used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This phrase means a careful balancing over against each other of the leading arguments on both sides of the question.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading CLASH OF ARGUMENTS After you have determined your starting point and defined your terms, the next step—and an important one—is technically termed “the clash of arguments.”
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading This phrase means a careful balancing over against each other of the leading arguments on both sides of the question.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CLASH OF ARGUMENTS After you have determined your starting point and defined your terms, the next step—and an important one—is technically termed “the clash of arguments.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CLASH OF ARGUMENTS After you have determined your starting point and defined your terms, the next step—and an important one—is technically termed “the clash of arguments.”
ARGUMENTSnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading CLASH OF ARGUMENTS After you have determined your starting point and defined your terms, the next step—and an important one—is technically termed “the clash of arguments.”
balancingnounUS /ˈbælənsɪŋ/
getting two things to correspond
From this reading This phrase means a careful balancing over against each other of the leading arguments on both sides of the question.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Be sure you have both sides.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It was frequently remarked of Lincoln in debate that he summed up his opponent’s case better than the opponent himself did.
the two together, not just one
From this reading This phrase means a careful balancing over against each other of the leading arguments on both sides of the question.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading This phrase means a careful balancing over against each other of the leading arguments on both sides of the question.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It is even more important to know the strong sides of your opponent’s case and to be prepared to meet them than to know your own.
CLASHnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading CLASH OF ARGUMENTS After you have determined your starting point and defined your terms, the next step—and an important one—is technically termed “the clash of arguments.”
debateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
From this reading It was frequently remarked of Lincoln in debate that he summed up his opponent’s case better than the opponent himself did.
definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/
clearly characterized or delimited
From this reading CLASH OF ARGUMENTS After you have determined your starting point and defined your terms, the next step—and an important one—is technically termed “the clash of arguments.”
characterized by great determination
From this reading CLASH OF ARGUMENTS After you have determined your starting point and defined your terms, the next step—and an important one—is technically termed “the clash of arguments.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was frequently remarked of Lincoln in debate that he summed up his opponent’s case better than the opponent himself did.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading This phrase means a careful balancing over against each other of the leading arguments on both sides of the question.
divisible by two
From this reading It is even more important to know the strong sides of your opponent’s case and to be prepared to meet them than to know your own.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It was frequently remarked of Lincoln in debate that he summed up his opponent’s case better than the opponent himself did.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading CLASH OF ARGUMENTS After you have determined your starting point and defined your terms, the next step—and an important one—is technically termed “the clash of arguments.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was frequently remarked of Lincoln in debate that he summed up his opponent’s case better than the opponent himself did.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was frequently remarked of Lincoln in debate that he summed up his opponent’s case better than the opponent himself did.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was frequently remarked of Lincoln in debate that he summed up his opponent’s case better than the opponent himself did.
of great significance or value
From this reading CLASH OF ARGUMENTS After you have determined your starting point and defined your terms, the next step—and an important one—is technically termed “the clash of arguments.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was frequently remarked of Lincoln in debate that he summed up his opponent’s case better than the opponent himself did.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CLASH OF ARGUMENTS After you have determined your starting point and defined your terms, the next step—and an important one—is technically termed “the clash of arguments.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is even more important to know the strong sides of your opponent’s case and to be prepared to meet them than to know your own.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It is even more important to know the strong sides of your opponent’s case and to be prepared to meet them than to know your own.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading This phrase means a careful balancing over against each other of the leading arguments on both sides of the question.
LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading It was frequently remarked of Lincoln in debate that he summed up his opponent’s case better than the opponent himself did.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading This phrase means a careful balancing over against each other of the leading arguments on both sides of the question.
come together
From this reading It is even more important to know the strong sides of your opponent’s case and to be prepared to meet them than to know your own.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is even more important to know the strong sides of your opponent’s case and to be prepared to meet them than to know your own.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading CLASH OF ARGUMENTS After you have determined your starting point and defined your terms, the next step—and an important one—is technically termed “the clash of arguments.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CLASH OF ARGUMENTS After you have determined your starting point and defined your terms, the next step—and an important one—is technically termed “the clash of arguments.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This phrase means a careful balancing over against each other of the leading arguments on both sides of the question.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CLASH OF ARGUMENTS After you have determined your starting point and defined your terms, the next step—and an important one—is technically termed “the clash of arguments.”
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading It was frequently remarked of Lincoln in debate that he summed up his opponent’s case better than the opponent himself did.
opponent'snounUS /əˈpoʊnənts/
possessive form of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading It is even more important to know the strong sides of your opponent’s case and to be prepared to meet them than to know your own.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This phrase means a careful balancing over against each other of the leading arguments on both sides of the question.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This phrase means a careful balancing over against each other of the leading arguments on both sides of the question.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It is even more important to know the strong sides of your opponent’s case and to be prepared to meet them than to know your own.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading This phrase means a careful balancing over against each other of the leading arguments on both sides of the question.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading CLASH OF ARGUMENTS After you have determined your starting point and defined your terms, the next step—and an important one—is technically termed “the clash of arguments.”
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading It is even more important to know the strong sides of your opponent’s case and to be prepared to meet them than to know your own.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading This phrase means a careful balancing over against each other of the leading arguments on both sides of the question.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading It was frequently remarked of Lincoln in debate that he summed up his opponent’s case better than the opponent himself did.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading This phrase means a careful balancing over against each other of the leading arguments on both sides of the question.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading CLASH OF ARGUMENTS After you have determined your starting point and defined your terms, the next step—and an important one—is technically termed “the clash of arguments.”
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading CLASH OF ARGUMENTS After you have determined your starting point and defined your terms, the next step—and an important one—is technically termed “the clash of arguments.”
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It is even more important to know the strong sides of your opponent’s case and to be prepared to meet them than to know your own.
summedverbUS /sʌmd/
inflected form of “sum” — be a summary of
From this reading It was frequently remarked of Lincoln in debate that he summed up his opponent’s case better than the opponent himself did.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Be sure you have both sides.
technicallyadverbUS /ˈteknɪkəli/
with regard to technique
From this reading CLASH OF ARGUMENTS After you have determined your starting point and defined your terms, the next step—and an important one—is technically termed “the clash of arguments.”
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading CLASH OF ARGUMENTS After you have determined your starting point and defined your terms, the next step—and an important one—is technically termed “the clash of arguments.”
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading CLASH OF ARGUMENTS After you have determined your starting point and defined your terms, the next step—and an important one—is technically termed “the clash of arguments.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is even more important to know the strong sides of your opponent’s case and to be prepared to meet them than to know your own.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was frequently remarked of Lincoln in debate that he summed up his opponent’s case better than the opponent himself did.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLASH OF ARGUMENTS After you have determined your starting point and defined your terms, the next step—and an important one—is technically termed “the clash of arguments.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is even more important to know the strong sides of your opponent’s case and to be prepared to meet them than to know your own.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This phrase means a careful balancing over against each other of the leading arguments on both sides of the question.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is even more important to know the strong sides of your opponent’s case and to be prepared to meet them than to know your own.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was frequently remarked of Lincoln in debate that he summed up his opponent’s case better than the opponent himself did.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was frequently remarked of Lincoln in debate that he summed up his opponent’s case better than the opponent himself did.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading CLASH OF ARGUMENTS After you have determined your starting point and defined your terms, the next step—and an important one—is technically termed “the clash of arguments.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading CLASH OF ARGUMENTS After you have determined your starting point and defined your terms, the next step—and an important one—is technically termed “the clash of arguments.”
