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(noun) the Christian Eucharist given to a person in danger of death / (noun) an allowance (as of transportation or supplies and money) for traveling expenses / (noun) provisions for a journey

2

a viaticum from mighty lips

—p.2 Introduction (1) by Stanisław Lem
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a viaticum from mighty lips

—p.2 Introduction (1) by Stanisław Lem
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(adjective) affected with constipation / (adjective) causing constipation / (adjective) slow in action or expression / (adjective) not generous; stingy

3

But this reckoning still fails to reveal what Art gains from its declared liberation. We already know that even too much heavenly manna leads to costiveness. How can we save ourselves from it?

—p.3 Introduction (1) by Stanisław Lem
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But this reckoning still fails to reveal what Art gains from its declared liberation. We already know that even too much heavenly manna leads to costiveness. How can we save ourselves from it?

—p.3 Introduction (1) by Stanisław Lem
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the theory and methodology of interpretation, especially the interpretation of biblical texts, wisdom literature, and philosophical texts

3

We can supply the answer either in a flash, or with the help of higher hermeneutics.

—p.3 Introduction (1) by Stanisław Lem
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We can supply the answer either in a flash, or with the help of higher hermeneutics.

—p.3 Introduction (1) by Stanisław Lem
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using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy

5

Please observe how chatty the Bible is, how prolix the Pentateuch is, in describing the outcome of Genesis—and how laconic in giving the recipe for it!

—p.5 Introduction (1) by Stanisław Lem
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Please observe how chatty the Bible is, how prolix the Pentateuch is, in describing the outcome of Genesis—and how laconic in giving the recipe for it!

—p.5 Introduction (1) by Stanisław Lem
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(adjective) lacking nutritive value / devoid of significance or interest; dull / naive, simplistic, and superficial

6

for its tonal background will be created by jejune basses

—p.6 Introduction (1) by Stanisław Lem
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for its tonal background will be created by jejune basses

—p.6 Introduction (1) by Stanisław Lem
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(noun) intestinal rumbling caused by moving gas

6

or the borborygmus of persons passionate in their ineluctable collywobbles

lol

—p.6 Introduction (1) by Stanisław Lem
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or the borborygmus of persons passionate in their ineluctable collywobbles

lol

—p.6 Introduction (1) by Stanisław Lem
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(noun) a horizontal architectural member spanning and usually carrying the load above an opening

9

So I shall show you Introductions as one shows a richly carved doorframe chased in gold and surmounted by counts and griffins on a majestic lintel.

—p.9 Introduction (1) by Stanisław Lem
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So I shall show you Introductions as one shows a richly carved doorframe chased in gold and surmounted by counts and griffins on a majestic lintel.

—p.9 Introduction (1) by Stanisław Lem
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(verb) to skip about in play; frisk frolic

15

leap into the eye of the beholder like a modern dance of death with gamboling, spawning skeletons.

—p.15 Cezary Strzybisz, Necrobes: Introduction (11) by Stanisław Lem
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leap into the eye of the beholder like a modern dance of death with gamboling, spawning skeletons.

—p.15 Cezary Strzybisz, Necrobes: Introduction (11) by Stanisław Lem
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(noun) defense of God's goodness and omnipotence in view of the existence of evil

73

all of which, translated into conventional theodicean language, signifies the coexistence in the same Universum of God, his total absence, and his complete opposite in Satan.

—p.73 Juan Rambellais et. al., A History of Bitic Literature, Volume I:Introduction to the Second Edition (70) by Stanisław Lem
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all of which, translated into conventional theodicean language, signifies the coexistence in the same Universum of God, his total absence, and his complete opposite in Satan.

—p.73 Juan Rambellais et. al., A History of Bitic Literature, Volume I:Introduction to the Second Edition (70) by Stanisław Lem
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(adjective) putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay / (adjective) not providing an opportunity to show cause why one should not comply / (adjective) admitting of no contradiction / (adjective) expressive of urgency or command / (adjective) characterized by often imperious or arrogant self-assurance / (adjective) indicative of a peremptory attitude or nature; haughty / (noun) a challenge (as of a juror) made as of right without assigning any cause

113

participating in conversations with GOLEM requires people to have patience and above all self-control, for from our point of view it can be arrogant and peremptory.

—p.113 Golem XIV: Foreword (99) by Stanisław Lem
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participating in conversations with GOLEM requires people to have patience and above all self-control, for from our point of view it can be arrogant and peremptory.

—p.113 Golem XIV: Foreword (99) by Stanisław Lem
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