Chapter XI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading President Jefferson said of the words quoted at the close of the preceding chapter: "I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of any more eminent orator, if Europe has furnished more eminent, to produce a single passage superior to the speech of Logan."

plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored

From this reading His eloquence at times reached the loftiest flights; his sarcasm and irony were unequalled, and the effect of his wonderful addresses was surpassed by no orator of ancient or modern times.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Yet that speech is the only notable one which, so far as we know, was ever made by the famous sachem, who afterwards died of strong drink.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading AN INDIAN DEMOSTHENES RED JACKET, THE SENECA Red Jacket was the greatest orator ever born to the American race.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN INDIAN DEMOSTHENES RED JACKET, THE SENECA Red Jacket was the greatest orator ever born to the American race.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading His eloquence at times reached the loftiest flights; his sarcasm and irony were unequalled, and the effect of his wonderful addresses was surpassed by no orator of ancient or modern times.

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

From this reading President Jefferson said of the words quoted at the close of the preceding chapter: "I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of any more eminent orator, if Europe has furnished more eminent, to produce a single passage superior to the speech of Logan."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading President Jefferson said of the words quoted at the close of the preceding chapter: "I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of any more eminent orator, if Europe has furnished more eminent, to produce a single passage superior to the speech of Logan."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Yet that speech is the only notable one which, so far as we know, was ever made by the famous sachem, who afterwards died of strong drink.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading President Jefferson said of the words quoted at the close of the preceding chapter: "I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of any more eminent orator, if Europe has furnished more eminent, to produce a single passage superior to the speech of Logan."

brought into existence

From this reading AN INDIAN DEMOSTHENES RED JACKET, THE SENECA Red Jacket was the greatest orator ever born to the American race.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Red Jacket delivered many that will live.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Yet that speech is the only notable one which, so far as we know, was ever made by the famous sachem, who afterwards died of strong drink.

take exception to

From this reading President Jefferson said of the words quoted at the close of the preceding chapter: "I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of any more eminent orator, if Europe has furnished more eminent, to produce a single passage superior to the speech of Logan."

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading President Jefferson said of the words quoted at the close of the preceding chapter: "I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of any more eminent orator, if Europe has furnished more eminent, to produce a single passage superior to the speech of Logan."

a linear unit of the size of type slightly larger than an em

From this reading President Jefferson said of the words quoted at the close of the preceding chapter: "I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of any more eminent orator, if Europe has furnished more eminent, to produce a single passage superior to the speech of Logan."

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading President Jefferson said of the words quoted at the close of the preceding chapter: "I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of any more eminent orator, if Europe has furnished more eminent, to produce a single passage superior to the speech of Logan."

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading But Red Jacket delivered many that will live.

Athenian statesman and orator (circa 385-322 BC)

From this reading AN INDIAN DEMOSTHENES RED JACKET, THE SENECA Red Jacket was the greatest orator ever born to the American race.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Yet that speech is the only notable one which, so far as we know, was ever made by the famous sachem, who afterwards died of strong drink.

take in liquids

From this reading Yet that speech is the only notable one which, so far as we know, was ever made by the famous sachem, who afterwards died of strong drink.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading His eloquence at times reached the loftiest flights; his sarcasm and irony were unequalled, and the effect of his wonderful addresses was surpassed by no orator of ancient or modern times.

Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)

From this reading His eloquence at times reached the loftiest flights; his sarcasm and irony were unequalled, and the effect of his wonderful addresses was surpassed by no orator of ancient or modern times.

standing above others in quality or position

From this reading President Jefferson said of the words quoted at the close of the preceding chapter: "I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of any more eminent orator, if Europe has furnished more eminent, to produce a single passage superior to the speech of Logan."

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading President Jefferson said of the words quoted at the close of the preceding chapter: "I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of any more eminent orator, if Europe has furnished more eminent, to produce a single passage superior to the speech of Logan."

at any time

From this reading AN INDIAN DEMOSTHENES RED JACKET, THE SENECA Red Jacket was the greatest orator ever born to the American race.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Yet that speech is the only notable one which, so far as we know, was ever made by the famous sachem, who afterwards died of strong drink.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Yet that speech is the only notable one which, so far as we know, was ever made by the famous sachem, who afterwards died of strong drink.

plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading His eloquence at times reached the loftiest flights; his sarcasm and irony were unequalled, and the effect of his wonderful addresses was surpassed by no orator of ancient or modern times.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading President Jefferson said of the words quoted at the close of the preceding chapter: "I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of any more eminent orator, if Europe has furnished more eminent, to produce a single passage superior to the speech of Logan."

highest in quality

From this reading AN INDIAN DEMOSTHENES RED JACKET, THE SENECA Red Jacket was the greatest orator ever born to the American race.

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

From this reading President Jefferson said of the words quoted at the close of the preceding chapter: "I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of any more eminent orator, if Europe has furnished more eminent, to produce a single passage superior to the speech of Logan."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His eloquence at times reached the loftiest flights; his sarcasm and irony were unequalled, and the effect of his wonderful addresses was surpassed by no orator of ancient or modern times.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading President Jefferson said of the words quoted at the close of the preceding chapter: "I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of any more eminent orator, if Europe has furnished more eminent, to produce a single passage superior to the speech of Logan."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading President Jefferson said of the words quoted at the close of the preceding chapter: "I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of any more eminent orator, if Europe has furnished more eminent, to produce a single passage superior to the speech of Logan."

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading AN INDIAN DEMOSTHENES RED JACKET, THE SENECA Red Jacket was the greatest orator ever born to the American race.

witty language used to convey insults or scorn

From this reading His eloquence at times reached the loftiest flights; his sarcasm and irony were unequalled, and the effect of his wonderful addresses was surpassed by no orator of ancient or modern times.

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

From this reading Yet that speech is the only notable one which, so far as we know, was ever made by the famous sachem, who afterwards died of strong drink.

a short coat

From this reading AN INDIAN DEMOSTHENES RED JACKET, THE SENECA Red Jacket was the greatest orator ever born to the American race.

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading President Jefferson said of the words quoted at the close of the preceding chapter: "I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of any more eminent orator, if Europe has furnished more eminent, to produce a single passage superior to the speech of Logan."

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

From this reading Yet that speech is the only notable one which, so far as we know, was ever made by the famous sachem, who afterwards died of strong drink.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading But Red Jacket delivered many that will live.

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From this reading His eloquence at times reached the loftiest flights; his sarcasm and irony were unequalled, and the effect of his wonderful addresses was surpassed by no orator of ancient or modern times.

a mountain peak in the St. Elias Range in the southwestern Yukon Territory in Canada (19,850 feet high)

From this reading President Jefferson said of the words quoted at the close of the preceding chapter: "I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of any more eminent orator, if Europe has furnished more eminent, to produce a single passage superior to the speech of Logan."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Yet that speech is the only notable one which, so far as we know, was ever made by the famous sachem, who afterwards died of strong drink.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading But Red Jacket delivered many that will live.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading President Jefferson said of the words quoted at the close of the preceding chapter: "I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of any more eminent orator, if Europe has furnished more eminent, to produce a single passage superior to the speech of Logan."

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading His eloquence at times reached the loftiest flights; his sarcasm and irony were unequalled, and the effect of his wonderful addresses was surpassed by no orator of ancient or modern times.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading President Jefferson said of the words quoted at the close of the preceding chapter: "I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of any more eminent orator, if Europe has furnished more eminent, to produce a single passage superior to the speech of Logan."

not any; not one

From this reading His eloquence at times reached the loftiest flights; his sarcasm and irony were unequalled, and the effect of his wonderful addresses was surpassed by no orator of ancient or modern times.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Yet that speech is the only notable one which, so far as we know, was ever made by the famous sachem, who afterwards died of strong drink.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading President Jefferson said of the words quoted at the close of the preceding chapter: "I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of any more eminent orator, if Europe has furnished more eminent, to produce a single passage superior to the speech of Logan."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Yet that speech is the only notable one which, so far as we know, was ever made by the famous sachem, who afterwards died of strong drink.

and nothing more

From this reading Yet that speech is the only notable one which, so far as we know, was ever made by the famous sachem, who afterwards died of strong drink.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His eloquence at times reached the loftiest flights; his sarcasm and irony were unequalled, and the effect of his wonderful addresses was surpassed by no orator of ancient or modern times.

plural of “oration” — an instance of oratory

From this reading President Jefferson said of the words quoted at the close of the preceding chapter: "I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of any more eminent orator, if Europe has furnished more eminent, to produce a single passage superior to the speech of Logan."

a person who delivers a speech or oration

From this reading AN INDIAN DEMOSTHENES RED JACKET, THE SENECA Red Jacket was the greatest orator ever born to the American race.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading President Jefferson said of the words quoted at the close of the preceding chapter: "I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of any more eminent orator, if Europe has furnished more eminent, to produce a single passage superior to the speech of Logan."

existing or coming before

From this reading President Jefferson said of the words quoted at the close of the preceding chapter: "I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of any more eminent orator, if Europe has furnished more eminent, to produce a single passage superior to the speech of Logan."

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading President Jefferson said of the words quoted at the close of the preceding chapter: "I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of any more eminent orator, if Europe has furnished more eminent, to produce a single passage superior to the speech of Logan."

bring forth or yield

From this reading President Jefferson said of the words quoted at the close of the preceding chapter: "I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of any more eminent orator, if Europe has furnished more eminent, to produce a single passage superior to the speech of Logan."

past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from

From this reading President Jefferson said of the words quoted at the close of the preceding chapter: "I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of any more eminent orator, if Europe has furnished more eminent, to produce a single passage superior to the speech of Logan."

any competition

From this reading AN INDIAN DEMOSTHENES RED JACKET, THE SENECA Red Jacket was the greatest orator ever born to the American race.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading His eloquence at times reached the loftiest flights; his sarcasm and irony were unequalled, and the effect of his wonderful addresses was surpassed by no orator of ancient or modern times.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading AN INDIAN DEMOSTHENES RED JACKET, THE SENECA Red Jacket was the greatest orator ever born to the American race.

a political leader (especially of Tammany Hall)

From this reading Yet that speech is the only notable one which, so far as we know, was ever made by the famous sachem, who afterwards died of strong drink.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading President Jefferson said of the words quoted at the close of the preceding chapter: "I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of any more eminent orator, if Europe has furnished more eminent, to produce a single passage superior to the speech of Logan."

witty language used to convey insults or scorn

From this reading His eloquence at times reached the loftiest flights; his sarcasm and irony were unequalled, and the effect of his wonderful addresses was surpassed by no orator of ancient or modern times.

Roman statesman and philosopher who was an advisor to Nero; his nine extant tragedies are modeled on Greek tragedies (circa 4 BC - 65 AD)

From this reading AN INDIAN DEMOSTHENES RED JACKET, THE SENECA Red Jacket was the greatest orator ever born to the American race.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading President Jefferson said of the words quoted at the close of the preceding chapter: "I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of any more eminent orator, if Europe has furnished more eminent, to produce a single passage superior to the speech of Logan."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Yet that speech is the only notable one which, so far as we know, was ever made by the famous sachem, who afterwards died of strong drink.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading President Jefferson said of the words quoted at the close of the preceding chapter: "I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of any more eminent orator, if Europe has furnished more eminent, to produce a single passage superior to the speech of Logan."

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Yet that speech is the only notable one which, so far as we know, was ever made by the famous sachem, who afterwards died of strong drink.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading President Jefferson said of the words quoted at the close of the preceding chapter: "I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of any more eminent orator, if Europe has furnished more eminent, to produce a single passage superior to the speech of Logan."

past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself

From this reading His eloquence at times reached the loftiest flights; his sarcasm and irony were unequalled, and the effect of his wonderful addresses was surpassed by no orator of ancient or modern times.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Yet that speech is the only notable one which, so far as we know, was ever made by the famous sachem, who afterwards died of strong drink.

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

From this reading AN INDIAN DEMOSTHENES RED JACKET, THE SENECA Red Jacket was the greatest orator ever born to the American race.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading His eloquence at times reached the loftiest flights; his sarcasm and irony were unequalled, and the effect of his wonderful addresses was surpassed by no orator of ancient or modern times.

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

From this reading AN INDIAN DEMOSTHENES RED JACKET, THE SENECA Red Jacket was the greatest orator ever born to the American race.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading His eloquence at times reached the loftiest flights; his sarcasm and irony were unequalled, and the effect of his wonderful addresses was surpassed by no orator of ancient or modern times.

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

From this reading AN INDIAN DEMOSTHENES RED JACKET, THE SENECA Red Jacket was the greatest orator ever born to the American race.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Yet that speech is the only notable one which, so far as we know, was ever made by the famous sachem, who afterwards died of strong drink.

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

From this reading His eloquence at times reached the loftiest flights; his sarcasm and irony were unequalled, and the effect of his wonderful addresses was surpassed by no orator of ancient or modern times.

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

From this reading Yet that speech is the only notable one which, so far as we know, was ever made by the famous sachem, who afterwards died of strong drink.

which person or people

From this reading Yet that speech is the only notable one which, so far as we know, was ever made by the famous sachem, who afterwards died of strong drink.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading President Jefferson said of the words quoted at the close of the preceding chapter: "I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of any more eminent orator, if Europe has furnished more eminent, to produce a single passage superior to the speech of Logan."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading But Red Jacket delivered many that will live.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading His eloquence at times reached the loftiest flights; his sarcasm and irony were unequalled, and the effect of his wonderful addresses was surpassed by no orator of ancient or modern times.

the words that are spoken

From this reading President Jefferson said of the words quoted at the close of the preceding chapter: "I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of any more eminent orator, if Europe has furnished more eminent, to produce a single passage superior to the speech of Logan."

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet that speech is the only notable one which, so far as we know, was ever made by the famous sachem, who afterwards died of strong drink.