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David Lockwin—The People's Idol
David Lockwin—The People's Idol

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THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."
All speakers are not foolish enough to publish; all readers are not wise enough to read.
Besides, there is still a distinct art of oratory which has not lost its hold on the ears of men.
The orator weeps and he thunders.
His audience by turns laments and clamors.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

David Lockwin—The People's Idol

Chapter X · Chapter 10

Chapter 10 of David Lockwin—The People's Idol is here in full — 160 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."
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All speakers are not foolish enough to publish; all readers are not wise enough to read.
/ɔːl ˈspiːkərz ɑːr nɑːt ˈfuːlɪʃ ɪˈnʌf tuː ˈpʌblɪʃ ɔːl ˈriːdərz ɑːr nɑːt waɪz ɪˈnʌf tuː red/
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Besides, there is still a distinct art of oratory which has not lost its hold on the ears of men.
/bɪˈsaɪdz ðer ɪz stɪl ə dɪˈstɪŋkt ɑːrt ʌv ˈɔːrətɔːri wɪtʃ hæz nɑːt lɔːst ɪts hoʊld ɑːn ðə ɪrz ʌv men/
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The orator weeps and he thunders.
/ðə ˈɔːrətər wiːps ənd hiː ˈθʌndərz/
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His audience by turns laments and clamors.

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election noun US /ɪˈlekʃən/

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading “THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."”

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laments noun US /ləˈments/

plural of “lament” — a cry of sorrow and grief

From this reading “His audience by turns laments and clamors.”

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orator noun US /ˈɔːrətər/

a person who delivers a speech or oration

From this reading “The orator weeps and he thunders.”

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oratory noun US /ˈɔːrətɔːri/

addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous)

From this reading “Besides, there is still a distinct art of oratory which has not lost its hold on the ears of men.”

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publish verb US /ˈpʌblɪʃ/

put into print

From this reading “THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
speakers noun US /ˈspiːkərz/

plural of “speaker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading “THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."”

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thunders noun US /ˈθʌndərz/

plural of “thunder” — a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading “The orator weeps and he thunders.”

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weeps verb US /wiːps/

third-person singular of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading “The orator weeps and he thunders.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Besides, there is still a distinct art of oratory which has not lost its hold on the ears of men.

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AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All speakers are not foolish enough to publish; all readers are not wise enough to read.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."

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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading All speakers are not foolish enough to publish; all readers are not wise enough to read.

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artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."

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audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading His audience by turns laments and clamors.

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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."

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BEFOREprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."

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BesidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides, there is still a distinct art of oratory which has not lost its hold on the ears of men.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His audience by turns laments and clamors.

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clamors

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From this reading His audience by turns laments and clamors.

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Colton

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From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."

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declamationnoun

vehement oratory

From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."

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distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading Besides, there is still a distinct art of oratory which has not lost its hold on the ears of men.

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earsnounUS /ɪrz/

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Besides, there is still a distinct art of oratory which has not lost its hold on the ears of men.

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ELECTIONnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."

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foolishadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlɪʃ/

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The orator weeps and he thunders.

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HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His audience by turns laments and clamors.

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holdverbUS /hoʊld/

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Besides, there is still a distinct art of oratory which has not lost its hold on the ears of men.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Besides, there is still a distinct art of oratory which has not lost its hold on the ears of men.

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itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Besides, there is still a distinct art of oratory which has not lost its hold on the ears of men.

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lamentsnounUS /ləˈments/

plural of “lament” — a cry of sorrow and grief

From this reading His audience by turns laments and clamors.

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lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Besides, there is still a distinct art of oratory which has not lost its hold on the ears of men.

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mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading Besides, there is still a distinct art of oratory which has not lost its hold on the ears of men.

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momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/

a particular point in time

From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
NIGHTnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading All speakers are not foolish enough to publish; all readers are not wise enough to read.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Besides, there is still a distinct art of oratory which has not lost its hold on the ears of men.

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oratornounUS /ˈɔːrətər/

a person who delivers a speech or oration

From this reading The orator weeps and he thunders.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
oratorynounUS /ˈɔːrətɔːri/

addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous)

From this reading Besides, there is still a distinct art of oratory which has not lost its hold on the ears of men.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
publishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/

put into print

From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."

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readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
saysnounUS /sez/

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
speakersnounUS /ˈspiːkərz/

plural of “speaker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading Besides, there is still a distinct art of oratory which has not lost its hold on the ears of men.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Besides, there is still a distinct art of oratory which has not lost its hold on the ears of men.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thundersnounUS /ˈθʌndərz/

plural of “thunder” — a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading The orator weeps and he thunders.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
turnsnounUS /tɜːrnz/

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading His audience by turns laments and clamors.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
weepsverbUS /wiːps/

third-person singular of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading The orator weeps and he thunders.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Besides, there is still a distinct art of oratory which has not lost its hold on the ears of men.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION "The art of declamation," says Colton, "has been sinking in value from the moment that speakers were foolish enough to publish and readers wise enough to read."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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