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Square Posted 12 years ago
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The soul has-- and by soul, he simply means
Plato said that the soul has-- and by soul, he simply means that which animates the body, gives the life.
Anyway, he said that soul has three separate parts…
Source: The Official Guide to the TOEFL Test 3rd edition, by ISHKHAN GORGISYAN
What does "and by soul" means here? It is equal to "and according to soul"?
Thank you
Anyway, he said that soul has three separate parts…
Source: The Official Guide to the TOEFL Test 3rd edition, by ISHKHAN GORGISYAN
What does "and by soul" means here? It is equal to "and according to soul"?
Thank you
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The group of words "and by soul" mean: "when Plato uses the word 'soul' ".
- The group of words "and by soul" mean: "when Plato uses the word 'soul' ".
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The group of words "and by soul" mean: "when Plato uses the word 'soul' ".
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Squareby soul, he simply meansCompare:
What does he mean by (saying) "soul"?
— You're sincere, but not honest.
— What do you mean by that?
— You stepped on my new shoes, you clumsy jerk!
— Sorry! I didn't mean anything by it.
In short, "by" goes with "mean".
CJ
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