used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rather was he a modest speaker, one who did not strive after effects in political eloquence, and who said things concisely, in the logical, mathematical order in which they presented themselves to a square, solid brain.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Rather was he a modest speaker, one who did not strive after effects in political eloquence, and who said things concisely, in the logical, mathematical order in which they presented themselves to a square, solid brain.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Minister had been speaking for an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was no orator: he lacked fire and polish.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The discourse, as was natural, bristled with figures, was an interminable procession of numbers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Minister had been speaking for an hour.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Rather was he a modest speaker, one who did not strive after effects in political eloquence, and who said things concisely, in the logical, mathematical order in which they presented themselves to a square, solid brain.
bristledadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪsəld/
having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.
From this reading The discourse, as was natural, bristled with figures, was an interminable procession of numbers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He uttered them with a certain deliberation, as if he wanted them weighed by friends and foes.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He uttered them with a certain deliberation, as if he wanted them weighed by friends and foes.
conciselyadverbUS /kənˈsaɪsli/
in a concise manner; in a few words
From this reading Rather was he a modest speaker, one who did not strive after effects in political eloquence, and who said things concisely, in the logical, mathematical order in which they presented themselves to a square, solid brain.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading He uttered them with a certain deliberation, as if he wanted them weighed by friends and foes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Rather was he a modest speaker, one who did not strive after effects in political eloquence, and who said things concisely, in the logical, mathematical order in which they presented themselves to a square, solid brain.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading The discourse, as was natural, bristled with figures, was an interminable procession of numbers.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Rather was he a modest speaker, one who did not strive after effects in political eloquence, and who said things concisely, in the logical, mathematical order in which they presented themselves to a square, solid brain.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading Rather was he a modest speaker, one who did not strive after effects in political eloquence, and who said things concisely, in the logical, mathematical order in which they presented themselves to a square, solid brain.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The discourse, as was natural, bristled with figures, was an interminable procession of numbers.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He was no orator: he lacked fire and polish.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading He uttered them with a certain deliberation, as if he wanted them weighed by friends and foes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Minister had been speaking for an hour.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He uttered them with a certain deliberation, as if he wanted them weighed by friends and foes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Minister had been speaking for an hour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was no orator: he lacked fire and polish.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The Minister had been speaking for an hour.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He uttered them with a certain deliberation, as if he wanted them weighed by friends and foes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rather was he a modest speaker, one who did not strive after effects in political eloquence, and who said things concisely, in the logical, mathematical order in which they presented themselves to a square, solid brain.
interminableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrmənəbəl/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading The discourse, as was natural, bristled with figures, was an interminable procession of numbers.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading He was no orator: he lacked fire and polish.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading Rather was he a modest speaker, one who did not strive after effects in political eloquence, and who said things concisely, in the logical, mathematical order in which they presented themselves to a square, solid brain.
mathematicaladjectiveUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/
of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics
From this reading Rather was he a modest speaker, one who did not strive after effects in political eloquence, and who said things concisely, in the logical, mathematical order in which they presented themselves to a square, solid brain.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The Minister had been speaking for an hour.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Rather was he a modest speaker, one who did not strive after effects in political eloquence, and who said things concisely, in the logical, mathematical order in which they presented themselves to a square, solid brain.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The discourse, as was natural, bristled with figures, was an interminable procession of numbers.
not any; not one
From this reading He was no orator: he lacked fire and polish.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rather was he a modest speaker, one who did not strive after effects in political eloquence, and who said things concisely, in the logical, mathematical order in which they presented themselves to a square, solid brain.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading The discourse, as was natural, bristled with figures, was an interminable procession of numbers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The discourse, as was natural, bristled with figures, was an interminable procession of numbers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Rather was he a modest speaker, one who did not strive after effects in political eloquence, and who said things concisely, in the logical, mathematical order in which they presented themselves to a square, solid brain.
oratornounUS /ˈɔːrətər/
a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading He was no orator: he lacked fire and polish.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Rather was he a modest speaker, one who did not strive after effects in political eloquence, and who said things concisely, in the logical, mathematical order in which they presented themselves to a square, solid brain.
polishnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading He was no orator: he lacked fire and polish.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Rather was he a modest speaker, one who did not strive after effects in political eloquence, and who said things concisely, in the logical, mathematical order in which they presented themselves to a square, solid brain.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Rather was he a modest speaker, one who did not strive after effects in political eloquence, and who said things concisely, in the logical, mathematical order in which they presented themselves to a square, solid brain.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading The discourse, as was natural, bristled with figures, was an interminable procession of numbers.
on the contrary
From this reading Rather was he a modest speaker, one who did not strive after effects in political eloquence, and who said things concisely, in the logical, mathematical order in which they presented themselves to a square, solid brain.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Rather was he a modest speaker, one who did not strive after effects in political eloquence, and who said things concisely, in the logical, mathematical order in which they presented themselves to a square, solid brain.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Rather was he a modest speaker, one who did not strive after effects in political eloquence, and who said things concisely, in the logical, mathematical order in which they presented themselves to a square, solid brain.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading Rather was he a modest speaker, one who did not strive after effects in political eloquence, and who said things concisely, in the logical, mathematical order in which they presented themselves to a square, solid brain.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading The Minister had been speaking for an hour.
make square
From this reading Rather was he a modest speaker, one who did not strive after effects in political eloquence, and who said things concisely, in the logical, mathematical order in which they presented themselves to a square, solid brain.
striveverbUS /straɪv/
attempt by employing effort
From this reading Rather was he a modest speaker, one who did not strive after effects in political eloquence, and who said things concisely, in the logical, mathematical order in which they presented themselves to a square, solid brain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Minister had been speaking for an hour.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He uttered them with a certain deliberation, as if he wanted them weighed by friends and foes.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Rather was he a modest speaker, one who did not strive after effects in political eloquence, and who said things concisely, in the logical, mathematical order in which they presented themselves to a square, solid brain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rather was he a modest speaker, one who did not strive after effects in political eloquence, and who said things concisely, in the logical, mathematical order in which they presented themselves to a square, solid brain.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Rather was he a modest speaker, one who did not strive after effects in political eloquence, and who said things concisely, in the logical, mathematical order in which they presented themselves to a square, solid brain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rather was he a modest speaker, one who did not strive after effects in political eloquence, and who said things concisely, in the logical, mathematical order in which they presented themselves to a square, solid brain.
communicated in words
From this reading He uttered them with a certain deliberation, as if he wanted them weighed by friends and foes.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He uttered them with a certain deliberation, as if he wanted them weighed by friends and foes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was no orator: he lacked fire and polish.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading He uttered them with a certain deliberation, as if he wanted them weighed by friends and foes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Rather was he a modest speaker, one who did not strive after effects in political eloquence, and who said things concisely, in the logical, mathematical order in which they presented themselves to a square, solid brain.
which person or people
From this reading Rather was he a modest speaker, one who did not strive after effects in political eloquence, and who said things concisely, in the logical, mathematical order in which they presented themselves to a square, solid brain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The discourse, as was natural, bristled with figures, was an interminable procession of numbers.
