used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Calhoun did not pretend to be a lawyer, and Mr. Clay, though he practiced law, possessed but a small share of legal erudition, and when he gained cases, was indebted to his eloquence rather than to his mastery of the legal points involved.
accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading Both, however, may claim to be orators and statesmen, but even in these respects it is probable that the highest place would be accorded to their great compeer.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading The three-fold character in which Daniel Webster achieved greatness was as lawyer, orator and statesman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The three-fold character in which Daniel Webster achieved greatness was as lawyer, orator and statesman.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In this respect he must be placed at the head of the immortal three whose names are usually conjoined.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The three-fold character in which Daniel Webster achieved greatness was as lawyer, orator and statesman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ORATION AT PLYMOUTH.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In this respect he must be placed at the head of the immortal three whose names are usually conjoined.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both, however, may claim to be orators and statesmen, but even in these respects it is probable that the highest place would be accorded to their great compeer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Calhoun did not pretend to be a lawyer, and Mr. Clay, though he practiced law, possessed but a small share of legal erudition, and when he gained cases, was indebted to his eloquence rather than to his mastery of the legal points involved.
Calhoun
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From this reading Mr. Calhoun did not pretend to be a lawyer, and Mr. Clay, though he practiced law, possessed but a small share of legal erudition, and when he gained cases, was indebted to his eloquence rather than to his mastery of the legal points involved.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Mr. Calhoun did not pretend to be a lawyer, and Mr. Clay, though he practiced law, possessed but a small share of legal erudition, and when he gained cases, was indebted to his eloquence rather than to his mastery of the legal points involved.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The three-fold character in which Daniel Webster achieved greatness was as lawyer, orator and statesman.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Both, however, may claim to be orators and statesmen, but even in these respects it is probable that the highest place would be accorded to their great compeer.
ClaynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading Mr. Calhoun did not pretend to be a lawyer, and Mr. Clay, though he practiced law, possessed but a small share of legal erudition, and when he gained cases, was indebted to his eloquence rather than to his mastery of the legal points involved.
compeernoun
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading Both, however, may claim to be orators and statesmen, but even in these respects it is probable that the highest place would be accorded to their great compeer.
conjoinedadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnˈdʒɔɪnd/
consisting of two or more associated entities
From this reading In this respect he must be placed at the head of the immortal three whose names are usually conjoined.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading The three-fold character in which Daniel Webster achieved greatness was as lawyer, orator and statesman.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Calhoun did not pretend to be a lawyer, and Mr. Clay, though he practiced law, possessed but a small share of legal erudition, and when he gained cases, was indebted to his eloquence rather than to his mastery of the legal points involved.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading Mr. Calhoun did not pretend to be a lawyer, and Mr. Clay, though he practiced law, possessed but a small share of legal erudition, and when he gained cases, was indebted to his eloquence rather than to his mastery of the legal points involved.
eruditionnounUS /ˌerəˈdɪʃən/
profound scholarly knowledge
From this reading Mr. Calhoun did not pretend to be a lawyer, and Mr. Clay, though he practiced law, possessed but a small share of legal erudition, and when he gained cases, was indebted to his eloquence rather than to his mastery of the legal points involved.
divisible by two
From this reading Both, however, may claim to be orators and statesmen, but even in these respects it is probable that the highest place would be accorded to their great compeer.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Mr. Calhoun did not pretend to be a lawyer, and Mr. Clay, though he practiced law, possessed but a small share of legal erudition, and when he gained cases, was indebted to his eloquence rather than to his mastery of the legal points involved.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Both, however, may claim to be orators and statesmen, but even in these respects it is probable that the highest place would be accorded to their great compeer.
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading The three-fold character in which Daniel Webster achieved greatness was as lawyer, orator and statesman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In this respect he must be placed at the head of the immortal three whose names are usually conjoined.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading In this respect he must be placed at the head of the immortal three whose names are usually conjoined.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Both, however, may claim to be orators and statesmen, but even in these respects it is probable that the highest place would be accorded to their great compeer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Calhoun did not pretend to be a lawyer, and Mr. Clay, though he practiced law, possessed but a small share of legal erudition, and when he gained cases, was indebted to his eloquence rather than to his mastery of the legal points involved.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Both, however, may claim to be orators and statesmen, but even in these respects it is probable that the highest place would be accorded to their great compeer.
immortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/
Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)
From this reading In this respect he must be placed at the head of the immortal three whose names are usually conjoined.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The three-fold character in which Daniel Webster achieved greatness was as lawyer, orator and statesman.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading Mr. Calhoun did not pretend to be a lawyer, and Mr. Clay, though he practiced law, possessed but a small share of legal erudition, and when he gained cases, was indebted to his eloquence rather than to his mastery of the legal points involved.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading Mr. Calhoun did not pretend to be a lawyer, and Mr. Clay, though he practiced law, possessed but a small share of legal erudition, and when he gained cases, was indebted to his eloquence rather than to his mastery of the legal points involved.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Both, however, may claim to be orators and statesmen, but even in these respects it is probable that the highest place would be accorded to their great compeer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Both, however, may claim to be orators and statesmen, but even in these respects it is probable that the highest place would be accorded to their great compeer.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Mr. Calhoun did not pretend to be a lawyer, and Mr. Clay, though he practiced law, possessed but a small share of legal erudition, and when he gained cases, was indebted to his eloquence rather than to his mastery of the legal points involved.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The three-fold character in which Daniel Webster achieved greatness was as lawyer, orator and statesman.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading Mr. Calhoun did not pretend to be a lawyer, and Mr. Clay, though he practiced law, possessed but a small share of legal erudition, and when he gained cases, was indebted to his eloquence rather than to his mastery of the legal points involved.
masterynounUS /ˈmæstəri/
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
From this reading Mr. Calhoun did not pretend to be a lawyer, and Mr. Clay, though he practiced law, possessed but a small share of legal erudition, and when he gained cases, was indebted to his eloquence rather than to his mastery of the legal points involved.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Both, however, may claim to be orators and statesmen, but even in these respects it is probable that the highest place would be accorded to their great compeer.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Calhoun did not pretend to be a lawyer, and Mr. Clay, though he practiced law, possessed but a small share of legal erudition, and when he gained cases, was indebted to his eloquence rather than to his mastery of the legal points involved.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In this respect he must be placed at the head of the immortal three whose names are usually conjoined.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading In this respect he must be placed at the head of the immortal three whose names are usually conjoined.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Calhoun did not pretend to be a lawyer, and Mr. Clay, though he practiced law, possessed but a small share of legal erudition, and when he gained cases, was indebted to his eloquence rather than to his mastery of the legal points involved.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In this respect he must be placed at the head of the immortal three whose names are usually conjoined.
ORATIONnounUS /ɔːˈreɪʃən/
an instance of oratory
From this reading THE ORATION AT PLYMOUTH.
oratornounUS /ˈɔːrətər/
a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading The three-fold character in which Daniel Webster achieved greatness was as lawyer, orator and statesman.
oratorsnounUS /ˈɔːrətərz/
plural of “orator” — a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading Both, however, may claim to be orators and statesmen, but even in these respects it is probable that the highest place would be accorded to their great compeer.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Both, however, may claim to be orators and statesmen, but even in these respects it is probable that the highest place would be accorded to their great compeer.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading In this respect he must be placed at the head of the immortal three whose names are usually conjoined.
PLYMOUTHnounUS /ˈplɪməθ/
a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620
From this reading THE ORATION AT PLYMOUTH.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Mr. Calhoun did not pretend to be a lawyer, and Mr. Clay, though he practiced law, possessed but a small share of legal erudition, and when he gained cases, was indebted to his eloquence rather than to his mastery of the legal points involved.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Mr. Calhoun did not pretend to be a lawyer, and Mr. Clay, though he practiced law, possessed but a small share of legal erudition, and when he gained cases, was indebted to his eloquence rather than to his mastery of the legal points involved.
practicedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəst/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Mr. Calhoun did not pretend to be a lawyer, and Mr. Clay, though he practiced law, possessed but a small share of legal erudition, and when he gained cases, was indebted to his eloquence rather than to his mastery of the legal points involved.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading Mr. Calhoun did not pretend to be a lawyer, and Mr. Clay, though he practiced law, possessed but a small share of legal erudition, and when he gained cases, was indebted to his eloquence rather than to his mastery of the legal points involved.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Both, however, may claim to be orators and statesmen, but even in these respects it is probable that the highest place would be accorded to their great compeer.
on the contrary
From this reading Mr. Calhoun did not pretend to be a lawyer, and Mr. Clay, though he practiced law, possessed but a small share of legal erudition, and when he gained cases, was indebted to his eloquence rather than to his mastery of the legal points involved.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In this respect he must be placed at the head of the immortal three whose names are usually conjoined.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading Both, however, may claim to be orators and statesmen, but even in these respects it is probable that the highest place would be accorded to their great compeer.
have in common
From this reading Mr. Calhoun did not pretend to be a lawyer, and Mr. Clay, though he practiced law, possessed but a small share of legal erudition, and when he gained cases, was indebted to his eloquence rather than to his mastery of the legal points involved.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Calhoun did not pretend to be a lawyer, and Mr. Clay, though he practiced law, possessed but a small share of legal erudition, and when he gained cases, was indebted to his eloquence rather than to his mastery of the legal points involved.
statesmannounUS /ˈsteɪtsmən/
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading The three-fold character in which Daniel Webster achieved greatness was as lawyer, orator and statesman.
statesmennounUS /ˈsteɪtsmɪn/
plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading Both, however, may claim to be orators and statesmen, but even in these respects it is probable that the highest place would be accorded to their great compeer.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mr. Calhoun did not pretend to be a lawyer, and Mr. Clay, though he practiced law, possessed but a small share of legal erudition, and when he gained cases, was indebted to his eloquence rather than to his mastery of the legal points involved.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Both, however, may claim to be orators and statesmen, but even in these respects it is probable that the highest place would be accorded to their great compeer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ORATION AT PLYMOUTH.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both, however, may claim to be orators and statesmen, but even in these respects it is probable that the highest place would be accorded to their great compeer.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Both, however, may claim to be orators and statesmen, but even in these respects it is probable that the highest place would be accorded to their great compeer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this respect he must be placed at the head of the immortal three whose names are usually conjoined.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mr. Calhoun did not pretend to be a lawyer, and Mr. Clay, though he practiced law, possessed but a small share of legal erudition, and when he gained cases, was indebted to his eloquence rather than to his mastery of the legal points involved.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In this respect he must be placed at the head of the immortal three whose names are usually conjoined.
three-foldadjective
three times as great or many
From this reading The three-fold character in which Daniel Webster achieved greatness was as lawyer, orator and statesman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Calhoun did not pretend to be a lawyer, and Mr. Clay, though he practiced law, possessed but a small share of legal erudition, and when he gained cases, was indebted to his eloquence rather than to his mastery of the legal points involved.
under normal conditions
From this reading In this respect he must be placed at the head of the immortal three whose names are usually conjoined.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The three-fold character in which Daniel Webster achieved greatness was as lawyer, orator and statesman.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading The three-fold character in which Daniel Webster achieved greatness was as lawyer, orator and statesman.
at the time that
From this reading Mr. Calhoun did not pretend to be a lawyer, and Mr. Clay, though he practiced law, possessed but a small share of legal erudition, and when he gained cases, was indebted to his eloquence rather than to his mastery of the legal points involved.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The three-fold character in which Daniel Webster achieved greatness was as lawyer, orator and statesman.
belonging to which person
From this reading In this respect he must be placed at the head of the immortal three whose names are usually conjoined.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Both, however, may claim to be orators and statesmen, but even in these respects it is probable that the highest place would be accorded to their great compeer.
