Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading And therefore it is, O Xerophrastes, that, sometimes laying aside Heraclitus, I study the ancient verses of the poet, Xenophanes, who shews, by the nature of abstract forms, that a certain unity pervades all things.

consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

From this reading And therefore it is, O Xerophrastes, that, sometimes laying aside Heraclitus, I study the ancient verses of the poet, Xenophanes, who shews, by the nature of abstract forms, that a certain unity pervades all things.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading “Once more,” said Parmeno—“once more, let me beseech you to say nothing against love.

(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 And therefore it is, O Xerophrastes, that, sometimes laying aside Heraclitus, I study the ancient verses of the poet, Xenophanes, who shews, by the nature of abstract forms, that a certain unity pervades all things.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading And therefore it is, O Xerophrastes, that, sometimes laying aside Heraclitus, I study the ancient verses of the poet, Xenophanes, who shews, by the nature of abstract forms, that a certain unity pervades all things.

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

From this reading You speak of Cupid, and not of that heavenly Eros, who, so far from enchaining, or tyrannizing over the mind, rather enables it to escape into the tranquil freedom of far extended contemplation.

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

From this reading You are thinking of the love of particular objects.

on or to one side

From this reading And therefore it is, O Xerophrastes, that, sometimes laying aside Heraclitus, I study the ancient verses of the poet, Xenophanes, who shews, by the nature of abstract forms, that a certain unity pervades all things.

plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading But what is contemplation without the knowledge of permanent forms, on which the mind may find repose, and so keep itself from being perplexed by the shifting aspects of the many-coloured universe?

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But what is contemplation without the knowledge of permanent forms, on which the mind may find repose, and so keep itself from being perplexed by the shifting aspects of the many-coloured universe?

ask for or request earnestly

From this reading “Once more,” said Parmeno—“once more, let me beseech you to say nothing against love.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But what is contemplation without the knowledge of permanent forms, on which the mind may find repose, and so keep itself from being perplexed by the shifting aspects of the many-coloured universe?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But what is contemplation without the knowledge of permanent forms, on which the mind may find repose, and so keep itself from being perplexed by the shifting aspects of the many-coloured universe?

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading And therefore it is, O Xerophrastes, that, sometimes laying aside Heraclitus, I study the ancient verses of the poet, Xenophanes, who shews, by the nature of abstract forms, that a certain unity pervades all things.

a long and thoughtful observation

From this reading You speak of Cupid, and not of that heavenly Eros, who, so far from enchaining, or tyrannizing over the mind, rather enables it to escape into the tranquil freedom of far extended contemplation.

(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros

From this reading You speak of Cupid, and not of that heavenly Eros, who, so far from enchaining, or tyrannizing over the mind, rather enables it to escape into the tranquil freedom of far extended contemplation.

third-person singular of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading You speak of Cupid, and not of that heavenly Eros, who, so far from enchaining, or tyrannizing over the mind, rather enables it to escape into the tranquil freedom of far extended contemplation.

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From this reading You speak of Cupid, and not of that heavenly Eros, who, so far from enchaining, or tyrannizing over the mind, rather enables it to escape into the tranquil freedom of far extended contemplation.

(Greek mythology) god of love; son of Aphrodite; identified with Roman Cupid

From this reading You speak of Cupid, and not of that heavenly Eros, who, so far from enchaining, or tyrannizing over the mind, rather enables it to escape into the tranquil freedom of far extended contemplation.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading You speak of Cupid, and not of that heavenly Eros, who, so far from enchaining, or tyrannizing over the mind, rather enables it to escape into the tranquil freedom of far extended contemplation.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading You speak of Cupid, and not of that heavenly Eros, who, so far from enchaining, or tyrannizing over the mind, rather enables it to escape into the tranquil freedom of far extended contemplation.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading You speak of Cupid, and not of that heavenly Eros, who, so far from enchaining, or tyrannizing over the mind, rather enables it to escape into the tranquil freedom of far extended contemplation.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading But what is contemplation without the knowledge of permanent forms, on which the mind may find repose, and so keep itself from being perplexed by the shifting aspects of the many-coloured universe?

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading But what is contemplation without the knowledge of permanent forms, on which the mind may find repose, and so keep itself from being perplexed by the shifting aspects of the many-coloured universe?

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading You speak of Cupid, and not of that heavenly Eros, who, so far from enchaining, or tyrannizing over the mind, rather enables it to escape into the tranquil freedom of far extended contemplation.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading You speak of Cupid, and not of that heavenly Eros, who, so far from enchaining, or tyrannizing over the mind, rather enables it to escape into the tranquil freedom of far extended contemplation.

relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven

From this reading You speak of Cupid, and not of that heavenly Eros, who, so far from enchaining, or tyrannizing over the mind, rather enables it to escape into the tranquil freedom of far extended contemplation.

a presocratic Greek philosopher who said that fire is the origin of all things and that permanence is an illusion as all things are in perpetual flux (circa 500 BC)

From this reading And therefore it is, O Xerophrastes, that, sometimes laying aside Heraclitus, I study the ancient verses of the poet, Xenophanes, who shews, by the nature of abstract forms, that a certain unity pervades all things.

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

From this reading And therefore it is, O Xerophrastes, that, sometimes laying aside Heraclitus, I study the ancient verses of the poet, Xenophanes, who shews, by the nature of abstract forms, that a certain unity pervades all things.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading You speak of Cupid, and not of that heavenly Eros, who, so far from enchaining, or tyrannizing over the mind, rather enables it to escape into the tranquil freedom of far extended contemplation.

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

From this reading But what is contemplation without the knowledge of permanent forms, on which the mind may find repose, and so keep itself from being perplexed by the shifting aspects of the many-coloured universe?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading You speak of Cupid, and not of that heavenly Eros, who, so far from enchaining, or tyrannizing over the mind, rather enables it to escape into the tranquil freedom of far extended contemplation.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading But what is contemplation without the knowledge of permanent forms, on which the mind may find repose, and so keep itself from being perplexed by the shifting aspects of the many-coloured universe?

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading But what is contemplation without the knowledge of permanent forms, on which the mind may find repose, and so keep itself from being perplexed by the shifting aspects of the many-coloured universe?

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading But what is contemplation without the knowledge of permanent forms, on which the mind may find repose, and so keep itself from being perplexed by the shifting aspects of the many-coloured universe?

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading And therefore it is, O Xerophrastes, that, sometimes laying aside Heraclitus, I study the ancient verses of the poet, Xenophanes, who shews, by the nature of abstract forms, that a certain unity pervades all things.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “Once more,” said Parmeno—“once more, let me beseech you to say nothing against love.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading “Once more,” said Parmeno—“once more, let me beseech you to say nothing against love.

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From this reading But what is contemplation without the knowledge of permanent forms, on which the mind may find repose, and so keep itself from being perplexed by the shifting aspects of the many-coloured universe?

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading But what is contemplation without the knowledge of permanent forms, on which the mind may find repose, and so keep itself from being perplexed by the shifting aspects of the many-coloured universe?

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Once more,” said Parmeno—“once more, let me beseech you to say nothing against love.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading You speak of Cupid, and not of that heavenly Eros, who, so far from enchaining, or tyrannizing over the mind, rather enables it to escape into the tranquil freedom of far extended contemplation.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “Once more,” said Parmeno—“once more, let me beseech you to say nothing against love.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading And therefore it is, O Xerophrastes, that, sometimes laying aside Heraclitus, I study the ancient verses of the poet, Xenophanes, who shews, by the nature of abstract forms, that a certain unity pervades all things.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading You speak of Cupid, and not of that heavenly Eros, who, so far from enchaining, or tyrannizing over the mind, rather enables it to escape into the tranquil freedom of far extended contemplation.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading “Once more,” said Parmeno—“once more, let me beseech you to say nothing against love.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading And therefore it is, O Xerophrastes, that, sometimes laying aside Heraclitus, I study the ancient verses of the poet, Xenophanes, who shews, by the nature of abstract forms, that a certain unity pervades all things.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading You are thinking of the love of particular objects.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading You are thinking of the love of particular objects.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But what is contemplation without the knowledge of permanent forms, on which the mind may find repose, and so keep itself from being perplexed by the shifting aspects of the many-coloured universe?

on one occasion

From this reading “Once more,” said Parmeno—“once more, let me beseech you to say nothing against love.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading You speak of Cupid, and not of that heavenly Eros, who, so far from enchaining, or tyrannizing over the mind, rather enables it to escape into the tranquil freedom of far extended contemplation.

above and across; more than

From this reading You speak of Cupid, and not of that heavenly Eros, who, so far from enchaining, or tyrannizing over the mind, rather enables it to escape into the tranquil freedom of far extended contemplation.

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From this reading “Once more,” said Parmeno—“once more, let me beseech you to say nothing against love.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading You are thinking of the love of particular objects.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading But what is contemplation without the knowledge of permanent forms, on which the mind may find repose, and so keep itself from being perplexed by the shifting aspects of the many-coloured universe?

full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment

From this reading But what is contemplation without the knowledge of permanent forms, on which the mind may find repose, and so keep itself from being perplexed by the shifting aspects of the many-coloured universe?

third-person singular of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading And therefore it is, O Xerophrastes, that, sometimes laying aside Heraclitus, I study the ancient verses of the poet, Xenophanes, who shews, by the nature of abstract forms, that a certain unity pervades all things.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading And therefore it is, O Xerophrastes, that, sometimes laying aside Heraclitus, I study the ancient verses of the poet, Xenophanes, who shews, by the nature of abstract forms, that a certain unity pervades all things.

on the contrary

From this reading You speak of Cupid, and not of that heavenly Eros, who, so far from enchaining, or tyrannizing over the mind, rather enables it to escape into the tranquil freedom of far extended contemplation.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading But what is contemplation without the knowledge of permanent forms, on which the mind may find repose, and so keep itself from being perplexed by the shifting aspects of the many-coloured universe?

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Once more,” said Parmeno—“once more, let me beseech you to say nothing against love.

express in words

From this reading “Once more,” said Parmeno—“once more, let me beseech you to say nothing against love.

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

From this reading And therefore it is, O Xerophrastes, that, sometimes laying aside Heraclitus, I study the ancient verses of the poet, Xenophanes, who shews, by the nature of abstract forms, that a certain unity pervades all things.

continuously varying

From this reading But what is contemplation without the knowledge of permanent forms, on which the mind may find repose, and so keep itself from being perplexed by the shifting aspects of the many-coloured universe?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading You speak of Cupid, and not of that heavenly Eros, who, so far from enchaining, or tyrannizing over the mind, rather enables it to escape into the tranquil freedom of far extended contemplation.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading And therefore it is, O Xerophrastes, that, sometimes laying aside Heraclitus, I study the ancient verses of the poet, Xenophanes, who shews, by the nature of abstract forms, that a certain unity pervades all things.

express in speech

From this reading You speak of Cupid, and not of that heavenly Eros, who, so far from enchaining, or tyrannizing over the mind, rather enables it to escape into the tranquil freedom of far extended contemplation.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading And therefore it is, O Xerophrastes, that, sometimes laying aside Heraclitus, I study the ancient verses of the poet, Xenophanes, who shews, by the nature of abstract forms, that a certain unity pervades all things.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading You speak of Cupid, and not of that heavenly Eros, who, so far from enchaining, or tyrannizing over the mind, rather enables it to escape into the tranquil freedom of far extended contemplation.

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

From this reading You are thinking of the love of particular objects.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading And therefore it is, O Xerophrastes, that, sometimes laying aside Heraclitus, I study the ancient verses of the poet, Xenophanes, who shews, by the nature of abstract forms, that a certain unity pervades all things.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading And therefore it is, O Xerophrastes, that, sometimes laying aside Heraclitus, I study the ancient verses of the poet, Xenophanes, who shews, by the nature of abstract forms, that a certain unity pervades all things.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading You are thinking of the love of particular objects.

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

From this reading “Once more,” said Parmeno—“once more, let me beseech you to say nothing against love.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading You speak of Cupid, and not of that heavenly Eros, who, so far from enchaining, or tyrannizing over the mind, rather enables it to escape into the tranquil freedom of far extended contemplation.

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

From this reading You speak of Cupid, and not of that heavenly Eros, who, so far from enchaining, or tyrannizing over the mind, rather enables it to escape into the tranquil freedom of far extended contemplation.

an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting

From this reading And therefore it is, O Xerophrastes, that, sometimes laying aside Heraclitus, I study the ancient verses of the poet, Xenophanes, who shews, by the nature of abstract forms, that a certain unity pervades all things.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading But what is contemplation without the knowledge of permanent forms, on which the mind may find repose, and so keep itself from being perplexed by the shifting aspects of the many-coloured universe?

plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form

From this reading And therefore it is, O Xerophrastes, that, sometimes laying aside Heraclitus, I study the ancient verses of the poet, Xenophanes, who shews, by the nature of abstract forms, that a certain unity pervades all things.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But what is contemplation without the knowledge of permanent forms, on which the mind may find repose, and so keep itself from being perplexed by the shifting aspects of the many-coloured universe?

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But what is contemplation without the knowledge of permanent forms, on which the mind may find repose, and so keep itself from being perplexed by the shifting aspects of the many-coloured universe?

which person or people

From this reading You speak of Cupid, and not of that heavenly Eros, who, so far from enchaining, or tyrannizing over the mind, rather enables it to escape into the tranquil freedom of far extended contemplation.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But what is contemplation without the knowledge of permanent forms, on which the mind may find repose, and so keep itself from being perplexed by the shifting aspects of the many-coloured universe?

Greek philosopher (560-478 BC)

From this reading And therefore it is, O Xerophrastes, that, sometimes laying aside Heraclitus, I study the ancient verses of the poet, Xenophanes, who shews, by the nature of abstract forms, that a certain unity pervades all things.

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

From this reading And therefore it is, O Xerophrastes, that, sometimes laying aside Heraclitus, I study the ancient verses of the poet, Xenophanes, who shews, by the nature of abstract forms, that a certain unity pervades all things.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Once more,” said Parmeno—“once more, let me beseech you to say nothing against love.