Chapter XI

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

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Something happens to the man, or, just as often, to another whom he knows and has watched as he has not watched his own doings; in the light of it he discerns hidden things about himself.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

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

From this reading Something happens to the man, or, just as often, to another whom he knows and has watched as he has not watched his own doings; in the light of it he discerns hidden things about himself.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Something happens to the man, or, just as often, to another whom he knows and has watched as he has not watched his own doings; in the light of it he discerns hidden things about himself.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

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

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

the act of achieving an aim

From this reading He may find that he has given fame the go-by, or power, or the attainment of great place; he may groan over the discovery, or he may say _Vile damnum_ and go back to his unobtrusive industry or his leisurely study.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading But a breakdown is hard to avoid.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He may find that he has given fame the go-by, or power, or the attainment of great place; he may groan over the discovery, or he may say _Vile damnum_ and go back to his unobtrusive industry or his leisurely study.

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

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

the state of being blind or lacking sight

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue

From this reading But a breakdown is hard to avoid.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

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From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

the property of holding together and retaining its shape

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

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

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

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From this reading He may find that he has given fame the go-by, or power, or the attainment of great place; he may groan over the discovery, or he may say _Vile damnum_ and go back to his unobtrusive industry or his leisurely study.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

third-person singular of “discern” — detect with the senses

From this reading Something happens to the man, or, just as often, to another whom he knows and has watched as he has not watched his own doings; in the light of it he discerns hidden things about himself.

the act of discovering something

From this reading He may find that he has given fame the go-by, or power, or the attainment of great place; he may groan over the discovery, or he may say _Vile damnum_ and go back to his unobtrusive industry or his leisurely study.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading Something happens to the man, or, just as often, to another whom he knows and has watched as he has not watched his own doings; in the light of it he discerns hidden things about himself.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

divisible by two

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading He may find that he has given fame the go-by, or power, or the attainment of great place; he may groan over the discovery, or he may say _Vile damnum_ and go back to his unobtrusive industry or his leisurely study.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He may find that he has given fame the go-by, or power, or the attainment of great place; he may groan over the discovery, or he may say _Vile damnum_ and go back to his unobtrusive industry or his leisurely study.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He may find that he has given fame the go-by, or power, or the attainment of great place; he may groan over the discovery, or he may say _Vile damnum_ and go back to his unobtrusive industry or his leisurely study.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

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From this reading He may find that he has given fame the go-by, or power, or the attainment of great place; he may groan over the discovery, or he may say _Vile damnum_ and go back to his unobtrusive industry or his leisurely study.

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

From this reading He may find that he has given fame the go-by, or power, or the attainment of great place; he may groan over the discovery, or he may say _Vile damnum_ and go back to his unobtrusive industry or his leisurely study.

an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

From this reading He may find that he has given fame the go-by, or power, or the attainment of great place; he may groan over the discovery, or he may say _Vile damnum_ and go back to his unobtrusive industry or his leisurely study.

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

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

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Something happens to the man, or, just as often, to another whom he knows and has watched as he has not watched his own doings; in the light of it he discerns hidden things about himself.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading But a breakdown is hard to avoid.

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

From this reading Something happens to the man, or, just as often, to another whom he knows and has watched as he has not watched his own doings; in the light of it he discerns hidden things about himself.

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

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

not accessible to view

From this reading Something happens to the man, or, just as often, to another whom he knows and has watched as he has not watched his own doings; in the light of it he discerns hidden things about himself.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Something happens to the man, or, just as often, to another whom he knows and has watched as he has not watched his own doings; in the light of it he discerns hidden things about himself.

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

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

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

From this reading Something happens to the man, or, just as often, to another whom he knows and has watched as he has not watched his own doings; in the light of it he discerns hidden things about himself.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading He may find that he has given fame the go-by, or power, or the attainment of great place; he may groan over the discovery, or he may say _Vile damnum_ and go back to his unobtrusive industry or his leisurely study.

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

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

and nothing more

From this reading Something happens to the man, or, just as often, to another whom he knows and has watched as he has not watched his own doings; in the light of it he discerns hidden things about himself.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading Something happens to the man, or, just as often, to another whom he knows and has watched as he has not watched his own doings; in the light of it he discerns hidden things about himself.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading He may find that he has given fame the go-by, or power, or the attainment of great place; he may groan over the discovery, or he may say _Vile damnum_ and go back to his unobtrusive industry or his leisurely study.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Something happens to the man, or, just as often, to another whom he knows and has watched as he has not watched his own doings; in the light of it he discerns hidden things about himself.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

kept in good condition

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

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

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

and nothing more

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

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

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Something happens to the man, or, just as often, to another whom he knows and has watched as he has not watched his own doings; in the light of it he discerns hidden things about himself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

above and across; more than

From this reading He may find that he has given fame the go-by, or power, or the attainment of great place; he may groan over the discovery, or he may say _Vile damnum_ and go back to his unobtrusive industry or his leisurely study.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Something happens to the man, or, just as often, to another whom he knows and has watched as he has not watched his own doings; in the light of it he discerns hidden things about himself.

-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

by chance

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He may find that he has given fame the go-by, or power, or the attainment of great place; he may groan over the discovery, or he may say _Vile damnum_ and go back to his unobtrusive industry or his leisurely study.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading He may find that he has given fame the go-by, or power, or the attainment of great place; he may groan over the discovery, or he may say _Vile damnum_ and go back to his unobtrusive industry or his leisurely study.

past form of “recommend” — push for something

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

express in words

From this reading He may find that he has given fame the go-by, or power, or the attainment of great place; he may groan over the discovery, or he may say _Vile damnum_ and go back to his unobtrusive industry or his leisurely study.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

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

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Something happens to the man, or, just as often, to another whom he knows and has watched as he has not watched his own doings; in the light of it he discerns hidden things about himself.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading He may find that he has given fame the go-by, or power, or the attainment of great place; he may groan over the discovery, or he may say _Vile damnum_ and go back to his unobtrusive industry or his leisurely study.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

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

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

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

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

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

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable

From this reading He may find that he has given fame the go-by, or power, or the attainment of great place; he may groan over the discovery, or he may say _Vile damnum_ and go back to his unobtrusive industry or his leisurely study.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

morally reprehensible

From this reading He may find that he has given fame the go-by, or power, or the attainment of great place; he may groan over the discovery, or he may say _Vile damnum_ and go back to his unobtrusive industry or his leisurely study.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Something happens to the man, or, just as often, to another whom he knows and has watched as he has not watched his own doings; in the light of it he discerns hidden things about himself.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

at the time that

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

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

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Something happens to the man, or, just as often, to another whom he knows and has watched as he has not watched his own doings; in the light of it he discerns hidden things about himself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

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

From this reading Miles Childwick had recommended a frame of mind affected with, or even devoted to, this blindness when he argued against the Fallacy of Broad Views; perhaps, like some other things that do not as a rule work well, it would work well enough if it could be maintained with absolute consistency.

a late time of life

From this reading THE MIXTURE AS BEFORE For years a man may go on not perceiving nor understanding what he is doing with his life, failing to see not merely whither it is tending under his guidance, but even the various points at which from time to time it arrives.