γέλωτα παρεῖχον καὶ κτἑ.: a ‘hysteron proteron.’ See Rid. § 308.
τούτων: i.e. the various means with which Polus had hitherto attempted to confute Socrates.ὅπερ νυνδή: 472 c.
παράδος: viz. τὸν ἔλεγχον. Cf. below, διδόναι ἔλεγχον “to give a chance for refutation.”
οὐδὲ διαλέγομαι: because scientific investigation by means of conversation is naturally confined to individuals.
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