aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Starting from this, Epictetus first said that the only faculty that could, as it were, behold itself, and theorize about itself, was the faculty of the Logos, which is also the faculty with which we regard, and, so to speak, mentally handle, all phenomena.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Starting from this, Epictetus first said that the only faculty that could, as it were, behold itself, and theorize about itself, was the faculty of the Logos, which is also the faculty with which we regard, and, so to speak, mentally handle, all phenomena.
in addition
From this reading Starting from this, Epictetus first said that the only faculty that could, as it were, behold itself, and theorize about itself, was the faculty of the Logos, which is also the faculty with which we regard, and, so to speak, mentally handle, all phenomena.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had come to Nicopolis at the end of one of the lecture-courses, and had heard its conclusion—the perfecting of the Cynic.
Arrian
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From this reading EPICTETUS ON THE GODS Arrian was right in thinking that the next lecture would be on the Gods.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But at the outset the subject was, not God, but the Logos—that word so untranslateable into our Latin, including as it does suggestions of our Word, Discourse, Reason, Logic, Understanding, Purpose, Proportion, and Harmony.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had come to Nicopolis at the end of one of the lecture-courses, and had heard its conclusion—the perfecting of the Cynic.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading EPICTETUS ON THE GODS Arrian was right in thinking that the next lecture would be on the Gods.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The new course began by describing the purpose of God in making man.
see with attention
From this reading Starting from this, Epictetus first said that the only faculty that could, as it were, behold itself, and theorize about itself, was the faculty of the Logos, which is also the faculty with which we regard, and, so to speak, mentally handle, all phenomena.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at the outset the subject was, not God, but the Logos—that word so untranslateable into our Latin, including as it does suggestions of our Word, Discourse, Reason, Logic, Understanding, Purpose, Proportion, and Harmony.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The new course began by describing the purpose of God in making man.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I had come to Nicopolis at the end of one of the lecture-courses, and had heard its conclusion—the perfecting of the Cynic.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading I had come to Nicopolis at the end of one of the lecture-courses, and had heard its conclusion—the perfecting of the Cynic.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Starting from this, Epictetus first said that the only faculty that could, as it were, behold itself, and theorize about itself, was the faculty of the Logos, which is also the faculty with which we regard, and, so to speak, mentally handle, all phenomena.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The new course began by describing the purpose of God in making man.
CynicnounUS /ˈsɪnɪk/
someone who is critical of the motives of others
From this reading I had come to Nicopolis at the end of one of the lecture-courses, and had heard its conclusion—the perfecting of the Cynic.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading The new course began by describing the purpose of God in making man.
DiscoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading But at the outset the subject was, not God, but the Logos—that word so untranslateable into our Latin, including as it does suggestions of our Word, Discourse, Reason, Logic, Understanding, Purpose, Proportion, and Harmony.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But at the outset the subject was, not God, but the Logos—that word so untranslateable into our Latin, including as it does suggestions of our Word, Discourse, Reason, Logic, Understanding, Purpose, Proportion, and Harmony.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I had come to Nicopolis at the end of one of the lecture-courses, and had heard its conclusion—the perfecting of the Cynic.
EPICTETUSnounUS /ˌepɪkˈtiːtəs/
Greek philosopher who was a Stoic (circa 50-130)
From this reading EPICTETUS ON THE GODS Arrian was right in thinking that the next lecture would be on the Gods.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading Starting from this, Epictetus first said that the only faculty that could, as it were, behold itself, and theorize about itself, was the faculty of the Logos, which is also the faculty with which we regard, and, so to speak, mentally handle, all phenomena.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Starting from this, Epictetus first said that the only faculty that could, as it were, behold itself, and theorize about itself, was the faculty of the Logos, which is also the faculty with which we regard, and, so to speak, mentally handle, all phenomena.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Starting from this, Epictetus first said that the only faculty that could, as it were, behold itself, and theorize about itself, was the faculty of the Logos, which is also the faculty with which we regard, and, so to speak, mentally handle, all phenomena.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The new course began by describing the purpose of God in making man.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading EPICTETUS ON THE GODS Arrian was right in thinking that the next lecture would be on the Gods.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had come to Nicopolis at the end of one of the lecture-courses, and had heard its conclusion—the perfecting of the Cynic.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading Starting from this, Epictetus first said that the only faculty that could, as it were, behold itself, and theorize about itself, was the faculty of the Logos, which is also the faculty with which we regard, and, so to speak, mentally handle, all phenomena.
HarmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading But at the outset the subject was, not God, but the Logos—that word so untranslateable into our Latin, including as it does suggestions of our Word, Discourse, Reason, Logic, Understanding, Purpose, Proportion, and Harmony.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I had come to Nicopolis at the end of one of the lecture-courses, and had heard its conclusion—the perfecting of the Cynic.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had come to Nicopolis at the end of one of the lecture-courses, and had heard its conclusion—the perfecting of the Cynic.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EPICTETUS ON THE GODS Arrian was right in thinking that the next lecture would be on the Gods.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading But at the outset the subject was, not God, but the Logos—that word so untranslateable into our Latin, including as it does suggestions of our Word, Discourse, Reason, Logic, Understanding, Purpose, Proportion, and Harmony.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But at the outset the subject was, not God, but the Logos—that word so untranslateable into our Latin, including as it does suggestions of our Word, Discourse, Reason, Logic, Understanding, Purpose, Proportion, and Harmony.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Starting from this, Epictetus first said that the only faculty that could, as it were, behold itself, and theorize about itself, was the faculty of the Logos, which is also the faculty with which we regard, and, so to speak, mentally handle, all phenomena.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But at the outset the subject was, not God, but the Logos—that word so untranslateable into our Latin, including as it does suggestions of our Word, Discourse, Reason, Logic, Understanding, Purpose, Proportion, and Harmony.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I had come to Nicopolis at the end of one of the lecture-courses, and had heard its conclusion—the perfecting of the Cynic.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Starting from this, Epictetus first said that the only faculty that could, as it were, behold itself, and theorize about itself, was the faculty of the Logos, which is also the faculty with which we regard, and, so to speak, mentally handle, all phenomena.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading But at the outset the subject was, not God, but the Logos—that word so untranslateable into our Latin, including as it does suggestions of our Word, Discourse, Reason, Logic, Understanding, Purpose, Proportion, and Harmony.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading EPICTETUS ON THE GODS Arrian was right in thinking that the next lecture would be on the Gods.
lecture-courses
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From this reading I had come to Nicopolis at the end of one of the lecture-courses, and had heard its conclusion—the perfecting of the Cynic.
LogicnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
From this reading But at the outset the subject was, not God, but the Logos—that word so untranslateable into our Latin, including as it does suggestions of our Word, Discourse, Reason, Logic, Understanding, Purpose, Proportion, and Harmony.
LogosnounUS /ˈloʊɡoʊz/
the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus)
From this reading But at the outset the subject was, not God, but the Logos—that word so untranslateable into our Latin, including as it does suggestions of our Word, Discourse, Reason, Logic, Understanding, Purpose, Proportion, and Harmony.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The new course began by describing the purpose of God in making man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The new course began by describing the purpose of God in making man.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading Starting from this, Epictetus first said that the only faculty that could, as it were, behold itself, and theorize about itself, was the faculty of the Logos, which is also the faculty with which we regard, and, so to speak, mentally handle, all phenomena.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The new course began by describing the purpose of God in making man.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading EPICTETUS ON THE GODS Arrian was right in thinking that the next lecture would be on the Gods.
Nicopolis
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From this reading I had come to Nicopolis at the end of one of the lecture-courses, and had heard its conclusion—the perfecting of the Cynic.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But at the outset the subject was, not God, but the Logos—that word so untranslateable into our Latin, including as it does suggestions of our Word, Discourse, Reason, Logic, Understanding, Purpose, Proportion, and Harmony.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had come to Nicopolis at the end of one of the lecture-courses, and had heard its conclusion—the perfecting of the Cynic.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading EPICTETUS ON THE GODS Arrian was right in thinking that the next lecture would be on the Gods.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I had come to Nicopolis at the end of one of the lecture-courses, and had heard its conclusion—the perfecting of the Cynic.
and nothing more
From this reading Starting from this, Epictetus first said that the only faculty that could, as it were, behold itself, and theorize about itself, was the faculty of the Logos, which is also the faculty with which we regard, and, so to speak, mentally handle, all phenomena.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But at the outset the subject was, not God, but the Logos—that word so untranslateable into our Latin, including as it does suggestions of our Word, Discourse, Reason, Logic, Understanding, Purpose, Proportion, and Harmony.
outsetnounUS /ˈaʊtset/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading But at the outset the subject was, not God, but the Logos—that word so untranslateable into our Latin, including as it does suggestions of our Word, Discourse, Reason, Logic, Understanding, Purpose, Proportion, and Harmony.
perfectingverbUS /pərˈfektɪŋ/
-ing form of “perfect” — make perfect or complete
From this reading I had come to Nicopolis at the end of one of the lecture-courses, and had heard its conclusion—the perfecting of the Cynic.
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading Starting from this, Epictetus first said that the only faculty that could, as it were, behold itself, and theorize about itself, was the faculty of the Logos, which is also the faculty with which we regard, and, so to speak, mentally handle, all phenomena.
ProportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading But at the outset the subject was, not God, but the Logos—that word so untranslateable into our Latin, including as it does suggestions of our Word, Discourse, Reason, Logic, Understanding, Purpose, Proportion, and Harmony.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The new course began by describing the purpose of God in making man.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But at the outset the subject was, not God, but the Logos—that word so untranslateable into our Latin, including as it does suggestions of our Word, Discourse, Reason, Logic, Understanding, Purpose, Proportion, and Harmony.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Starting from this, Epictetus first said that the only faculty that could, as it were, behold itself, and theorize about itself, was the faculty of the Logos, which is also the faculty with which we regard, and, so to speak, mentally handle, all phenomena.
precisely, exactly
From this reading EPICTETUS ON THE GODS Arrian was right in thinking that the next lecture would be on the Gods.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Starting from this, Epictetus first said that the only faculty that could, as it were, behold itself, and theorize about itself, was the faculty of the Logos, which is also the faculty with which we regard, and, so to speak, mentally handle, all phenomena.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But at the outset the subject was, not God, but the Logos—that word so untranslateable into our Latin, including as it does suggestions of our Word, Discourse, Reason, Logic, Understanding, Purpose, Proportion, and Harmony.
express in speech
From this reading Starting from this, Epictetus first said that the only faculty that could, as it were, behold itself, and theorize about itself, was the faculty of the Logos, which is also the faculty with which we regard, and, so to speak, mentally handle, all phenomena.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Starting from this, Epictetus first said that the only faculty that could, as it were, behold itself, and theorize about itself, was the faculty of the Logos, which is also the faculty with which we regard, and, so to speak, mentally handle, all phenomena.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading But at the outset the subject was, not God, but the Logos—that word so untranslateable into our Latin, including as it does suggestions of our Word, Discourse, Reason, Logic, Understanding, Purpose, Proportion, and Harmony.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading But at the outset the subject was, not God, but the Logos—that word so untranslateable into our Latin, including as it does suggestions of our Word, Discourse, Reason, Logic, Understanding, Purpose, Proportion, and Harmony.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading EPICTETUS ON THE GODS Arrian was right in thinking that the next lecture would be on the Gods.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EPICTETUS ON THE GODS Arrian was right in thinking that the next lecture would be on the Gods.
theorizeverbUS /ˈθiːəraɪz/
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading Starting from this, Epictetus first said that the only faculty that could, as it were, behold itself, and theorize about itself, was the faculty of the Logos, which is also the faculty with which we regard, and, so to speak, mentally handle, all phenomena.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading EPICTETUS ON THE GODS Arrian was right in thinking that the next lecture would be on the Gods.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Starting from this, Epictetus first said that the only faculty that could, as it were, behold itself, and theorize about itself, was the faculty of the Logos, which is also the faculty with which we regard, and, so to speak, mentally handle, all phenomena.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had come to Nicopolis at the end of one of the lecture-courses, and had heard its conclusion—the perfecting of the Cynic.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading But at the outset the subject was, not God, but the Logos—that word so untranslateable into our Latin, including as it does suggestions of our Word, Discourse, Reason, Logic, Understanding, Purpose, Proportion, and Harmony.
untranslateable
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From this reading But at the outset the subject was, not God, but the Logos—that word so untranslateable into our Latin, including as it does suggestions of our Word, Discourse, Reason, Logic, Understanding, Purpose, Proportion, and Harmony.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EPICTETUS ON THE GODS Arrian was right in thinking that the next lecture would be on the Gods.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Starting from this, Epictetus first said that the only faculty that could, as it were, behold itself, and theorize about itself, was the faculty of the Logos, which is also the faculty with which we regard, and, so to speak, mentally handle, all phenomena.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Starting from this, Epictetus first said that the only faculty that could, as it were, behold itself, and theorize about itself, was the faculty of the Logos, which is also the faculty with which we regard, and, so to speak, mentally handle, all phenomena.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Starting from this, Epictetus first said that the only faculty that could, as it were, behold itself, and theorize about itself, was the faculty of the Logos, which is also the faculty with which we regard, and, so to speak, mentally handle, all phenomena.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Starting from this, Epictetus first said that the only faculty that could, as it were, behold itself, and theorize about itself, was the faculty of the Logos, which is also the faculty with which we regard, and, so to speak, mentally handle, all phenomena.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But at the outset the subject was, not God, but the Logos—that word so untranslateable into our Latin, including as it does suggestions of our Word, Discourse, Reason, Logic, Understanding, Purpose, Proportion, and Harmony.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading EPICTETUS ON THE GODS Arrian was right in thinking that the next lecture would be on the Gods.
