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Chapter V
"The Lord only knows," he said. "As the poet says, 'There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamed of in our philosophy.' But I, being a practical man, do not concern myself with such, Mr. Rivers. I would not learn more of hidden matters than is strictly necessary to salvation. If it is the intention of the Deity that further revelation of laws, either natural or spiritual, should be granted us, such revelation will, without doubt, come at the time appointed.
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the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “But I, being a practical man, do not concern myself with such, Mr. Rivers.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “If it is the intention of the Deity that further revelation of laws, either natural or spiritual, should be granted us, such revelation will, without doubt, come at the time appointed.”
one or the other of two
From this reading “If it is the intention of the Deity that further revelation of laws, either natural or spiritual, should be granted us, such revelation will, without doubt, come at the time appointed.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “But I, being a practical man, do not concern myself with such, Mr. Rivers.”
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading “"As the poet says, 'There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamed of in our philosophy.'”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “If it is the intention of the Deity that further revelation of laws, either natural or spiritual, should be granted us, such revelation will, without doubt, come at the time appointed.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “If it is the intention of the Deity that further revelation of laws, either natural or spiritual, should be granted us, such revelation will, without doubt, come at the time appointed.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I would not learn more of hidden matters than is strictly necessary to salvation.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But I, being a practical man, do not concern myself with such, Mr. Rivers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "As the poet says, 'There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamed of in our philosophy.'
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From this reading If it is the intention of the Deity that further revelation of laws, either natural or spiritual, should be granted us, such revelation will, without doubt, come at the time appointed.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "As the poet says, 'There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamed of in our philosophy.'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As the poet says, 'There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamed of in our philosophy.'
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If it is the intention of the Deity that further revelation of laws, either natural or spiritual, should be granted us, such revelation will, without doubt, come at the time appointed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If it is the intention of the Deity that further revelation of laws, either natural or spiritual, should be granted us, such revelation will, without doubt, come at the time appointed.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But I, being a practical man, do not concern myself with such, Mr. Rivers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I, being a practical man, do not concern myself with such, Mr. Rivers.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading If it is the intention of the Deity that further revelation of laws, either natural or spiritual, should be granted us, such revelation will, without doubt, come at the time appointed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But I, being a practical man, do not concern myself with such, Mr. Rivers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If it is the intention of the Deity that further revelation of laws, either natural or spiritual, should be granted us, such revelation will, without doubt, come at the time appointed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But I, being a practical man, do not concern myself with such, Mr. Rivers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If it is the intention of the Deity that further revelation of laws, either natural or spiritual, should be granted us, such revelation will, without doubt, come at the time appointed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As the poet says, 'There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamed of in our philosophy.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As the poet says, 'There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamed of in our philosophy.'
one or the other of two
From this reading If it is the intention of the Deity that further revelation of laws, either natural or spiritual, should be granted us, such revelation will, without doubt, come at the time appointed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If it is the intention of the Deity that further revelation of laws, either natural or spiritual, should be granted us, such revelation will, without doubt, come at the time appointed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If it is the intention of the Deity that further revelation of laws, either natural or spiritual, should be granted us, such revelation will, without doubt, come at the time appointed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The Lord only knows," he said.
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From this reading "As the poet says, 'There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamed of in our philosophy.'
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From this reading I would not learn more of hidden matters than is strictly necessary to salvation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I, being a practical man, do not concern myself with such, Mr. Rivers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it is the intention of the Deity that further revelation of laws, either natural or spiritual, should be granted us, such revelation will, without doubt, come at the time appointed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "As the poet says, 'There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamed of in our philosophy.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If it is the intention of the Deity that further revelation of laws, either natural or spiritual, should be granted us, such revelation will, without doubt, come at the time appointed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I would not learn more of hidden matters than is strictly necessary to salvation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it is the intention of the Deity that further revelation of laws, either natural or spiritual, should be granted us, such revelation will, without doubt, come at the time appointed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The Lord only knows," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If it is the intention of the Deity that further revelation of laws, either natural or spiritual, should be granted us, such revelation will, without doubt, come at the time appointed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I would not learn more of hidden matters than is strictly necessary to salvation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The Lord only knows," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But I, being a practical man, do not concern myself with such, Mr. Rivers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I would not learn more of hidden matters than is strictly necessary to salvation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As the poet says, 'There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamed of in our philosophy.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But I, being a practical man, do not concern myself with such, Mr. Rivers.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading But I, being a practical man, do not concern myself with such, Mr. Rivers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If it is the intention of the Deity that further revelation of laws, either natural or spiritual, should be granted us, such revelation will, without doubt, come at the time appointed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I would not learn more of hidden matters than is strictly necessary to salvation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But I, being a practical man, do not concern myself with such, Mr. Rivers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "As the poet says, 'There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamed of in our philosophy.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The Lord only knows," he said.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If it is the intention of the Deity that further revelation of laws, either natural or spiritual, should be granted us, such revelation will, without doubt, come at the time appointed.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "As the poet says, 'There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamed of in our philosophy.'
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading "As the poet says, 'There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamed of in our philosophy.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As the poet says, 'There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamed of in our philosophy.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But I, being a practical man, do not concern myself with such, Mr. Rivers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If it is the intention of the Deity that further revelation of laws, either natural or spiritual, should be granted us, such revelation will, without doubt, come at the time appointed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But I, being a practical man, do not concern myself with such, Mr. Rivers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The Lord only knows," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I would not learn more of hidden matters than is strictly necessary to salvation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As the poet says, 'There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamed of in our philosophy.'
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If it is the intention of the Deity that further revelation of laws, either natural or spiritual, should be granted us, such revelation will, without doubt, come at the time appointed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If it is the intention of the Deity that further revelation of laws, either natural or spiritual, should be granted us, such revelation will, without doubt, come at the time appointed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I would not learn more of hidden matters than is strictly necessary to salvation.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But I, being a practical man, do not concern myself with such, Mr. Rivers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "As the poet says, 'There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamed of in our philosophy.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If it is the intention of the Deity that further revelation of laws, either natural or spiritual, should be granted us, such revelation will, without doubt, come at the time appointed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The Lord only knows," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As the poet says, 'There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamed of in our philosophy.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As the poet says, 'There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamed of in our philosophy.'
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading If it is the intention of the Deity that further revelation of laws, either natural or spiritual, should be granted us, such revelation will, without doubt, come at the time appointed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I would not learn more of hidden matters than is strictly necessary to salvation.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If it is the intention of the Deity that further revelation of laws, either natural or spiritual, should be granted us, such revelation will, without doubt, come at the time appointed.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If it is the intention of the Deity that further revelation of laws, either natural or spiritual, should be granted us, such revelation will, without doubt, come at the time appointed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But I, being a practical man, do not concern myself with such, Mr. Rivers.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading If it is the intention of the Deity that further revelation of laws, either natural or spiritual, should be granted us, such revelation will, without doubt, come at the time appointed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I would not learn more of hidden matters than is strictly necessary to salvation.
