used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
allegorynounUS /ˈæləɡɔːri/
a short moral story (often with animal characters)
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Nothing is further from my wish than to attempt any philosophical or ontological exposition of what is hidden behind the veil of death.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But one may be permitted to deal with the subject imaginatively or poetically, to translate hopes into visions, as I have tried to do.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Nothing is further from my wish than to attempt any philosophical or ontological exposition of what is hidden behind the veil of death.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The fact that underlies the book is this: that in the course of a very sad and strange experience--an illness which lasted for some two years, involving me in a dark cloud of dejection--I came to believe practically, instead of merely theoretically, in the personal immortality of the human soul.
bion
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From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading I was conscious, during the whole time, that though the physical machinery of the nerves was out of gear, the soul and the mind remained, not only intact, but practically unaffected by the disease, imprisoned, like a bird in a cage, but perfectly free in themselves, and uninjured by the bodily weakness which enveloped them.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading I was conscious, during the whole time, that though the physical machinery of the nerves was out of gear, the soul and the mind remained, not only intact, but practically unaffected by the disease, imprisoned, like a bird in a cage, but perfectly free in themselves, and uninjured by the bodily weakness which enveloped them.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But one may be permitted to deal with the subject imaginatively or poetically, to translate hopes into visions, as I have tried to do.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading I was conscious, during the whole time, that though the physical machinery of the nerves was out of gear, the soul and the mind remained, not only intact, but practically unaffected by the disease, imprisoned, like a bird in a cage, but perfectly free in themselves, and uninjured by the bodily weakness which enveloped them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The fact that underlies the book is this: that in the course of a very sad and strange experience--an illness which lasted for some two years, involving me in a dark cloud of dejection--I came to believe practically, instead of merely theoretically, in the personal immortality of the human soul.
rid of obstructions
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading The fact that underlies the book is this: that in the course of a very sad and strange experience--an illness which lasted for some two years, involving me in a dark cloud of dejection--I came to believe practically, instead of merely theoretically, in the personal immortality of the human soul.
intentionally conceived
From this reading I was conscious, during the whole time, that though the physical machinery of the nerves was out of gear, the soul and the mind remained, not only intact, but practically unaffected by the disease, imprisoned, like a bird in a cage, but perfectly free in themselves, and uninjured by the bodily weakness which enveloped them.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The fact that underlies the book is this: that in the course of a very sad and strange experience--an illness which lasted for some two years, involving me in a dark cloud of dejection--I came to believe practically, instead of merely theoretically, in the personal immortality of the human soul.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The fact that underlies the book is this: that in the course of a very sad and strange experience--an illness which lasted for some two years, involving me in a dark cloud of dejection--I came to believe practically, instead of merely theoretically, in the personal immortality of the human soul.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading But one may be permitted to deal with the subject imaginatively or poetically, to translate hopes into visions, as I have tried to do.
dealsnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Nothing is further from my wish than to attempt any philosophical or ontological exposition of what is hidden behind the veil of death.
dejectionnoun
a state of melancholy depression
From this reading The fact that underlies the book is this: that in the course of a very sad and strange experience--an illness which lasted for some two years, involving me in a dark cloud of dejection--I came to believe practically, instead of merely theoretically, in the personal immortality of the human soul.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading I was conscious, during the whole time, that though the physical machinery of the nerves was out of gear, the soul and the mind remained, not only intact, but practically unaffected by the disease, imprisoned, like a bird in a cage, but perfectly free in themselves, and uninjured by the bodily weakness which enveloped them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But one may be permitted to deal with the subject imaginatively or poetically, to translate hopes into visions, as I have tried to do.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I was conscious, during the whole time, that though the physical machinery of the nerves was out of gear, the soul and the mind remained, not only intact, but practically unaffected by the disease, imprisoned, like a bird in a cage, but perfectly free in themselves, and uninjured by the bodily weakness which enveloped them.
edu
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From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
elpisin
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From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading I was conscious, during the whole time, that though the physical machinery of the nerves was out of gear, the soul and the mind remained, not only intact, but practically unaffected by the disease, imprisoned, like a bird in a cage, but perfectly free in themselves, and uninjured by the bodily weakness which enveloped them.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The fact that underlies the book is this: that in the course of a very sad and strange experience--an illness which lasted for some two years, involving me in a dark cloud of dejection--I came to believe practically, instead of merely theoretically, in the personal immortality of the human soul.
expositionnounUS /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/
a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
From this reading Nothing is further from my wish than to attempt any philosophical or ontological exposition of what is hidden behind the veil of death.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that underlies the book is this: that in the course of a very sad and strange experience--an illness which lasted for some two years, involving me in a dark cloud of dejection--I came to believe practically, instead of merely theoretically, in the personal immortality of the human soul.
fantasynounUS /ˈfæntəsi/
imagination unrestricted by reality
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The fact that underlies the book is this: that in the course of a very sad and strange experience--an illness which lasted for some two years, involving me in a dark cloud of dejection--I came to believe practically, instead of merely theoretically, in the personal immortality of the human soul.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading I was conscious, during the whole time, that though the physical machinery of the nerves was out of gear, the soul and the mind remained, not only intact, but practically unaffected by the disease, imprisoned, like a bird in a cage, but perfectly free in themselves, and uninjured by the bodily weakness which enveloped them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nothing is further from my wish than to attempt any philosophical or ontological exposition of what is hidden behind the veil of death.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Nothing is further from my wish than to attempt any philosophical or ontological exposition of what is hidden behind the veil of death.
gearnounUS /ɡɪr/
a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
From this reading I was conscious, during the whole time, that though the physical machinery of the nerves was out of gear, the soul and the mind remained, not only intact, but practically unaffected by the disease, imprisoned, like a bird in a cage, but perfectly free in themselves, and uninjured by the bodily weakness which enveloped them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But one may be permitted to deal with the subject imaginatively or poetically, to translate hopes into visions, as I have tried to do.
not accessible to view
From this reading Nothing is further from my wish than to attempt any philosophical or ontological exposition of what is hidden behind the veil of death.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But one may be permitted to deal with the subject imaginatively or poetically, to translate hopes into visions, as I have tried to do.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The fact that underlies the book is this: that in the course of a very sad and strange experience--an illness which lasted for some two years, involving me in a dark cloud of dejection--I came to believe practically, instead of merely theoretically, in the personal immortality of the human soul.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading The fact that underlies the book is this: that in the course of a very sad and strange experience--an illness which lasted for some two years, involving me in a dark cloud of dejection--I came to believe practically, instead of merely theoretically, in the personal immortality of the human soul.
imaginativelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənətɪvliː/
with imagination
From this reading But one may be permitted to deal with the subject imaginatively or poetically, to translate hopes into visions, as I have tried to do.
immortalitynounUS /ˌɪmɔːrˈtælɪti/
the quality or state of being immortal
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading I was conscious, during the whole time, that though the physical machinery of the nerves was out of gear, the soul and the mind remained, not only intact, but practically unaffected by the disease, imprisoned, like a bird in a cage, but perfectly free in themselves, and uninjured by the bodily weakness which enveloped them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The fact that underlies the book is this: that in the course of a very sad and strange experience--an illness which lasted for some two years, involving me in a dark cloud of dejection--I came to believe practically, instead of merely theoretically, in the personal immortality of the human soul.
intactadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtækt/
constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged
From this reading I was conscious, during the whole time, that though the physical machinery of the nerves was out of gear, the soul and the mind remained, not only intact, but practically unaffected by the disease, imprisoned, like a bird in a cage, but perfectly free in themselves, and uninjured by the bodily weakness which enveloped them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But one may be permitted to deal with the subject imaginatively or poetically, to translate hopes into visions, as I have tried to do.
involvingverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading The fact that underlies the book is this: that in the course of a very sad and strange experience--an illness which lasted for some two years, involving me in a dark cloud of dejection--I came to believe practically, instead of merely theoretically, in the personal immortality of the human soul.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing is further from my wish than to attempt any philosophical or ontological exposition of what is hidden behind the veil of death.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading The fact that underlies the book is this: that in the course of a very sad and strange experience--an illness which lasted for some two years, involving me in a dark cloud of dejection--I came to believe practically, instead of merely theoretically, in the personal immortality of the human soul.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading I was conscious, during the whole time, that though the physical machinery of the nerves was out of gear, the soul and the mind remained, not only intact, but practically unaffected by the disease, imprisoned, like a bird in a cage, but perfectly free in themselves, and uninjured by the bodily weakness which enveloped them.
makron
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From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The fact that underlies the book is this: that in the course of a very sad and strange experience--an illness which lasted for some two years, involving me in a dark cloud of dejection--I came to believe practically, instead of merely theoretically, in the personal immortality of the human soul.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
and nothing more
From this reading The fact that underlies the book is this: that in the course of a very sad and strange experience--an illness which lasted for some two years, involving me in a dark cloud of dejection--I came to believe practically, instead of merely theoretically, in the personal immortality of the human soul.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
misunderstandingsnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋz/
plural of “misunderstanding” — putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Nothing is further from my wish than to attempt any philosophical or ontological exposition of what is hidden behind the veil of death.
of an obscure nature
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading I was conscious, during the whole time, that though the physical machinery of the nerves was out of gear, the soul and the mind remained, not only intact, but practically unaffected by the disease, imprisoned, like a bird in a cage, but perfectly free in themselves, and uninjured by the bodily weakness which enveloped them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was conscious, during the whole time, that though the physical machinery of the nerves was out of gear, the soul and the mind remained, not only intact, but practically unaffected by the disease, imprisoned, like a bird in a cage, but perfectly free in themselves, and uninjured by the bodily weakness which enveloped them.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing is further from my wish than to attempt any philosophical or ontological exposition of what is hidden behind the veil of death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But one may be permitted to deal with the subject imaginatively or poetically, to translate hopes into visions, as I have tried to do.
and nothing more
From this reading I was conscious, during the whole time, that though the physical machinery of the nerves was out of gear, the soul and the mind remained, not only intact, but practically unaffected by the disease, imprisoned, like a bird in a cage, but perfectly free in themselves, and uninjured by the bodily weakness which enveloped them.
ontologicaladjectiveUS /ˌɑːntəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to ontology
From this reading Nothing is further from my wish than to attempt any philosophical or ontological exposition of what is hidden behind the veil of death.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I was conscious, during the whole time, that though the physical machinery of the nerves was out of gear, the soul and the mind remained, not only intact, but practically unaffected by the disease, imprisoned, like a bird in a cage, but perfectly free in themselves, and uninjured by the bodily weakness which enveloped them.
outsetnounUS /ˈaʊtset/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading I was conscious, during the whole time, that though the physical machinery of the nerves was out of gear, the soul and the mind remained, not only intact, but practically unaffected by the disease, imprisoned, like a bird in a cage, but perfectly free in themselves, and uninjured by the bodily weakness which enveloped them.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading But one may be permitted to deal with the subject imaginatively or poetically, to translate hopes into visions, as I have tried to do.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading The fact that underlies the book is this: that in the course of a very sad and strange experience--an illness which lasted for some two years, involving me in a dark cloud of dejection--I came to believe practically, instead of merely theoretically, in the personal immortality of the human soul.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading Nothing is further from my wish than to attempt any philosophical or ontological exposition of what is hidden behind the veil of death.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading I was conscious, during the whole time, that though the physical machinery of the nerves was out of gear, the soul and the mind remained, not only intact, but practically unaffected by the disease, imprisoned, like a bird in a cage, but perfectly free in themselves, and uninjured by the bodily weakness which enveloped them.
poeticallyadverbUS /poʊˈetɪkli/
in a poetic manner
From this reading But one may be permitted to deal with the subject imaginatively or poetically, to translate hopes into visions, as I have tried to do.
by chance
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading The fact that underlies the book is this: that in the course of a very sad and strange experience--an illness which lasted for some two years, involving me in a dark cloud of dejection--I came to believe practically, instead of merely theoretically, in the personal immortality of the human soul.
prefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
reader'snounUS /ˈriːdərz/
possessive form of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I was conscious, during the whole time, that though the physical machinery of the nerves was out of gear, the soul and the mind remained, not only intact, but practically unaffected by the disease, imprisoned, like a bird in a cage, but perfectly free in themselves, and uninjured by the bodily weakness which enveloped them.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading The fact that underlies the book is this: that in the course of a very sad and strange experience--an illness which lasted for some two years, involving me in a dark cloud of dejection--I came to believe practically, instead of merely theoretically, in the personal immortality of the human soul.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The fact that underlies the book is this: that in the course of a very sad and strange experience--an illness which lasted for some two years, involving me in a dark cloud of dejection--I came to believe practically, instead of merely theoretically, in the personal immortality of the human soul.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The fact that underlies the book is this: that in the course of a very sad and strange experience--an illness which lasted for some two years, involving me in a dark cloud of dejection--I came to believe practically, instead of merely theoretically, in the personal immortality of the human soul.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The fact that underlies the book is this: that in the course of a very sad and strange experience--an illness which lasted for some two years, involving me in a dark cloud of dejection--I came to believe practically, instead of merely theoretically, in the personal immortality of the human soul.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
teiein
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From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing is further from my wish than to attempt any philosophical or ontological exposition of what is hidden behind the veil of death.
tharsaleais
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From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I was conscious, during the whole time, that though the physical machinery of the nerves was out of gear, the soul and the mind remained, not only intact, but practically unaffected by the disease, imprisoned, like a bird in a cage, but perfectly free in themselves, and uninjured by the bodily weakness which enveloped them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading I was conscious, during the whole time, that though the physical machinery of the nerves was out of gear, the soul and the mind remained, not only intact, but practically unaffected by the disease, imprisoned, like a bird in a cage, but perfectly free in themselves, and uninjured by the bodily weakness which enveloped them.
theoreticallyadverbUS /ˌθiːərˈetɪkəli/
in theory; according to the assumed facts
From this reading The fact that underlies the book is this: that in the course of a very sad and strange experience--an illness which lasted for some two years, involving me in a dark cloud of dejection--I came to believe practically, instead of merely theoretically, in the personal immortality of the human soul.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The fact that underlies the book is this: that in the course of a very sad and strange experience--an illness which lasted for some two years, involving me in a dark cloud of dejection--I came to believe practically, instead of merely theoretically, in the personal immortality of the human soul.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I was conscious, during the whole time, that though the physical machinery of the nerves was out of gear, the soul and the mind remained, not only intact, but practically unaffected by the disease, imprisoned, like a bird in a cage, but perfectly free in themselves, and uninjured by the bodily weakness which enveloped them.
tinounUS /tiː/
a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I was conscious, during the whole time, that though the physical machinery of the nerves was out of gear, the soul and the mind remained, not only intact, but practically unaffected by the disease, imprisoned, like a bird in a cage, but perfectly free in themselves, and uninjured by the bodily weakness which enveloped them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
tonnounUS /tʌn/
a United States unit of weight equivalent to 2000 pounds
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
translateverbUS /trænzˈleɪt/
restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading But one may be permitted to deal with the subject imaginatively or poetically, to translate hopes into visions, as I have tried to do.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading But one may be permitted to deal with the subject imaginatively or poetically, to translate hopes into visions, as I have tried to do.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The fact that underlies the book is this: that in the course of a very sad and strange experience--an illness which lasted for some two years, involving me in a dark cloud of dejection--I came to believe practically, instead of merely theoretically, in the personal immortality of the human soul.
unaffectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈfektɪd/
undergoing no change when acted upon
From this reading I was conscious, during the whole time, that though the physical machinery of the nerves was out of gear, the soul and the mind remained, not only intact, but practically unaffected by the disease, imprisoned, like a bird in a cage, but perfectly free in themselves, and uninjured by the bodily weakness which enveloped them.
underliesverbUS /ˌʌndərˈlaɪz/
third-person singular of “underlie” — be or form the base for
From this reading The fact that underlies the book is this: that in the course of a very sad and strange experience--an illness which lasted for some two years, involving me in a dark cloud of dejection--I came to believe practically, instead of merely theoretically, in the personal immortality of the human soul.
uninjuredadjectiveUS /əˈnɪndʒərd/
not injured physically or mentally
From this reading I was conscious, during the whole time, that though the physical machinery of the nerves was out of gear, the soul and the mind remained, not only intact, but practically unaffected by the disease, imprisoned, like a bird in a cage, but perfectly free in themselves, and uninjured by the bodily weakness which enveloped them.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Nothing is further from my wish than to attempt any philosophical or ontological exposition of what is hidden behind the veil of death.
precisely as stated
From this reading The fact that underlies the book is this: that in the course of a very sad and strange experience--an illness which lasted for some two years, involving me in a dark cloud of dejection--I came to believe practically, instead of merely theoretically, in the personal immortality of the human soul.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading But one may be permitted to deal with the subject imaginatively or poetically, to translate hopes into visions, as I have tried to do.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was conscious, during the whole time, that though the physical machinery of the nerves was out of gear, the soul and the mind remained, not only intact, but practically unaffected by the disease, imprisoned, like a bird in a cage, but perfectly free in themselves, and uninjured by the bodily weakness which enveloped them.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading I was conscious, during the whole time, that though the physical machinery of the nerves was out of gear, the soul and the mind remained, not only intact, but practically unaffected by the disease, imprisoned, like a bird in a cage, but perfectly free in themselves, and uninjured by the bodily weakness which enveloped them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Nothing is further from my wish than to attempt any philosophical or ontological exposition of what is hidden behind the veil of death.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I was conscious, during the whole time, that though the physical machinery of the nerves was out of gear, the soul and the mind remained, not only intact, but practically unaffected by the disease, imprisoned, like a bird in a cage, but perfectly free in themselves, and uninjured by the bodily weakness which enveloped them.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Nothing is further from my wish than to attempt any philosophical or ontological exposition of what is hidden behind the veil of death.
in the company of; together with
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
the words that are spoken
From this reading [Greek: edu ti tharsaleais ton makron teiein bion elpisin] I think that a book like the following, which deals with a subject so great and so mysterious as our hope of immortality, by means of an allegory or fantasy, needs a few words of preface, in order to clear away at the outset any misunderstandings which may possibly arise in a reader's mind.
a late time of life
From this reading The fact that underlies the book is this: that in the course of a very sad and strange experience--an illness which lasted for some two years, involving me in a dark cloud of dejection--I came to believe practically, instead of merely theoretically, in the personal immortality of the human soul.
