used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
alethological
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From this reading "As to the latter; as to their hitting off great or new truths; as to their being philosophers; or to put it in my terms, as to their having any _alethological_ value, Diogenes has already spoken with sufficient clearness.
alethologically
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From this reading "It is from this all-important point of view that I say that Tolstoy, Ibsen, Shaw and the others are, _effectologically_, just as remarkable as they are _alethologically_ without much significance.
alethology
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From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
all-importantadjective
of the greatest importance
From this reading "It is from this all-important point of view that I say that Tolstoy, Ibsen, Shaw and the others are, _effectologically_, just as remarkable as they are _alethologically_ without much significance.
allegedadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/
declared but not proved
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "As to the latter; as to their hitting off great or new truths; as to their being philosophers; or to put it in my terms, as to their having any _alethological_ value, Diogenes has already spoken with sufficient clearness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "As to the latter; as to their hitting off great or new truths; as to their being philosophers; or to put it in my terms, as to their having any _alethological_ value, Diogenes has already spoken with sufficient clearness.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
AthensnounUS /ˈæθənz/
the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "As to the latter; as to their hitting off great or new truths; as to their being philosophers; or to put it in my terms, as to their having any _alethological_ value, Diogenes has already spoken with sufficient clearness.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
confined by bonds
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
clearnessnounUS /ˈklɪrnəs/
free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
From this reading "As to the latter; as to their hitting off great or new truths; as to their being philosophers; or to put it in my terms, as to their having any _alethological_ value, Diogenes has already spoken with sufficient clearness.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
deem to be
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
CynicsnounUS /ˈsɪnɪks/
plural of “cynic” — someone who is critical of the motives of others
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
Diogenesnoun
an ancient Greek philosopher and Cynic who rejected social conventions (circa 400-325 BC)
From this reading "As to the latter; as to their hitting off great or new truths; as to their being philosophers; or to put it in my terms, as to their having any _alethological_ value, Diogenes has already spoken with sufficient clearness.
dramasnounUS /ˈdrɑːməz/
plural of “drama” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
effectologically
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From this reading "It is from this all-important point of view that I say that Tolstoy, Ibsen, Shaw and the others are, _effectologically_, just as remarkable as they are _alethologically_ without much significance.
effectology
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From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "It is from this all-important point of view that I say that Tolstoy, Ibsen, Shaw and the others are, _effectologically_, just as remarkable as they are _alethologically_ without much significance.
usually; as a rule
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "As to the latter; as to their hitting off great or new truths; as to their being philosophers; or to put it in my terms, as to their having any _alethological_ value, Diogenes has already spoken with sufficient clearness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "As to the latter; as to their hitting off great or new truths; as to their being philosophers; or to put it in my terms, as to their having any _alethological_ value, Diogenes has already spoken with sufficient clearness.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
hittingnounUS /ˈhɪtɪŋ/
the act of contacting one thing with another
From this reading "As to the latter; as to their hitting off great or new truths; as to their being philosophers; or to put it in my terms, as to their having any _alethological_ value, Diogenes has already spoken with sufficient clearness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
IbsennounUS /ˈɪbsən/
realistic Norwegian author who wrote plays on social and political themes (1828-1906)
From this reading "It is from this all-important point of view that I say that Tolstoy, Ibsen, Shaw and the others are, _effectologically_, just as remarkable as they are _alethologically_ without much significance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is from this all-important point of view that I say that Tolstoy, Ibsen, Shaw and the others are, _effectologically_, just as remarkable as they are _alethologically_ without much significance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is from this all-important point of view that I say that Tolstoy, Ibsen, Shaw and the others are, _effectologically_, just as remarkable as they are _alethologically_ without much significance.
and nothing more
From this reading "It is from this all-important point of view that I say that Tolstoy, Ibsen, Shaw and the others are, _effectologically_, just as remarkable as they are _alethologically_ without much significance.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading "As to the latter; as to their hitting off great or new truths; as to their being philosophers; or to put it in my terms, as to their having any _alethological_ value, Diogenes has already spoken with sufficient clearness.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "As to the latter; as to their hitting off great or new truths; as to their being philosophers; or to put it in my terms, as to their having any _alethological_ value, Diogenes has already spoken with sufficient clearness.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "As to the latter; as to their hitting off great or new truths; as to their being philosophers; or to put it in my terms, as to their having any _alethological_ value, Diogenes has already spoken with sufficient clearness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
others
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From this reading "It is from this all-important point of view that I say that Tolstoy, Ibsen, Shaw and the others are, _effectologically_, just as remarkable as they are _alethologically_ without much significance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
philosophersnounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfərz/
plural of “philosopher” — a specialist in philosophy
From this reading "As to the latter; as to their hitting off great or new truths; as to their being philosophers; or to put it in my terms, as to their having any _alethological_ value, Diogenes has already spoken with sufficient clearness.
a full supply
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "It is from this all-important point of view that I say that Tolstoy, Ibsen, Shaw and the others are, _effectologically_, just as remarkable as they are _alethologically_ without much significance.
by chance
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "As to the latter; as to their hitting off great or new truths; as to their being philosophers; or to put it in my terms, as to their having any _alethological_ value, Diogenes has already spoken with sufficient clearness.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
unusual or striking
From this reading "It is from this all-important point of view that I say that Tolstoy, Ibsen, Shaw and the others are, _effectologically_, just as remarkable as they are _alethologically_ without much significance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
express in words
From this reading "It is from this all-important point of view that I say that Tolstoy, Ibsen, Shaw and the others are, _effectologically_, just as remarkable as they are _alethologically_ without much significance.
ShawnounUS /ʃɔː/
United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
From this reading "It is from this all-important point of view that I say that Tolstoy, Ibsen, Shaw and the others are, _effectologically_, just as remarkable as they are _alethologically_ without much significance.
Shaw'snounUS /ʃɔːz/
possessive form of “shaw” — United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading "It is from this all-important point of view that I say that Tolstoy, Ibsen, Shaw and the others are, _effectologically_, just as remarkable as they are _alethologically_ without much significance.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
express in speech
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading "As to the latter; as to their hitting off great or new truths; as to their being philosophers; or to put it in my terms, as to their having any _alethological_ value, Diogenes has already spoken with sufficient clearness.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading "As to the latter; as to their hitting off great or new truths; as to their being philosophers; or to put it in my terms, as to their having any _alethological_ value, Diogenes has already spoken with sufficient clearness.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading "As to the latter; as to their hitting off great or new truths; as to their being philosophers; or to put it in my terms, as to their having any _alethological_ value, Diogenes has already spoken with sufficient clearness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "As to the latter; as to their hitting off great or new truths; as to their being philosophers; or to put it in my terms, as to their having any _alethological_ value, Diogenes has already spoken with sufficient clearness.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is from this all-important point of view that I say that Tolstoy, Ibsen, Shaw and the others are, _effectologically_, just as remarkable as they are _alethologically_ without much significance.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
TolstoynounUS /ˈtoʊlstɔɪ/
Russian author remembered for two great novels (1828-1910)
From this reading "It is from this all-important point of view that I say that Tolstoy, Ibsen, Shaw and the others are, _effectologically_, just as remarkable as they are _alethologically_ without much significance.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
truthsnounUS /truːθs/
plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified
From this reading "As to the latter; as to their hitting off great or new truths; as to their being philosophers; or to put it in my terms, as to their having any _alethological_ value, Diogenes has already spoken with sufficient clearness.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading "As to the latter; as to their hitting off great or new truths; as to their being philosophers; or to put it in my terms, as to their having any _alethological_ value, Diogenes has already spoken with sufficient clearness.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "It is from this all-important point of view that I say that Tolstoy, Ibsen, Shaw and the others are, _effectologically_, just as remarkable as they are _alethologically_ without much significance.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
at the time that
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "As to the latter; as to their hitting off great or new truths; as to their being philosophers; or to put it in my terms, as to their having any _alethological_ value, Diogenes has already spoken with sufficient clearness.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "It is from this all-important point of view that I say that Tolstoy, Ibsen, Shaw and the others are, _effectologically_, just as remarkable as they are _alethologically_ without much significance.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading "I have had plenty of time, since the days of my Academy at Athens, to think out the vast difference between such works of the intellect as aim at nothing but truth and beauty, or what we might call _alethology_, on the one hand; and such works as aim at effect, or what may be generally termed as _effectology_.
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading "Having said this much about Shaw's and the other modern Cynics' alleged dramatic writings, I hasten to add, that when we come to consider the _effect_ these so-called dramas have, and possibly will continue to have on the mind of the public, we are bound to speak in quite a different manner.