Chapter XI

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

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

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

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

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

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

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

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

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

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading To mankind a sentiment of it may return in many forms--in a snatch of music, in a perfume, in some subtle vibration or illumination of the atmosphere--and these returns are authentic parcels of the original moment, for time is to be divorced neither from material nor immaterial things.

(physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief

From this reading To mankind a sentiment of it may return in many forms--in a snatch of music, in a perfume, in some subtle vibration or illumination of the atmosphere--and these returns are authentic parcels of the original moment, for time is to be divorced neither from material nor immaterial things.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

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

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

plural of “bind” — something that hinders as if with bonds

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

plural of “cease” — (“cease” is a noun only in the phrase “without cease”) end

From this reading What has happened never wholly ceases to happen.

plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

a period of 100 years

From this reading This Present, which to us will so soon be Past, keeps, as it flies, something of its true essence, and will revive its influence a year, a century, thousands of centuries later, in some scent or sound, or unforeseen collocation of circumstance.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading This Present, which to us will so soon be Past, keeps, as it flies, something of its true essence, and will revive its influence a year, a century, thousands of centuries later, in some scent or sound, or unforeseen collocation of circumstance.

a grouping of words in a sentence

From this reading This Present, which to us will so soon be Past, keeps, as it flies, something of its true essence, and will revive its influence a year, a century, thousands of centuries later, in some scent or sound, or unforeseen collocation of circumstance.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

of someone whose marriage has been legally dissolved

From this reading To mankind a sentiment of it may return in many forms--in a snatch of music, in a perfume, in some subtle vibration or illumination of the atmosphere--and these returns are authentic parcels of the original moment, for time is to be divorced neither from material nor immaterial things.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

From this reading This Present, which to us will so soon be Past, keeps, as it flies, something of its true essence, and will revive its influence a year, a century, thousands of centuries later, in some scent or sound, or unforeseen collocation of circumstance.

time without end

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

at any time

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading This Present, which to us will so soon be Past, keeps, as it flies, something of its true essence, and will revive its influence a year, a century, thousands of centuries later, in some scent or sound, or unforeseen collocation of circumstance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading To mankind a sentiment of it may return in many forms--in a snatch of music, in a perfume, in some subtle vibration or illumination of the atmosphere--and these returns are authentic parcels of the original moment, for time is to be divorced neither from material nor immaterial things.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To mankind a sentiment of it may return in many forms--in a snatch of music, in a perfume, in some subtle vibration or illumination of the atmosphere--and these returns are authentic parcels of the original moment, for time is to be divorced neither from material nor immaterial things.

yet to be or coming

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

come to pass

From this reading What has happened never wholly ceases to happen.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading What has happened never wholly ceases to happen.

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

From this reading What has happened never wholly ceases to happen.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination

From this reading To mankind a sentiment of it may return in many forms--in a snatch of music, in a perfume, in some subtle vibration or illumination of the atmosphere--and these returns are authentic parcels of the original moment, for time is to be divorced neither from material nor immaterial things.

of no importance or relevance especially to a law case

From this reading To mankind a sentiment of it may return in many forms--in a snatch of music, in a perfume, in some subtle vibration or illumination of the atmosphere--and these returns are authentic parcels of the original moment, for time is to be divorced neither from material nor immaterial things.

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

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading This Present, which to us will so soon be Past, keeps, as it flies, something of its true essence, and will revive its influence a year, a century, thousands of centuries later, in some scent or sound, or unforeseen collocation of circumstance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

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

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This Present, which to us will so soon be Past, keeps, as it flies, something of its true essence, and will revive its influence a year, a century, thousands of centuries later, in some scent or sound, or unforeseen collocation of circumstance.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

and nothing more

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading This Present, which to us will so soon be Past, keeps, as it flies, something of its true essence, and will revive its influence a year, a century, thousands of centuries later, in some scent or sound, or unforeseen collocation of circumstance.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading This Present, which to us will so soon be Past, keeps, as it flies, something of its true essence, and will revive its influence a year, a century, thousands of centuries later, in some scent or sound, or unforeseen collocation of circumstance.

the act of departing

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

From this reading To mankind a sentiment of it may return in many forms--in a snatch of music, in a perfume, in some subtle vibration or illumination of the atmosphere--and these returns are authentic parcels of the original moment, for time is to be divorced neither from material nor immaterial things.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading To mankind a sentiment of it may return in many forms--in a snatch of music, in a perfume, in some subtle vibration or illumination of the atmosphere--and these returns are authentic parcels of the original moment, for time is to be divorced neither from material nor immaterial things.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading To mankind a sentiment of it may return in many forms--in a snatch of music, in a perfume, in some subtle vibration or illumination of the atmosphere--and these returns are authentic parcels of the original moment, for time is to be divorced neither from material nor immaterial things.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

a particular point in time

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading To mankind a sentiment of it may return in many forms--in a snatch of music, in a perfume, in some subtle vibration or illumination of the atmosphere--and these returns are authentic parcels of the original moment, for time is to be divorced neither from material nor immaterial things.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading To mankind a sentiment of it may return in many forms--in a snatch of music, in a perfume, in some subtle vibration or illumination of the atmosphere--and these returns are authentic parcels of the original moment, for time is to be divorced neither from material nor immaterial things.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading What has happened never wholly ceases to happen.

not any; not one

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading To mankind a sentiment of it may return in many forms--in a snatch of music, in a perfume, in some subtle vibration or illumination of the atmosphere--and these returns are authentic parcels of the original moment, for time is to be divorced neither from material nor immaterial things.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading To mankind a sentiment of it may return in many forms--in a snatch of music, in a perfume, in some subtle vibration or illumination of the atmosphere--and these returns are authentic parcels of the original moment, for time is to be divorced neither from material nor immaterial things.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading To mankind a sentiment of it may return in many forms--in a snatch of music, in a perfume, in some subtle vibration or illumination of the atmosphere--and these returns are authentic parcels of the original moment, for time is to be divorced neither from material nor immaterial things.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

plural of “parcel” — a wrapped container

From this reading To mankind a sentiment of it may return in many forms--in a snatch of music, in a perfume, in some subtle vibration or illumination of the atmosphere--and these returns are authentic parcels of the original moment, for time is to be divorced neither from material nor immaterial things.

go across or through

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading To mankind a sentiment of it may return in many forms--in a snatch of music, in a perfume, in some subtle vibration or illumination of the atmosphere--and these returns are authentic parcels of the original moment, for time is to be divorced neither from material nor immaterial things.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading This Present, which to us will so soon be Past, keeps, as it flies, something of its true essence, and will revive its influence a year, a century, thousands of centuries later, in some scent or sound, or unforeseen collocation of circumstance.

superlative of “remote” — located far away spatially

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading To mankind a sentiment of it may return in many forms--in a snatch of music, in a perfume, in some subtle vibration or illumination of the atmosphere--and these returns are authentic parcels of the original moment, for time is to be divorced neither from material nor immaterial things.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading To mankind a sentiment of it may return in many forms--in a snatch of music, in a perfume, in some subtle vibration or illumination of the atmosphere--and these returns are authentic parcels of the original moment, for time is to be divorced neither from material nor immaterial things.

cause to regain consciousness

From this reading This Present, which to us will so soon be Past, keeps, as it flies, something of its true essence, and will revive its influence a year, a century, thousands of centuries later, in some scent or sound, or unforeseen collocation of circumstance.

a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

express in words

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading This Present, which to us will so soon be Past, keeps, as it flies, something of its true essence, and will revive its influence a year, a century, thousands of centuries later, in some scent or sound, or unforeseen collocation of circumstance.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading To mankind a sentiment of it may return in many forms--in a snatch of music, in a perfume, in some subtle vibration or illumination of the atmosphere--and these returns are authentic parcels of the original moment, for time is to be divorced neither from material nor immaterial things.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

to grasp hastily or eagerly

From this reading To mankind a sentiment of it may return in many forms--in a snatch of music, in a perfume, in some subtle vibration or illumination of the atmosphere--and these returns are authentic parcels of the original moment, for time is to be divorced neither from material nor immaterial things.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading To mankind a sentiment of it may return in many forms--in a snatch of music, in a perfume, in some subtle vibration or illumination of the atmosphere--and these returns are authentic parcels of the original moment, for time is to be divorced neither from material nor immaterial things.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading This Present, which to us will so soon be Past, keeps, as it flies, something of its true essence, and will revive its influence a year, a century, thousands of centuries later, in some scent or sound, or unforeseen collocation of circumstance.

in the near future

From this reading This Present, which to us will so soon be Past, keeps, as it flies, something of its true essence, and will revive its influence a year, a century, thousands of centuries later, in some scent or sound, or unforeseen collocation of circumstance.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading This Present, which to us will so soon be Past, keeps, as it flies, something of its true essence, and will revive its influence a year, a century, thousands of centuries later, in some scent or sound, or unforeseen collocation of circumstance.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

From this reading To mankind a sentiment of it may return in many forms--in a snatch of music, in a perfume, in some subtle vibration or illumination of the atmosphere--and these returns are authentic parcels of the original moment, for time is to be divorced neither from material nor immaterial things.

plural of “ten” — the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

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

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading To mankind a sentiment of it may return in many forms--in a snatch of music, in a perfume, in some subtle vibration or illumination of the atmosphere--and these returns are authentic parcels of the original moment, for time is to be divorced neither from material nor immaterial things.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This Present, which to us will so soon be Past, keeps, as it flies, something of its true essence, and will revive its influence a year, a century, thousands of centuries later, in some scent or sound, or unforeseen collocation of circumstance.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

possessive form of “time” — an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

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

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading This Present, which to us will so soon be Past, keeps, as it flies, something of its true essence, and will revive its influence a year, a century, thousands of centuries later, in some scent or sound, or unforeseen collocation of circumstance.

not anticipated

From this reading This Present, which to us will so soon be Past, keeps, as it flies, something of its true essence, and will revive its influence a year, a century, thousands of centuries later, in some scent or sound, or unforeseen collocation of circumstance.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading This Present, which to us will so soon be Past, keeps, as it flies, something of its true essence, and will revive its influence a year, a century, thousands of centuries later, in some scent or sound, or unforeseen collocation of circumstance.

the act of vibrating

From this reading To mankind a sentiment of it may return in many forms--in a snatch of music, in a perfume, in some subtle vibration or illumination of the atmosphere--and these returns are authentic parcels of the original moment, for time is to be divorced neither from material nor immaterial things.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What has happened never wholly ceases to happen.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

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

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading What has happened never wholly ceases to happen.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading This Present, which to us will so soon be Past, keeps, as it flies, something of its true essence, and will revive its influence a year, a century, thousands of centuries later, in some scent or sound, or unforeseen collocation of circumstance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Time's mirror may look with changeless face upon the tens of thousands of events which defile before it and pass away leaving no mark;--but that is not to say that these events are without issue, since their consequences ripple out into space for ever and ever.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading _The Wheel of Life Lived_ Time then is not to be divided into centuries and hours and minutes: but just as each atom figures a world in itself, so each moment is an eternity, one link in an endless chain which binds the remotest past to the remotest future.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading This Present, which to us will so soon be Past, keeps, as it flies, something of its true essence, and will revive its influence a year, a century, thousands of centuries later, in some scent or sound, or unforeseen collocation of circumstance.