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Debating for boys

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of Debating for boys is here in full — 45 sentences across 9 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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FINAL SUGGESTIONS The way to learn to debate is by actual practice in debate.
The way to learn to speak is by trying to speak.
Never miss a proper opportunity of speaking.
Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.
Before you really know it, you will prove every proposition presented to you and that without any conscious effort.
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Debating for boys

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of Debating for boys is here in full — 45 sentences across 9 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/9 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
FINAL SUGGESTIONS The way to learn to debate is by actual practice in debate.
/ˈfaɪnəl səˈdʒestʃənz ðə weɪ tuː lɜːrn tuː dəˈbeɪt ɪz baɪ ˈæktʃəwəl ˈpræktəs ɪn dəˈbeɪt/
Line 2
The way to learn to speak is by trying to speak.
/ðə weɪ tuː lɜːrn tuː spiːk ɪz baɪ ˈtraɪɪŋ tuː spiːk/
Line 3
Never miss a proper opportunity of speaking.
/ˈnevər mɪs ə ˈprɑːpər ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti ʌv ˈspiːkɪŋ/
Line 4
Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.
Line 5
Before you really know it, you will prove every proposition presented to you and that without any conscious effort.
/bɪˈfɔːr juː ˈrɪli noʊ ɪt juː wɪl pruːv ˈevəri ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən priˈzentɪd tuː juː ənd ðæt wɪˈθaʊt ˈeni ˈkɑːnʃəs ˈefərt/

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actual adjective US /ˈæktʃəwəl/

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading “FINAL SUGGESTIONS The way to learn to debate is by actual practice in debate.”

apply verb US /əˈplaɪ/

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading “Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.”

argument noun US /ˈɑːrɡjəmənt/

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading “Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.”

debate verb US /dəˈbeɪt/

argue with one another

From this reading “FINAL SUGGESTIONS The way to learn to debate is by actual practice in debate.”

disliked adjective US /dɪˈslaɪkt/

regarded with aversion

From this reading “Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.”

proposition noun US /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading “Before you really know it, you will prove every proposition presented to you and that without any conscious effort.”

suggestions noun US /səˈdʒestʃənz/

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading “FINAL SUGGESTIONS The way to learn to debate is by actual practice in debate.”

tests noun US /tests/

plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it

From this reading “Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.”

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conscious effort adjective + noun

In this reading “Before you really know it, you will prove every proposition presented to you and that without any conscious effort.”

of course preposition + noun

as might be expected

In this reading “Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.”

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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 Never miss a proper opportunity of speaking.

actualadjectiveUS /ˈæktʃəwəl/

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading FINAL SUGGESTIONS The way to learn to debate is by actual practice in debate.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Before you really know it, you will prove every proposition presented to you and that without any conscious effort.

applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.

argumentnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənt/

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.

BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before you really know it, you will prove every proposition presented to you and that without any conscious effort.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading FINAL SUGGESTIONS The way to learn to debate is by actual practice in debate.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.

chancenounUS /tʃæns/

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.

consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/

intentionally conceived

From this reading Before you really know it, you will prove every proposition presented to you and that without any conscious effort.

coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.

debateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/

argue with one another

From this reading FINAL SUGGESTIONS The way to learn to debate is by actual practice in debate.

dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/

regarded with aversion

From this reading Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.

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From this reading Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.

effortnounUS /ˈefərt/

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Before you really know it, you will prove every proposition presented to you and that without any conscious effort.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.

falseadjectiveUS /fɔːls/

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.

FINALadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading FINAL SUGGESTIONS The way to learn to debate is by actual practice in debate.

getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.

hearverbUS /hiːr/

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading FINAL SUGGESTIONS The way to learn to debate is by actual practice in debate.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading FINAL SUGGESTIONS The way to learn to debate is by actual practice in debate.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Before you really know it, you will prove every proposition presented to you and that without any conscious effort.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Before you really know it, you will prove every proposition presented to you and that without any conscious effort.

learnverbUS /lɜːrn/

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading FINAL SUGGESTIONS The way to learn to debate is by actual practice in debate.

listenverbUS /ˈlɪsən/

hear with intention

From this reading Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.

missverbUS /mɪs/

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Never miss a proper opportunity of speaking.

NeveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never miss a proper opportunity of speaking.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Never miss a proper opportunity of speaking.

opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Never miss a proper opportunity of speaking.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.

practicenounUS /ˈpræktəs/

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading FINAL SUGGESTIONS The way to learn to debate is by actual practice in debate.

presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Before you really know it, you will prove every proposition presented to you and that without any conscious effort.

properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Never miss a proper opportunity of speaking.

propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading Before you really know it, you will prove every proposition presented to you and that without any conscious effort.

proveverbUS /pruːv/

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Before you really know it, you will prove every proposition presented to you and that without any conscious effort.

readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.

realadjectiveUS /riːl/

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.

reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Before you really know it, you will prove every proposition presented to you and that without any conscious effort.

showverbUS /ʃoʊ/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.

speakverbUS /spiːk/

express in speech

From this reading The way to learn to speak is by trying to speak.

speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Never miss a proper opportunity of speaking.

speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.

SUGGESTIONSnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading FINAL SUGGESTIONS The way to learn to debate is by actual practice in debate.

testsnounUS /tests/

plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it

From this reading Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Before you really know it, you will prove every proposition presented to you and that without any conscious effort.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading FINAL SUGGESTIONS The way to learn to debate is by actual practice in debate.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading FINAL SUGGESTIONS The way to learn to debate is by actual practice in debate.

tryverbUS /traɪ/

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.

tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/

hard to endure

From this reading The way to learn to speak is by trying to speak.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading FINAL SUGGESTIONS The way to learn to debate is by actual practice in debate.

whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Before you really know it, you will prove every proposition presented to you and that without any conscious effort.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Before you really know it, you will prove every proposition presented to you and that without any conscious effort.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.

yourselfpronounUS /jərˈself/

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading Don’t make yourself disliked, of course, but try every chance you get, and listen to every debate or speech you can and apply to every argument you hear or read the tests which show whether they are real or false.

Chapter 11 of Debating for boys by William Horton Foster holds 45 sentences, grouped into 9 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

What does chapter 11 of Debating for boys contain?

Chapter 11 holds 45 sentences of Debating for boys, unabridged, divided into 9 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 11 of Debating for boys by William Horton Foster exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 45 sentences, grouped into 9 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 11 of Debating for boys?

Work through the 9 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

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Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 11 can be played aloud in United States English.

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