A way of doing something

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Hi,I can not give the "of" definition.Could any native speaker help me to do this?The definition given here.Thanks a lot in advance.http://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/of of1used to show what a part belongs to or comes from: the back of the housethe last scene of the moviethe end of the day2used to show who something or someone belongs to or has a connection with: a friend of Mark'sAvocado salad is a favourite of mine.Product inspection is the responsibility of the employees themselves.3used when talking about a feature or quality that something has: the cost of the mealthe beauty of the scenerythe length of the swimming-pool4XXused to show what group one or more things or people belong to: some of the students'Sunflowers' is one of his best-known paintings.Two of the guests are vegetarian.a member of the baseball team5XXused to show what type of substance or thing you are referring to, when talking about an amount: two kilos of sugarmillions of dollarsa bar of chocolate6used to say what something contains: a cup of coffeeseveral packets of cigarettestruckloads of refugees7used to say what type of things or people are in a group: a herd of elephantshis circle of friendsa bunch of bananas8XXa) used to state specifically which thing of the general type mentioned you are referring to: the city of New Yorkthe art of paintingthe problem of unemploymentb) used to state specifically what a particular number, amount, age etc is: at the age of 52an increase of 3%9used to talk about things produced by a famous or skilled writer, artist etc: the plays of Shakespearethe paintings of Picassothe work of a great architect10used to say what a story, some news etc is about, or what a picture, map etc shows: a story of love and lossnews of his arresta photo of Elizabetha map of Indonesia11a) used after nouns that refer to actions, or to people who do something, in order to show who or what the action is done to: the cancellation of the meetingthe killing of innocent childrensupporters of the projectb) used after nouns that refer to actions in order to show who or what does the action: the ringing of the phonethe arrival of a visitor12used after some adjectives that describe feelings, to show who or what the feeling is directed towards: He's always been frightened of spiders.Most children want their parents to feel proud of them.13used when referring to the day, moment etc when something happened: the day of the accidentthe week of the festivalI was at homeat the time ofthe murder.14used to say where something is in relation to a place or thingnorth/south etc of somethinga historic seaside town 99 km south of Londonto the left/right of somethingTo the left of the sofa is a table.I live within a mile of here.15used to describe a person or thing by saying what their main qualities or features are: Albright was seen as a woman of great determination.It's an area of considerable historical interest.16used to say what someone's age is: He has two children, a boy of twelve and a girl of fifteen.17it is kind/stupid/careless etc of somebody (to do something)used to say that someone's action shows a particular quality: It was kind of you to remember my birthday.18used to say where someone comes from: the people of ChinaJesus of Nazareth19used to show the country, organization, or group in which someone has a particular position: King Philip II of Spainthe secretary of the tennis club20used in dates before the name of the month: the 27th of July21used to say when something happened: the presidential election of 1825one of the biggest upsets of recent years22American Englishspokenused in giving the time, to mean 'before' [= to British English]It'sa quarter of seven (=6.45).23used to show the cause of someone's death: He died of cancer.24literaryused to say what material has been used to make something: a dress of pure silk25of an evening/of a weekend etcBritish Englishin the evenings, at weekendsetc: We often used to walk by the river of an eveningJoined  12th December 2009Contributing Member 1,015take command of English12:34 pm

AlpheccaStars · Accepted Answer

I can not give the "of" a definition in this phrase: a way of doing something.

In this phrase, of means for.
Paraphrase:

instructions or method (way) to perform some task. (to do something = for doing something = of doing something)

There are many ways to write this.
There are many ways of writing this.
There are many ways for expressing this idea.

Anonymous · Answer

... its type instructions

Bepleased · Answer

Yes, to {philosophy of purpose}, to do something / doing something exists in the first step of purpose.

Show you "philosophy of purpose":

1. The first step of “purpose”:
When the purpose occurs to one, there are two forms to express. Tape A is one has something in the mind as one’s purpose / or one purposes the thing or one wants to do something. Tape B is to have a plan in one’s mind to do something
So the purpose is an intended aim at the time.

2. The second step of “purpose”:
To help one to do the purpose, one has to do some action.
The purpose becomes one’s reason for an action. (for shows in support of )
And the action is for its purpose. (for shows that the action attends on its purpose / or that the purpose of the action is its purpose)
Or the action is directed towards its purpose.
So, the purpose is at the bottom of logic position at the time.

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For example:
He wants us to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of ***.-------the first step of "purpose"

To help us do this, He gives all the scriptures. -------the second step of "purpose"
In the second step of purpose, all His scriptures for the purpose of believing.

So, "a way of doing something" or "a way for doing something" that is to say to help someone to do something, a way or an action has to be made.

At the time, a way or an action is for the purpose of doing something.
Here, the for shows that a way / an action attends on the purpose of doing something.

Thanks a lot Alphecca Stars that you give me an important witness unto my "philosophy of purpose".

Bepleased · Answer

Hi,

Can you confirm me the "concern" in "a state that concerns mind" (said CJ) not mean having "mind" as a subject, but with respect of "mind"?

Thank you for your help.

Bepleased · Answer

Hi,

I have to honestly say that the philosophy of purpose and reason / how and why can make good answer to myriad knowwhy of phrases or sentences or words.

AlpheccaStars · Answer

I agree with your philosophy of purpose, but I would add more.

1) You have to have a goal.
2) You have to know at least one path to that goal.
3) You have to have the resources to proceed on that path.
4) You have to have the commitment to proceed in spite of obstacles.
5) You have to eschew distractions and temptations.
6) You have to have the wisdom to know that the goal is within your reach, and to change it rather than being discouraged and depressed.
7) You have to recognize when you reach your goal.
8) You have to be joyous in your victory.
9) You have to thank those who helped you and be humble in your success.
10) You have to recognize that one goal is only a way point on the greater path of life.

Bepleased · Answer

Hi,

I want to tallk to you about myself, and too very great career to work you and me with each other, in my devout prayer.

In Spirit, perhaps you have been informed what is the will of the Lord.

Would your chat board be open to me?

But I am very vague as to the part in addition to my original.

May be it is within my second step of purpose as below.(plus an added step of the third)

But I am still in having no idea of that.

Any way I show you some example of them.

Show the common language with the two steps of purpose:

She felt offended at my remarks, but it wasn’t my intention to hurt her. ---the first step of purpose of type A
I have a purpose of seeing my family.(of shows i.e.) ----the first step of purpose of type A

The following of the first step of purpose of type B are quoted from Macmillan Dictionary.

intend to do something: What do you intend to do about this?
intend someone/something to do something: I never intended it to turn out like that.
intend doing something: I intend using the reportas evidence to support my case.
fully intend doing something/to do something: He had fully intended to tell her exactly what had happened.
intend someone something: She felt certain that he intended her no harm.
intend that: It is intended that formal discussions should commence in the near future.

intend no offence/disrespect: I’m sorry– no offence was intended.
intend something as something: Perhaps it was intended as a joke.
intend something by something: She wondered what he intended by that statement.

“What was the purpose of your coming to London?”(of shows done by / the action is for making the purpose)-----the second step of purpose I came to London to see my family / for the purpose of seeing my family. (for shows attending on)----the second step of purpose

We need a replacement for the secretary who left. ----the second step of purpose

= We need a replacement which is for the purpose of the secretary who left. (for shows attending on)

These flowers are for you. [for shows that the purpose of these flowers is to you. (of shows done by)] ----the second step of purpose

= I have a purpose of something to you. To help me do this, I bring these flowers to you. (of shows i.e.)

3. The third step of “purpose”: “purpose” = use / effect / result in the eye of objective not individual;

She has a gift for music. ------the third step of purpose = She has a gift which is for the objective purpose of music. Don’t waste your money, put it to some good purpose. ----the third step of purpose (to shows reaching as far as / directed towards)

I haven’t got a pen, but a pencil will answer / serve the same purpose. -----the third step of purpose

Bepleased · Answer

the part in addition to the original-----the part shows that you added more

Bepleased · Answer

Dear Aphecca Stars,

Have you thought about this ridiculoue thing?
Why, a few bean will be able to reproduce Beethoven's symphony? Why not English lines?

Every note have its own unique performance space on the staff.

Only give every word its own level position can we find the image in the mind of the speaker.

Grammar and Linquistics regard as a plane, all in one level.
The logic flow chart of the academic works of the master run as AC circuit diagram.

Translators with no language logic flow chart, as performers with no staff.

The works of masters with no language logic flow chart, as Beethoven with no staff.

Bepleased · Answer

The best interpretation is not interpretation, merely reflect the image of the author's heart.

A way of doing something

it is kind/stupid/careless etc of somebody (to do something)

of an evening/of a weekend etc

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