by+itself

  • 1itself — it*self ([i^]t*s[e^]lf ), pron. The neuter reflexive pronoun of {It}; as, the thing is good in itself; it stands by itself. [1913 Webster] Borrowing of foreigners, in itself, makes not the kingdom rich or poor. Locke. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 2itself — pronoun Date: before 12th century 1. that identical one compare it 1; used reflexively < watched the cat giving itself a bath >, for emphasis < the letter itself was missing >, or in absolute constructions < itself a splendid specimen of classic&#8230; …

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  • 3itself — See: END IN ITSELF …

    Dictionary of American idioms

  • 4itself — See: END IN ITSELF …

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  • 5Being in itself — is the self contained and fully realized Being of objects. It is a term used in early 20th century continental philosophy, especially in the works of Martin Heidegger, Jean Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, and the existentialists.Being in itself&#8230; …

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  • 6end in itself — {n. phr.} Something wanted for its own sake; a purpose, aim, or goal we want for itself alone and not as a way to something else. * /The miser never spent his gold because for him it was an end in itself./ …

    Dictionary of American idioms

  • 7end in itself — {n. phr.} Something wanted for its own sake; a purpose, aim, or goal we want for itself alone and not as a way to something else. * /The miser never spent his gold because for him it was an end in itself./ …

    Dictionary of American idioms

  • 8Pop Will Eat Itself — Infobox musical artist Name = Pop Will Eat Itself Img capt = Img size = Landscape = Background = group or band Alias = Origin = Stourbridge, West Midlands, England Genre = Alternative rock, alternative dance, techno, industrial, Grebo Years&#8230; …

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  • 9The Fruit That Ate Itself — EP by Modest Mouse Released May 13, 1997 …

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  • 10The Scene That Celebrates Itself — was a term used to describe a social and musical scene in the early 1990s within London and the Thames Valley area.The term was invented by the Melody Maker s Steve Sutherland in 1990 in a slightly contemptuous gesture. The term focused on the&#8230; …

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