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The Mahatma and the Hare: A Dream Story
The Mahatma and the Hare: A Dream Story

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.
Moreover there is foresight as well as memory.
At least from time to time I seem to come in touch with future events and states of society in which I shall have my share.
I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.
At times I am tempted to believe in the truth of this proposition.
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The Mahatma and the Hare: A Dream Story

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The Mahatma and the Hare: A Dream Story is here in full — 219 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 25/43 · 5 reading units · Lines 121–125

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In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.
/ɪn ʃɔːrt aɪ θɪŋk ðə səbˈkɑːnʃəs ɪn sʌm weɪz rɪˈzembəlz ðə ˈkɑːnʃəs ənd ˈnætʃərəl ˈmem.ər.i ðæt wɪtʃ ɪz ˈveri fɑːr ɔːf tuː ɪt ɡroʊz dɪm ənd blɜːrd ðæt wɪtʃ ɪz kəmˈperətɪvli kloʊs rɪˈmeɪnz klɪr ənd ʃɑːrp ˌɔːlˈðoʊ ʌv kɔːrs ðɪs ruːl ɪz nɑːt ˌɪnˈveriəbəl/
Line 2
Moreover there is foresight as well as memory.
/mɔːˈroʊvər ðer ɪz ˈfɔːrsaɪt æz wel æz ˈmem.ər.i/
Line 3
At least from time to time I seem to come in touch with future events and states of society in which I shall have my share.
/æt liːst frʌm taɪm tuː taɪm aɪ siːm tuː kʌm ɪn tʌtʃ wɪð ˈfjuːtʃər ɪˈvents ənd steɪts ʌv səˈsaɪəti ɪn wɪtʃ aɪ ʃæl hæv maɪ ʃer/
Line 4
I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.
/aɪ bɪˈliːv sʌm ˈθɪŋkərz hoʊld ə ˈθɪri ðæt sʌtʃ kənˈdɪʃənz æz ðoʊz ʌv pæst ˈprezənt ənd ˈfjuːtʃər duː nɑːt ɪn fækt ɪɡˈzɪst ðæt ˈevriθɪŋ ɔːlˈredi ɪz ˈstændɪŋ laɪk ə kəmˈpliːtəd ˈkɑːləm bɪˈtwiːn ɜːrθ ənd ˈhevən ðæt ðə sʌm ɪz ˈædəd ʌp ðə ɪˈkweɪʒən wɜːrkt aʊt/
Line 5
At times I am tempted to believe in the truth of this proposition.
/æt taɪmz aɪ æm ˈtemptɪd tuː bɪˈliːv ɪn ðə truːθ ʌv ðɪs ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

blurred adjective US /blɜːrd/

indistinct or hazy in outline

From this reading “In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.”

comparatively adverb US /kəmˈperətɪvli/

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading “In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.”

equation noun US /ɪˈkweɪʒən/

a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal

From this reading “I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.”

foresight noun US /ˈfɔːrsaɪt/

providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future

From this reading “Moreover there is foresight as well as memory.”

invariable adjective US /ˌɪnˈveriəbəl/

not liable to or capable of change

From this reading “In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.”

resembles verb US /rɪˈzembəlz/

third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading “In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.”

subconscious adjective US /səbˈkɑːnʃəs/

just below the level of consciousness

From this reading “In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.”

thinkers noun US /ˈθɪŋkərz/

plural of “thinker” — an important intellectual

From this reading “I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.

addedverbUS /ˈædəd/

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.

alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.

althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading At times I am tempted to believe in the truth of this proposition.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Moreover there is foresight as well as memory.

AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At least from time to time I seem to come in touch with future events and states of society in which I shall have my share.

believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.

blurredadjectiveUS /blɜːrd/

indistinct or hazy in outline

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

clearverbUS /klɪr/

rid of obstructions

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/

a line of units following one after another

From this reading I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading At least from time to time I seem to come in touch with future events and states of society in which I shall have my share.

comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.

conditionsnounUS /kənˈdɪʃənz/

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.

consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/

intentionally conceived

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

dimadjectiveUS /dɪm/

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.

earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/

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

From this reading I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.

equationnounUS /ɪˈkweɪʒən/

a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal

From this reading I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.

eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/

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

From this reading At least from time to time I seem to come in touch with future events and states of society in which I shall have my share.

everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/

all things; all of a situation

From this reading I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.

existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/

have an existence, be extant

From this reading I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.

factnounUS /fækt/

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

foresightnounUS /ˈfɔːrsaɪt/

providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future

From this reading Moreover there is foresight as well as memory.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At least from time to time I seem to come in touch with future events and states of society in which I shall have my share.

futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/

yet to be or coming

From this reading At least from time to time I seem to come in touch with future events and states of society in which I shall have my share.

growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading At least from time to time I seem to come in touch with future events and states of society in which I shall have my share.

heavennounUS /ˈhevən/

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.

holdverbUS /hoʊld/

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

invariableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbəl/

not liable to or capable of change

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

leastadjectiveUS /liːst/

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading At least from time to time I seem to come in touch with future events and states of society in which I shall have my share.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.

memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

MoreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover there is foresight as well as memory.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading At least from time to time I seem to come in touch with future events and states of society in which I shall have my share.

naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

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

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.

pastnounUS /pæst/

the time that has elapsed

From this reading I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.

propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading At times I am tempted to believe in the truth of this proposition.

remainsnounUS /rɪˈmeɪnz/

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

resemblesverbUS /rɪˈzembəlz/

third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

rulenounUS /ruːl/

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

seemverbUS /siːm/

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading At least from time to time I seem to come in touch with future events and states of society in which I shall have my share.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading At least from time to time I seem to come in touch with future events and states of society in which I shall have my share.

shareverbUS /ʃer/

have in common

From this reading At least from time to time I seem to come in touch with future events and states of society in which I shall have my share.

sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading At least from time to time I seem to come in touch with future events and states of society in which I shall have my share.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

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

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/

having a supporting base

From this reading I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.

statesnounUS /steɪts/

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading At least from time to time I seem to come in touch with future events and states of society in which I shall have my share.

subconsciousadjectiveUS /səbˈkɑːnʃəs/

just below the level of consciousness

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.

sumnounUS /sʌm/

a quantity of money

From this reading I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.

temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading At times I am tempted to believe in the truth of this proposition.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

theorynounUS /ˈθɪri/

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 I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Moreover there is foresight as well as memory.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

thinkersnounUS /ˈθɪŋkərz/

plural of “thinker” — an important intellectual

From this reading I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At least from time to time I seem to come in touch with future events and states of society in which I shall have my share.

timesnounUS /taɪmz/

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading At times I am tempted to believe in the truth of this proposition.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

touchverbUS /tʌtʃ/

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading At least from time to time I seem to come in touch with future events and states of society in which I shall have my share.

truthnounUS /truːθ/

a fact that has been verified

From this reading At times I am tempted to believe in the truth of this proposition.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

waysnounUS /weɪz/

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

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

welladverbUS /wel/

(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 Moreover there is foresight as well as memory.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading In short, I think the subconscious in some ways resembles the conscious and natural memory; that which is very far off to it grows dim and blurred, that which is comparatively close remains clear and sharp, although of course this rule is not invariable.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading At least from time to time I seem to come in touch with future events and states of society in which I shall have my share.

workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading I believe some thinkers hold a theory that such conditions as those of past, present, and future do not in fact exist; that everything already is, standing like a completed column between earth and heaven; that the sum is added up, the equation worked out.

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