used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Too many times a question is framed which could never in the reason of things be decided.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For example, to refer to the Indian again, a question might be stated, “Resolved: that the treatment of the Indian by the white man has been unjust,” which could be decided after a reasonable discussion.
anew
From this reading For example, to refer to the Indian again, a question might be stated, “Resolved: that the treatment of the Indian by the white man has been unjust,” which could be decided after a reasonable discussion.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading But if with the same kindly feeling for the oppressed and hatred of oppression, a question should be selected, “Resolved: that the Indian has suffered greater wrongs from the American government than has the negro,” you see, don’t you, how you could never arrive at a verdict?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The arguments, though general, would be of such a character that a more or less exact weighing could be had and a verdict taken.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading The arguments, though general, would be of such a character that a more or less exact weighing could be had and a verdict taken.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading But if with the same kindly feeling for the oppressed and hatred of oppression, a question should be selected, “Resolved: that the Indian has suffered greater wrongs from the American government than has the negro,” you see, don’t you, how you could never arrive at a verdict?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But if with the same kindly feeling for the oppressed and hatred of oppression, a question should be selected, “Resolved: that the Indian has suffered greater wrongs from the American government than has the negro,” you see, don’t you, how you could never arrive at a verdict?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WHAT TO DEBATE In the first place remember that you must debate something which is debatable, something which can be proved.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For example, to refer to the Indian again, a question might be stated, “Resolved: that the treatment of the Indian by the white man has been unjust,” which could be decided after a reasonable discussion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if with the same kindly feeling for the oppressed and hatred of oppression, a question should be selected, “Resolved: that the Indian has suffered greater wrongs from the American government than has the negro,” you see, don’t you, how you could never arrive at a verdict?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For example, to refer to the Indian again, a question might be stated, “Resolved: that the treatment of the Indian by the white man has been unjust,” which could be decided after a reasonable discussion.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading WHAT TO DEBATE In the first place remember that you must debate something which is debatable, something which can be proved.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The arguments, though general, would be of such a character that a more or less exact weighing could be had and a verdict taken.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Too many times a question is framed which could never in the reason of things be decided.
debatableadjectiveUS /dəˈbeɪtəbəl/
open to doubt or debate
From this reading WHAT TO DEBATE In the first place remember that you must debate something which is debatable, something which can be proved.
DEBATEverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
From this reading WHAT TO DEBATE In the first place remember that you must debate something which is debatable, something which can be proved.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Too many times a question is framed which could never in the reason of things be decided.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading For example, to refer to the Indian again, a question might be stated, “Resolved: that the treatment of the Indian by the white man has been unjust,” which could be decided after a reasonable discussion.
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From this reading But if with the same kindly feeling for the oppressed and hatred of oppression, a question should be selected, “Resolved: that the Indian has suffered greater wrongs from the American government than has the negro,” you see, don’t you, how you could never arrive at a verdict?
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading The arguments, though general, would be of such a character that a more or less exact weighing could be had and a verdict taken.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading For example, to refer to the Indian again, a question might be stated, “Resolved: that the treatment of the Indian by the white man has been unjust,” which could be decided after a reasonable discussion.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading But if with the same kindly feeling for the oppressed and hatred of oppression, a question should be selected, “Resolved: that the Indian has suffered greater wrongs from the American government than has the negro,” you see, don’t you, how you could never arrive at a verdict?
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading WHAT TO DEBATE In the first place remember that you must debate something which is debatable, something which can be proved.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For example, to refer to the Indian again, a question might be stated, “Resolved: that the treatment of the Indian by the white man has been unjust,” which could be decided after a reasonable discussion.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading Too many times a question is framed which could never in the reason of things be decided.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But if with the same kindly feeling for the oppressed and hatred of oppression, a question should be selected, “Resolved: that the Indian has suffered greater wrongs from the American government than has the negro,” you see, don’t you, how you could never arrive at a verdict?
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The arguments, though general, would be of such a character that a more or less exact weighing could be had and a verdict taken.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading But if with the same kindly feeling for the oppressed and hatred of oppression, a question should be selected, “Resolved: that the Indian has suffered greater wrongs from the American government than has the negro,” you see, don’t you, how you could never arrive at a verdict?
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading But if with the same kindly feeling for the oppressed and hatred of oppression, a question should be selected, “Resolved: that the Indian has suffered greater wrongs from the American government than has the negro,” you see, don’t you, how you could never arrive at a verdict?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The arguments, though general, would be of such a character that a more or less exact weighing could be had and a verdict taken.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For example, to refer to the Indian again, a question might be stated, “Resolved: that the treatment of the Indian by the white man has been unjust,” which could be decided after a reasonable discussion.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading But if with the same kindly feeling for the oppressed and hatred of oppression, a question should be selected, “Resolved: that the Indian has suffered greater wrongs from the American government than has the negro,” you see, don’t you, how you could never arrive at a verdict?
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From this reading But if with the same kindly feeling for the oppressed and hatred of oppression, a question should be selected, “Resolved: that the Indian has suffered greater wrongs from the American government than has the negro,” you see, don’t you, how you could never arrive at a verdict?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if with the same kindly feeling for the oppressed and hatred of oppression, a question should be selected, “Resolved: that the Indian has suffered greater wrongs from the American government than has the negro,” you see, don’t you, how you could never arrive at a verdict?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT TO DEBATE In the first place remember that you must debate something which is debatable, something which can be proved.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading For example, to refer to the Indian again, a question might be stated, “Resolved: that the treatment of the Indian by the white man has been unjust,” which could be decided after a reasonable discussion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHAT TO DEBATE In the first place remember that you must debate something which is debatable, something which can be proved.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading But if with the same kindly feeling for the oppressed and hatred of oppression, a question should be selected, “Resolved: that the Indian has suffered greater wrongs from the American government than has the negro,” you see, don’t you, how you could never arrive at a verdict?
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The arguments, though general, would be of such a character that a more or less exact weighing could be had and a verdict taken.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For example, to refer to the Indian again, a question might be stated, “Resolved: that the treatment of the Indian by the white man has been unjust,” which could be decided after a reasonable discussion.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Too many times a question is framed which could never in the reason of things be decided.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading For example, to refer to the Indian again, a question might be stated, “Resolved: that the treatment of the Indian by the white man has been unjust,” which could be decided after a reasonable discussion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The arguments, though general, would be of such a character that a more or less exact weighing could be had and a verdict taken.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading WHAT TO DEBATE In the first place remember that you must debate something which is debatable, something which can be proved.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading But if with the same kindly feeling for the oppressed and hatred of oppression, a question should be selected, “Resolved: that the Indian has suffered greater wrongs from the American government than has the negro,” you see, don’t you, how you could never arrive at a verdict?
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Too many times a question is framed which could never in the reason of things be decided.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Too many times a question is framed which could never in the reason of things be decided.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading But if with the same kindly feeling for the oppressed and hatred of oppression, a question should be selected, “Resolved: that the Indian has suffered greater wrongs from the American government than has the negro,” you see, don’t you, how you could never arrive at a verdict?
oppressionnounUS /əˈpreʃən/
the act of subjugating by cruelty
From this reading But if with the same kindly feeling for the oppressed and hatred of oppression, a question should be selected, “Resolved: that the Indian has suffered greater wrongs from the American government than has the negro,” you see, don’t you, how you could never arrive at a verdict?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The arguments, though general, would be of such a character that a more or less exact weighing could be had and a verdict taken.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading WHAT TO DEBATE In the first place remember that you must debate something which is debatable, something which can be proved.
established beyond doubt
From this reading WHAT TO DEBATE In the first place remember that you must debate something which is debatable, something which can be proved.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Too many times a question is framed which could never in the reason of things be decided.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Too many times a question is framed which could never in the reason of things be decided.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading For example, to refer to the Indian again, a question might be stated, “Resolved: that the treatment of the Indian by the white man has been unjust,” which could be decided after a reasonable discussion.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading For example, to refer to the Indian again, a question might be stated, “Resolved: that the treatment of the Indian by the white man has been unjust,” which could be decided after a reasonable discussion.
To recall to mind.
From this reading WHAT TO DEBATE In the first place remember that you must debate something which is debatable, something which can be proved.
determined
From this reading For example, to refer to the Indian again, a question might be stated, “Resolved: that the treatment of the Indian by the white man has been unjust,” which could be decided after a reasonable discussion.
Identical; not different.
From this reading But if with the same kindly feeling for the oppressed and hatred of oppression, a question should be selected, “Resolved: that the Indian has suffered greater wrongs from the American government than has the negro,” you see, don’t you, how you could never arrive at a verdict?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But if with the same kindly feeling for the oppressed and hatred of oppression, a question should be selected, “Resolved: that the Indian has suffered greater wrongs from the American government than has the negro,” you see, don’t you, how you could never arrive at a verdict?
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading But if with the same kindly feeling for the oppressed and hatred of oppression, a question should be selected, “Resolved: that the Indian has suffered greater wrongs from the American government than has the negro,” you see, don’t you, how you could never arrive at a verdict?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But if with the same kindly feeling for the oppressed and hatred of oppression, a question should be selected, “Resolved: that the Indian has suffered greater wrongs from the American government than has the negro,” you see, don’t you, how you could never arrive at a verdict?
a thing, without saying which
From this reading WHAT TO DEBATE In the first place remember that you must debate something which is debatable, something which can be proved.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading For example, to refer to the Indian again, a question might be stated, “Resolved: that the treatment of the Indian by the white man has been unjust,” which could be decided after a reasonable discussion.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The arguments, though general, would be of such a character that a more or less exact weighing could be had and a verdict taken.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading But if with the same kindly feeling for the oppressed and hatred of oppression, a question should be selected, “Resolved: that the Indian has suffered greater wrongs from the American government than has the negro,” you see, don’t you, how you could never arrive at a verdict?
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The arguments, though general, would be of such a character that a more or less exact weighing could be had and a verdict taken.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But if with the same kindly feeling for the oppressed and hatred of oppression, a question should be selected, “Resolved: that the Indian has suffered greater wrongs from the American government than has the negro,” you see, don’t you, how you could never arrive at a verdict?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHAT TO DEBATE In the first place remember that you must debate something which is debatable, something which can be proved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT TO DEBATE In the first place remember that you must debate something which is debatable, something which can be proved.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Too many times a question is framed which could never in the reason of things be decided.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The arguments, though general, would be of such a character that a more or less exact weighing could be had and a verdict taken.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Too many times a question is framed which could never in the reason of things be decided.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT TO DEBATE In the first place remember that you must debate something which is debatable, something which can be proved.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Too many times a question is framed which could never in the reason of things be decided.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading For example, to refer to the Indian again, a question might be stated, “Resolved: that the treatment of the Indian by the white man has been unjust,” which could be decided after a reasonable discussion.
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading For example, to refer to the Indian again, a question might be stated, “Resolved: that the treatment of the Indian by the white man has been unjust,” which could be decided after a reasonable discussion.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading The arguments, though general, would be of such a character that a more or less exact weighing could be had and a verdict taken.
weighingnounUS /ˈweɪɪŋ/
careful consideration
From this reading The arguments, though general, would be of such a character that a more or less exact weighing could be had and a verdict taken.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT TO DEBATE In the first place remember that you must debate something which is debatable, something which can be proved.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHAT TO DEBATE In the first place remember that you must debate something which is debatable, something which can be proved.
a Caucasian
From this reading For example, to refer to the Indian again, a question might be stated, “Resolved: that the treatment of the Indian by the white man has been unjust,” which could be decided after a reasonable discussion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But if with the same kindly feeling for the oppressed and hatred of oppression, a question should be selected, “Resolved: that the Indian has suffered greater wrongs from the American government than has the negro,” you see, don’t you, how you could never arrive at a verdict?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The arguments, though general, would be of such a character that a more or less exact weighing could be had and a verdict taken.
wrongsnounUS /rɔːŋz/
plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
From this reading But if with the same kindly feeling for the oppressed and hatred of oppression, a question should be selected, “Resolved: that the Indian has suffered greater wrongs from the American government than has the negro,” you see, don’t you, how you could never arrive at a verdict?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading WHAT TO DEBATE In the first place remember that you must debate something which is debatable, something which can be proved.
