Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
Even as it is
English answer:
Even so, nonetheless, nevertheless
Added to glossary by
Jenni Lukac (X)
Sep 1, 2011 20:01
12 yrs ago
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English term
Even as it is
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Esoteric practices
Hello everyone,
I am in the confidence of some of the masters of
this wondrous power, and have witnessed many startling
exhibitions of thought transference, but as the promise of
secrecy was exacted from me by these friends, my lips are of
course sealed. Outside of these considerations, it would be of
very doubtful wisdom to spread, broadcast, information of this
nature, which would place within the means of unscrupulous
persons the power to work their wills upon their fellow men.
***Even as it is***, fragments of this occult knowledge have leaked
out and have been misused
Does "even as it is" mean however (implying "although I didn't do that, i.e. I did not reveal those secrets")?
Or does it mean something like "even in the situation as it is now (implying "even in the current state of affairs")"
Thank you.
I am in the confidence of some of the masters of
this wondrous power, and have witnessed many startling
exhibitions of thought transference, but as the promise of
secrecy was exacted from me by these friends, my lips are of
course sealed. Outside of these considerations, it would be of
very doubtful wisdom to spread, broadcast, information of this
nature, which would place within the means of unscrupulous
persons the power to work their wills upon their fellow men.
***Even as it is***, fragments of this occult knowledge have leaked
out and have been misused
Does "even as it is" mean however (implying "although I didn't do that, i.e. I did not reveal those secrets")?
Or does it mean something like "even in the situation as it is now (implying "even in the current state of affairs")"
Thank you.
Responses
4 +5 | Even so, nonetheless, nevertheless | Jenni Lukac (X) |
4 +3 | even in the situation as it is now | Martin Riordan |
4 | even though I did not as I promised not to | Stephanie Ezrol |
Change log
Sep 12, 2011 12:22: Jenni Lukac (X) Created KOG entry
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Even so, nonetheless, nevertheless
I hope these synonyms help!
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Thank you, Jenni.
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even in the situation as it is now
Your second suggestion is how I understand the phrase in this context.
The phrase could be replaced in the original, with little change of meaning, by the word "already".
The phrase could be replaced in the original, with little change of meaning, by the word "already".
Peer comment(s):
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Charles Davis
: I agree, and I think what it implies is "even though strenuous efforts have been made to keep it secret". In other words, I have not revealed it, but others, who were presumably sworn to secrecy too, have done so.
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Yes, I agree that the phrase implies all this. Thanks!
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agree |
DLyons
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Thanks, DL!
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agree |
Luciane Shanahan
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Obrigado, Luciane!!
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even though I did not as I promised not to
It does mean pretty much as you said, "however (implying "although I didn't do that, i.e. I did not reveal those secrets")?
Or it could also be restated, even though I kept the promise of secrecy some fragements of this occult knowledge have leaked out.
Or it could also be restated, even though I kept the promise of secrecy some fragements of this occult knowledge have leaked out.
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