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The Works of Max Beerbohm

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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With a Bibliography by John Lane I have transliterated the Greek passages.
Here are some approximate translations: --philomathestatoi ton neaniskon: some of the youths most eager for knowledge --hexeis apodeiktikai: things that can be proven (Aristotle, Nic.
Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'
Dandies and Dandies A Good Prince King George the Fourth The Pervasion of Rouge Poor Romeo!
Diminuendo Bibliography Dandies and Dandies How very delightful Grego's drawings are!
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The Works of Max Beerbohm

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The Works of Max Beerbohm is here in full — 198 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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With a Bibliography by John Lane I have transliterated the Greek passages.
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Here are some approximate translations: --philomathestatoi ton neaniskon: some of the youths most eager for knowledge --hexeis apodeiktikai: things that can be proven (Aristotle, Nic.
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Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'
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Dandies and Dandies A Good Prince King George the Fourth The Pervasion of Rouge Poor Romeo!
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Diminuendo Bibliography Dandies and Dandies How very delightful Grego's drawings are!

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approximate verb US /əˈprɑːksəmət/

be close or similar

From this reading “Here are some approximate translations: --philomathestatoi ton neaniskon: some of the youths most eager for knowledge --hexeis apodeiktikai: things that can be proven (Aristotle, Nic.”

Aristotle noun US /ˈerəstɑːtəl/

one of the greatest of the ancient Athenian philosophers; pupil of Plato; teacher of Alexander the Great (384-322 BC)

From this reading “Here are some approximate translations: --philomathestatoi ton neaniskon: some of the youths most eager for knowledge --hexeis apodeiktikai: things that can be proven (Aristotle, Nic.”

Athena noun US /əˈθiːnə/

(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva

From this reading “Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'”

Bibliography noun US /ˌbɪbliˈɑːɡrəfi/

a list of writings with time and place of publication (such as the writings of a single author or the works referred to in preparing a document etc.)

From this reading “With a Bibliography by John Lane I have transliterated the Greek passages.”

Ethics noun US /ˈeθɪks/

motivation based on ideas of right and wrong

From this reading “Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'”

Odyssey noun US /ˈɑːdəsi/

a long wandering and eventful journey

From this reading “Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'”

specter noun US /ˈspektər/

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading “Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'”

translations noun US /trænzˈleɪʃənz/

plural of “translation” — a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading “Here are some approximate translations: --philomathestatoi ton neaniskon: some of the youths most eager for knowledge --hexeis apodeiktikai: things that can be proven (Aristotle, Nic.”

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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 With a Bibliography by John Lane I have transliterated the Greek passages.

achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/

past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

aiei

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From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

amauron

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From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

AmidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

apodeiktikai

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From this reading Here are some approximate translations: --philomathestatoi ton neaniskon: some of the youths most eager for knowledge --hexeis apodeiktikai: things that can be proven (Aristotle, Nic.

approximateverbUS /əˈprɑːksəmət/

be close or similar

From this reading Here are some approximate translations: --philomathestatoi ton neaniskon: some of the youths most eager for knowledge --hexeis apodeiktikai: things that can be proven (Aristotle, Nic.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Here are some approximate translations: --philomathestatoi ton neaniskon: some of the youths most eager for knowledge --hexeis apodeiktikai: things that can be proven (Aristotle, Nic.

AristotlenounUS /ˈerəstɑːtəl/

one of the greatest of the ancient Athenian philosophers; pupil of Plato; teacher of Alexander the Great (384-322 BC)

From this reading Here are some approximate translations: --philomathestatoi ton neaniskon: some of the youths most eager for knowledge --hexeis apodeiktikai: things that can be proven (Aristotle, Nic.

assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

AthenanounUS /əˈθiːnə/

(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

attitudenounUS /ˈætətuːd/

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Here are some approximate translations: --philomathestatoi ton neaniskon: some of the youths most eager for knowledge --hexeis apodeiktikai: things that can be proven (Aristotle, Nic.

beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

BibliographynounUS /ˌbɪbliˈɑːɡrəfi/

a list of writings with time and place of publication (such as the writings of a single author or the works referred to in preparing a document etc.)

From this reading With a Bibliography by John Lane I have transliterated the Greek passages.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading With a Bibliography by John Lane I have transliterated the Greek passages.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Here are some approximate translations: --philomathestatoi ton neaniskon: some of the youths most eager for knowledge --hexeis apodeiktikai: things that can be proven (Aristotle, Nic.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

Dandies

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From this reading Dandies and Dandies A Good Prince King George the Fourth The Pervasion of Rouge Poor Romeo!

delightfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Diminuendo Bibliography Dandies and Dandies How very delightful Grego's drawings are!

describeverbUS /dɪˈskraɪb/

give a description of

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

Diminuendonoun

(music) a gradual decrease in loudness

From this reading Diminuendo Bibliography Dandies and Dandies How very delightful Grego's drawings are!

drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/

plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Diminuendo Bibliography Dandies and Dandies How very delightful Grego's drawings are!

eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Here are some approximate translations: --philomathestatoi ton neaniskon: some of the youths most eager for knowledge --hexeis apodeiktikai: things that can be proven (Aristotle, Nic.

edegmen

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From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

eidôlon

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

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

EthicsnounUS /ˈeθɪks/

motivation based on ideas of right and wrong

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Here are some approximate translations: --philomathestatoi ton neaniskon: some of the youths most eager for knowledge --hexeis apodeiktikai: things that can be proven (Aristotle, Nic.

FourthnounUS /fɔːrθ/

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading Dandies and Dandies A Good Prince King George the Fourth The Pervasion of Rouge Poor Romeo!

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Dandies and Dandies A Good Prince King George the Fourth The Pervasion of Rouge Poor Romeo!

GoodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Dandies and Dandies A Good Prince King George the Fourth The Pervasion of Rouge Poor Romeo!

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

GreeknounUS /ɡriːk/

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading With a Bibliography by John Lane I have transliterated the Greek passages.

Grego's

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From this reading Diminuendo Bibliography Dandies and Dandies How very delightful Grego's drawings are!

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading With a Bibliography by John Lane I have transliterated the Greek passages.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

HereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here are some approximate translations: --philomathestatoi ton neaniskon: some of the youths most eager for knowledge --hexeis apodeiktikai: things that can be proven (Aristotle, Nic.

hexeis

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From this reading Here are some approximate translations: --philomathestatoi ton neaniskon: some of the youths most eager for knowledge --hexeis apodeiktikai: things that can be proven (Aristotle, Nic.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

HomernounUS /ˈhoʊmər/

a base hit on which the batter scores a run

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

How

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From this reading Diminuendo Bibliography Dandies and Dandies How very delightful Grego's drawings are!

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading With a Bibliography by John Lane I have transliterated the Greek passages.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading With a Bibliography by John Lane I have transliterated the Greek passages.

kai

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From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

kalon

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From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

KingnounUS /kɪŋ/

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Dandies and Dandies A Good Prince King George the Fourth The Pervasion of Rouge Poor Romeo!

knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Here are some approximate translations: --philomathestatoi ton neaniskon: some of the youths most eager for knowledge --hexeis apodeiktikai: things that can be proven (Aristotle, Nic.

LanenounUS /leɪn/

a narrow way or road

From this reading With a Bibliography by John Lane I have transliterated the Greek passages.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

megan

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From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading Here are some approximate translations: --philomathestatoi ton neaniskon: some of the youths most eager for knowledge --hexeis apodeiktikai: things that can be proven (Aristotle, Nic.

neaniskon

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From this reading Here are some approximate translations: --philomathestatoi ton neaniskon: some of the youths most eager for knowledge --hexeis apodeiktikai: things that can be proven (Aristotle, Nic.

Nic

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From this reading Here are some approximate translations: --philomathestatoi ton neaniskon: some of the youths most eager for knowledge --hexeis apodeiktikai: things that can be proven (Aristotle, Nic.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

OdysseynounUS /ˈɑːdəsi/

a long wandering and eventful journey

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Here are some approximate translations: --philomathestatoi ton neaniskon: some of the youths most eager for knowledge --hexeis apodeiktikai: things that can be proven (Aristotle, Nic.

offendverbUS /əˈfend/

cause to feel resentment or indignation

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading With a Bibliography by John Lane I have transliterated the Greek passages.

PenelopenounUS /pəˈneləpi/

(Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

Pervasionnoun

the process of permeating or infusing something with a substance

From this reading Dandies and Dandies A Good Prince King George the Fourth The Pervasion of Rouge Poor Romeo!

phantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/

A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

philomathestatoi

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From this reading Here are some approximate translations: --philomathestatoi ton neaniskon: some of the youths most eager for knowledge --hexeis apodeiktikai: things that can be proven (Aristotle, Nic.

phrasenounUS /freɪz/

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

phôta

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From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

PooradjectiveUS /puːr/

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Dandies and Dandies A Good Prince King George the Fourth The Pervasion of Rouge Poor Romeo!

PrincenounUS /prɪns/

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Dandies and Dandies A Good Prince King George the Fourth The Pervasion of Rouge Poor Romeo!

provenadjectiveUS /ˈpruːvən/

established beyond doubt

From this reading Here are some approximate translations: --philomathestatoi ton neaniskon: some of the youths most eager for knowledge --hexeis apodeiktikai: things that can be proven (Aristotle, Nic.

purposed

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From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

RomeonounUS /ˈroʊmioʊ/

an ardent male lover

From this reading Dandies and Dandies A Good Prince King George the Fourth The Pervasion of Rouge Poor Romeo!

RougenounUS /ruːʒ/

makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks

From this reading Dandies and Dandies A Good Prince King George the Fourth The Pervasion of Rouge Poor Romeo!

sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/

A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

seemsverbUS /siːmz/

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

sendsverbUS /sendz/

third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/

filled with shade

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Here are some approximate translations: --philomathestatoi ton neaniskon: some of the youths most eager for knowledge --hexeis apodeiktikai: things that can be proven (Aristotle, Nic.

specternounUS /ˈspektər/

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Here are some approximate translations: --philomathestatoi ton neaniskon: some of the youths most eager for knowledge --hexeis apodeiktikai: things that can be proven (Aristotle, Nic.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading With a Bibliography by John Lane I have transliterated the Greek passages.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Here are some approximate translations: --philomathestatoi ton neaniskon: some of the youths most eager for knowledge --hexeis apodeiktikai: things that can be proven (Aristotle, Nic.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

tina

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From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

tonnounUS /tʌn/

a United States unit of weight equivalent to 2000 pounds

From this reading Here are some approximate translations: --philomathestatoi ton neaniskon: some of the youths most eager for knowledge --hexeis apodeiktikai: things that can be proven (Aristotle, Nic.

translationsnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃənz/

plural of “translation” — a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading Here are some approximate translations: --philomathestatoi ton neaniskon: some of the youths most eager for knowledge --hexeis apodeiktikai: things that can be proven (Aristotle, Nic.

transliterated

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From this reading With a Bibliography by John Lane I have transliterated the Greek passages.

usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

utterlyadverbUS /ˈʌtərli/

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading Diminuendo Bibliography Dandies and Dandies How very delightful Grego's drawings are!

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Ethics) --eidôlon amauron: shadowy phantom (phrase used by Homer in The Odyssey to describe the specter Athena sends to comfort Penelope) --all' aiei: but always --tina phôta megan kai kalon edegmen: I received some great and beautiful light 'Amid all he has here already achieved, full, we may think, of the quiet assurance of what is to come, his attitude is still that of the scholar; he seems still to be saying, before all things, from first to last, "I am utterly purposed that I will not offend."'

WithprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading With a Bibliography by John Lane I have transliterated the Greek passages.

youthsnounUS /juːðz/

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Here are some approximate translations: --philomathestatoi ton neaniskon: some of the youths most eager for knowledge --hexeis apodeiktikai: things that can be proven (Aristotle, Nic.

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About 140 minutes of reading across 337 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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