used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the power of discerning truth depends that of acting with the view of an end; a circumstance essential to virtue.
abstractedadjectiveUS /ˈæbstræktɪd/
lost in thought; showing preoccupation
From this reading Of Truth and its three classes, matter of fact, experimental or scientifical truth (contra-distinguished from opinion), and universal truth; which last is either metaphysical or geometrical, either purely intellectual or perfectly abstracted.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading On the power of discerning truth depends that of acting with the view of an end; a circumstance essential to virtue.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the power of discerning truth depends that of acting with the view of an end; a circumstance essential to virtue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of Truth and its three classes, matter of fact, experimental or scientifical truth (contra-distinguished from opinion), and universal truth; which last is either metaphysical or geometrical, either purely intellectual or perfectly abstracted.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading ARGUMENT.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of Virtue, considered in the divine mind as a perpetual and universal beneficence.
beneficencenounUS /bəˈnefəsəns/
doing good; feeling beneficent
From this reading Of Virtue, considered in the divine mind as a perpetual and universal beneficence.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading On the power of discerning truth depends that of acting with the view of an end; a circumstance essential to virtue.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Of Truth and its three classes, matter of fact, experimental or scientifical truth (contra-distinguished from opinion), and universal truth; which last is either metaphysical or geometrical, either purely intellectual or perfectly abstracted.
carefully weighed
From this reading Of Virtue, considered in the divine mind as a perpetual and universal beneficence.
contra-distinguished
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From this reading Of Truth and its three classes, matter of fact, experimental or scientifical truth (contra-distinguished from opinion), and universal truth; which last is either metaphysical or geometrical, either purely intellectual or perfectly abstracted.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading On the power of discerning truth depends that of acting with the view of an end; a circumstance essential to virtue.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Introduction to this more difficult part of the subject.
discerningadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
having or revealing keen insight and good judgment
From this reading On the power of discerning truth depends that of acting with the view of an end; a circumstance essential to virtue.
emanating from God
From this reading Of Virtue, considered in the divine mind as a perpetual and universal beneficence.
one or the other of two
From this reading Of Truth and its three classes, matter of fact, experimental or scientifical truth (contra-distinguished from opinion), and universal truth; which last is either metaphysical or geometrical, either purely intellectual or perfectly abstracted.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading On the power of discerning truth depends that of acting with the view of an end; a circumstance essential to virtue.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading On the power of discerning truth depends that of acting with the view of an end; a circumstance essential to virtue.
experimentaladjectiveUS /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəl/
relating to or based on experiment
From this reading Of Truth and its three classes, matter of fact, experimental or scientifical truth (contra-distinguished from opinion), and universal truth; which last is either metaphysical or geometrical, either purely intellectual or perfectly abstracted.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Of Truth and its three classes, matter of fact, experimental or scientifical truth (contra-distinguished from opinion), and universal truth; which last is either metaphysical or geometrical, either purely intellectual or perfectly abstracted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Of Truth and its three classes, matter of fact, experimental or scientifical truth (contra-distinguished from opinion), and universal truth; which last is either metaphysical or geometrical, either purely intellectual or perfectly abstracted.
geometricaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈmetrɪkəl/
of or relating to or determined by geometry
From this reading Of Truth and its three classes, matter of fact, experimental or scientifical truth (contra-distinguished from opinion), and universal truth; which last is either metaphysical or geometrical, either purely intellectual or perfectly abstracted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of Virtue, considered in the divine mind as a perpetual and universal beneficence.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading Of Truth and its three classes, matter of fact, experimental or scientifical truth (contra-distinguished from opinion), and universal truth; which last is either metaphysical or geometrical, either purely intellectual or perfectly abstracted.
IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading Introduction to this more difficult part of the subject.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of Truth and its three classes, matter of fact, experimental or scientifical truth (contra-distinguished from opinion), and universal truth; which last is either metaphysical or geometrical, either purely intellectual or perfectly abstracted.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Of Truth and its three classes, matter of fact, experimental or scientifical truth (contra-distinguished from opinion), and universal truth; which last is either metaphysical or geometrical, either purely intellectual or perfectly abstracted.
immediately past
From this reading Of Truth and its three classes, matter of fact, experimental or scientifical truth (contra-distinguished from opinion), and universal truth; which last is either metaphysical or geometrical, either purely intellectual or perfectly abstracted.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Of Truth and its three classes, matter of fact, experimental or scientifical truth (contra-distinguished from opinion), and universal truth; which last is either metaphysical or geometrical, either purely intellectual or perfectly abstracted.
metaphysicaladjectiveUS /ˌmetəˈfɪzɪkəl/
pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics
From this reading Of Truth and its three classes, matter of fact, experimental or scientifical truth (contra-distinguished from opinion), and universal truth; which last is either metaphysical or geometrical, either purely intellectual or perfectly abstracted.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Of Virtue, considered in the divine mind as a perpetual and universal beneficence.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Introduction to this more difficult part of the subject.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Introduction to this more difficult part of the subject.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the power of discerning truth depends that of acting with the view of an end; a circumstance essential to virtue.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Of Truth and its three classes, matter of fact, experimental or scientifical truth (contra-distinguished from opinion), and universal truth; which last is either metaphysical or geometrical, either purely intellectual or perfectly abstracted.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Of Truth and its three classes, matter of fact, experimental or scientifical truth (contra-distinguished from opinion), and universal truth; which last is either metaphysical or geometrical, either purely intellectual or perfectly abstracted.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Introduction to this more difficult part of the subject.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Of Truth and its three classes, matter of fact, experimental or scientifical truth (contra-distinguished from opinion), and universal truth; which last is either metaphysical or geometrical, either purely intellectual or perfectly abstracted.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Of Virtue, considered in the divine mind as a perpetual and universal beneficence.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading On the power of discerning truth depends that of acting with the view of an end; a circumstance essential to virtue.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading Of Truth and its three classes, matter of fact, experimental or scientifical truth (contra-distinguished from opinion), and universal truth; which last is either metaphysical or geometrical, either purely intellectual or perfectly abstracted.
scientifical
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From this reading Of Truth and its three classes, matter of fact, experimental or scientifical truth (contra-distinguished from opinion), and universal truth; which last is either metaphysical or geometrical, either purely intellectual or perfectly abstracted.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Introduction to this more difficult part of the subject.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the power of discerning truth depends that of acting with the view of an end; a circumstance essential to virtue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Introduction to this more difficult part of the subject.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Introduction to this more difficult part of the subject.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Of Truth and its three classes, matter of fact, experimental or scientifical truth (contra-distinguished from opinion), and universal truth; which last is either metaphysical or geometrical, either purely intellectual or perfectly abstracted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Introduction to this more difficult part of the subject.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Of Truth and its three classes, matter of fact, experimental or scientifical truth (contra-distinguished from opinion), and universal truth; which last is either metaphysical or geometrical, either purely intellectual or perfectly abstracted.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading Of Truth and its three classes, matter of fact, experimental or scientifical truth (contra-distinguished from opinion), and universal truth; which last is either metaphysical or geometrical, either purely intellectual or perfectly abstracted.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading On the power of discerning truth depends that of acting with the view of an end; a circumstance essential to virtue.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading On the power of discerning truth depends that of acting with the view of an end; a circumstance essential to virtue.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of Truth and its three classes, matter of fact, experimental or scientifical truth (contra-distinguished from opinion), and universal truth; which last is either metaphysical or geometrical, either purely intellectual or perfectly abstracted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the power of discerning truth depends that of acting with the view of an end; a circumstance essential to virtue.
