adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Extraordinary young man!” exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Is he an infidel or a fanatic? a Jesuit or a Socinian?”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Extraordinary young man!” exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading “If he would pay a little more attention to his composition,” said Bascombe indifferently, “he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
Bascombe
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From this reading “If he would pay a little more attention to his composition,” said Bascombe indifferently, “he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading “Extraordinary young man!” exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading “If he would pay a little more attention to his composition,” said Bascombe indifferently, “he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
CRITICISMnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading CRITICISM.
despairnounUS /dɪˈsper/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading “Extraordinary young man!” exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Extraordinary young man!” exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/
communicated in words
From this reading “Extraordinary young man!” exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
ExtraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading “Extraordinary young man!” exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
fanaticnounUS /fəˈnætɪk/
a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)
From this reading “Is he an infidel or a fanatic? a Jesuit or a Socinian?”
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “If he would pay a little more attention to his composition,” said Bascombe indifferently, “he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Is he an infidel or a fanatic? a Jesuit or a Socinian?”
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “If he would pay a little more attention to his composition,” said Bascombe indifferently, “he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “If he would pay a little more attention to his composition,” said Bascombe indifferently, “he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
how
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From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If he would pay a little more attention to his composition,” said Bascombe indifferently, “he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “If he would pay a little more attention to his composition,” said Bascombe indifferently, “he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
indifferentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/
with indifference; in an indifferent manner
From this reading “If he would pay a little more attention to his composition,” said Bascombe indifferently, “he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
infidelnounUS /ˈɪnfɪdel/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading “Is he an infidel or a fanatic? a Jesuit or a Socinian?”
Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is he an infidel or a fanatic? a Jesuit or a Socinian?”
JesuitnounUS /ˈdʒeʒuːɪt/
a member of the Jesuit order
From this reading “Is he an infidel or a fanatic? a Jesuit or a Socinian?”
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading “Extraordinary young man!” exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “If he would pay a little more attention to his composition,” said Bascombe indifferently, “he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading “If he would pay a little more attention to his composition,” said Bascombe indifferently, “he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Extraordinary young man!” exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “If he would pay a little more attention to his composition,” said Bascombe indifferently, “he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
modelsnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlz/
plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “If he would pay a little more attention to his composition,” said Bascombe indifferently, “he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Extraordinary young man!” exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “If he would pay a little more attention to his composition,” said Bascombe indifferently, “he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Is he an infidel or a fanatic? a Jesuit or a Socinian?”
oratornounUS /ˈɔːrətər/
a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading “If he would pay a little more attention to his composition,” said Bascombe indifferently, “he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
Ramshorn
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From this reading “Extraordinary young man!” exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
relationsnounUS /riˈleɪʃənz/
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “If he would pay a little more attention to his composition,” said Bascombe indifferently, “he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
sighverbUS /saɪ/
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “Extraordinary young man!” exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
Sociniannoun
an adherent of the teachings of Socinus; a Christian who rejects the divinity of Christ and the Trinity and original sin; influenced the development of Unitarian theology
From this reading “Is he an infidel or a fanatic? a Jesuit or a Socinian?”
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading “If he would pay a little more attention to his composition,” said Bascombe indifferently, “he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Extraordinary young man!” exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Extraordinary young man!” exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Extraordinary young man!” exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “If he would pay a little more attention to his composition,” said Bascombe indifferently, “he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “If he would pay a little more attention to his composition,” said Bascombe indifferently, “he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Extraordinary young man!” exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “If he would pay a little more attention to his composition,” said Bascombe indifferently, “he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Extraordinary young man!” exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
