisdom that Becoming wise meant making slow and sure advance From a knowledge proved in error to acknowledged ignorance? (ll.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Since with the loss of his immortal destiny passes also the reason (according to Browning's reiterated theory) of his imperfection as compared with the more complete physical perfection of the lower world of animal life.

emanating from God

From this reading Again could it be deemed a token of the divine Wisdom that Becoming wise meant making slow and sure advance From a knowledge proved in error to acknowledged ignorance? (ll.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Again could it be deemed a token of the divine Wisdom that Becoming wise meant making slow and sure advance From a knowledge proved in error to acknowledged ignorance? (ll.

divisible by two

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

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

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Again could it be deemed a token of the divine Wisdom that Becoming wise meant making slow and sure advance From a knowledge proved in error to acknowledged ignorance? (ll.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading If, then, such a consummation is the sole outcome of the Creator's work the conclusion is inevitable, that the Goodness, Wisdom, and Power ascribed to Him must be limited in range and capacity.

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

From this reading If, then, such a consummation is the sole outcome of the Creator's work the conclusion is inevitable, that the Goodness, Wisdom, and Power ascribed to Him must be limited in range and capacity.

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

From this reading Since with the loss of his immortal destiny passes also the reason (according to Browning's reiterated theory) of his imperfection as compared with the more complete physical perfection of the lower world of animal life.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If, then, such a consummation is the sole outcome of the Creator's work the conclusion is inevitable, that the Goodness, Wisdom, and Power ascribed to Him must be limited in range and capacity.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading Again could it be deemed a token of the divine Wisdom that Becoming wise meant making slow and sure advance From a knowledge proved in error to acknowledged ignorance? (ll.

Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)

From this reading Since with the loss of his immortal destiny passes also the reason (according to Browning's reiterated theory) of his imperfection as compared with the more complete physical perfection of the lower world of animal life.

the state or an instance of being imperfect

From this reading Since with the loss of his immortal destiny passes also the reason (according to Browning's reiterated theory) of his imperfection as compared with the more complete physical perfection of the lower world of animal life.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Again could it be deemed a token of the divine Wisdom that Becoming wise meant making slow and sure advance From a knowledge proved in error to acknowledged ignorance? (ll.

(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading If, then, such a consummation is the sole outcome of the Creator's work the conclusion is inevitable, that the Goodness, Wisdom, and Power ascribed to Him must be limited in range and capacity.

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

From this reading If, then, such a consummation is the sole outcome of the Creator's work the conclusion is inevitable, that the Goodness, Wisdom, and Power ascribed to Him must be limited in range and capacity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Again could it be deemed a token of the divine Wisdom that Becoming wise meant making slow and sure advance From a knowledge proved in error to acknowledged ignorance? (ll.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Again could it be deemed a token of the divine Wisdom that Becoming wise meant making slow and sure advance From a knowledge proved in error to acknowledged ignorance? (ll.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

small in range or scope

From this reading If, then, such a consummation is the sole outcome of the Creator's work the conclusion is inevitable, that the Goodness, Wisdom, and Power ascribed to Him must be limited in range and capacity.

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From this reading Again could it be deemed a token of the divine Wisdom that Becoming wise meant making slow and sure advance From a knowledge proved in error to acknowledged ignorance? (ll.

something that is lost

From this reading Since with the loss of his immortal destiny passes also the reason (according to Browning's reiterated theory) of his imperfection as compared with the more complete physical perfection of the lower world of animal life.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Since with the loss of his immortal destiny passes also the reason (according to Browning's reiterated theory) of his imperfection as compared with the more complete physical perfection of the lower world of animal life.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Again could it be deemed a token of the divine Wisdom that Becoming wise meant making slow and sure advance From a knowledge proved in error to acknowledged ignorance? (ll.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Again could it be deemed a token of the divine Wisdom that Becoming wise meant making slow and sure advance From a knowledge proved in error to acknowledged ignorance? (ll.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Since with the loss of his immortal destiny passes also the reason (according to Browning's reiterated theory) of his imperfection as compared with the more complete physical perfection of the lower world of animal life.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

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

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Again could it be deemed a token of the divine Wisdom that Becoming wise meant making slow and sure advance From a knowledge proved in error to acknowledged ignorance? (ll.

the state of being omnipotent; having unlimited power

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

something that results

From this reading If, then, such a consummation is the sole outcome of the Creator's work the conclusion is inevitable, that the Goodness, Wisdom, and Power ascribed to Him must be limited in range and capacity.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading Since with the loss of his immortal destiny passes also the reason (according to Browning's reiterated theory) of his imperfection as compared with the more complete physical perfection of the lower world of animal life.

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading Since with the loss of his immortal destiny passes also the reason (according to Browning's reiterated theory) of his imperfection as compared with the more complete physical perfection of the lower world of animal life.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading Since with the loss of his immortal destiny passes also the reason (according to Browning's reiterated theory) of his imperfection as compared with the more complete physical perfection of the lower world of animal life.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

established beyond doubt

From this reading Again could it be deemed a token of the divine Wisdom that Becoming wise meant making slow and sure advance From a knowledge proved in error to acknowledged ignorance? (ll.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading If, then, such a consummation is the sole outcome of the Creator's work the conclusion is inevitable, that the Goodness, Wisdom, and Power ascribed to Him must be limited in range and capacity.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Since with the loss of his immortal destiny passes also the reason (according to Browning's reiterated theory) of his imperfection as compared with the more complete physical perfection of the lower world of animal life.

past form of “reiterate” — to say, state, or perform again

From this reading Since with the loss of his immortal destiny passes also the reason (according to Browning's reiterated theory) of his imperfection as compared with the more complete physical perfection of the lower world of animal life.

-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since with the loss of his immortal destiny passes also the reason (according to Browning's reiterated theory) of his imperfection as compared with the more complete physical perfection of the lower world of animal life.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Again could it be deemed a token of the divine Wisdom that Becoming wise meant making slow and sure advance From a knowledge proved in error to acknowledged ignorance? (ll.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading If, then, such a consummation is the sole outcome of the Creator's work the conclusion is inevitable, that the Goodness, Wisdom, and Power ascribed to Him must be limited in range and capacity.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading If, then, such a consummation is the sole outcome of the Creator's work the conclusion is inevitable, that the Goodness, Wisdom, and Power ascribed to Him must be limited in range and capacity.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Again could it be deemed a token of the divine Wisdom that Becoming wise meant making slow and sure advance From a knowledge proved in error to acknowledged ignorance? (ll.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Again could it be deemed a token of the divine Wisdom that Becoming wise meant making slow and sure advance From a knowledge proved in error to acknowledged ignorance? (ll.

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

From this reading Again could it be deemed a token of the divine Wisdom that Becoming wise meant making slow and sure advance From a knowledge proved in error to acknowledged ignorance? (ll.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading If, then, such a consummation is the sole outcome of the Creator's work the conclusion is inevitable, that the Goodness, Wisdom, and Power ascribed to Him must be limited in range and capacity.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading Since with the loss of his immortal destiny passes also the reason (according to Browning's reiterated theory) of his imperfection as compared with the more complete physical perfection of the lower world of animal life.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

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

From this reading Again could it be deemed a token of the divine Wisdom that Becoming wise meant making slow and sure advance From a knowledge proved in error to acknowledged ignorance? (ll.

an individual instance of a type of symbol

From this reading Again could it be deemed a token of the divine Wisdom that Becoming wise meant making slow and sure advance From a knowledge proved in error to acknowledged ignorance? (ll.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

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

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading Again could it be deemed a token of the divine Wisdom that Becoming wise meant making slow and sure advance From a knowledge proved in error to acknowledged ignorance? (ll.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Again could it be deemed a token of the divine Wisdom that Becoming wise meant making slow and sure advance From a knowledge proved in error to acknowledged ignorance? (ll.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Since with the loss of his immortal destiny passes also the reason (according to Browning's reiterated theory) of his imperfection as compared with the more complete physical perfection of the lower world of animal life.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading If, then, such a consummation is the sole outcome of the Creator's work the conclusion is inevitable, that the Goodness, Wisdom, and Power ascribed to Him must be limited in range and capacity.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?

any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae

From this reading Finally, seeing that Power must within itself include the force known as Will, could that indeed rank as omnipotence, which was incapable of securing for man even the enjoyment of life possessed by the worm which, on the hypothesis of the non-existence of a future world, becomes "man's fellow-creature," man too being thus but the creature of an hour?