used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A QUARREL AND A FIGHT The Debating Society of the Koenigsberg University was sitting.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The whole afternoon had been occupied with the speeches of the minor lights of the society, and now only the two opposing leaders remained to make their closing speeches before the division took place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A QUARREL AND A FIGHT The Debating Society of the Koenigsberg University was sitting.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading The subject for the occasion was of a trivial nature, but lent itself to keen and heated argument.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading His remarks were sound and clear, and his arguments, to many, conclusive.
Ayes
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From this reading Young Osterberg, the leader of the "Ayes," rose to his feet.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The whole afternoon had been occupied with the speeches of the minor lights of the society, and now only the two opposing leaders remained to make their closing speeches before the division took place.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The whole afternoon had been occupied with the speeches of the minor lights of the society, and now only the two opposing leaders remained to make their closing speeches before the division took place.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The subject for the occasion was of a trivial nature, but lent itself to keen and heated argument.
rid of obstructions
From this reading His remarks were sound and clear, and his arguments, to many, conclusive.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading The whole afternoon had been occupied with the speeches of the minor lights of the society, and now only the two opposing leaders remained to make their closing speeches before the division took place.
conclusiveadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːsɪv/
forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question
From this reading His remarks were sound and clear, and his arguments, to many, conclusive.
DebatingverbUS /dəˈbeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “debate” — argue with one another
From this reading A QUARREL AND A FIGHT The Debating Society of the Koenigsberg University was sitting.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading The whole afternoon had been occupied with the speeches of the minor lights of the society, and now only the two opposing leaders remained to make their closing speeches before the division took place.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Young Osterberg, the leader of the "Ayes," rose to his feet.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A QUARREL AND A FIGHT The Debating Society of the Koenigsberg University was sitting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The subject for the occasion was of a trivial nature, but lent itself to keen and heated argument.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The whole afternoon had been occupied with the speeches of the minor lights of the society, and now only the two opposing leaders remained to make their closing speeches before the division took place.
heatedadjectiveUS /ˈhiːtəd/
made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)
From this reading The subject for the occasion was of a trivial nature, but lent itself to keen and heated argument.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Young Osterberg, the leader of the "Ayes," rose to his feet.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The subject for the occasion was of a trivial nature, but lent itself to keen and heated argument.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The subject for the occasion was of a trivial nature, but lent itself to keen and heated argument.
Koenigsberg
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From this reading A QUARREL AND A FIGHT The Debating Society of the Koenigsberg University was sitting.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Young Osterberg, the leader of the "Ayes," rose to his feet.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading The whole afternoon had been occupied with the speeches of the minor lights of the society, and now only the two opposing leaders remained to make their closing speeches before the division took place.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading The subject for the occasion was of a trivial nature, but lent itself to keen and heated argument.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The whole afternoon had been occupied with the speeches of the minor lights of the society, and now only the two opposing leaders remained to make their closing speeches before the division took place.
engage in
From this reading The whole afternoon had been occupied with the speeches of the minor lights of the society, and now only the two opposing leaders remained to make their closing speeches before the division took place.
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 His remarks were sound and clear, and his arguments, to many, conclusive.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading The whole afternoon had been occupied with the speeches of the minor lights of the society, and now only the two opposing leaders remained to make their closing speeches before the division took place.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The subject for the occasion was of a trivial nature, but lent itself to keen and heated argument.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The whole afternoon had been occupied with the speeches of the minor lights of the society, and now only the two opposing leaders remained to make their closing speeches before the division took place.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The subject for the occasion was of a trivial nature, but lent itself to keen and heated argument.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The whole afternoon had been occupied with the speeches of the minor lights of the society, and now only the two opposing leaders remained to make their closing speeches before the division took place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A QUARREL AND A FIGHT The Debating Society of the Koenigsberg University was sitting.
and nothing more
From this reading The whole afternoon had been occupied with the speeches of the minor lights of the society, and now only the two opposing leaders remained to make their closing speeches before the division took place.
opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
characterized by active hostility
From this reading The whole afternoon had been occupied with the speeches of the minor lights of the society, and now only the two opposing leaders remained to make their closing speeches before the division took place.
Osterberg
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From this reading Young Osterberg, the leader of the "Ayes," rose to his feet.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The whole afternoon had been occupied with the speeches of the minor lights of the society, and now only the two opposing leaders remained to make their closing speeches before the division took place.
an angry dispute
From this reading A QUARREL AND A FIGHT The Debating Society of the Koenigsberg University was sitting.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The whole afternoon had been occupied with the speeches of the minor lights of the society, and now only the two opposing leaders remained to make their closing speeches before the division took place.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading His remarks were sound and clear, and his arguments, to many, conclusive.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Young Osterberg, the leader of the "Ayes," rose to his feet.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading A QUARREL AND A FIGHT The Debating Society of the Koenigsberg University was sitting.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading A QUARREL AND A FIGHT The Debating Society of the Koenigsberg University was sitting.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading His remarks were sound and clear, and his arguments, to many, conclusive.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading The whole afternoon had been occupied with the speeches of the minor lights of the society, and now only the two opposing leaders remained to make their closing speeches before the division took place.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The subject for the occasion was of a trivial nature, but lent itself to keen and heated argument.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A QUARREL AND A FIGHT The Debating Society of the Koenigsberg University was sitting.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The whole afternoon had been occupied with the speeches of the minor lights of the society, and now only the two opposing leaders remained to make their closing speeches before the division took place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The subject for the occasion was of a trivial nature, but lent itself to keen and heated argument.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The whole afternoon had been occupied with the speeches of the minor lights of the society, and now only the two opposing leaders remained to make their closing speeches before the division took place.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading The subject for the occasion was of a trivial nature, but lent itself to keen and heated argument.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The whole afternoon had been occupied with the speeches of the minor lights of the society, and now only the two opposing leaders remained to make their closing speeches before the division took place.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading A QUARREL AND A FIGHT The Debating Society of the Koenigsberg University was sitting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A QUARREL AND A FIGHT The Debating Society of the Koenigsberg University was sitting.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His remarks were sound and clear, and his arguments, to many, conclusive.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole afternoon had been occupied with the speeches of the minor lights of the society, and now only the two opposing leaders remained to make their closing speeches before the division took place.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The whole afternoon had been occupied with the speeches of the minor lights of the society, and now only the two opposing leaders remained to make their closing speeches before the division took place.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young Osterberg, the leader of the "Ayes," rose to his feet.
