"But," "Or," "Because," and "Therefore"

10.5 But:

• ἀλλά: This conjunction expresses an opposition (but, yet) to a previous clause or sentence. It represents a stronger contrast than δέ.
• δέ: Depending on the context, this postpositive word can be translated as but. See discussion on previous page.
• μέν…δέ: Depending on the context, the postpositive μέν is left untranslated, and the δέ translated as but. See discussion on previous page.

10.6 Or:

• ἤ: Note the breathing mark and accent, which distinguishes this little word from ἡ, the feminine definite article.
• εἴτε…εἴτε: either…or
• μήτε…μήτε: neither…nor (with infinitives)
• οὔτε…οὔτε: neither…nor (with indicative verbs)

10.7 Because:

• γάρ (postpositive)
• ὅτι

10.8 Therefore:

• ἄρα
• διό
• οὖν (postpositive)
• τοίνυν (postpositive)