adequatelyadverbUS /ˈædəkwətli/
in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
From this reading If you can put his case better than he, when you come to your refutation, so much the better, provided you are equipped to answer adequately.
analysisnounUS /əˈnæləsəs/
an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
From this reading REFUTATION Not only will your careful analysis of the question formulate your own argument, but it will prepare you to refute that of your opponent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading State to yourself his probable points just as strongly and clearly as you can.
react verbally
From this reading If you can put his case better than he, when you come to your refutation, so much the better, provided you are equipped to answer adequately.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Put just as much care into this part of your preparation as into any other.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If you can put his case better than he, when you come to your refutation, so much the better, provided you are equipped to answer adequately.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading REFUTATION Not only will your careful analysis of the question formulate your own argument, but it will prepare you to refute that of your opponent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Put just as much care into this part of your preparation as into any other.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of course you can’t spend time enough to answer every point he has made—make up your mind which are the essential ones and strike at them.
(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 If you can put his case better than he, when you come to your refutation, so much the better, provided you are equipped to answer adequately.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading REFUTATION Not only will your careful analysis of the question formulate your own argument, but it will prepare you to refute that of your opponent.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading State to yourself his probable points just as strongly and clearly as you can.
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From this reading Of course you can’t spend time enough to answer every point he has made—make up your mind which are the essential ones and strike at them.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Put just as much care into this part of your preparation as into any other.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading REFUTATION Not only will your careful analysis of the question formulate your own argument, but it will prepare you to refute that of your opponent.
an occurrence of something
From this reading If you can put his case better than he, when you come to your refutation, so much the better, provided you are equipped to answer adequately.
without doubt or question
From this reading State to yourself his probable points just as strongly and clearly as you can.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If you can put his case better than he, when you come to your refutation, so much the better, provided you are equipped to answer adequately.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course you can’t spend time enough to answer every point he has made—make up your mind which are the essential ones and strike at them.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Of course you can’t spend time enough to answer every point he has made—make up your mind which are the essential ones and strike at them.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading If you can put his case better than he, when you come to your refutation, so much the better, provided you are equipped to answer adequately.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading Of course you can’t spend time enough to answer every point he has made—make up your mind which are the essential ones and strike at them.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Of course you can’t spend time enough to answer every point he has made—make up your mind which are the essential ones and strike at them.
formulateverbUS /ˈfɔːrmjəleɪt/
elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
From this reading REFUTATION Not only will your careful analysis of the question formulate your own argument, but it will prepare you to refute that of your opponent.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course you can’t spend time enough to answer every point he has made—make up your mind which are the essential ones and strike at them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If you can put his case better than he, when you come to your refutation, so much the better, provided you are equipped to answer adequately.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading State to yourself his probable points just as strongly and clearly as you can.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you can put his case better than he, when you come to your refutation, so much the better, provided you are equipped to answer adequately.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Put just as much care into this part of your preparation as into any other.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading REFUTATION Not only will your careful analysis of the question formulate your own argument, but it will prepare you to refute that of your opponent.
and nothing more
From this reading Put just as much care into this part of your preparation as into any other.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Of course you can’t spend time enough to answer every point he has made—make up your mind which are the essential ones and strike at them.
engage in
From this reading Of course you can’t spend time enough to answer every point he has made—make up your mind which are the essential ones and strike at them.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Of course you can’t spend time enough to answer every point he has made—make up your mind which are the essential ones and strike at them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Put just as much care into this part of your preparation as into any other.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading REFUTATION Not only will your careful analysis of the question formulate your own argument, but it will prepare you to refute that of your opponent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REFUTATION Not only will your careful analysis of the question formulate your own argument, but it will prepare you to refute that of your opponent.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Of course you can’t spend time enough to answer every point he has made—make up your mind which are the essential ones and strike at them.
and nothing more
From this reading REFUTATION Not only will your careful analysis of the question formulate your own argument, but it will prepare you to refute that of your opponent.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading REFUTATION Not only will your careful analysis of the question formulate your own argument, but it will prepare you to refute that of your opponent.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Put just as much care into this part of your preparation as into any other.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading REFUTATION Not only will your careful analysis of the question formulate your own argument, but it will prepare you to refute that of your opponent.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Put just as much care into this part of your preparation as into any other.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Of course you can’t spend time enough to answer every point he has made—make up your mind which are the essential ones and strike at them.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading State to yourself his probable points just as strongly and clearly as you can.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Put just as much care into this part of your preparation as into any other.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading REFUTATION Not only will your careful analysis of the question formulate your own argument, but it will prepare you to refute that of your opponent.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading State to yourself his probable points just as strongly and clearly as you can.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading If you can put his case better than he, when you come to your refutation, so much the better, provided you are equipped to answer adequately.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Put just as much care into this part of your preparation as into any other.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading REFUTATION Not only will your careful analysis of the question formulate your own argument, but it will prepare you to refute that of your opponent.
REFUTATIONnounUS /ˌrefjuːˈteɪʃən/
the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions
From this reading REFUTATION Not only will your careful analysis of the question formulate your own argument, but it will prepare you to refute that of your opponent.
refuteverbUS /rɪˈfjuːt/
overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
From this reading REFUTATION Not only will your careful analysis of the question formulate your own argument, but it will prepare you to refute that of your opponent.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If you can put his case better than he, when you come to your refutation, so much the better, provided you are equipped to answer adequately.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Of course you can’t spend time enough to answer every point he has made—make up your mind which are the essential ones and strike at them.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading State to yourself his probable points just as strongly and clearly as you can.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Of course you can’t spend time enough to answer every point he has made—make up your mind which are the essential ones and strike at them.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading State to yourself his probable points just as strongly and clearly as you can.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If you can put his case better than he, when you come to your refutation, so much the better, provided you are equipped to answer adequately.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading REFUTATION Not only will your careful analysis of the question formulate your own argument, but it will prepare you to refute that of your opponent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REFUTATION Not only will your careful analysis of the question formulate your own argument, but it will prepare you to refute that of your opponent.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Of course you can’t spend time enough to answer every point he has made—make up your mind which are the essential ones and strike at them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Put just as much care into this part of your preparation as into any other.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Of course you can’t spend time enough to answer every point he has made—make up your mind which are the essential ones and strike at them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading REFUTATION Not only will your careful analysis of the question formulate your own argument, but it will prepare you to refute that of your opponent.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Of course you can’t spend time enough to answer every point he has made—make up your mind which are the essential ones and strike at them.
at the time that
From this reading If you can put his case better than he, when you come to your refutation, so much the better, provided you are equipped to answer adequately.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of course you can’t spend time enough to answer every point he has made—make up your mind which are the essential ones and strike at them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading REFUTATION Not only will your careful analysis of the question formulate your own argument, but it will prepare you to refute that of your opponent.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading REFUTATION Not only will your careful analysis of the question formulate your own argument, but it will prepare you to refute that of your opponent.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading REFUTATION Not only will your careful analysis of the question formulate your own argument, but it will prepare you to refute that of your opponent.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading State to yourself his probable points just as strongly and clearly as you can.
