used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EPICTETUS ON SIN When we reached the lecture-room, a little late, we found it unusually crowded.
equally
From this reading He began with the assertion—by this time familiar to me, but somewhat distasteful now, fresh as I was from the atmosphere of the Jewish writings—that Gods and men alike seek nothing but “their own profit.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My place was taken, and I could not see Arrian in his customary seat.
Arrian
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From this reading My place was taken, and I could not see Arrian in his customary seat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He began with the assertion—by this time familiar to me, but somewhat distasteful now, fresh as I was from the atmosphere of the Jewish writings—that Gods and men alike seek nothing but “their own profit.”
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading As in most of his epigrams, he meant just the opposite of what he seemed to assert.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading He began with the assertion—by this time familiar to me, but somewhat distasteful now, fresh as I was from the atmosphere of the Jewish writings—that Gods and men alike seek nothing but “their own profit.”
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading He began with the assertion—by this time familiar to me, but somewhat distasteful now, fresh as I was from the atmosphere of the Jewish writings—that Gods and men alike seek nothing but “their own profit.”
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He began with the assertion—by this time familiar to me, but somewhat distasteful now, fresh as I was from the atmosphere of the Jewish writings—that Gods and men alike seek nothing but “their own profit.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He began with the assertion—by this time familiar to me, but somewhat distasteful now, fresh as I was from the atmosphere of the Jewish writings—that Gods and men alike seek nothing but “their own profit.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He began with the assertion—by this time familiar to me, but somewhat distasteful now, fresh as I was from the atmosphere of the Jewish writings—that Gods and men alike seek nothing but “their own profit.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading My place was taken, and I could not see Arrian in his customary seat.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading EPICTETUS ON SIN When we reached the lecture-room, a little late, we found it unusually crowded.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading My place was taken, and I could not see Arrian in his customary seat.
discursiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrsɪv/
proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition
From this reading Epictetus was in one of his discursive moods.
distastefuladjectiveUS /dɪˈsteɪstfəl/
not pleasing in odor or taste
From this reading He began with the assertion—by this time familiar to me, but somewhat distasteful now, fresh as I was from the atmosphere of the Jewish writings—that Gods and men alike seek nothing but “their own profit.”
EPICTETUSnounUS /ˌepɪkˈtiːtəs/
Greek philosopher who was a Stoic (circa 50-130)
From this reading EPICTETUS ON SIN When we reached the lecture-room, a little late, we found it unusually crowded.
epigrams
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From this reading As in most of his epigrams, he meant just the opposite of what he seemed to assert.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading He began with the assertion—by this time familiar to me, but somewhat distasteful now, fresh as I was from the atmosphere of the Jewish writings—that Gods and men alike seek nothing but “their own profit.”
set up or found
From this reading EPICTETUS ON SIN When we reached the lecture-room, a little late, we found it unusually crowded.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading He began with the assertion—by this time familiar to me, but somewhat distasteful now, fresh as I was from the atmosphere of the Jewish writings—that Gods and men alike seek nothing but “their own profit.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He began with the assertion—by this time familiar to me, but somewhat distasteful now, fresh as I was from the atmosphere of the Jewish writings—that Gods and men alike seek nothing but “their own profit.”
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 He began with the assertion—by this time familiar to me, but somewhat distasteful now, fresh as I was from the atmosphere of the Jewish writings—that Gods and men alike seek nothing but “their own profit.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He began with the assertion—by this time familiar to me, but somewhat distasteful now, fresh as I was from the atmosphere of the Jewish writings—that Gods and men alike seek nothing but “their own profit.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading My place was taken, and I could not see Arrian in his customary seat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My place was taken, and I could not see Arrian in his customary seat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My place was taken, and I could not see Arrian in his customary seat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading EPICTETUS ON SIN When we reached the lecture-room, a little late, we found it unusually crowded.
JewishadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/
of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
From this reading He began with the assertion—by this time familiar to me, but somewhat distasteful now, fresh as I was from the atmosphere of the Jewish writings—that Gods and men alike seek nothing but “their own profit.”
and nothing more
From this reading As in most of his epigrams, he meant just the opposite of what he seemed to assert.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading EPICTETUS ON SIN When we reached the lecture-room, a little late, we found it unusually crowded.
lecture-room
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From this reading EPICTETUS ON SIN When we reached the lecture-room, a little late, we found it unusually crowded.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading EPICTETUS ON SIN When we reached the lecture-room, a little late, we found it unusually crowded.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He began with the assertion—by this time familiar to me, but somewhat distasteful now, fresh as I was from the atmosphere of the Jewish writings—that Gods and men alike seek nothing but “their own profit.”
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading As in most of his epigrams, he meant just the opposite of what he seemed to assert.
the force of workers available
From this reading He began with the assertion—by this time familiar to me, but somewhat distasteful now, fresh as I was from the atmosphere of the Jewish writings—that Gods and men alike seek nothing but “their own profit.”
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Epictetus was in one of his discursive moods.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As in most of his epigrams, he meant just the opposite of what he seemed to assert.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My place was taken, and I could not see Arrian in his customary seat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My place was taken, and I could not see Arrian in his customary seat.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He began with the assertion—by this time familiar to me, but somewhat distasteful now, fresh as I was from the atmosphere of the Jewish writings—that Gods and men alike seek nothing but “their own profit.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He began with the assertion—by this time familiar to me, but somewhat distasteful now, fresh as I was from the atmosphere of the Jewish writings—that Gods and men alike seek nothing but “their own profit.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Epictetus was in one of his discursive moods.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading EPICTETUS ON SIN When we reached the lecture-room, a little late, we found it unusually crowded.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Epictetus was in one of his discursive moods.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading As in most of his epigrams, he meant just the opposite of what he seemed to assert.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He began with the assertion—by this time familiar to me, but somewhat distasteful now, fresh as I was from the atmosphere of the Jewish writings—that Gods and men alike seek nothing but “their own profit.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading My place was taken, and I could not see Arrian in his customary seat.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading He began with the assertion—by this time familiar to me, but somewhat distasteful now, fresh as I was from the atmosphere of the Jewish writings—that Gods and men alike seek nothing but “their own profit.”
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading EPICTETUS ON SIN When we reached the lecture-room, a little late, we found it unusually crowded.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading My place was taken, and I could not see Arrian in his customary seat.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading My place was taken, and I could not see Arrian in his customary seat.
try to get or reach
From this reading He began with the assertion—by this time familiar to me, but somewhat distasteful now, fresh as I was from the atmosphere of the Jewish writings—that Gods and men alike seek nothing but “their own profit.”
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As in most of his epigrams, he meant just the opposite of what he seemed to assert.
estrangement from god
From this reading EPICTETUS ON SIN When we reached the lecture-room, a little late, we found it unusually crowded.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He began with the assertion—by this time familiar to me, but somewhat distasteful now, fresh as I was from the atmosphere of the Jewish writings—that Gods and men alike seek nothing but “their own profit.”
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading My place was taken, and I could not see Arrian in his customary seat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He began with the assertion—by this time familiar to me, but somewhat distasteful now, fresh as I was from the atmosphere of the Jewish writings—that Gods and men alike seek nothing but “their own profit.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EPICTETUS ON SIN When we reached the lecture-room, a little late, we found it unusually crowded.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He began with the assertion—by this time familiar to me, but somewhat distasteful now, fresh as I was from the atmosphere of the Jewish writings—that Gods and men alike seek nothing but “their own profit.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He began with the assertion—by this time familiar to me, but somewhat distasteful now, fresh as I was from the atmosphere of the Jewish writings—that Gods and men alike seek nothing but “their own profit.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He began with the assertion—by this time familiar to me, but somewhat distasteful now, fresh as I was from the atmosphere of the Jewish writings—that Gods and men alike seek nothing but “their own profit.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He began with the assertion—by this time familiar to me, but somewhat distasteful now, fresh as I was from the atmosphere of the Jewish writings—that Gods and men alike seek nothing but “their own profit.”
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading EPICTETUS ON SIN When we reached the lecture-room, a little late, we found it unusually crowded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My place was taken, and I could not see Arrian in his customary seat.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading EPICTETUS ON SIN When we reached the lecture-room, a little late, we found it unusually crowded.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As in most of his epigrams, he meant just the opposite of what he seemed to assert.
at the time that
From this reading EPICTETUS ON SIN When we reached the lecture-room, a little late, we found it unusually crowded.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He began with the assertion—by this time familiar to me, but somewhat distasteful now, fresh as I was from the atmosphere of the Jewish writings—that Gods and men alike seek nothing but “their own profit.”
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading He began with the assertion—by this time familiar to me, but somewhat distasteful now, fresh as I was from the atmosphere of the Jewish writings—that Gods and men alike seek nothing but “their own profit.”
