Chapter IX · The Philosophy Of Mr. Dentham

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

From this reading So Adrian, after his one glimpse of the woman he loved, left Paradise and returned with a heavy heart to his solitary existence at Hampstead.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading There were two ways in which he could regain his identity, either that he should be killed in his present body by accident or that he should commit suicide.

plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading The former of these methods seemed unlikely to occur, as the number of people who meet with accidents is really very small, and as to the latter, although he was no coward yet he shrank with a vague dread from putting an end to his present existence.

Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)

From this reading So Adrian, after his one glimpse of the woman he loved, left Paradise and returned with a heavy heart to his solitary existence at Hampstead.

later than; following

From this reading So Adrian, after his one glimpse of the woman he loved, left Paradise and returned with a heavy heart to his solitary existence at Hampstead.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The former of these methods seemed unlikely to occur, as the number of people who meet with accidents is really very small, and as to the latter, although he was no coward yet he shrank with a vague dread from putting an end to his present existence.

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

From this reading The former of these methods seemed unlikely to occur, as the number of people who meet with accidents is really very small, and as to the latter, although he was no coward yet he shrank with a vague dread from putting an end to his present existence.

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

From this reading So Adrian, after his one glimpse of the woman he loved, left Paradise and returned with a heavy heart to his solitary existence at Hampstead.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading He had, it was true, promised to restore the lost sheep to the arms of the gentle shepherdess, but how this was to be done he did not know.

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

From this reading The former of these methods seemed unlikely to occur, as the number of people who meet with accidents is really very small, and as to the latter, although he was no coward yet he shrank with a vague dread from putting an end to his present existence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading So Adrian, after his one glimpse of the woman he loved, left Paradise and returned with a heavy heart to his solitary existence at Hampstead.

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

From this reading He had, it was true, promised to restore the lost sheep to the arms of the gentle shepherdess, but how this was to be done he did not know.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was true that Roversmire had informed him, that his soul would return to its own tenement, but suppose he was wrong and the soul, powerless to enter its former habitation, should remain suspended like the coffin of Mahomet between heaven and earth?

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading There were two ways in which he could regain his identity, either that he should be killed in his present body by accident or that he should commit suicide.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had, it was true, promised to restore the lost sheep to the arms of the gentle shepherdess, but how this was to be done he did not know.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There were two ways in which he could regain his identity, either that he should be killed in his present body by accident or that he should commit suicide.

box in which a corpse is buried or cremated

From this reading It was true that Roversmire had informed him, that his soul would return to its own tenement, but suppose he was wrong and the soul, powerless to enter its former habitation, should remain suspended like the coffin of Mahomet between heaven and earth?

perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading There were two ways in which he could regain his identity, either that he should be killed in his present body by accident or that he should commit suicide.

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

From this reading There were two ways in which he could regain his identity, either that he should be killed in his present body by accident or that he should commit suicide.

a person who shows fear or timidity

From this reading The former of these methods seemed unlikely to occur, as the number of people who meet with accidents is really very small, and as to the latter, although he was no coward yet he shrank with a vague dread from putting an end to his present existence.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He had, it was true, promised to restore the lost sheep to the arms of the gentle shepherdess, but how this was to be done he did not know.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He had, it was true, promised to restore the lost sheep to the arms of the gentle shepherdess, but how this was to be done he did not know.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading The former of these methods seemed unlikely to occur, as the number of people who meet with accidents is really very small, and as to the latter, although he was no coward yet he shrank with a vague dread from putting an end to his present existence.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading It was true that Roversmire had informed him, that his soul would return to its own tenement, but suppose he was wrong and the soul, powerless to enter its former habitation, should remain suspended like the coffin of Mahomet between heaven and earth?

one or the other of two

From this reading There were two ways in which he could regain his identity, either that he should be killed in his present body by accident or that he should commit suicide.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The former of these methods seemed unlikely to occur, as the number of people who meet with accidents is really very small, and as to the latter, although he was no coward yet he shrank with a vague dread from putting an end to his present existence.

to come or go into

From this reading It was true that Roversmire had informed him, that his soul would return to its own tenement, but suppose he was wrong and the soul, powerless to enter its former habitation, should remain suspended like the coffin of Mahomet between heaven and earth?

the state or fact of existing

From this reading So Adrian, after his one glimpse of the woman he loved, left Paradise and returned with a heavy heart to his solitary existence at Hampstead.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The former of these methods seemed unlikely to occur, as the number of people who meet with accidents is really very small, and as to the latter, although he was no coward yet he shrank with a vague dread from putting an end to his present existence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The former of these methods seemed unlikely to occur, as the number of people who meet with accidents is really very small, and as to the latter, although he was no coward yet he shrank with a vague dread from putting an end to his present existence.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading He had, it was true, promised to restore the lost sheep to the arms of the gentle shepherdess, but how this was to be done he did not know.

a quick look

From this reading So Adrian, after his one glimpse of the woman he loved, left Paradise and returned with a heavy heart to his solitary existence at Hampstead.

the native habitat or home of an animal or plant

From this reading It was true that Roversmire had informed him, that his soul would return to its own tenement, but suppose he was wrong and the soul, powerless to enter its former habitation, should remain suspended like the coffin of Mahomet between heaven and earth?

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had, it was true, promised to restore the lost sheep to the arms of the gentle shepherdess, but how this was to be done he did not know.

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From this reading So Adrian, after his one glimpse of the woman he loved, left Paradise and returned with a heavy heart to his solitary existence at Hampstead.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading So Adrian, after his one glimpse of the woman he loved, left Paradise and returned with a heavy heart to his solitary existence at Hampstead.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading So Adrian, after his one glimpse of the woman he loved, left Paradise and returned with a heavy heart to his solitary existence at Hampstead.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading It was true that Roversmire had informed him, that his soul would return to its own tenement, but suppose he was wrong and the soul, powerless to enter its former habitation, should remain suspended like the coffin of Mahomet between heaven and earth?

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading So Adrian, after his one glimpse of the woman he loved, left Paradise and returned with a heavy heart to his solitary existence at Hampstead.

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

From this reading It was true that Roversmire had informed him, that his soul would return to its own tenement, but suppose he was wrong and the soul, powerless to enter its former habitation, should remain suspended like the coffin of Mahomet between heaven and earth?

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

From this reading So Adrian, after his one glimpse of the woman he loved, left Paradise and returned with a heavy heart to his solitary existence at Hampstead.

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From this reading He had, it was true, promised to restore the lost sheep to the arms of the gentle shepherdess, but how this was to be done he did not know.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading There were two ways in which he could regain his identity, either that he should be killed in his present body by accident or that he should commit suicide.

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

From this reading There were two ways in which he could regain his identity, either that he should be killed in his present body by accident or that he should commit suicide.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading It was true that Roversmire had informed him, that his soul would return to its own tenement, but suppose he was wrong and the soul, powerless to enter its former habitation, should remain suspended like the coffin of Mahomet between heaven and earth?

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

From this reading The former of these methods seemed unlikely to occur, as the number of people who meet with accidents is really very small, and as to the latter, although he was no coward yet he shrank with a vague dread from putting an end to his present existence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had, it was true, promised to restore the lost sheep to the arms of the gentle shepherdess, but how this was to be done he did not know.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was true that Roversmire had informed him, that his soul would return to its own tenement, but suppose he was wrong and the soul, powerless to enter its former habitation, should remain suspended like the coffin of Mahomet between heaven and earth?

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading There were two ways in which he could regain his identity, either that he should be killed in his present body by accident or that he should commit suicide.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He had, it was true, promised to restore the lost sheep to the arms of the gentle shepherdess, but how this was to be done he did not know.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The former of these methods seemed unlikely to occur, as the number of people who meet with accidents is really very small, and as to the latter, although he was no coward yet he shrank with a vague dread from putting an end to his present existence.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading So Adrian, after his one glimpse of the woman he loved, left Paradise and returned with a heavy heart to his solitary existence at Hampstead.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was true that Roversmire had informed him, that his soul would return to its own tenement, but suppose he was wrong and the soul, powerless to enter its former habitation, should remain suspended like the coffin of Mahomet between heaven and earth?

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading He had, it was true, promised to restore the lost sheep to the arms of the gentle shepherdess, but how this was to be done he did not know.

held dear

From this reading So Adrian, after his one glimpse of the woman he loved, left Paradise and returned with a heavy heart to his solitary existence at Hampstead.

the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)

From this reading It was true that Roversmire had informed him, that his soul would return to its own tenement, but suppose he was wrong and the soul, powerless to enter its former habitation, should remain suspended like the coffin of Mahomet between heaven and earth?

come together

From this reading The former of these methods seemed unlikely to occur, as the number of people who meet with accidents is really very small, and as to the latter, although he was no coward yet he shrank with a vague dread from putting an end to his present existence.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading The former of these methods seemed unlikely to occur, as the number of people who meet with accidents is really very small, and as to the latter, although he was no coward yet he shrank with a vague dread from putting an end to his present existence.

not any; not one

From this reading The former of these methods seemed unlikely to occur, as the number of people who meet with accidents is really very small, and as to the latter, although he was no coward yet he shrank with a vague dread from putting an end to his present existence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had, it was true, promised to restore the lost sheep to the arms of the gentle shepherdess, but how this was to be done he did not know.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The former of these methods seemed unlikely to occur, as the number of people who meet with accidents is really very small, and as to the latter, although he was no coward yet he shrank with a vague dread from putting an end to his present existence.

come to pass

From this reading The former of these methods seemed unlikely to occur, as the number of people who meet with accidents is really very small, and as to the latter, although he was no coward yet he shrank with a vague dread from putting an end to his present existence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So Adrian, after his one glimpse of the woman he loved, left Paradise and returned with a heavy heart to his solitary existence at Hampstead.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading So Adrian, after his one glimpse of the woman he loved, left Paradise and returned with a heavy heart to his solitary existence at Hampstead.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There were two ways in which he could regain his identity, either that he should be killed in his present body by accident or that he should commit suicide.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was true that Roversmire had informed him, that his soul would return to its own tenement, but suppose he was wrong and the soul, powerless to enter its former habitation, should remain suspended like the coffin of Mahomet between heaven and earth?

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading So Adrian, after his one glimpse of the woman he loved, left Paradise and returned with a heavy heart to his solitary existence at Hampstead.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The former of these methods seemed unlikely to occur, as the number of people who meet with accidents is really very small, and as to the latter, although he was no coward yet he shrank with a vague dread from putting an end to his present existence.

lacking power

From this reading It was true that Roversmire had informed him, that his soul would return to its own tenement, but suppose he was wrong and the soul, powerless to enter its former habitation, should remain suspended like the coffin of Mahomet between heaven and earth?

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading There were two ways in which he could regain his identity, either that he should be killed in his present body by accident or that he should commit suicide.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading He had, it was true, promised to restore the lost sheep to the arms of the gentle shepherdess, but how this was to be done he did not know.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading The former of these methods seemed unlikely to occur, as the number of people who meet with accidents is really very small, and as to the latter, although he was no coward yet he shrank with a vague dread from putting an end to his present existence.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading The former of these methods seemed unlikely to occur, as the number of people who meet with accidents is really very small, and as to the latter, although he was no coward yet he shrank with a vague dread from putting an end to his present existence.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading There were two ways in which he could regain his identity, either that he should be killed in his present body by accident or that he should commit suicide.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It was true that Roversmire had informed him, that his soul would return to its own tenement, but suppose he was wrong and the soul, powerless to enter its former habitation, should remain suspended like the coffin of Mahomet between heaven and earth?

return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading He had, it was true, promised to restore the lost sheep to the arms of the gentle shepherdess, but how this was to be done he did not know.

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

From this reading It was true that Roversmire had informed him, that his soul would return to its own tenement, but suppose he was wrong and the soul, powerless to enter its former habitation, should remain suspended like the coffin of Mahomet between heaven and earth?

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading So Adrian, after his one glimpse of the woman he loved, left Paradise and returned with a heavy heart to his solitary existence at Hampstead.

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From this reading It was true that Roversmire had informed him, that his soul would return to its own tenement, but suppose he was wrong and the soul, powerless to enter its former habitation, should remain suspended like the coffin of Mahomet between heaven and earth?

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The former of these methods seemed unlikely to occur, as the number of people who meet with accidents is really very small, and as to the latter, although he was no coward yet he shrank with a vague dread from putting an end to his present existence.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading He had, it was true, promised to restore the lost sheep to the arms of the gentle shepherdess, but how this was to be done he did not know.

a woman shepherd

From this reading He had, it was true, promised to restore the lost sheep to the arms of the gentle shepherdess, but how this was to be done he did not know.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading There were two ways in which he could regain his identity, either that he should be killed in his present body by accident or that he should commit suicide.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading The former of these methods seemed unlikely to occur, as the number of people who meet with accidents is really very small, and as to the latter, although he was no coward yet he shrank with a vague dread from putting an end to his present existence.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The former of these methods seemed unlikely to occur, as the number of people who meet with accidents is really very small, and as to the latter, although he was no coward yet he shrank with a vague dread from putting an end to his present existence.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So Adrian, after his one glimpse of the woman he loved, left Paradise and returned with a heavy heart to his solitary existence at Hampstead.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading So Adrian, after his one glimpse of the woman he loved, left Paradise and returned with a heavy heart to his solitary existence at Hampstead.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading It was true that Roversmire had informed him, that his soul would return to its own tenement, but suppose he was wrong and the soul, powerless to enter its former habitation, should remain suspended like the coffin of Mahomet between heaven and earth?

the act of killing yourself

From this reading There were two ways in which he could regain his identity, either that he should be killed in his present body by accident or that he should commit suicide.

express a supposition

From this reading It was true that Roversmire had informed him, that his soul would return to its own tenement, but suppose he was wrong and the soul, powerless to enter its former habitation, should remain suspended like the coffin of Mahomet between heaven and earth?

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading It was true that Roversmire had informed him, that his soul would return to its own tenement, but suppose he was wrong and the soul, powerless to enter its former habitation, should remain suspended like the coffin of Mahomet between heaven and earth?

a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards

From this reading It was true that Roversmire had informed him, that his soul would return to its own tenement, but suppose he was wrong and the soul, powerless to enter its former habitation, should remain suspended like the coffin of Mahomet between heaven and earth?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There were two ways in which he could regain his identity, either that he should be killed in his present body by accident or that he should commit suicide.

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

From this reading So Adrian, after his one glimpse of the woman he loved, left Paradise and returned with a heavy heart to his solitary existence at Hampstead.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were two ways in which he could regain his identity, either that he should be killed in his present body by accident or that he should commit suicide.

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

From this reading The former of these methods seemed unlikely to occur, as the number of people who meet with accidents is really very small, and as to the latter, although he was no coward yet he shrank with a vague dread from putting an end to his present existence.

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

From this reading He had, it was true, promised to restore the lost sheep to the arms of the gentle shepherdess, but how this was to be done he did not know.

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

From this reading So Adrian, after his one glimpse of the woman he loved, left Paradise and returned with a heavy heart to his solitary existence at Hampstead.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading He had, it was true, promised to restore the lost sheep to the arms of the gentle shepherdess, but how this was to be done he did not know.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There were two ways in which he could regain his identity, either that he should be killed in his present body by accident or that he should commit suicide.

not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred

From this reading The former of these methods seemed unlikely to occur, as the number of people who meet with accidents is really very small, and as to the latter, although he was no coward yet he shrank with a vague dread from putting an end to his present existence.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading The former of these methods seemed unlikely to occur, as the number of people who meet with accidents is really very small, and as to the latter, although he was no coward yet he shrank with a vague dread from putting an end to his present existence.

precisely as stated

From this reading The former of these methods seemed unlikely to occur, as the number of people who meet with accidents is really very small, and as to the latter, although he was no coward yet he shrank with a vague dread from putting an end to his present existence.

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

From this reading He had, it was true, promised to restore the lost sheep to the arms of the gentle shepherdess, but how this was to be done he did not know.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading There were two ways in which he could regain his identity, either that he should be killed in his present body by accident or that he should commit suicide.

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

From this reading There were two ways in which he could regain his identity, either that he should be killed in his present body by accident or that he should commit suicide.

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

From this reading There were two ways in which he could regain his identity, either that he should be killed in his present body by accident or that he should commit suicide.

which person or people

From this reading The former of these methods seemed unlikely to occur, as the number of people who meet with accidents is really very small, and as to the latter, although he was no coward yet he shrank with a vague dread from putting an end to his present existence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading So Adrian, after his one glimpse of the woman he loved, left Paradise and returned with a heavy heart to his solitary existence at Hampstead.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading So Adrian, after his one glimpse of the woman he loved, left Paradise and returned with a heavy heart to his solitary existence at Hampstead.

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

From this reading It was true that Roversmire had informed him, that his soul would return to its own tenement, but suppose he was wrong and the soul, powerless to enter its former habitation, should remain suspended like the coffin of Mahomet between heaven and earth?

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading It was true that Roversmire had informed him, that his soul would return to its own tenement, but suppose he was wrong and the soul, powerless to enter its former habitation, should remain suspended like the coffin of Mahomet between heaven and earth?

but in spite of that

From this reading The former of these methods seemed unlikely to occur, as the number of people who meet with accidents is really very small, and as to the latter, although he was no coward yet he shrank with a vague dread from putting an end to his present existence.