used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was invited the other day to take down, as Stenographer, what purported to be a discussion upon some general political topics, and more especially on the forthcoming presidential election.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was invited the other day to take down, as Stenographer, what purported to be a discussion upon some general political topics, and more especially on the forthcoming presidential election.
antagonistnounUS /ænˈtæɡənəst/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading One of the disputants entrenched himself in what, I believe, scholars call the Socratic method, that is, he _pumped_ his supposed antagonist dry.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was invited the other day to take down, as Stenographer, what purported to be a discussion upon some general political topics, and more especially on the forthcoming presidential election.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Whether the world at large may think the dialogue as funny as I did myself, I can form no opinion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I was invited the other day to take down, as Stenographer, what purported to be a discussion upon some general political topics, and more especially on the forthcoming presidential election.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading One of the disputants entrenched himself in what, I believe, scholars call the Socratic method, that is, he _pumped_ his supposed antagonist dry.
BLYTHE
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From this reading BLYTHE HARDING.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading One of the disputants entrenched himself in what, I believe, scholars call the Socratic method, that is, he _pumped_ his supposed antagonist dry.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Whether the world at large may think the dialogue as funny as I did myself, I can form no opinion.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I was invited the other day to take down, as Stenographer, what purported to be a discussion upon some general political topics, and more especially on the forthcoming presidential election.
dialoguenounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/
a conversation between two persons
From this reading Whether the world at large may think the dialogue as funny as I did myself, I can form no opinion.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Whether the world at large may think the dialogue as funny as I did myself, I can form no opinion.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading I was invited the other day to take down, as Stenographer, what purported to be a discussion upon some general political topics, and more especially on the forthcoming presidential election.
disputants
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From this reading One of the disputants entrenched himself in what, I believe, scholars call the Socratic method, that is, he _pumped_ his supposed antagonist dry.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I was invited the other day to take down, as Stenographer, what purported to be a discussion upon some general political topics, and more especially on the forthcoming presidential election.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading One of the disputants entrenched himself in what, I believe, scholars call the Socratic method, that is, he _pumped_ his supposed antagonist dry.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading I was invited the other day to take down, as Stenographer, what purported to be a discussion upon some general political topics, and more especially on the forthcoming presidential election.
entrenchedadjectiveUS /enˈtrentʃt/
dug in
From this reading One of the disputants entrenched himself in what, I believe, scholars call the Socratic method, that is, he _pumped_ his supposed antagonist dry.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I was invited the other day to take down, as Stenographer, what purported to be a discussion upon some general political topics, and more especially on the forthcoming presidential election.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Whether the world at large may think the dialogue as funny as I did myself, I can form no opinion.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
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arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Whether the world at large may think the dialogue as funny as I did myself, I can form no opinion.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading I was invited the other day to take down, as Stenographer, what purported to be a discussion upon some general political topics, and more especially on the forthcoming presidential election.
HARDINGnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading BLYTHE HARDING.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of the disputants entrenched himself in what, I believe, scholars call the Socratic method, that is, he _pumped_ his supposed antagonist dry.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading One of the disputants entrenched himself in what, I believe, scholars call the Socratic method, that is, he _pumped_ his supposed antagonist dry.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One of the disputants entrenched himself in what, I believe, scholars call the Socratic method, that is, he _pumped_ his supposed antagonist dry.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was invited the other day to take down, as Stenographer, what purported to be a discussion upon some general political topics, and more especially on the forthcoming presidential election.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One of the disputants entrenched himself in what, I believe, scholars call the Socratic method, that is, he _pumped_ his supposed antagonist dry.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading I was invited the other day to take down, as Stenographer, what purported to be a discussion upon some general political topics, and more especially on the forthcoming presidential election.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the disputants entrenched himself in what, I believe, scholars call the Socratic method, that is, he _pumped_ his supposed antagonist dry.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Whether the world at large may think the dialogue as funny as I did myself, I can form no opinion.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Whether the world at large may think the dialogue as funny as I did myself, I can form no opinion.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading One of the disputants entrenched himself in what, I believe, scholars call the Socratic method, that is, he _pumped_ his supposed antagonist dry.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I was invited the other day to take down, as Stenographer, what purported to be a discussion upon some general political topics, and more especially on the forthcoming presidential election.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Whether the world at large may think the dialogue as funny as I did myself, I can form no opinion.
not any; not one
From this reading Whether the world at large may think the dialogue as funny as I did myself, I can form no opinion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of the disputants entrenched himself in what, I believe, scholars call the Socratic method, that is, he _pumped_ his supposed antagonist dry.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was invited the other day to take down, as Stenographer, what purported to be a discussion upon some general political topics, and more especially on the forthcoming presidential election.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the disputants entrenched himself in what, I believe, scholars call the Socratic method, that is, he _pumped_ his supposed antagonist dry.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Whether the world at large may think the dialogue as funny as I did myself, I can form no opinion.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I was invited the other day to take down, as Stenographer, what purported to be a discussion upon some general political topics, and more especially on the forthcoming presidential election.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading I was invited the other day to take down, as Stenographer, what purported to be a discussion upon some general political topics, and more especially on the forthcoming presidential election.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
presidentialadjectiveUS /ˌprezəˈdenʃəl/
relating to a president or presidency
From this reading I was invited the other day to take down, as Stenographer, what purported to be a discussion upon some general political topics, and more especially on the forthcoming presidential election.
pumpedadjectiveUS /pʌmpt/
tense with excitement and enthusiasm as from a rush of adrenaline
From this reading One of the disputants entrenched himself in what, I believe, scholars call the Socratic method, that is, he _pumped_ his supposed antagonist dry.
purportedverbUS /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/
past form of “purport” — have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
From this reading I was invited the other day to take down, as Stenographer, what purported to be a discussion upon some general political topics, and more especially on the forthcoming presidential election.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading One of the disputants entrenched himself in what, I believe, scholars call the Socratic method, that is, he _pumped_ his supposed antagonist dry.
SocraticadjectiveUS /səˈkrætɪk/
of or relating to Socrates or to his method of teaching
From this reading One of the disputants entrenched himself in what, I believe, scholars call the Socratic method, that is, he _pumped_ his supposed antagonist dry.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I was invited the other day to take down, as Stenographer, what purported to be a discussion upon some general political topics, and more especially on the forthcoming presidential election.
StenographernounUS /steˈnʌɡrəfər/
someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation)
From this reading I was invited the other day to take down, as Stenographer, what purported to be a discussion upon some general political topics, and more especially on the forthcoming presidential election.
required or under orders
From this reading One of the disputants entrenched himself in what, I believe, scholars call the Socratic method, that is, he _pumped_ his supposed antagonist dry.
carry out
From this reading I was invited the other day to take down, as Stenographer, what purported to be a discussion upon some general political topics, and more especially on the forthcoming presidential election.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One of the disputants entrenched himself in what, I believe, scholars call the Socratic method, that is, he _pumped_ his supposed antagonist dry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was invited the other day to take down, as Stenographer, what purported to be a discussion upon some general political topics, and more especially on the forthcoming presidential election.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Whether the world at large may think the dialogue as funny as I did myself, I can form no opinion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was invited the other day to take down, as Stenographer, what purported to be a discussion upon some general political topics, and more especially on the forthcoming presidential election.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I was invited the other day to take down, as Stenographer, what purported to be a discussion upon some general political topics, and more especially on the forthcoming presidential election.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I was invited the other day to take down, as Stenographer, what purported to be a discussion upon some general political topics, and more especially on the forthcoming presidential election.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was invited the other day to take down, as Stenographer, what purported to be a discussion upon some general political topics, and more especially on the forthcoming presidential election.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I was invited the other day to take down, as Stenographer, what purported to be a discussion upon some general political topics, and more especially on the forthcoming presidential election.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether the world at large may think the dialogue as funny as I did myself, I can form no opinion.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Whether the world at large may think the dialogue as funny as I did myself, I can form no opinion.
