used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had taught us, I said, to neglect external things, and to value virtue, as being placed by God in our own power and a possession open to all.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading “This,” said I, “has strengthened me—this and the influence of his character—in the determination to lead a life above the mere pleasures of the flesh.
(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 He had taught us, I said, to neglect external things, and to value virtue, as being placed by God in our own power and a possession open to all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had taught us, I said, to neglect external things, and to value virtue, as being placed by God in our own power and a possession open to all.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But, on the other hand, Epictetus teaches us that we are never to be troubled, not even by the troubles or misdoings of those nearest and dearest to us.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had taught us, I said, to neglect external things, and to value virtue, as being placed by God in our own power and a possession open to all.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading SILANUS CONVERSES WITH CLEMENS I explained to Clemens that I had been attending the lectures of Epictetus.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But, on the other hand, Epictetus teaches us that we are never to be troubled, not even by the troubles or misdoings of those nearest and dearest to us.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SILANUS CONVERSES WITH CLEMENS I explained to Clemens that I had been attending the lectures of Epictetus.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had taught us, I said, to neglect external things, and to value virtue, as being placed by God in our own power and a possession open to all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, on the other hand, Epictetus teaches us that we are never to be troubled, not even by the troubles or misdoings of those nearest and dearest to us.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had taught us, I said, to neglect external things, and to value virtue, as being placed by God in our own power and a possession open to all.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading “This,” said I, “has strengthened me—this and the influence of his character—in the determination to lead a life above the mere pleasures of the flesh.
CLEMENSnounUS /ˈklemənz/
United States writer and humorist best known for his novels about Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn (1835-1910)
From this reading SILANUS CONVERSES WITH CLEMENS I explained to Clemens that I had been attending the lectures of Epictetus.
CONVERSESnounUS /ˈkɑːnvərsəz/
plural of “converse” — a proposition obtained by conversion
From this reading SILANUS CONVERSES WITH CLEMENS I explained to Clemens that I had been attending the lectures of Epictetus.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading But, on the other hand, Epictetus teaches us that we are never to be troubled, not even by the troubles or misdoings of those nearest and dearest to us.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading “This,” said I, “has strengthened me—this and the influence of his character—in the determination to lead a life above the mere pleasures of the flesh.
EpictetusnounUS /ˌepɪkˈtiːtəs/
Greek philosopher who was a Stoic (circa 50-130)
From this reading SILANUS CONVERSES WITH CLEMENS I explained to Clemens that I had been attending the lectures of Epictetus.
divisible by two
From this reading But, on the other hand, Epictetus teaches us that we are never to be troubled, not even by the troubles or misdoings of those nearest and dearest to us.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading SILANUS CONVERSES WITH CLEMENS I explained to Clemens that I had been attending the lectures of Epictetus.
externaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
From this reading He had taught us, I said, to neglect external things, and to value virtue, as being placed by God in our own power and a possession open to all.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading “This,” said I, “has strengthened me—this and the influence of his character—in the determination to lead a life above the mere pleasures of the flesh.
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 had taught us, I said, to neglect external things, and to value virtue, as being placed by God in our own power and a possession open to all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SILANUS CONVERSES WITH CLEMENS I explained to Clemens that I had been attending the lectures of Epictetus.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But, on the other hand, Epictetus teaches us that we are never to be troubled, not even by the troubles or misdoings of those nearest and dearest to us.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This,” said I, “has strengthened me—this and the influence of his character—in the determination to lead a life above the mere pleasures of the flesh.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had taught us, I said, to neglect external things, and to value virtue, as being placed by God in our own power and a possession open to all.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “This,” said I, “has strengthened me—this and the influence of his character—in the determination to lead a life above the mere pleasures of the flesh.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SILANUS CONVERSES WITH CLEMENS I explained to Clemens that I had been attending the lectures of Epictetus.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had taught us, I said, to neglect external things, and to value virtue, as being placed by God in our own power and a possession open to all.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading “This,” said I, “has strengthened me—this and the influence of his character—in the determination to lead a life above the mere pleasures of the flesh.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading “This,” said I, “has strengthened me—this and the influence of his character—in the determination to lead a life above the mere pleasures of the flesh.
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading SILANUS CONVERSES WITH CLEMENS I explained to Clemens that I had been attending the lectures of Epictetus.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “This,” said I, “has strengthened me—this and the influence of his character—in the determination to lead a life above the mere pleasures of the flesh.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “This,” said I, “has strengthened me—this and the influence of his character—in the determination to lead a life above the mere pleasures of the flesh.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading “This,” said I, “has strengthened me—this and the influence of his character—in the determination to lead a life above the mere pleasures of the flesh.
misdoings
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From this reading But, on the other hand, Epictetus teaches us that we are never to be troubled, not even by the troubles or misdoings of those nearest and dearest to us.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading But, on the other hand, Epictetus teaches us that we are never to be troubled, not even by the troubles or misdoings of those nearest and dearest to us.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading He had taught us, I said, to neglect external things, and to value virtue, as being placed by God in our own power and a possession open to all.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But, on the other hand, Epictetus teaches us that we are never to be troubled, not even by the troubles or misdoings of those nearest and dearest to us.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But, on the other hand, Epictetus teaches us that we are never to be troubled, not even by the troubles or misdoings of those nearest and dearest to us.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading We are to say, ‘These things are nothing to us’.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SILANUS CONVERSES WITH CLEMENS I explained to Clemens that I had been attending the lectures of Epictetus.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But, on the other hand, Epictetus teaches us that we are never to be troubled, not even by the troubles or misdoings of those nearest and dearest to us.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He had taught us, I said, to neglect external things, and to value virtue, as being placed by God in our own power and a possession open to all.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But, on the other hand, Epictetus teaches us that we are never to be troubled, not even by the troubles or misdoings of those nearest and dearest to us.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But, on the other hand, Epictetus teaches us that we are never to be troubled, not even by the troubles or misdoings of those nearest and dearest to us.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He had taught us, I said, to neglect external things, and to value virtue, as being placed by God in our own power and a possession open to all.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had taught us, I said, to neglect external things, and to value virtue, as being placed by God in our own power and a possession open to all.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He had taught us, I said, to neglect external things, and to value virtue, as being placed by God in our own power and a possession open to all.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading “This,” said I, “has strengthened me—this and the influence of his character—in the determination to lead a life above the mere pleasures of the flesh.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading He had taught us, I said, to neglect external things, and to value virtue, as being placed by God in our own power and a possession open to all.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He had taught us, I said, to neglect external things, and to value virtue, as being placed by God in our own power and a possession open to all.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He had taught us, I said, to neglect external things, and to value virtue, as being placed by God in our own power and a possession open to all.
express in words
From this reading We are to say, ‘These things are nothing to us’.”
SILANUS
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From this reading SILANUS CONVERSES WITH CLEMENS I explained to Clemens that I had been attending the lectures of Epictetus.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading “This,” said I, “has strengthened me—this and the influence of his character—in the determination to lead a life above the mere pleasures of the flesh.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading He had taught us, I said, to neglect external things, and to value virtue, as being placed by God in our own power and a possession open to all.
teachesnounUS /ˈtiːtʃəz/
plural of “teach” — an English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718)
From this reading But, on the other hand, Epictetus teaches us that we are never to be troubled, not even by the troubles or misdoings of those nearest and dearest to us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SILANUS CONVERSES WITH CLEMENS I explained to Clemens that I had been attending the lectures of Epictetus.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SILANUS CONVERSES WITH CLEMENS I explained to Clemens that I had been attending the lectures of Epictetus.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading We are to say, ‘These things are nothing to us’.”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He had taught us, I said, to neglect external things, and to value virtue, as being placed by God in our own power and a possession open to all.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This,” said I, “has strengthened me—this and the influence of his character—in the determination to lead a life above the mere pleasures of the flesh.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But, on the other hand, Epictetus teaches us that we are never to be troubled, not even by the troubles or misdoings of those nearest and dearest to us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SILANUS CONVERSES WITH CLEMENS I explained to Clemens that I had been attending the lectures of Epictetus.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading But, on the other hand, Epictetus teaches us that we are never to be troubled, not even by the troubles or misdoings of those nearest and dearest to us.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading But, on the other hand, Epictetus teaches us that we are never to be troubled, not even by the troubles or misdoings of those nearest and dearest to us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had taught us, I said, to neglect external things, and to value virtue, as being placed by God in our own power and a possession open to all.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading He had taught us, I said, to neglect external things, and to value virtue, as being placed by God in our own power and a possession open to all.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading He had taught us, I said, to neglect external things, and to value virtue, as being placed by God in our own power and a possession open to all.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But, on the other hand, Epictetus teaches us that we are never to be troubled, not even by the troubles or misdoings of those nearest and dearest to us.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SILANUS CONVERSES WITH CLEMENS I explained to Clemens that I had been attending the lectures of Epictetus.
