Chapter XX · Never to Return

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

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

From this reading Space matter, and all the abstract relations of the Great System, affect the meanest order of mind, and produce the strangest of contrasts between the outer and inner life of men.

have an effect upon

From this reading Space matter, and all the abstract relations of the Great System, affect the meanest order of mind, and produce the strangest of contrasts between the outer and inner life of men.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Space matter, and all the abstract relations of the Great System, affect the meanest order of mind, and produce the strangest of contrasts between the outer and inner life of men.

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

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Not more strange perhaps, but certainly more beautiful, are the contrasts presented in men of a high order of intelligence.

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

From this reading As in the case of Dan.

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

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Not more strange perhaps, but certainly more beautiful, are the contrasts presented in men of a high order of intelligence.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Space matter, and all the abstract relations of the Great System, affect the meanest order of mind, and produce the strangest of contrasts between the outer and inner life of men.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not more strange perhaps, but certainly more beautiful, are the contrasts presented in men of a high order of intelligence.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

an occurrence of something

From this reading As in the case of Dan.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Not more strange perhaps, but certainly more beautiful, are the contrasts presented in men of a high order of intelligence.

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From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

completely ordinary and unremarkable

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

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From this reading Quiet as were the grooves in which his material life moved, compassed as it was by a few narrow streets, his ideal life was a romance.

plural of “contrast” — the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading Space matter, and all the abstract relations of the Great System, affect the meanest order of mind, and produce the strangest of contrasts between the outer and inner life of men.

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

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

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From this reading As in the case of Dan.

full of events or incidents

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Quiet as were the grooves in which his material life moved, compassed as it was by a few narrow streets, his ideal life was a romance.

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

set up or found

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Space matter, and all the abstract relations of the Great System, affect the meanest order of mind, and produce the strangest of contrasts between the outer and inner life of men.

plural of “groove” — a long narrow furrow cut either by a natural process (such as erosion) or by a tool (as e.g. a groove in a phonograph record)

From this reading Quiet as were the grooves in which his material life moved, compassed as it was by a few narrow streets, his ideal life was a romance.

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

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Not more strange perhaps, but certainly more beautiful, are the contrasts presented in men of a high order of intelligence.

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

From this reading Quiet as were the grooves in which his material life moved, compassed as it was by a few narrow streets, his ideal life was a romance.

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading Quiet as were the grooves in which his material life moved, compassed as it was by a few narrow streets, his ideal life was a romance.

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

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

located inward

From this reading Space matter, and all the abstract relations of the Great System, affect the meanest order of mind, and produce the strangest of contrasts between the outer and inner life of men.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading Not more strange perhaps, but certainly more beautiful, are the contrasts presented in men of a high order of intelligence.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

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

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading Quiet as were the grooves in which his material life moved, compassed as it was by a few narrow streets, his ideal life was a romance.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Space matter, and all the abstract relations of the Great System, affect the meanest order of mind, and produce the strangest of contrasts between the outer and inner life of men.

superlative of “mean” — approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading Space matter, and all the abstract relations of the Great System, affect the meanest order of mind, and produce the strangest of contrasts between the outer and inner life of men.

the force of workers available

From this reading Space matter, and all the abstract relations of the Great System, affect the meanest order of mind, and produce the strangest of contrasts between the outer and inner life of men.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Space matter, and all the abstract relations of the Great System, affect the meanest order of mind, and produce the strangest of contrasts between the outer and inner life of men.

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

From this reading Not more strange perhaps, but certainly more beautiful, are the contrasts presented in men of a high order of intelligence.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Quiet as were the grooves in which his material life moved, compassed as it was by a few narrow streets, his ideal life was a romance.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Quiet as were the grooves in which his material life moved, compassed as it was by a few narrow streets, his ideal life was a romance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not more strange perhaps, but certainly more beautiful, are the contrasts presented in men of a high order of intelligence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Space matter, and all the abstract relations of the Great System, affect the meanest order of mind, and produce the strangest of contrasts between the outer and inner life of men.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading Space matter, and all the abstract relations of the Great System, affect the meanest order of mind, and produce the strangest of contrasts between the outer and inner life of men.

by chance

From this reading Not more strange perhaps, but certainly more beautiful, are the contrasts presented in men of a high order of intelligence.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Not more strange perhaps, but certainly more beautiful, are the contrasts presented in men of a high order of intelligence.

bring forth or yield

From this reading Space matter, and all the abstract relations of the Great System, affect the meanest order of mind, and produce the strangest of contrasts between the outer and inner life of men.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Quiet as were the grooves in which his material life moved, compassed as it was by a few narrow streets, his ideal life was a romance.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading Space matter, and all the abstract relations of the Great System, affect the meanest order of mind, and produce the strangest of contrasts between the outer and inner life of men.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading Quiet as were the grooves in which his material life moved, compassed as it was by a few narrow streets, his ideal life was a romance.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Space matter, and all the abstract relations of the Great System, affect the meanest order of mind, and produce the strangest of contrasts between the outer and inner life of men.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Not more strange perhaps, but certainly more beautiful, are the contrasts presented in men of a high order of intelligence.

superlative of “strange” — being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Space matter, and all the abstract relations of the Great System, affect the meanest order of mind, and produce the strangest of contrasts between the outer and inner life of men.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Quiet as were the grooves in which his material life moved, compassed as it was by a few narrow streets, his ideal life was a romance.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading Space matter, and all the abstract relations of the Great System, affect the meanest order of mind, and produce the strangest of contrasts between the outer and inner life of men.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

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

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

be greater in scope or size than some standard

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

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

From this reading Quiet as were the grooves in which his material life moved, compassed as it was by a few narrow streets, his ideal life was a romance.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

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

From this reading Quiet as were the grooves in which his material life moved, compassed as it was by a few narrow streets, his ideal life was a romance.

belonging to which person

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

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From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.

made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole

From this reading Could a map be made of the mental life of a man whose career has been marked by the commonest of commonplace incidents, and from that map a tale were woven, it would transcend in interest the most eventful story that can be found in the wonder-world of fiction.