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by following another track of his—in this way. Tell me; of the expressions connected with menial occupations some are in common use, are they not?Theaetetus
Yes, many. But to which of the many does your question refer?Stranger
To such as these: we say “sift” and “strain” and “winnow” and “separate.”1Theaetetus
Certainly.Stranger
And besides these there are “card” and “comb” and “beat the web” and countless other technical terms which we know. Is it not so?Theaetetus
Why do you use these as examples and ask about them all?
Yes, many. But to which of the many does your question refer?Stranger
To such as these: we say “sift” and “strain” and “winnow” and “separate.”1Theaetetus
Certainly.Stranger
And besides these there are “card” and “comb” and “beat the web” and countless other technical terms which we know. Is it not so?Theaetetus
Why do you use these as examples and ask about them all?