τοῦ εἰδέναι χάριν ἡ πραγματεία → knowledge is the object of our inquiry, the aim of our investigation is knowledge
(see also ἐπιμένω): distribute, remain on
permanere, to remain, 1.109.1, [vulgo praemittitur commonly is prefixed ἔτι]. 4.4.2,exspectare, to wait for, await, 3.2.2, 3.26.4.
