used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These schools of the people for the discussion of life, politics, literature, were, on the whole, excellent influences; they developed what was original in the thought and character of a place, and stimulated reading and study.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading There were some queer people in every town and community of the new West, and these were usually active at the winter debating school.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Nearly all of the early clergymen, lawyers, congressmen, and leaders of the people of early Indiana and Illinois were somehow developed and educated in these so-called debating schools.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were some queer people in every town and community of the new West, and these were usually active at the winter debating school.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were some queer people in every town and community of the new West, and these were usually active at the winter debating school.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading These schools of the people for the discussion of life, politics, literature, were, on the whole, excellent influences; they developed what was original in the thought and character of a place, and stimulated reading and study.
clergymennounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimɪn/
plural of “clergyman” — a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading Nearly all of the early clergymen, lawyers, congressmen, and leaders of the people of early Indiana and Illinois were somehow developed and educated in these so-called debating schools.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading There were some queer people in every town and community of the new West, and these were usually active at the winter debating school.
congressmennounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəsmɪn/
plural of “congressman” — a member of the United States House of Representatives
From this reading Nearly all of the early clergymen, lawyers, congressmen, and leaders of the people of early Indiana and Illinois were somehow developed and educated in these so-called debating schools.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If a man was a theorist, he could here find a voice for his opinions; and if he were a genius, he could here uncage his gifts and find recognition.
DEBATINGverbUS /dəˈbeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “debate” — argue with one another
From this reading THE DEBATING SCHOOL.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading These schools of the people for the discussion of life, politics, literature, were, on the whole, excellent influences; they developed what was original in the thought and character of a place, and stimulated reading and study.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading These schools of the people for the discussion of life, politics, literature, were, on the whole, excellent influences; they developed what was original in the thought and character of a place, and stimulated reading and study.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Nearly all of the early clergymen, lawyers, congressmen, and leaders of the people of early Indiana and Illinois were somehow developed and educated in these so-called debating schools.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading Nearly all of the early clergymen, lawyers, congressmen, and leaders of the people of early Indiana and Illinois were somehow developed and educated in these so-called debating schools.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There were some queer people in every town and community of the new West, and these were usually active at the winter debating school.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading These schools of the people for the discussion of life, politics, literature, were, on the whole, excellent influences; they developed what was original in the thought and character of a place, and stimulated reading and study.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading If a man was a theorist, he could here find a voice for his opinions; and if he were a genius, he could here uncage his gifts and find recognition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These schools of the people for the discussion of life, politics, literature, were, on the whole, excellent influences; they developed what was original in the thought and character of a place, and stimulated reading and study.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading If a man was a theorist, he could here find a voice for his opinions; and if he were a genius, he could here uncage his gifts and find recognition.
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading If a man was a theorist, he could here find a voice for his opinions; and if he were a genius, he could here uncage his gifts and find recognition.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If a man was a theorist, he could here find a voice for his opinions; and if he were a genius, he could here uncage his gifts and find recognition.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading If a man was a theorist, he could here find a voice for his opinions; and if he were a genius, he could here uncage his gifts and find recognition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If a man was a theorist, he could here find a voice for his opinions; and if he were a genius, he could here uncage his gifts and find recognition.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a man was a theorist, he could here find a voice for his opinions; and if he were a genius, he could here uncage his gifts and find recognition.
IllinoisnounUS /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
From this reading Nearly all of the early clergymen, lawyers, congressmen, and leaders of the people of early Indiana and Illinois were somehow developed and educated in these so-called debating schools.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were some queer people in every town and community of the new West, and these were usually active at the winter debating school.
IndiananounUS /ˌɪndiˈænə/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading Nearly all of the early clergymen, lawyers, congressmen, and leaders of the people of early Indiana and Illinois were somehow developed and educated in these so-called debating schools.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading These schools of the people for the discussion of life, politics, literature, were, on the whole, excellent influences; they developed what was original in the thought and character of a place, and stimulated reading and study.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Nearly all of the early clergymen, lawyers, congressmen, and leaders of the people of early Indiana and Illinois were somehow developed and educated in these so-called debating schools.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading Nearly all of the early clergymen, lawyers, congressmen, and leaders of the people of early Indiana and Illinois were somehow developed and educated in these so-called debating schools.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading These schools of the people for the discussion of life, politics, literature, were, on the whole, excellent influences; they developed what was original in the thought and character of a place, and stimulated reading and study.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading These schools of the people for the discussion of life, politics, literature, were, on the whole, excellent influences; they developed what was original in the thought and character of a place, and stimulated reading and study.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If a man was a theorist, he could here find a voice for his opinions; and if he were a genius, he could here uncage his gifts and find recognition.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nearly all of the early clergymen, lawyers, congressmen, and leaders of the people of early Indiana and Illinois were somehow developed and educated in these so-called debating schools.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There were some queer people in every town and community of the new West, and these were usually active at the winter debating school.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were some queer people in every town and community of the new West, and these were usually active at the winter debating school.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These schools of the people for the discussion of life, politics, literature, were, on the whole, excellent influences; they developed what was original in the thought and character of a place, and stimulated reading and study.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading If a man was a theorist, he could here find a voice for his opinions; and if he were a genius, he could here uncage his gifts and find recognition.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading These schools of the people for the discussion of life, politics, literature, were, on the whole, excellent influences; they developed what was original in the thought and character of a place, and stimulated reading and study.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There were some queer people in every town and community of the new West, and these were usually active at the winter debating school.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading These schools of the people for the discussion of life, politics, literature, were, on the whole, excellent influences; they developed what was original in the thought and character of a place, and stimulated reading and study.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading These schools of the people for the discussion of life, politics, literature, were, on the whole, excellent influences; they developed what was original in the thought and character of a place, and stimulated reading and study.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading There were some queer people in every town and community of the new West, and these were usually active at the winter debating school.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading These schools of the people for the discussion of life, politics, literature, were, on the whole, excellent influences; they developed what was original in the thought and character of a place, and stimulated reading and study.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading If a man was a theorist, he could here find a voice for his opinions; and if he were a genius, he could here uncage his gifts and find recognition.
an educational institution
From this reading THE DEBATING SCHOOL.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading These schools of the people for the discussion of life, politics, literature, were, on the whole, excellent influences; they developed what was original in the thought and character of a place, and stimulated reading and study.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading Nearly all of the early clergymen, lawyers, congressmen, and leaders of the people of early Indiana and Illinois were somehow developed and educated in these so-called debating schools.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There were some queer people in every town and community of the new West, and these were usually active at the winter debating school.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Nearly all of the early clergymen, lawyers, congressmen, and leaders of the people of early Indiana and Illinois were somehow developed and educated in these so-called debating schools.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading These schools of the people for the discussion of life, politics, literature, were, on the whole, excellent influences; they developed what was original in the thought and character of a place, and stimulated reading and study.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading These schools of the people for the discussion of life, politics, literature, were, on the whole, excellent influences; they developed what was original in the thought and character of a place, and stimulated reading and study.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEBATING SCHOOL.
theoristnounUS /ˈθiːərɪst/
someone who theorizes (especially in science or art)
From this reading If a man was a theorist, he could here find a voice for his opinions; and if he were a genius, he could here uncage his gifts and find recognition.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were some queer people in every town and community of the new West, and these were usually active at the winter debating school.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There were some queer people in every town and community of the new West, and these were usually active at the winter debating school.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These schools of the people for the discussion of life, politics, literature, were, on the whole, excellent influences; they developed what was original in the thought and character of a place, and stimulated reading and study.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading These schools of the people for the discussion of life, politics, literature, were, on the whole, excellent influences; they developed what was original in the thought and character of a place, and stimulated reading and study.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading There were some queer people in every town and community of the new West, and these were usually active at the winter debating school.
uncage
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From this reading If a man was a theorist, he could here find a voice for his opinions; and if he were a genius, he could here uncage his gifts and find recognition.
under normal conditions
From this reading There were some queer people in every town and community of the new West, and these were usually active at the winter debating school.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading If a man was a theorist, he could here find a voice for his opinions; and if he were a genius, he could here uncage his gifts and find recognition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These schools of the people for the discussion of life, politics, literature, were, on the whole, excellent influences; they developed what was original in the thought and character of a place, and stimulated reading and study.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were some queer people in every town and community of the new West, and these were usually active at the winter debating school.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading There were some queer people in every town and community of the new West, and these were usually active at the winter debating school.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading These schools of the people for the discussion of life, politics, literature, were, on the whole, excellent influences; they developed what was original in the thought and character of a place, and stimulated reading and study.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading These schools of the people for the discussion of life, politics, literature, were, on the whole, excellent influences; they developed what was original in the thought and character of a place, and stimulated reading and study.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading There were some queer people in every town and community of the new West, and these were usually active at the winter debating school.
