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Nights with the Gods

Chapter III

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"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.
"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_.
"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.
"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.
Just consider this one point.
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Nights with the Gods

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of Nights with the Gods is here in full — 426 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/85 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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"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.
/ˈhævɪŋ sed ðɪs mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt ʃɔːz ənd ðə ˈʌðər ˈmɑːdərn ˈsɪnɪks əˈledʒd drəˈmætɪk ˈraɪtɪŋz aɪ ˈheɪsən tuː æd ðæt wen wiː kʌm tuː kənˈsɪdər ðə ɪˈfekt ðiːz ˈsoʊˈkɔːld ˈdrɑːməz hæv ənd ˈpɑːsəbli wɪl kənˈtɪnjuː tuː hæv ɑːn ðə maɪnd ʌv ðə ˈpʌblɪk wiː ɑːr baʊnd tuː spiːk ɪn kwaɪt ə ˈdɪfərənt ˈmænər/
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"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_.
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"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.
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"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.
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Just consider this one point.
/dʒʌst kənˈsɪdər ðɪs wʌn pɔɪnt/

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

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clearness noun US /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.”

Cynics noun US /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.”

dramas noun US /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.”

hitting noun US /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.”

Ibsen noun US /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.”

Shaw noun US /ʃɔː/

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.”

Shaw's noun US /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.”

Tolstoy noun US /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.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

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vast difference adjective + noun

In 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_.”

already spoken adverb + adjective

In 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.”

aim at verb + particle

In 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_.”

different manner adjective + noun

In 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.”

since the days preposition + article + noun counted as “since … days”

In 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_.”

without much preposition + adverb

In 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.”

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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 "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_.

addverbUS /æd/

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

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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.

alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

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.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

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.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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_.

atprepositionUS /æt/

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_.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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_.

beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/

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.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

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_.

boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/

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.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

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_.

callverbUS /kɔːl/

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.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

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.

considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/

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.

continueverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuː/

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.

daysnounUS /deɪz/

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_.

differencenounUS /ˈdɪfərəns/

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_.

differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

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.

effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/

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

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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_.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

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.

generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/

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_.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

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_.

handnounUS /hænd/

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.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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_.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

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.

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

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.

latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/

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.

mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

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.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

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_.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

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_.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

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.

modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/

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.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

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.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

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_.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

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.

nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

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_.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

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.

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

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.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

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.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

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_.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

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_.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

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.

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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.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

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.

plentynounUS /ˈplenti/

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_.

pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/

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.

possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/

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.

publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/

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.

putverbUS /pʊt/

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.

quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

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.

remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/

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.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

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.

sayverbUS /seɪ/

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.

speakverbUS /spiːk/

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.

spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/

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.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

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_.

sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/

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_.

termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/

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.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

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.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

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.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

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.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

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_.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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.

timenounUS /taɪm/

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_.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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.

truthnounUS /truːθ/

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.

valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/

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.

vastadjectiveUS /væst/

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_.

viewnounUS /vjuː/

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.

wepronounUS /wiː/

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.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

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_.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

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.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

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.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

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.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

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.

worksnounUS /wɜːrks/

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.

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