completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The Mahommedan's absolutely material garden of the houris, the Christian semi-material heaven, the Buddhist absolutely immaterial Nirvana, are all outcomes of the people's capability of separating soul from body.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Thus are the heavens of all religions explanations to materialise, as it were, the vague instincts of men's hearts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OPTIMISM AND PESSIMISM.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thus are the heavens of all religions explanations to materialise, as it were, the vague instincts of men's hearts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thus are the heavens of all religions explanations to materialise, as it were, the vague instincts of men's hearts.
AtonementnounUS /əˈtoʊnmənt/
compensation for a wrong
From this reading These heavens are just as the dogmas of Godhead, or Law, or Atonement, but the theory to explain the fact, which is in this case the desire for immortality.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The Mahommedan's absolutely material garden of the houris, the Christian semi-material heaven, the Buddhist absolutely immaterial Nirvana, are all outcomes of the people's capability of separating soul from body.
BuddhistnounUS /ˈbuːdəst/
one who follows the teachings of Buddha
From this reading The Mahommedan's absolutely material garden of the houris, the Christian semi-material heaven, the Buddhist absolutely immaterial Nirvana, are all outcomes of the people's capability of separating soul from body.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These heavens are just as the dogmas of Godhead, or Law, or Atonement, but the theory to explain the fact, which is in this case the desire for immortality.
capabilitynounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/
the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
From this reading The Mahommedan's absolutely material garden of the houris, the Christian semi-material heaven, the Buddhist absolutely immaterial Nirvana, are all outcomes of the people's capability of separating soul from body.
an occurrence of something
From this reading These heavens are just as the dogmas of Godhead, or Law, or Atonement, but the theory to explain the fact, which is in this case the desire for immortality.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading The Mahommedan's absolutely material garden of the houris, the Christian semi-material heaven, the Buddhist absolutely immaterial Nirvana, are all outcomes of the people's capability of separating soul from body.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading These heavens are just as the dogmas of Godhead, or Law, or Atonement, but the theory to explain the fact, which is in this case the desire for immortality.
dogmas
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From this reading These heavens are just as the dogmas of Godhead, or Law, or Atonement, but the theory to explain the fact, which is in this case the desire for immortality.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading And in exactly the same way as the theories of other matters are unsatisfying, so are these theories of heaven.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading These heavens are just as the dogmas of Godhead, or Law, or Atonement, but the theory to explain the fact, which is in this case the desire for immortality.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Thus are the heavens of all religions explanations to materialise, as it were, the vague instincts of men's hearts.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading These heavens are just as the dogmas of Godhead, or Law, or Atonement, but the theory to explain the fact, which is in this case the desire for immortality.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These heavens are just as the dogmas of Godhead, or Law, or Atonement, but the theory to explain the fact, which is in this case the desire for immortality.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Mahommedan's absolutely material garden of the houris, the Christian semi-material heaven, the Buddhist absolutely immaterial Nirvana, are all outcomes of the people's capability of separating soul from body.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The Mahommedan's absolutely material garden of the houris, the Christian semi-material heaven, the Buddhist absolutely immaterial Nirvana, are all outcomes of the people's capability of separating soul from body.
GodheadnounUS /ˈɡɑːdhed/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading These heavens are just as the dogmas of Godhead, or Law, or Atonement, but the theory to explain the fact, which is in this case the desire for immortality.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Thus are the heavens of all religions explanations to materialise, as it were, the vague instincts of men's hearts.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading The Mahommedan's absolutely material garden of the houris, the Christian semi-material heaven, the Buddhist absolutely immaterial Nirvana, are all outcomes of the people's capability of separating soul from body.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading Thus are the heavens of all religions explanations to materialise, as it were, the vague instincts of men's hearts.
houris
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From this reading The Mahommedan's absolutely material garden of the houris, the Christian semi-material heaven, the Buddhist absolutely immaterial Nirvana, are all outcomes of the people's capability of separating soul from body.
immaterialadjectiveUS /ˌɪməˈtɪriəl/
of no importance or relevance especially to a law case
From this reading The Mahommedan's absolutely material garden of the houris, the Christian semi-material heaven, the Buddhist absolutely immaterial Nirvana, are all outcomes of the people's capability of separating soul from body.
immortalitynounUS /ˌɪmɔːrˈtælɪti/
the quality or state of being immortal
From this reading These heavens are just as the dogmas of Godhead, or Law, or Atonement, but the theory to explain the fact, which is in this case the desire for immortality.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These heavens are just as the dogmas of Godhead, or Law, or Atonement, but the theory to explain the fact, which is in this case the desire for immortality.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Thus are the heavens of all religions explanations to materialise, as it were, the vague instincts of men's hearts.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These heavens are just as the dogmas of Godhead, or Law, or Atonement, but the theory to explain the fact, which is in this case the desire for immortality.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus are the heavens of all religions explanations to materialise, as it were, the vague instincts of men's hearts.
and nothing more
From this reading These heavens are just as the dogmas of Godhead, or Law, or Atonement, but the theory to explain the fact, which is in this case the desire for immortality.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading These heavens are just as the dogmas of Godhead, or Law, or Atonement, but the theory to explain the fact, which is in this case the desire for immortality.
Mahommedan's
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From this reading The Mahommedan's absolutely material garden of the houris, the Christian semi-material heaven, the Buddhist absolutely immaterial Nirvana, are all outcomes of the people's capability of separating soul from body.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading The Mahommedan's absolutely material garden of the houris, the Christian semi-material heaven, the Buddhist absolutely immaterial Nirvana, are all outcomes of the people's capability of separating soul from body.
materialiseverb
come into being; become reality
From this reading Thus are the heavens of all religions explanations to materialise, as it were, the vague instincts of men's hearts.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading And in exactly the same way as the theories of other matters are unsatisfying, so are these theories of heaven.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading Thus are the heavens of all religions explanations to materialise, as it were, the vague instincts of men's hearts.
NirvananounUS /nɪrˈvɑːnə/
(Hinduism and Buddhism) the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation; characterized by the extinction of desire and suffering and individual consciousness
From this reading The Mahommedan's absolutely material garden of the houris, the Christian semi-material heaven, the Buddhist absolutely immaterial Nirvana, are all outcomes of the people's capability of separating soul from body.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thus are the heavens of all religions explanations to materialise, as it were, the vague instincts of men's hearts.
OPTIMISMnounUS /ˈɑːptəmɪzəm/
the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well
From this reading OPTIMISM AND PESSIMISM.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading These heavens are just as the dogmas of Godhead, or Law, or Atonement, but the theory to explain the fact, which is in this case the desire for immortality.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And in exactly the same way as the theories of other matters are unsatisfying, so are these theories of heaven.
outcomesnounUS /ˈaʊtkʌmz/
plural of “outcome” — something that results
From this reading The Mahommedan's absolutely material garden of the houris, the Christian semi-material heaven, the Buddhist absolutely immaterial Nirvana, are all outcomes of the people's capability of separating soul from body.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The Mahommedan's absolutely material garden of the houris, the Christian semi-material heaven, the Buddhist absolutely immaterial Nirvana, are all outcomes of the people's capability of separating soul from body.
PESSIMISMnounUS /ˈpesəmɪzəm/
the feeling that things will turn out badly
From this reading OPTIMISM AND PESSIMISM.
religionsnounUS /riˈlɪdʒənz/
plural of “religion” — a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Thus are the heavens of all religions explanations to materialise, as it were, the vague instincts of men's hearts.
Identical; not different.
From this reading And in exactly the same way as the theories of other matters are unsatisfying, so are these theories of heaven.
semi-material
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From this reading The Mahommedan's absolutely material garden of the houris, the Christian semi-material heaven, the Buddhist absolutely immaterial Nirvana, are all outcomes of the people's capability of separating soul from body.
separatingverbUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “separate” — act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading The Mahommedan's absolutely material garden of the houris, the Christian semi-material heaven, the Buddhist absolutely immaterial Nirvana, are all outcomes of the people's capability of separating soul from body.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And in exactly the same way as the theories of other matters are unsatisfying, so are these theories of heaven.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The Mahommedan's absolutely material garden of the houris, the Christian semi-material heaven, the Buddhist absolutely immaterial Nirvana, are all outcomes of the people's capability of separating soul from body.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thus are the heavens of all religions explanations to materialise, as it were, the vague instincts of men's hearts.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading And in exactly the same way as the theories of other matters are unsatisfying, so are these theories of heaven.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading These heavens are just as the dogmas of Godhead, or Law, or Atonement, but the theory to explain the fact, which is in this case the desire for immortality.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These heavens are just as the dogmas of Godhead, or Law, or Atonement, but the theory to explain the fact, which is in this case the desire for immortality.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading These heavens are just as the dogmas of Godhead, or Law, or Atonement, but the theory to explain the fact, which is in this case the desire for immortality.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus are the heavens of all religions explanations to materialise, as it were, the vague instincts of men's hearts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus are the heavens of all religions explanations to materialise, as it were, the vague instincts of men's hearts.
unsatisfyingadjectiveUS /ənˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
not up to expectations
From this reading And in exactly the same way as the theories of other matters are unsatisfying, so are these theories of heaven.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Thus are the heavens of all religions explanations to materialise, as it were, the vague instincts of men's hearts.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And in exactly the same way as the theories of other matters are unsatisfying, so are these theories of heaven.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thus are the heavens of all religions explanations to materialise, as it were, the vague instincts of men's hearts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These heavens are just as the dogmas of Godhead, or Law, or Atonement, but the theory to explain the fact, which is in this case the desire for immortality.
