| 单词 | oratorical |
| 例句 | Churchill’s preeminence, too, was a product of place, time, personality, luck, and oratorical command. Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z From her decorated desk to her oratorical speech to her performance on the football field, she was there for all to see. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z We were gathered in the auditorium for the annual oratorical contest. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z A wily speaker will have the capacity to jump back and forth between the judicial and the deliberative branches like an oratorical orangutan. Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z Meanwhile, Stargirl was involved in a tournament of her own, the oratorical contest. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z She had seen herself returning in triumph from the Arizona state oratorical contest. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z Three men stepped forward and I reached up without thinking, actually a desperate oratorical gesture of disagreement and defiance, as I shouted, "No!" Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z She presented her oratorical contest speech to Senor Saguaro. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z The animating figure was Caltech chemist Linus Pauling, a Nobel laureate known for his strong leftist views and stem-winding oratorical flair. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z When he finally was able to scrutinize the draft, he found that it bore all the flaws of Teller’s oratorical style: it was too long, too argumentative, and too emotional. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z “Kevin, a couple of months ago everybody stood and cheered in the auditorium when she won the oratorical contest.” Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z Langston’s voice has a steady oratorical power that conveys his deep, life-worn, cynical wisdom regarding more than sales; it regards American life over all. “Sorry to Bother You,” Reviewed: A Wild Workplace Comedy Energized by Righteous Anger 2018-07-03T04:00:00Z But organisers are very keen for volunteers from the congregation to declaim a stretch, with help on hand from theatre director Hannah Drake, who'll be offering oratorical tips where needed. Bath festival's reading will revive the spirit of the King James Bible 2011-02-22T18:09:34Z It’s understandable to want to channel Martin Luther King Jr.’s oratorical gifts when writing about him, but sometimes the metaphors strain. Children’s Books About Black History, Heavy on Biographies 2018-02-02T05:00:00Z Consider the celebrated scene of oratorical punch and counterpunch after Caesar’s assassination. | 'Julius Caesar': Cry Havoc! The Blood Sport Called Politics 2011-07-31T22:23:03Z We’d gathered Monday, with the Franklin family’s blessing, to behold a trove of all kinds of genius — physical, musical, oratorical, sartorial, tonsorial, metaphysical — the most staggering genius, of course, being Franklin’s. Aretha Franklin Didn’t Want You to See This Movie. But You Must. 2018-11-15T05:00:00Z There were plenty of thundering tricola and alliterations and other little oratorical tricks. Gordon Brown invokes Demosthenes and Cicero - badly 2010-05-04T17:36:00Z The former presidential candidates couldn’t be more different in their political stances, oratorical approaches or hometowns. What’s on TV Wednesday: Debate Night With Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders 2017-10-18T04:00:00Z She copyrighted her image, and disseminated cartes de visite, which helped pay for her oratorical tours. The Eerie Anonymity of a Show of African-American Portraiture at the Met 2018-07-19T04:00:00Z Despite the oratorical flourish, mere assertion is not proof. Joyce, ‘Ulysses’ and obscenity viewed in page-turner style Parliament, where Jackson has laced mercilessly into Conservative opponents, has kept her oratorical skills sharp. A tale of two Lears: Glenda Jackson and Antony Sher scale Shakespeare's mightiest tragedy 2016-11-30T05:00:00Z As Royal Court manifestos go, this isn't a bad effort – if not, perhaps, up to the oratorical standards of Devine, whose opening salvo in March 1956 made the Times editorial page. Dominic Cooke: a life in theatre 2011-01-31T00:05:02Z Both are good, workmanlike interpretations that reflect the company’s deep devotion to the text rather than to oratorical fireworks. Perspective | A cool musical where? The autumn season of plays at American Shakespeare Center is a rich one. 2019-11-06T05:00:00Z Trump appears in oratorical postures, in still photos taken at the State of the Union address and the U.N. The Sensational Idiocy of Donald Trump’s Propaganda Video for Kim Jong Un 2018-06-12T04:00:00Z Mr. Huston’s performance, however competent, is no match compared with Heston’s heaving, oratorical gravitas, which gave even casual remarks the ring of Scripture declaimed from a mountaintop. Review: ‘Ben-Hur’ Is a Savage Update for a New Generation 2016-08-18T04:00:00Z "An oratorical genius right up there with Churchill, Kennedy, MLK and Mandela." Conventions often leave analysts star-struck 2012-09-08T16:16:04Z She relives — and reconsiders — her past oratorical triumphs in a semi-facsimile of the American Legion halls she once haunted, and which continue to haunt her. Review: She’s Still Debating ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ 2018-10-01T04:00:00Z Set in ancient Rome, this historical novel casts Cicero, best known for his oratorical contributions, in a different light, exploring his ascent to what we would now call a career politician. These books lead to Rome 2017-06-07T04:00:00Z Ah yes, to oratorical technique of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Gordon Brown invokes Demosthenes and Cicero - badly 2010-05-04T17:36:00Z It was Obama at his finest: full of emotional power, oratorical grace and leavening wit. Ellen DeGeneres: darling of both middle America and the coasts | Observer profile 2016-11-26T05:00:00Z Yet, this projected information often undermines the reflective, oratorical mood the music and words are striving for. John Adams’s ‘Death of Klinghoffer’ at the Metropolitan Opera 2014-10-21T04:00:00Z Compare the vacuity of this with the oratorical climax of Chaplin's The Great Dictator to remind yourself that comedy needn't turn its back on reality. Why The Dictator isn't Great 2012-05-16T14:38:23Z The same principle pertains to other oratorical genres: extra points go to those religious, motivational, or political performers who manage to pleasantly disorient their audiences. Jokes and Shame, from Chris Rock to Donald Trump 2016-03-04T05:00:00Z A curmudgeonly misanthrope with an old-fashioned oratorical flair cultivated during his years as a news broadcaster, Mr. Rebney sounds a lot like the longtime radio commentator Paul Harvey, who died last year. | 'Winnebago Man': YouTube to Big Screen: RV Pitchman With Short Fuse 2010-07-08T23:56:00Z These attracted the attention of key dissidents, drawn by Father Dmitry's courage, his message and also by his considerable oratorical skills. The Last Man in Russia, and the Struggle to Save a Dying Nation by Oliver Bullough – review 2013-04-13T13:30:01Z And Brandon Carter, a memorable Prince Hal in the company’s “Henry IV,” Parts 1 and 2, keeps tuned up oratorically by performing a Shakespeare sonnet every day and posting his performances online. To survive, this Shakespeare troupe is offering online classes and videos. Are branded masks next? 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z She delivers that last word with a kind of oratorical vibrato. Patricia Clarkson interview: 'I'd love to play an action hero!' 2013-06-25T18:00:00Z But he soon realized that Baldwin’s writing is so closely linked with the flowing cadences of Baldwin’s own oratorical eloquence that adding music to it “would be robbing the text of its inherent musicality.” Meet the young composer whose piece for Seattle Symphony is among the first inspired by 2020’s impactful events 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z The style of the Wolper films is distancing; the narration is continuous and oratorical. Critic?s Notebook: How We Picked Our Presidents, 1960s Style 2011-07-05T00:23:31Z His voice is more ethereal than robust, his phrasing and diction so oratorically correct that his approach occasionally verges on the stuffy. Music Review: Howard McGillin Sings at the Oak Room - Review 2011-09-16T22:54:23Z Her voice is closer to the dry tones of the college textbook than to Clark’s deeply personal oratorical flights. ‘Know Thyself’ Review: The Evolution of a Culture 2018-06-10T04:00:00Z But isn't the difference between a "demagogue" and a "great orator" simply whether we like their politics or not – and nothing much to do with the oratorical power? What makes a great speech? 2011-02-26T00:07:28Z Mr. Medina is charming, addressing the dining room in a powerful oratorical style. California Cuisine, Long Before Chez Panisse 2019-08-12T04:00:00Z But there is no denying the genius, nor the oratorical gifts. TV Picks: 'Grimm,' 'Death Comes to Pemberly,' 'A Poet in New York' 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z But you could say the same of Rex Harrison, whose style was similar, though a bit more oratorical and high-strung. Music Review: Channeling the Smart Set, but Hold the Snobbishness 2010-03-01T22:52:00Z For a few decades, Mr. Talley was one of the most famous people in the fashion world, known for his capes, his hats, his gloves; his italicized, oratorical way of speaking; and his sweeping gestures. André Leon Talley’s Next Act 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z What dialogue exists is down to earth and devoid of oratorical pomposity. Review: In ‘Last Days in the Desert,’ Ewan McGregor Is a Conflicted Jesus 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z Nor had he been much impressed with his oratorical skills: In fact, Bobby had given the worst speech he had ever heard. Robert F. Kennedy’s final flight: The storied journey of the ride from California to New York 2018-06-03T04:00:00Z That’s a dryly academic way of putting something that Willie, with his enviable oratorical powers, transforms into the stuff of excoriating comedy and high drama. Review: No objections to Jamie Foxx in the entertaining courtroom drama 'The Burial' 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z The former president, known for his bombastic oratorical style, did not address the court once during his arraignment, even to enter a plea. Donald Trump stony-faced during federal indictment hearing 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z Part of Roman oratorical skill was the use of passionate appeals to emotional responses in the audience, ones that were supposed to both harness and control the emotions of the speaker himself. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z Visually, and in their oratorical skills, both men invoked the passion and unifying power of civil rights-era leaders while speaking to the continued inequity and political stalemates of the 21st century. In Tennessee, expelled lawmakers remind a nation what political bravery looks like 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z I have many criticisms of Joe Biden's presentation and oratorical skills, but he has an authenticity which allows him to connect with people when other Democrats come across as wooden or stiff or calculators. MSNBC's Mehdi Hasan: You need "rhetorical judo" to challenge the far right 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Biden does not have the commanding political presence or the oratorical skills of FDR, nor his broad popularity. What’s the deal with Democrats’ lack of enthusiasm for Biden 2024? 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z I wrote: “The vocal modulation. The oratorical rhythm. The instinct for a good story: She’s got the ingredients for a magnetic performance. And she delivers. When Warren speaks, you lean in.” Perspective | What are we clapping for? America’s sad compulsion to applaud. 2023-01-07T05:00:00Z His oratorical skills have been refined over years of sermons at Ebenezer. In Georgia, a Heated Senate Race Stirs Mixed Emotions in Black Voters 2022-12-03T05:00:00Z Journalists took notice of the leveling up of Mr. Bush’s oratorical skills. Michael J. Gerson, Presidential Speechwriter and Columnist, Dies at 58 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z But in oratorical style, she echoed the hard-right talking points that have become commonplace messaging in the Republican Party. Katie Britt leveraged her Alabama connections and political savvy to trounce Mo Brooks. 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z Melenchon, a wily politician with an oratorical gift, has long been a figure on the French left, first in the Socialist Party and as senator. Hard-left leader sees win in French vote, himself as new PM 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z Mr. Will also didn’t mention what Charles Dickens said about Mr. Bumble, the character with whom Mr. Will opened his column: He “had a great idea of his oratorical powers and his importance.” Opinion | George Will’s poor defense of Clarence and Virginia Thomas 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z Still, when big issues are on the line, he remains the oratorical equivalent of a kid learning to ride a bike in a room full of Ming vases. Opinion | Americans hoping for political peace are in for more disappointment 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z An oratorical force whose leadership helped abolish apartheid in South Africa, Archbishop Tutu died at 90 in Cape Town. ‘A True South African Giant’: Tributes for Desmond Tutu, a Force for Harmony 2021-12-26T05:00:00Z Still, his oratorical skills, unflagging enthusiasm and abiding sense of faith made him for many an irresistible figure. Desmond Tutu, exuberant apostle of racial justice in South Africa, dies at 90 2021-12-26T05:00:00Z But Tutu’s oratorical skills and powerful intellect were undeniable. Desmond Tutu, cleric who campaigned against apartheid in South Africa, dies at 90 2021-12-26T05:00:00Z His prose has an oratorical flair, like a vinous soliloquy summoning us to enjoy the pleasures of the grape. The best wine books of 2021 take you on journeys through Italy, France and California 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z He honed his oratorical skills in barroom debates before enrolling at Harvard Law School. After covid-19 took his father, son fights to keep iconic dive bar in Times Square alive 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z He believed Americans needed to keep an open mind, and used his oratorical gifts to help them do that. Empty words: How Bush and Giuliani failed to capture the moment on 9/11 2021-09-12T04:00:00Z The Black abolitionist William G. Allen wrote in 1852 that “in versatility of oratorical power, I know of no one who can begin to approach the celebrated Frederick Douglass.” Review | An abolitionist’s hope meets a president’s hypocrisy 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z We live in times that are viciously partisan and oratorically sloppy — but Fauci is neither. Opinion | So Anthony Fauci Isn’t Perfect. He’s Closer Than Most of Us. 2021-04-24T04:00:00Z She placed first in her category, oratorical interpretation. A lost year for high school students: loneliness and despair, resilience and hope 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z It was a ceremonial day, a non-corny, heartfelt flood of oratorical references to Hope, Light, Unity, Positivity and Truth. President Joe Biden has started the work — and what a massive change that is 2021-01-24T05:00:00Z Earlier in the day, before Trump struck the oratorical match that turned the rally into a riot, attendees in what appeared to be ecclesiastical robes seemed to be bestowing a blessing on the whole event. Why rioters wear costumes 2021-01-07T05:00:00Z Across much of November and December, reporters sought from Biden some howl of anguish, some fiery denunciation, and got oratorical oatmeal instead. Opinion | Biden’s Withering Olive Branch 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z And even that performance Thursday, while substantively defiant, was visually and oratorically downcast. Analysis | Trump’s heart doesn’t seem to be in it 2020-11-08T05:00:00Z While the Senate – slow, indirectly elected and deliberative – offered far less in the way of oratorical drama. If you want less gas, cut off the oxygen 2020-10-16T04:00:00Z Theatergoers at the Hayes were asked by Schreck to stand in for these war veterans for whom she used to do oratorical cartwheels. Commentary: Why every Republican senator must see Heidi Schreck's 'Constitution' on Amazon 2020-10-13T04:00:00Z As with Maceo, racists explained his oratorical power by pointing to his “European” or “Anglo-Saxon” blood. The Whitewashing of Black Genius 2020-10-12T04:00:00Z The set piece political speech is one of the few oratorical havens for Biden, who is in evident agony as he tries to get through extemporaneous remarks. Taking Biden from one basement to another 2020-08-20T04:00:00Z Replacing the traditional keynote address, the group delivering this oratorical collage included mayors from Alabama and California; members of Congress from Texas and Pennsylvania; and state lawmakers from Nevada, Georgia and several other states. With a virtual vote, Biden wins the Democratic nomination after a decadeslong quest 2020-08-18T04:00:00Z Lewis, as former president Bush remembered on Thursday, began his oratorical career preaching to his chickens. John Lewis' funeral shows that great speeches still matter 2020-07-30T04:00:00Z She had amassed friends, played basketball, won “Miss Teen Town,” won a coveted attendant’s spot in “Miss Carver,” won an oratorical contest reciting the Gettysburg Address. Coco Gauff’s grandmother has her own remarkable story to tell 2020-01-24T05:00:00Z Patrick’s reputation is built on his charm and oratorical skills in groups big and small, an appeal that powered his surprise victory over more seasoned politicians in the 2006 Massachusetts governor’s race. Deval Patrick hopes ‘magic’ can make up for late 2020 start 2019-12-31T05:00:00Z Pelosi likely would weigh several factors in choosing the managers, including their expertise on constitutional law and familiarity with details of the Trump impeachment case, as well as their oratorical eloquence. Factbox: Key players in U.S. Senate impeachment trial of Trump 2019-12-16T05:00:00Z Pelosi likely would weigh several factors in choosing the managers, including their expertise on constitutional law, familiarity with details of the Trump impeachment case, as well as their oratorical eloquence. Factbox: Key players in U.S. Senate trial if House impeaches Trump 2019-12-11T05:00:00Z Both Johnson and Mr. Trump, neither blessed with literary or oratorical skills, succeeded two of the most gifted presidential wordsmiths. Opinion | Donald Trump, Meet Your Precursor 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z Aside from those steps, White was confined to a wheelchair, where he completed exercises targeting physical, occupational, oratorical and recreational conditioning until dinner. A brain infection left a professional golfer relearning how to walk, talk and remember. What happened next is remarkable - Golf Digest 2019-11-20T05:00:00Z He often displayed his oratorical skills in the Rayburn House Office Building, where the committee meets, dressing down Republican colleagues or Trump administration witnesses. Perspective | Federal employees loved Rep. Elijah Cummings — and he had their back 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z He maintains, for example, that in winning the Martin Luther King Jr. oratorical contest in high school, he voiced racist ideas by excoriating fellow African Americans for inattentiveness to schoolwork, unwed pregnancies and criminality. Book review of How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi - The Washington Post 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z Mr. Biden’s witty self-confidence and command of policy at the debates elicited admiration from Mr. Obama, who struggled with the format despite his greater oratorical gifts. Obama and Biden’s Relationship Looks Rosy. It Wasn’t Always That Simple. 2019-08-16T04:00:00Z “His occasional use of classical languages serves several purposes – it’s a way of claiming some sort of authority,” said Chilton, who also noted Johnson’s penchant for classical oratorical techniques. Boris Johnson's magniloquent tongue reaps political gold, linguists... 2019-07-23T04:00:00Z As candidates shouted over one another in a lunge for microphone time, she found a cranny of oratorical space in which to land a good line. And now, the dream of a Harris-Buttigieg ticket 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z As an MP, he was occasionally praised for his oratorical performances, for example after a rail disaster in 2002 when he denounced official incompetence. Morsi: A turbulent presidency cut short by the army 2019-06-17T04:00:00Z At 14, he won the Illinois state oratorical contest, which I mention as a marker for his expectations. Opinion | The gift of laughter and a father’s legacy 2019-06-14T04:00:00Z Johnson’s oratorical style is best categorised as speeches for people who don’t like speeches. Heavyweight Tory fantasists up the pace on the road to nowhere | Marina Hyde 2019-06-07T04:00:00Z “For sheer oratorical elegance,” historian Douglas Brinkley wrote, it would become “one of the most inspirational presidential speeches ever delivered.” ‘The boys of Pointe du Hoc’: The Reagan D-Day speech that moved a nation 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z Churchill attacked the Tory program of “imperial preference” with all the oratorical vigor he would become famous for. In Britain, will Trump absorb his hero Winston Churchill’s hatred of tariffs? 2019-06-03T04:00:00Z Bercow, 56, has become something of a global celebrity because of his starring role in Brexit — and his oratorical and sartorial flourishes. House Speaker John Bercow on Theresa May, Brexit and why he won’t leave — yet 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z Schreck thought back to the oratorical contest and its prompt to talk about how the Constitution related to her own life. Heidi Schreck Takes the Constitution to Broadway 2019-02-11T05:00:00Z Booker wove his trademark oratorical sweep into Monday remarks honoring King, while Sanders echoed the sentiment of other rally speakers by bluntly calling Trump a “racist.” Sanders seeks to avoid another stumble with black SC voters 2019-01-22T05:00:00Z His oratorical power and intellectual brilliance before the crowds were astonishing, and so was his versatility: an ability to modulate between anger and inspiration, reflection and exhortation, even tragedy and comedy. Review | Frederick Douglass: From hunted fugitive slave to brilliant elder statesman 2019-01-03T05:00:00Z Bush knew the bounds of his charms, the limits of his oratorical flourish. 'America has lost a patriot and humble servant': Tributes and condolences pour in for George H.W. Bush 2018-12-01T05:00:00Z His introductory news conference on Sunday was a profound oratorical display: College football Week 13 TV schedule 2018-11-22T05:00:00Z Who else in Republican ranks has the former House speaker’s oratorical pizzaz, the knee-slapping ideas and the room-hushing presence of the former House speaker? Newt Gingrich can represent Trump foreign policy at U.N. like nobody else 2018-10-14T04:00:00Z And third: No amount of oratorical flair, they say, would ever convince the public to support a policy that felt so offensive. Opinion | Heaven help us in the next financial crisis 2018-09-13T04:00:00Z My close study of his craft led Ms. Franklin to invite me on stage with her in Atlanta in 2012 to offer an appreciation for his formidable oratorical talents. Opinion | The Church of Aretha Franklin 2018-08-16T04:00:00Z According to a recent biography, Karunanidhi: A Life in Politics, he was dazzled by the oratorical skills of Self-Respect Movement leaders. M Karunanidhi: The radical wordsmith who shook up Indian politics 2018-08-07T04:00:00Z He’d long admired Netanyahu’s swagger and oratorical skills, his insistence on projecting himself as a great historical actor, and his willingness to challenge Obama. Donald Trump’s New World Order 2018-06-11T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, more and more of us are yoking ourselves to increasingly narrow ideological and oratorical identities. Opinion | The News Isn’t Fake. But It’s Flawed. 2018-05-19T04:00:00Z Anyone longing for impressive oratorical skills or complex policy discussions will find themselves still wanting after they read the commentary from their elected and appointed officials on Twitter. Analysis: Louisiana tax debate hits Twitter with a fury 2018-02-11T05:00:00Z Clinton tried to rally the troops, warning them against complacency in what sure sounded like an oratorical subtweeting of the Trump presidency. Hillary Clinton plans to ‘remain on the front lines of democracy’ 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z In another oratorical high point, the president managed, in a speech about the evils of North Korea, to work in a plug for one of his properties. Opinion | Trump’s Totally Terrible Time 2017-11-08T05:00:00Z Bush wasn’t known for his oratorical skills, but he eloquently defended America’s lasting values. Weakening treaties weakens U.S. 2017-10-22T04:00:00Z The oratorical flourishes that underscore America’s traditional mission statement exist in the minds of honest patriots, because they encapsulate the essence of our national self-definition. How will history view us from the future? With contempt and amazement, for starters 2017-09-13T04:00:00Z Best of all is Elizabeth Marvel, who, cast as the oratorically gifted friend to Caesar, Marc Antony, lives up to her surname. Review | When ‘Julius Caesar’ was given a Trumpian makeover, people lost it. But is it any good? 2017-06-16T04:00:00Z It's a sentiment lawmakers frequently express after mass shootings or terrorist attacks, only to see their sharp oratorical elbows gradually return. Steve Scalise Undergoes More Surgery After Congressional Baseball Shooting 2017-06-15T04:00:00Z Leaked video and audio of Turnbull’s off-the-record speech – which was also self-deprecating about his own poor opinion poll ratings – shows him impersonating the US president’s unique oratorical style. Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull mimics Trump in humorous speech to press ball 2017-06-15T04:00:00Z In place of a spirited debate where they might persuade other senators to change their opinions, they want to prevent action by throwing an oratorical tantrum. Opinion | Assigning blame in the death of the Supreme Court filibuster 2017-04-07T04:00:00Z To grasp for some oratorical heights, Trump and his speechwriters imagined the 250th anniversary of the founding of the republic. Trump's Congress speech was a heroic effort in contradiction and cliche 2017-03-01T05:00:00Z “He was slower than Roosevelt or Al Smith to decide on a course of action and he lacked Roosevelt’s oratorical skills to persuade with soaring rhetoric,” Professor Tananbaum writes. The Forgotten Legacy of Herbert Lehman 2017-02-24T05:00:00Z Mr. Colmes, a self-described liberal patriot, argued that he was at an inherent disadvantage on television, a venue that often favors oratorical aggression. Alan Colmes, co-host of ‘Hannity & Colmes’ and liberal in ‘lion’s den’ of Fox News, dies at 66 2017-02-23T05:00:00Z That second speech went on for more than an hour and was attended by tens of thousands of people, and Castro felt comfortable enough to poke fun at his long-faded reputation for oratorical endurance. Secrecy shrouded details of Fidel Castro's health 2016-11-25T05:00:00Z And after the recent bombings in New York and New Jersey, she rushed to make the case that Mr. Trump had endangered the country with his oratorical attacks on Muslims. First Clinton-Trump Debate Is Framed by Rifts Over Race and Gender 2016-09-25T04:00:00Z We’re used to seeing him put his oratorical skills to work to persuade and inspire. Watching the Obamas’ First Date, and Feeling a Little Uncomfortable 2016-08-28T04:00:00Z Hughes termed Adnani’s death a “significant blow” to the group because his oratorical skills were coupled with deep involvement in operational matters. Key Islamic State official killed in Syria, group says 2016-08-30T04:00:00Z Even Hillary Clinton, whose oratorical skills are not formidable, rose to the occasion. Democrats’ response reminds us of us 2016-07-31T04:00:00Z His stirring oratorical skills and cerebral aloofness have earned him mocking comparisons to U.S. Meet the South African Politician Who's Been Compared to Barack Obama—But Prefers Bill Clinton 2016-07-28T04:00:00Z And the same oratorical skill could be on display. Cuomo, in Convention Speech, Faces a High Standard: His Father’s 2016-07-27T04:00:00Z Once again the festivities were fueled by the festering personal rage that unites so many disparate groups in reality television, and once again the evening sparkled with oratorical oddities. Second night of RNC is suffused with anti-Clinton message 2016-07-19T04:00:00Z An urgent priority: avoiding the slightest hint of oratorical theft. How Melania Trump’s Speech Veered Off Course and Caused an Uproar 2016-07-19T04:00:00Z Putin, in his turn, praised Renzi's vision for Europe's future and voiced admiration for his oratorical skills. Renzi says Italy wants to boost economic ties with Russia 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z Putin, in his turn, praised Renzi’s vision for Europe’s future and voiced admiration for his oratorical skills. Renzi says Italy wants to boost economic ties with Russia 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z On the page, anyway, the ideological and stylistic chasms that separate them start to dissolve in a sea of overlapping oratorical devices, similar phrases and at times identical word choice. 9 Times Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Seemed to Have the Same Speechwriter 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z With an outgoing personality and communication skills that helped him win an oratorical contest in eighth grade, Harlston exudes the type of qualities teachers and coaches cherish in students. Dominguez High freshman multi-sport standout Sean Harlston stays true to his Compton roots 2016-05-01T04:00:00Z The goal was not an oratorical shiv to the gut followed by a sack dance, but the finesse and silent satisfaction in crafting a graceful retort. In the Venomous Tweeter Era, Hankering for the Artful Squelcher 2016-04-15T04:00:00Z They sound authentic, because they are an acknowledgement of an uncomfortable truth: she doesn’t have the oratorical gifts of her husband or Obama. Hillary Clinton’s Ordeal Continues at the Democratic Debate 2016-03-10T05:00:00Z At a town hall in Kingstree on Thursday, Clinton was introduced by Ronnie Sabb, a state senator and local attorney, who spoke of her accomplishments with the oratorical rhythm of a preacher. Clinton keeps firm grip on South Carolina as Sanders struggles to fit in 2016-02-27T05:00:00Z At the 2012 Democratic Convention, Bill Clinton summoned his oratorical mastery to boost Obama’s re-election campaign, and emerged as something of a comforting reminder of an era of prosperity and relative international equilibrium. Bill Clinton: Hillary is 'best qualified' for president because of advocacy work 2016-01-04T05:00:00Z Senate, where he was known for his oratorical skills and political independence, died Jan. 1 at his home in Little Rock. Dale Bumpers, Arkansas politician and barbed wit of the Senate, dies at 90 2016-01-02T05:00:00Z As a subject, Yousafzai possesses that irresistible combination: extreme courage in the face of violent hatred and preternatural oratorical presence. 'He Named Me Malala' filmmaker wanted to go beyond the headlines and get a message to girls 2015-11-12T05:00:00Z Adding to his oratorical awkwardness, he basically dared his audience to send him packing while also insulting them. Jeb Bush: No more Mr. Nice Candidate 2015-10-27T04:00:00Z “One day he handed me information about an oratorical contest and told me I was going to enter it,” Skinner said, recalling what seemed a daunting task at the time. Principal remembered for guiding students in right direction 2015-10-12T04:00:00Z Mr. Cruz’s oratorical polish contrasted with the folksy charms of Mr. Kasich, who has been trying to demonstrate that his Midwestern sensibilities can have appeal across state lines. Carly Fiorina Draws Notice as Republicans, Hoping to Stand Out, Visit Michigan 2015-09-19T04:00:00Z In 1988, aroused by Civil War buffs, Mr. Bumpers brought his oratorical might to bear against a commercial development planned for part of the Second Manassas battlefield in Northern Virginia. Dale Bumpers, Arkansas politician and barbed wit of the Senate, dies at 90 2016-01-02T05:00:00Z The longtime Texas Democrat was often praised for his eloquence and oratorical skills. Betty Wright, wife of former US House speaker, dies at 91 2015-07-18T04:00:00Z Despite his rapid rise, searing intellect and oratorical gifts, he never conveyed superiority or belittled opponents, they said. Clementa Pinckney Felt Called to Spiritual and Political Service 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z The New York Times reported at the time that the governor, “usually known for his oratorical sure-footedness, offered a wobbly reply, displaying little grasp of the facts.” Christie eyes a 'military approach' to China 2015-06-09T04:00:00Z His oratorical jabs in unveiling his plan were focused on both the Obama administration and the Federal Reserve, a favored target of the Republican presidential field this year. Chris Christie Offers Plan He Says Will Aid Middle Class 2015-05-12T04:00:00Z Wright, often praised for his eloquence and oratorical skills, was the House’s Democratic majority leader for a decade and rose to the speakership in January 1987. Former Speaker Wright to be buried among famous Texans 2015-05-10T04:00:00Z It’ll be interesting to see how this speech ends — he is speaking well off-the-cuff, but he’s not building oratorically to a memorable moment. The Chat: Ben Carson's Announcement, Instantly Analyzed 2015-05-04T04:00:00Z Rubio is one of his party’s most gifted politicians, with oratorical skills that eclipse those of many of his rivals. Rubio betting that voters are ready to again take a chance on a young senator 2015-04-14T04:00:00Z But for all his oratorical skill, Netanyahu could not paper over the partisan divide worsened by his visit, which had been arranged without consultation with the White House. Congress declares war at Netanyahu’s request 2015-03-03T05:00:00Z After months of preparation and research, the six young men and women brought down the house with their words and oratorical skills. Missed opportunities to remember King 2015-01-30T05:00:00Z Still, Hogan’s oratorical emphasis on shunning partisanship and seeking pragmatic, “middle ground” solutions signals an overall approach with important implications. If new Md. governor Hogan can deliver “middle ground,” then it could revive state’s Republican Party 2015-01-21T05:00:00Z Interestingly, these highly personal picks do not include oratorical wizards such as Churchill, Bevan or Gladstone. Memorable speeches from 750 years of Parliament 2015-01-20T05:00:00Z No one remembers Hitler’s speeches, though few would dispute his oratorical prowess. 6 Tips for Writing a Persuasive Speech (On Any Topic) 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z “We have lost a giant of New York State politics - a man of great intellect, high principle and incomparable oratorical ability. I was privileged to know him and serve with him.” What’s being said about Mario Cuomo’s death 2015-01-02T05:00:00Z Mr. Cuomo combined intellect, oratorical skill and a combative and complex personality to make his mark far beyond the state he served. Mario Cuomo, 3-term New York governor, dies 2015-01-01T05:00:00Z Though the former U.S. assistant attorney general never ran for political office before 2006, Patrick’s grassroots organizing skills and oratorical talents energized progressive Democrats in Massachusetts. Gov. Patrick reflects on his tenure, legacy 2014-12-21T05:00:00Z The language used is elegant and oratorical, lavishly populated with descriptions that help illustrate the breadth of the narrator's prowess. The four best short stories about artificial intelligence you need to read 2014-11-06T05:00:00Z Mr. Bhutto Zardari bears a striking resemblance to both his grandfather and mother and clearly emulates their oratorical styles in his speeches. Bhutto’s Son Tries to Revive the Pakistan Peoples Party’s Fortunes 2014-10-19T04:00:00Z For all his oratorical force, Galloway’s appeal fell flat. Nigel Farage is the Captain Mainwaring of our time 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z The ensuing “Monkey Trial” sparked an oratorical spectacle between titans of the time: William Jennings Bryan, a three-time presidential candidate and leader of the crusade against evolution, and famed lawyer and civil libertarian Clarence Darrow. Researchers seek to prove Genesis 2014-08-31T04:00:00Z His speech had the oratorical flourishes and rhythms of a minister — which Spencer also was as an associate at a church in the early 1980s while pursuing divinity studies at Howard University. McDonnell judge presides with humor and impatience His swagger, the swerve in his literary and oratorical style towards hyperbole, that combat stance, are media catnip. Why we love to hate Martin Amis 2014-08-15T04:00:00Z Mr. Cochran has not similarly leaned into oratorical combat. Mississippi Race Points to Appeal of Partisanship 2014-06-23T04:00:00Z Despite its length, it was held to be an oratorical triumph. Peel to prudence: 10 historic Budgets 2014-03-17T10:59:38Z Young, Spanish-speaking, and oratorically gifted, he seemed like the answer to everything ailing the GOP—he was the anti-Romney. Marco Rubio's Got a Plan for Everything 2014-03-13T09:59:03Z He finished with a coda of his convictions that would endure as an oratorical highlight of South African history. Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s Liberator as Prisoner and President, Dies at 95 2013-12-05T22:07:39Z Ted Cruz won scholarships by competing in libertarian-sponsored oratorical contests, became a debater at Princeton, graduated from Harvard Law School in 1995 and clerked for a conservative icon, the late U.S. U.S. Senator Cruz catapults to fame with marathon anti-Obamacare speech 2013-09-25T21:44:14Z “It might’ve been a different story if Jim Farmer went to Washington and made a speech,” Mr. Moore said, noting Mr. Farmer’s oratorical ability and his clout within the movement. Plaquemine Journal: On a Large Stage, King’s Dream. On a Small One, a Nightmare. 2013-08-27T02:29:15Z On the other side of the House, Aneurin Bevan employed the oratorical mechanism of biblical allusions and the chapel cadences of his South Wales upbringing to foretell of a socialist heaven on earth. Has political oratory gone for good? 2013-05-10T03:32:28Z Good news for this year’s graduating class at Ohio State University: Your commencement speaker will be , who usually puts on a pretty good oratorical show — better than your average semi-famous alum spewing dry truisms. Obama makes for tough ticket in Columbus 2013-02-22T00:18:09Z Act, oratorically speaking, and force Republicans to react. Obama should focus on deficit in State of the Union 2013-02-10T17:35:42Z With his life story, his oratorical skills and charisma, Senator Barack Obama fired up the crowds. Hillary Clinton's long journey 2013-02-01T10:20:17Z If his oratorical skills are great, so, too, is the player. Column: Last ride a rocky one for Ray Lewis 2013-01-31T00:58:09Z Mr Obama, who is known for his oratorical skills, was criticised for what many saw as a lacklustre job. VIDEO: Obama: 'I can make a better case' 2012-10-11T09:24:54Z In fifth grade, he won an oratorical contest reciting work by the poet Langston Hughes. Geno Smith and the Art of Football at West Virginia 2012-09-28T20:28:10Z As countries and companies grew more complex, political and oratorical skills ascended. The Geek Shall Inherit The Earth 2012-08-06T02:02:43Z Slowed down to the point where he almost went into oratorical reverse. Op-Ed Columnist: Is Obama Setting or Following the Course? 2012-06-26T04:17:18Z Rousing oratorical skill is not something people require in a good plumber or mechanic. Oratory, Bore-atory: Obama, Romney and Political Rhetoric in 2012 2012-04-21T05:05:36Z He is said to have pronounced on this occasion the ablest oratorical effort of his life. Historic Fredericksburg The Story of an Old Town 2012-04-11T02:00:30.517Z The heat of his oratorical passion is a white heat which consumes without flash or smoke or sputter. Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches 2012-04-01T02:00:10.050Z After some oratorical precautions, I decided to read her this reply. Mysterious Psychic Forces An Account of the Author's Investigations in Psychical Research, Together with Those of Other European Savants 2012-03-28T02:00:29.747Z We spoke French, and though it was an ordinary conversation he was quite oratorical. Under Four Administrations From Cleveland to Taft 2012-03-16T02:00:21.923Z With no pretensions to literary or oratorical excellence, he is able to express his clear and vigorous ideas with terseness and point, both with pen and tongue. Sketches of Reforms and Reformers, of Great Britain and Ireland 2012-03-12T03:00:20.310Z The obstacles in the way of oratorical efforts or success in the House of Commons, have increased under new conditions. Social Transformations of the Victorian Age A Survey of Court and Country 2012-02-29T03:00:22.540Z But Holyoake, a man of pure character and gentle manners, is devoid of anything like commanding ability, has no gleam of oratorical power, and is intellectually unreliable and vacillating. Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches 2012-04-01T02:00:10.050Z Mr. Axelrod, a former journalist known as “Axe,” is an idealist inspired by Robert F. Kennedy who helped fulfill Mr. Obama’s ambition for lofty messages and oratorical sweep. Plouffe, Obama Aide, Lends Firm Hand to Campaign 2012-02-20T05:25:19Z Few public men in the United States since the Civil War have combined skill in diplomacy, constructive statesmanship, talent for political organization, oratorical ability and broad culture to such a degree as Senator Davis. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" 2012-02-17T03:00:33.923Z Ah well! he made mistakes, as everybody does, but we can still admire his lion heart, even though we admit that his oratorical fervor was greater than his political sagacity. From the Lakes of Killarney to the Golden Horn 2012-02-15T03:00:25.610Z Sir Charles Eastlake, in whose election to the Presidency the Queen and Prince had been much interested, had not brought oratorical euphuism to the same perfection as his successor, Lord Leighton. Social Transformations of the Victorian Age A Survey of Court and Country 2012-02-29T03:00:22.540Z Of the oratorical merits of the two men I shall speak hereafter; now I refer to the relative value of their political characters. Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches 2012-04-01T02:00:10.050Z In an oratorical tournament General Grant is, of course, better as a listener than as a talker; he is a man of deeds rather than of words. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 12 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Miscellany 2012-02-11T03:03:47.297Z Artificial, with constant use of antithesis, stichomythia, and hyperbole, oratorical, sonorous, bombastic, and thickly sprinkled with aphorisms and sentiments, the style seemed to the humanists to reach the height of tragic elevation and philosophic sententiousness. Tragedy 2012-01-31T03:00:19.343Z Little can now be gathered, after such a lapse of years, of his oratorical powers in the pulpit. The Life and Writings of Henry Fuseli, Volume I (of 3) 2012-01-18T03:00:13.193Z Such oratorical efforts as he sometimes made, were reserved for the meetings with his electors. Social Transformations of the Victorian Age A Survey of Court and Country 2012-02-29T03:00:22.540Z He soon proved that his years had in no degree impaired his oratorical capacity. Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches 2012-04-01T02:00:10.050Z Roman literature is altogether more pervaded by oratorical feeling than that of any other nation, ancient or modern. The Roman Poets of the Republic 2012-01-15T03:00:14.187Z Chastity cannot be revealed by an oratorical appeal, and the evil women only grow impossible when they add rhetoric to lust. Tragedy 2012-01-31T03:00:19.343Z It was only for a momentary pause: an oratorical trick of contrast and emphasis, out of which his voice would presently ring again in compelling tones. The Code of the Mountains 2012-01-07T03:00:15.050Z It is therefore not to be wondered at that candidates for oratorical honours at St Stephen’s tend steadily to diminish. Social Transformations of the Victorian Age A Survey of Court and Country 2012-02-29T03:00:22.540Z He grew in oratorical power, dropping gradually the alliteration and rosy metaphor of youth, until he was able at last to deliver that grandest of all orations—the Gettysburg address. Abraham Lincoln, Volume 1 (of 2) The True Story Of A Great Life 2012-01-05T03:00:35.370Z This indifference is the more marked from his generous recognition of the oratorical promise and accomplishment of the men of a younger generation. The Roman Poets of the Republic 2012-01-15T03:00:14.187Z Yet no one could compete in Parliamentary authority with Pitt; and, though Murray's claims to oratorical pre-eminence might vie with his, Murray's aspirations were confined to the law. Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections 2012-01-02T03:00:18.893Z He afterwards migrated to Clare Market, and became a favourite among the butchers; but though gifted with much oratorical power, he obtained but a precarious subsistence. Curiosities of Impecuniosity 2011-12-31T03:00:16.190Z Mrs. Gingrich convinced him that he could turn the debates to his advantage, which he did, exploiting his oratorical skill on what became a mini-series that garnered record ratings. How Newt Gingrich Saved Republican Primary Campaign 2011-12-18T00:34:07Z He had attained the age of forty-three before he entered upon the full display of his oratorical strength. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" 2011-12-16T03:00:12.320Z The oratorical style of the early poets was the natural result of a sympathy with the most practical intellectual instrument of their age. The Roman Poets of the Republic 2012-01-15T03:00:14.187Z I knew, of course, that the gantlet thus lightly thrown down was a mere oratorical figure, but in England it would have been taken up at once, and Sumner would have been routed. My Life in Many States and in Foreign Lands Dictated in My Seventy-Fourth Year 2011-12-12T03:00:33.863Z His oratorical powers were unsurpassed among his contemporaries. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" 2011-11-28T03:00:19.517Z This histrionic aspect, she decided, was due to his hair, a bit long; to his features, floridly classic; to his manner, frequently courtly; to his voice, occasionally oratorical. Out of the Air 2011-11-21T03:00:14.460Z His remarkable oratorical talents, rich humour, genuine pathos and inimitable power of story-telling, enabled him to do good service to the total abstinence movement. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" 2011-12-16T03:00:12.320Z On the other hand, there seems to have been more opportunity both for action and for oratorical declamation. The Roman Poets of the Republic 2012-01-15T03:00:14.187Z This was the signal for Douglas's last and greatest political and oratorical effort. The Life of Lyman Trumbull 2011-11-20T03:00:11.243Z Not an orator, perhaps--though it is certain that they had had less oratorical curates at Exdale. Between the Dark and the Daylight 2011-11-11T03:00:37.893Z Their verse lacks, curiously enough, the oratorical vehemence of Young Ireland, and is plaintive and idyllic. A Book of Irish Verse Selected from modern writers with an introduction and notes by W. B. Yeats 2011-10-27T02:00:26.373Z Probably few men are more widely known for their literary and oratorical powers and extended usefulness both in the pulpit and out of it. Authors and Writers Associated with Morristown With a Chapter on Historic Morristown 2011-10-25T02:00:25.713Z Cicero testifies to his oratorical force, to his serious spirit, and to the didactic purpose of his writings. The Roman Poets of the Republic 2012-01-15T03:00:14.187Z Although not endowed with oratorical graces he grasped the attention of his audience at once, and he never failed to convince his hearers that he had an eye single to the public good. The Life of Lyman Trumbull 2011-11-20T03:00:11.243Z The funeral sermon was the special oratorical exercise of the time. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z Lincoln further found opportunity for exercising his oratorical talent in the speaking exhibitions at Gentryville. Lincoln, the Politician 2011-10-11T02:01:06.270Z Accustomed as they were to the oratorical combats of the Theatre, the citizens understood that Demosthenes had determined to reserve to himself the advantage of speaking last. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z The style of Roman tragedy appears to have been direct and vigorous, serious, often animated with oratorical passion, but singularly devoid of harmony, subtlety, poetical refinement and inspiration. The Roman Poets of the Republic 2012-01-15T03:00:14.187Z It was not inferior, in the essential qualities of dignity, courtesy, legal lore, and oratorical force, to that of his great antagonist. The Life of Lyman Trumbull 2011-11-20T03:00:11.243Z The historical, dramatic and oratorical sections are especially full. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z The Doctor was awakened out of his oratorical trance by another shout of laughter. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, September 2nd, 1893 2011-09-30T02:00:16.737Z All very well for the free-hearted lunchers to sit, diverted, getting oratorical pointers from the monologue into which Ten Euyck had plunged! "Persons Unknown" 2011-09-28T02:00:23.683Z Accordingly they set their faces against anything like a serious quarrel; besides, they insulted one another chiefly to pass the time, as an oratorical exercise. The House of the Dead or Prison Life in Siberia with an introduction by Julius Bramont 2011-09-27T02:00:18.213Z Harley as a "trickster is a doctrine as deeply rooted in historical opinion as the military skill of Marlborough and the oratorical accomplishments of Bolingbroke." A Short Narrative of the Life and Actions of His Grace John, D. of Marlborogh 2011-09-24T02:00:14.813Z He had once been in Congress, and the habit of oratorical phrasing had never entirely left him. The Builders 2011-09-19T02:00:09.067Z Is he your pup," he demanded, oratorically, "or is he not your pup, Mrs. Pottle? The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon and other humorous tales 2011-09-17T02:00:25.067Z You brought forth from your treasury things new and old, Philosophical gems, oratorical gold; And how many a capital story you told, My jolly old classical master! Sonnets and Other Verse 2011-09-11T02:00:08.503Z So perhaps being the Senate’s new Barack Obama, at least in term of oratorical skill, is indeed a plus for Rubio and his party. In West Coast Debut, Marco Rubio Shows He's Got What GOP Wants Most 2011-08-24T21:33:22Z Going to the university of Coimbra in 1816, he soon earned notoriety by the precocity of his talents and his fervent Liberalism, and there he gained his first oratorical and literary successes. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 4 "G" to "Gaskell, Elizabeth" 2011-08-24T02:00:20.690Z Mr. Clover was a block-like man with a square face and a heavy fist, with a loud voice and a cultivated oratorical habit of speech which he meant to be awe-inspiring. Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford 2011-08-11T02:00:13.017Z All the more energetically and fully did Berger plead for the utmost possible leniency; his knowledge of law, his intellect and his oratorical gifts had perhaps never before been so brilliantly displayed. The Chief Justice A Novel 2011-07-27T02:00:28.873Z His speaking voice is a little gruffer and less musical than his oratorical notes, which, in spite of the invading hoarseness, still at times ring out with their old clearness. McClure's Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 1 2011-07-17T02:00:36.813Z She was ready presently, and then Sally cleared her throat in an oratorical manner. Peggy Owen at Yorktown 2011-07-17T02:00:35.830Z Great opportunity was given for discovering and developing latent literary and oratorical talent and for invigorating and confirming every germ of reform and political aspiration. Revisiting the Earth 2011-07-12T02:00:36.337Z Well, there is no doubt but that there are some who want to hear oratorical sermons, but they forget them inside of twenty-four hours. Pleasure & Profit in Bible Study 2011-07-09T02:00:14.273Z My earthly tabernacle may be here, standing on your—or Mrs. Baker's drugget—but all my great oratorical powers have gone. A Book of Ghosts 2011-07-08T02:00:19.203Z They had always heard of Benham, Q.C., as a very big gun indeed, now they were going to have a chance of hearing his oratorical gifts. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z What oratorical genius could invent a Gettysburg speech? What and Where is God? A Human Answer to the Deep Religious Cry of the Modern Soul 2011-07-03T02:00:08.347Z In the recent constitutional convention held in Massachusetts those who worked like Trojans, looked forward with apprehension, to the oratorical assaults, that would be made upon their results. Revisiting the Earth 2011-07-12T02:00:36.337Z An oratorical censor that precedes the coming of the hangman. The Roycroft Dictionary Concocted by Ali Baba and the Bunch on Rainy Days. 2011-07-02T02:00:10.980Z "Do you then consider oratorical power a necessity to preaching, sir?" A Reconstructed Marriage 2011-06-23T02:00:23.143Z A personable man with oratorical gifts, Mr. Chiluba was a born-again Christian and often used biblical references in his speeches. Frederick Chiluba, Infamous Zambia Leader, Dies at 68 2011-06-20T01:51:13Z His extensive knowledge, combined with great oratorical powers, raised him to eminence both in Athens and in Rome. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z There is nothing oratorical in it, there are no laboured disquisitions, and no minute rules, at least in the New Testament. Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family 2011-06-17T02:00:18.293Z J. Ham Davidson, a cousin and a man of considerable oratorical ability, was associated with him in business. Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes 2011-06-13T02:00:27.317Z Acts alone show forth morality, not attractive formulas flowing from literary or oratorical talent. H. P. Blavatsky A Great Betrayal 2011-06-12T02:00:09.327Z In other words, Jonson's model is the oratorical and sententious tragedy of Seneca, with its historical plots and its persons of high estate. A History of Literary Criticism in the Renaissance With special reference to the influence of Italy in the formation and development of modern classicism 2011-05-30T02:00:13.147Z And then, dropping his oratorical tone of voice, he went on to say that they all seemed much disturbed and greatly in want of cheering; that he had promised to run up again. Old Kensington 2011-05-29T02:00:09.797Z At once he and Gaskell became the leading Christ Church orators, and the great oratorical event of the time was Mr. Gladstone’s speech against the first Reform Bill. The Real Gladstone an Anecdotal Biography 2011-05-29T02:00:07.883Z An oratorical brother, without a stove-heater, would there be a defeated man. Hesperus or Forty-Five Dog-Post-Days Vol. I. A Biography 2011-05-11T02:00:19.453Z He was, in fact, the fittest man for the position, possessing oratorical eloquence, great mental and physical activity, and a complete conviction that any sort of means is justified by the end. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z These, as Chapelain perceived at the time, are oratorical rather than purely poetic qualities; yet for these, all the true qualities that go to make up a great poet were to be sacrificed. A History of Literary Criticism in the Renaissance With special reference to the influence of Italy in the formation and development of modern classicism 2011-05-30T02:00:13.147Z If you will kindly listen to our excellent—to Mr. Tapeall,' Sir Thomas began, in his oratorical voice. Old Kensington 2011-05-29T02:00:09.797Z It was one of his grandest oratorical triumphs. The Real Gladstone an Anecdotal Biography 2011-05-29T02:00:07.883Z It gives power to change attention and suggests degrees of subjectivity, and thus tends to prevent the true spirit of the poem from being destroyed by oratorical or declamatory effects. Browning and the Dramatic Monologue 2011-04-30T02:00:14.330Z The President and cabinet, Senators and Representatives and judges, distinguished delegates from every State, will attend, and there will be religious and oratorical exercises and civil and military display. From the Easy Chair, series 2 2011-04-29T02:00:06.407Z The oratorical and sententious tragedies of Seneca had influenced dramatic theory and practice throughout Europe from the very outset of the Renaissance. A History of Literary Criticism in the Renaissance With special reference to the influence of Italy in the formation and development of modern classicism 2011-05-30T02:00:13.147Z It will be easy for Obama, with his oratorical skills, to paint the Republican-controlled House of Representatives as obstructionist, especially as he develops an economic plan for his second term. Why Obama Will Get Four More Years in White House: Ralph Nader 2011-04-26T23:28:32Z As a nation, the Irish are oratorical and poetical. The Real Gladstone an Anecdotal Biography 2011-05-29T02:00:07.883Z His only daughter, Jessie, died, and then his pet son, Gregory, the dearest friend of Humphry Davy, a young man of brilliant scholarship and oratorical powers. Lives of Poor Boys Who Became Famous 2011-04-26T02:00:23.677Z These pacific struggles of ideas, besides being a thermometer for the government, have the advantage of being cheap and glorious, because the Spanish parliament especially abounds in oratorical paladins, invincible in debate. The Philippines A Century Hence 2011-04-20T02:00:25.047Z To these fine qualities of heart and head Cespedes added the advantages of a noble presence and of an extraordinary oratorical talent. Cuba Past and Present 2011-04-16T02:00:18.193Z Lord Derby joined to great ability as a statesman, and brilliant oratorical powers, a high degree of scholarly culture and literary ability. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde 2011-04-14T02:00:57.977Z An idea which, had it been carried out, would have deprived the world of Mr. Gladstone’s greatest triumphs, political and oratorical. The Real Gladstone an Anecdotal Biography 2011-05-29T02:00:07.883Z He gesticulated like a speech maker and his voice had an oratorical ring. The Motor Maids by Rose, Shamrock and Thistle 2011-04-14T02:00:48.987Z There is little composition or connection in their work, no molding of paragraphs or rounding of phrases, no oratorical development, no gradation of tone. Renaissance in Italy: Italian Literature Part 1 (of 2) 2011-04-09T02:00:14.990Z Then, with a blare of oratorical trumpets he appeared in their midst. The Way of the Strong 2011-04-07T02:00:21.387Z Dramatic representations were among the most favourite amusements, and oratorical displays excited among all classes the most lively interest. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume I 2011-04-03T02:00:22.843Z Nor were the advantages to be derived from fictitious oratorical contests long denied to the Roman youth. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II 2011-04-03T02:00:18.677Z While in Dartmouth, he overcame his inability as a declaimer, and gave striking evidence of the oratorical power for which he afterward became so famous. American Leaders and Heroes A preliminary text-book in United States History 2011-04-03T02:00:17.547Z He was as conspicuously deficient in the statesmanship as he was in the oratorical genius of such men as Flood, Plunket or Grattan. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" 2011-03-20T02:00:30.697Z As I made a little mock oratorical flourish there was a laugh from our part of the table. The High Heart 2011-03-04T03:00:52.683Z They most eloquently denounced slavery from pulpits and platforms; but they lived in the limelight of oratorical popularity and flourished amidst luxurious ease. The Raid of John Brown at Harper's Ferry as I Saw It 2011-03-02T03:00:26.877Z Cæsar being the oratorical wit of the party, is requested to give some examples of forensic jests. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II 2011-04-03T02:00:18.677Z Such words are nothing but transposed oratorical gestures. ?mile Verhaeren 2011-02-26T03:00:52.147Z Near them stood other men of the party, teachers at girls' schools, pedagogues of great oratorical fluency, and some worthy citizens of intellectual pursuits. Withered Leaves. Vol. II. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-25T03:01:17.540Z In short, we will avoid the critical and the mystical in essays, and give them objective out-of-door essays like Wake-Robin, humorous anecdotal essays like Old China, eloquent oratorical essays like Gladstone's Kin Beyond Sea. Literature in the Elementary School 2011-02-23T03:00:31.073Z His practice in debating societies afterwards organised by him in Tarbolton and in Mauchline not only developed in him his unusual oratorical ability, but at the same time gave him mental training of vital importance. The Real Robert Burns 2011-02-18T03:00:20.253Z The philosophic writings of Cicero have descended to us in a more imperfect state than his oratorical dialogues or orations. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II 2011-04-03T02:00:18.677Z In this club he was a frequent speaker, and obtained much distinction for his argumentative and oratorical powers. Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.?September, 1851?Vol. III. 2011-02-15T03:00:16.383Z "To unite both descriptions of talent," resumed the priest, oratorically, "is the gift of but few." The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:16.820Z These are oratorical expressions; but we use oratory on great subjects, not on small. An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine 2011-01-31T03:00:14.710Z I felt militantly British and was very proud of the Admiral's entire lack of oratorical power. Over Here Impressions of America by a British officer 2011-01-30T03:00:16.597Z The punishments of death and torture usually reserved for slaves, but inflicted by Verres on freemen of Rome, formed the climax of his atrocities, which are detailed in oratorical progression. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II 2011-04-03T02:00:18.677Z Another of the oratorical princesses of the time was Battista Montefeltro, who is famous for addresses delivered on many important occasions. The Century of Columbus 2011-01-29T03:00:17.380Z Mr. Washington delivered many addresses, but he never really surpassed the feeling and point and oratorical quality of these early speeches. The Negro in Literature and Art in the United States 2011-01-26T03:00:29.717Z The president, who has sometimes struggled to connect with Americans, seemed to regain some of the oratorical footing that helped propel him into the White House. Revived Obama faces tough State of Union challenge 2011-01-21T16:51:33Z She discovered one of those animalcules which ... plague take oratorical precautions! Six Women and the Invasion 2011-01-18T03:00:13.193Z Still, however, the great secret of his distinguished oratorical eminence was, that notwithstanding his vanity, he never fell into the apathy with regard to farther improvement, by which self-complacency is so often attended. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II 2011-04-03T02:00:18.677Z His grey whiskers framed a full and solid face; his overcoat was unbuttoned, showing the open waistcoat and the shirt, where three Rhine 31 stones shone; his oratorical hand only appeared a moment. The Children of Alsace Les Oberl?s 2011-01-16T03:00:19.697Z Colonel Starbottle was always theatrical; his walk was a strut, and “his colloquial speech was apt to be fragmentary incoherencies of his larger oratorical utterances.” The Life of Bret Harte With Some Account of the California Pioneers 2011-01-14T03:00:47.427Z And he boasted every where of the boy's great talents, and remarkable oratorical powers; and of the brilliant degree he was going to take. A History of Pendennis, Volume 1 His fortunes and misfortunes, his friends and his greatest enemy 2011-01-13T03:01:13.027Z He became an advocate at Bordeaux, where he won a great reputation by his oratorical gifts, but soon abandoned law for politics, and in 1834 was elected deputy. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" 2010-12-26T03:00:17.840Z It has been disputed, if Cicero was really attached to the new Academic system, or had merely resorted to it as being best adapted for furnishing him with oratorical arguments suited to all occasions. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II 2011-04-03T02:00:18.677Z “I asked them to dial down their legal and oratorical voices and ramp up their neighborly ones,” Mr. Garcetti said. Hollywood Dispute Pits Parking Against Organic Food 2010-12-24T19:01:09Z The church in itself is not the attraction, and the minister has no other influence over the people than that which he exercises by his oratorical talents. Jonathan and His Continent Rambles Through American Society 2010-12-20T17:12:16.420Z In the House of Commons his light 990 but pointed humour gradually led to the coining of a new word, “barrelling,” and his literary and oratorical reputation grew apace. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" 2010-12-20T17:12:05.780Z Later, the president headlined a twilight rally at a Las Vegas middle school for the oratorically challenged Democratic leader of the Senate, Harry Reid, who is deadlocked with his Republican challenger, Sharron Angle. Obama, His Party?s Star, Plays a Supporting Role 2010-10-23T18:00:00Z But analysts warn against mistaking Fidel's recent reemergence as anything more than a visual and oratorical shot in the arm for the nation's communist faithful. Fidel in Fatigues: Castro Returns to the Podium 2010-08-07T08:15:00Z Cubans weaned on Fidel Castro’s oratorical marathons say they appreciate the terse style of his brother, but many complain that reforms have been slow and say they want to be kept in the loop. In Cuba, Revolution Day Without Castro at Podium 2010-07-27T01:07:00Z In a different way, it does not play to Mr. Obama’s particular oratorical skills, which are at their most effective before large, receptive audiences. News Analysis: With Call to Arms, Obama Seeks to Shift Arc of Oil Crisis 2010-06-16T03:42:00Z Working out the correct pace and delivery - not too fast, emphasis on the right words - is one way to improve one's oratorical skills. How to brush up your debating skills 2010-04-14T10:34:00Z She's a great performer -- in the actor/oratorical sense rather than in the doer/managerial sense. 2010-02-14T05:00:00Z He also displayed hints of the celebrated oratorical skills that once set him apart in a nation of colorless political leaders. 2010-01-30T07:31:00Z Given the president's oratorical gifts, this is an odd development, but there we are. 2010-01-23T02:50:00Z In other words, it is by his oratorical and descriptive, rather than by his dramatic faculty, that he secures the attention of his readers. The Roman Poets of the Augustan Age: Virgil She appointed panegyrics to be composed in his honour, and offered valuable prizes for the best oratorical and tragic compositions. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" The epistolary is essentially different from the oratorical and the historical style. Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution with a Memoir of Mrs. Adams But Pliny’s canons of oratorical style would have excited the ridicule of his great models, who were thinking of their goal, and not measuring every pace as they strained towards it. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius The leadership of the agitation was now definitely assumed by a man who combined with social influence, oratorical power and inexhaustible energy, a definite scheme of social regeneration and an organization for carrying it out. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" He combined all the graces, gifts and powers of expression, and stood upon the highest pinnacle of oratorical achievement. Labor and Freedom You are a remarkably free-spoken young lady, Miss Darrell—you have quite an oratorical flow of words. Love Works Wonders A Novel She dreaded Wiley's summing up, too, fearing it would be oratorical—all the more because he kept disclaiming any such intention. Manslaughter The years of vigorous youth should be given to the service of the state, in pursuing the well-marked and carefully-graduated career of honours, or in the strenuous oratorical strife of the law courts. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius This little friend has inspired some of my most conspicuous oratorical triumphs. The Cabinet Minister A farce in four acts A guest had arrived who had not witnessed my oratorical triumph, a thorough man of the world, as I perceived at the first glance. The Romance of the Canoness A Life-History Its words were not pitched in oratorical effect, but they were contemptuous and final. The Tempering He had a simple direct manner of speaking, so that no one noticed that his sentences themselves were rather oratorical and emotional. Manslaughter It was to oratorical fame that his ambition was directed. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Though endowed with considerable oratorical gifts he followed the true judicial tradition and affected to despise eloquence as “not decorum for judges, that ought to respect the Matter and not the Humours of the Hearers.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" "The pastor of this village is famed for his toleration and oratorical talent," said Leah. The Children of the World Beginning a little above a whisper it seemed to increase to oratorical tones: then it reverberated throughout his nature, and burst upon him like the rattle of thunder. A Republic Without a President and Other Stories Most speakers, too many at least, have just the opposite technic—an oratorical manner and no matter behind it. Manslaughter When the great oratorical effort was over, the labour was renewed, in order to make the speech worthy of the eyes of posterity. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Conceive a defence of boycotting and bring it oratorically, in an airy and genial way, within a measurable distance of legality, and back it up if possible with some biblical and Homeric analogies. Punch, or the London Charivari. Volume 93, September 10, 1887 But he did not fulfil the expectations which had been formed on the strength of his colonial reputation; he took no very prominent part in debate, and gave little evidence of his undoubted oratorical gifts. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1 "Bisharin" to "Bohea" It was his favorite oratorical manner, now grown into a habit. The Guns of Europe He now assumed his regular oratorical position, an eye upon his audience. The Broken Gate A Novel This man announced one day, with the air of frank and sturdy self-conceit, that he had arrived at composing his oratorical masterpieces upon sacred themes by the unremitting study of Goldoni's comedies. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi Volume the Second "There rolls the Colorado and hears no sound save its own rolling," said Jim, pointing in his most oratorical manner to the southwest. The Frontier Boys in the Grand Canyon A Search for Treasure Whateley's, Archbishop, theory of 'natural' reading, 14; his own oratorical delivery, 15; his assumptions in regard to elocution, 19. The Voice and Spiritual Education "Jackie, my lad," he cried in a loud voice which had become oratorical from much use on the stump. The Guns of Europe Simpsy had oratorical gifts, but he did not feel the advantages of appearing in public and having his name in the paper, as Cosy did. Harper's Round Table, October 15, 1895 "This is to be regretted on account of his oratorical talent, but as spiritual duties are not obligatory with his professorial chair at the College, the request must be granted." Klytia A Story of Heidelberg Castle He had been known to continue one sentence for ten minutes, his oratorical method being to substitute copulas for full stops. Years of Plenty The Archbishop, with all his great abilities, had not the requisite skill in oratorical delivery. The Voice and Spiritual Education "Of course, my good man," replied Senator Pomeroy in oratorical tones. The Guns of Europe It will have been observed that, though this age contributes more to theology of the literary kind than almost any other, its most memorable contributions are almost exclusively oratorical. A Short History of French Literature Take a witness in court and let him try his oratorical powers in the witness-box, and see how quickly the judge will rule him out. Moody's Stories Incidents and Illustrations He could be both rhetorical and oratorical, and, at a pinch, could blind a jury with a neat metaphor, where surer logic might have made a smaller impression, being less attractive. A Modern Wizard The elders and deacons, excellent men undoubtedly, are singularly deficient in oratorical ability. The Religious Life of London "A strange sight and highly interesting," said the Senator oratorically. The Guns of Europe But his literary and oratorical activity had ceased for nearly a quarter of a century at the time of his death. A Short History of French Literature This speech Mr. O'Shea delivered in a tone by which he occasionally turned to rehearse oratorical effects, and which, by some strange sympathy, always appeared to please his follower. One Of Them Mr. Morley’s speech was clear and convincing—more business-like than oratorical—and he never got beyond that. Christopher Crayon's Recollections The Life and Times of the late James Ewing Ritchie as told by himself He has a considerable share of poetical and oratorical power, but he does not give you an idea of much literary culture. About London Had he gone no further than the pages of his New Testament, the distinguished historian would have found many an instance of oratorical success. Here and There in London Bishop William Taylor of Africa, was also present, and thrilled his hearers, yet in a calm, quiet manner, absolutely free from any oratorical display. The Story of Chautauqua What oratorical beauties can you discover from a reading of this address? The Bible Story Even in politics the names of oratorical statesmen are rarely associated with the organic growth of enduring institutions. The English in the West Indies or, The Bow of Ulysses Their rôle had long been limited to taking part in oratorical tournaments and voting decrees. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 The House has become less oratorical—less an imperial senate, more of a national “vestry.” Here and There in London In addition to his speeches and oratorical and philosophic treatises Cicero left to posterity a great collection of letters which were collected and published after his death by his freedman secretary. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. He remarked upon the beauty of the countenance, saying in his rather oratorical way, "There is a beauty of life, and there is a beauty of death." Reminiscences, 1819-1899 Self-government is a beautiful subject for oratorical declamation. The English in the West Indies or, The Bow of Ulysses His oratorical efforts were powerful and convincing, and his voice was so agreeable that it was a pleasure to listen to it. Waldfried A Novel The first sentence, as it falls gently and easily from his lips, tells us that Gough has that true oratorical power which neither money, nor industry, nor persevering study, can ever win. Here and There in London After the death of Sulla, Caesar returned to Rome and devoted his more than average oratorical abilities to the cause of the Marians. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. Corporal Martin then stepped forward and said in his oratorical manner. A "Y Girl in France Letters of Katherine Shortall The Disraeli-matrix swept on into oratorical periods that made the walls ring. The Ego Machine Then Mrs. Wildfen remembered how fond Mrs. Honey used to be of making speeches, wherever she might air her oratorical gifts, and in an unlucky moment called upon her to make a speech. Belford's Magazine, Vol 2, December 1888 None of these men are remarkable for oratorical power. Here and There in London There are others whose oratorical powers show greater promise when liquid refreshment is within easy grasp. On the right of the British line "That is what I ask myself," the Weapon continued its oratorical flight. The Reluctant Weapon The real reason is, I imagine, that Scotchmen are not generally very oratorical. The London Pulpit He is not an orator in the sense of being oratorical, but he is conversational, direct and impressive in public address. The Story of General Pershing This arrangement gave Veitch no chance to turn loose his oratorical fireworks, much to the chagrin of the gentleman who had been so kindly loaned to the prosecution by the Merchants' and Manufacturers' Association. The Everett massacre A history of the class struggle in the lumber industry His energy, his oratorical gifts, and his military experience gave him great influence among the working classes. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" Tall, thin, bent, with red hair, a rugged countenance and rasping voice, he had little oratorical attractiveness, and what he said never read convincingly in print. The Struggle for Missouri The Scots suffer from the fercidum ingenium which old Buchanan claimed for them, undoubtedly; but it does not generally assume an oratorical form: it finds other ways of development. The London Pulpit For political success Cairns had several qualities of the utmost value—a stately presence, a clear head, a resolute will, and splendid oratorical gifts. Studies in Contemporary Biography Clarendon had risen to high office largely through his literary and oratorical gifts. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" His Latinity and oratorical powers were warmly praised by Fuller, who also commends the “lofty fancy” of his verse. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" It was odd, but perhaps natural amongst a ceremonious, oratorical race, that the boat should have waited while a passenger publicly lamented on the beach. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 18 (of 25) We are on the eve of a Jubilee Year, when the halcyon shall plume his wing, and we shall hear much oratorical trash and hebetude about the peacefulness of this happy reign. Romantic Spain A Record of Personal Experiences (Vol. II) In a business assembly, discussing practical questions, he would soon have become prominent, and would have been capable on occasions of an oratorical success. Studies in Contemporary Biography Here his great oratorical gifts gave him a high place as one of the ablest and most eloquent opponents of the administration. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" He defends himself weakly, and after one of his oratorical tilts, he falls into such spiritual depression, that he almost thinks of suicide. Contemporary Russian Novelists So wonderful, they murmured, are the pure intuitions of oratorical genius! John March, Southerner Hon. George Thompson, a member of the British Parliament somewhat celebrated for his oratorical efforts in England and the United States in behalf of Abolition, is now in this country. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 8, January, 1851 He appears to have commenced his political career about 1792, at the oratorical displays made in admiration and imitation of the proceedings of the French revolutionists, at Founder's Hall, in Lothbury. Old and New London Volume I Mr. Pitt knew this speech by heart, and Lord Macaulay has called it incomparable; and these judges of the oratorical art have well decided. English Critical Essays Nineteenth Century There was no time for ceremonious entry, or oratorical delivery, but bursting impetuously into the room, he informed his friends in straightforward terms that the enemy were at hand in great force. The International Monthly, Volume 5, No. 3, March, 1852 The dramatic oratorical duel which took place between the French and the German delegates at the Congress of Stuttgart illustrates the differences between the national temperament of the Frenchman and the German. German Problems and Personalities A fine opening this for an oratorical patriot, whose themes are worn out. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 8, January, 1851 There is no longer question of Arthur and his marvellous knights, but rather of contemporary men, who, in spite of excessive oratorical gew-gaws, possess some resemblance to reality. The English Novel in the Time of Shakespeare Only the oratorical part of it was printed in the daily press, while the crushing evidence Darrow presents against the detective agencies and their infamous work was ignored. Violence and the Labor Movement "Feller seamen and comrades at arms," said Zac, stretching out his arm in the oratorical fashion which he had seen used at town meetings "to hum." The Lily and the Cross A Tale of Acadia As soon as Charles the First could assemble a parliament, he addressed them with an earnestness, in which the simplicity of words and thoughts strongly contrasted with the oratorical 449 harangues of the late monarch. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 "All there is in it," said the boy simply, and without oratorical intent. The Wishing Moon Though possessing few of the external qualifications for a popular leader, being feeble in person, and altogether destitute of oratorical power, his unrivaled tact and untiring industry gave him an uncontrolled influence in the State. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 2, No. 12, May, 1851. Dave meanwhile had been gathering for an oratorical effort, and now culminated. When Ghost Meets Ghost So much he spoke with a very oratorical delivery, as if in Court, and then declined again upon the manner of a gentleman. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 11 (of 25) He arrived rather late as if to so sharpen the appetite of curiosity that his unsavory oratorical courses might be bolted without inspection and denunciation of the chef. News Writing The Gathering , Handling and Writing of News Stories Take a witness in court and let him try his oratorical powers in the witness-box, and see now quickly the judge will rule him out. Men of the Bible But he had chosen an unlucky moment for his oratorical display. History of the Rise of the Huguenots Volume 2 For the rest, the oratorical gush of Chaumette is mere phrases. Woman under socialism Herein we find some really excellent passages, savouring somewhat of the oratorical in style. Writings in the United Amateur, 1915-1922 The foremost critics of the largest musical world pronounce Mrs. Epstein as an ideal in oratorical singing. News Writing The Gathering , Handling and Writing of News Stories They appealed to some tin-pan rhythmic sense in the Judge’s oratorical mind. In the Heart of a Fool It is very extraordinary that he should unite so much oratorical and Parliamentary power with such weakness of character. The Greville Memoirs A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV and King William IV, Vol. III In spite of his low birth, want of oratorical power, and of personal dignity, he was greatly revered and dreaded on the Bench. The Greville Memoirs A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV and King William IV, Vol. II He swung his fist into his hand with oratorical 69fervor and Mrs. Campbell appeared suddenly at the door. Wunpost He straightened his slouched figure upon its slippery seat and attempted to strike an oratorical posture. Fire Mountain A Thrilling Sea Story A flourishing oratorical cough was now heard, followed by the interjection "Whisht!" designed, as it seemed, to still the hum of several voices. Shirley He got into the House of Commons, but never was able to speak, never attempted to say more than a few words, and from the beginning gave up all idea of oratorical distinction. The Greville Memoirs A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV and King William IV, Vol. III In Ireland, he assures me, a mile is longer than in other parts of the Empire; and so, kind-hearted Colonel pleads, some allowance should be made for Sexton when he gets on the oratorical tramp. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 98, March 22, 1890 For Collins such observation was more than oratorical artifice; it was one of the dogmas of his near-nihilism. A Discourse Concerning Ridicule and Irony in Writing (1729) Little Billy struck an oratorical pose, and declaimed musically: "O, we're running free with a gale abaft, And we're bound for the End o' the World!" Fire Mountain A Thrilling Sea Story The stern old gentleman carefully suppressed his keen satisfaction at his son's first oratorical success, and, instead of praising him, growled at him for folding his arms in the presence of royalty. Hours in a Library New Edition, with Additions. Vol. II (of 3) Auckland and Duncannon will not certainly add much to the oratorical splendour of the Government. The Greville Memoirs A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV and King William IV, Vol. III He was chosen one of the speakers on graduation day, and most important of all, he had been chosen to represent his college in the annual oratorical contest with the other colleges of the state. Modern Americans A Biographical School Reader for the Upper Grades In 1724, when he himself considered his oratorical practice, he argued that his matter determined his style, that the targets of his belittling wit were the “saint-errants.” A Discourse Concerning Ridicule and Irony in Writing (1729) Two methods of propaganda were adopted: intercollegiate oratorical contests, and public addresses on peace questions before the student body and faculties of colleges and universities. Prize Orations of the Intercollegiate Peace Association We admit that history had become legendary, that it was written in an oratorical style by the Alexandrian Jews, and was used for didactic purposes as in Tobit and Judith. The Canon of the Bible Decrying his abilities as an orator, he yet won his hearing by his very lack of oratorical affectation. Westward with the Prince of Wales After these successes it was not to be wondered at that his college elected him to represent the school in the intercollegiate oratorical contest. Modern Americans A Biographical School Reader for the Upper Grades Educational work in colleges was begun and Mrs. Elmira E. Springer, an ardent suffrage worker, contributed a fund of $1,000, the interest to be distributed as prizes at an annual inter-collegiate oratorical suffrage contest. The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume VI Not, I take it, to give men a chance to win petty oratorical triumphs; not, I suppose, to bring together speakers to entertain such audiences as this—or to weary them. Prize Orations of the Intercollegiate Peace Association Excuse as we may the faults of a gifted combatant in a moral crisis like the abolition controversy, the fact remains that the intellectual dangers of the oratorical temperament are typically American. The American Mind The E. T. Earl Lectures He became oratorical about the Channel Tunnel, and he told them stories of remarkable borings on both sides of the sea. Changing Winds A Novel An oratorical contest for young college men—original orations on woman suffrage—resulted in a $20 prize to Edwin Hahn of Pomona College, five young men participating. The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV Sit down, disciple, at my feet if you will; I am in the oratorical mood to-day. Continental Monthly, Vol. III, No IV, April 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy While the contests are oratorical in their nature, their primary purpose is not the cultivation of oratory. Prize Orations of the Intercollegiate Peace Association "I come here to grant, not to ask pardon," was his reply, in a voice of angry defiance, to some oratorical assurance that a life of usefulness might secure the pardon of his earlier delinquencies. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 3, August, 1850. Never prolix or oratorical, the compact and homely dialogue is full of shrewd observation and sage comments, pertinent to the contributory causes of a conel private and public tragedy.... Changing Winds A Novel Some women made speeches who never had been on the platform before but have since developed much oratorical ability. The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV “Nothing really wrong, of course,” he hurried to add with oratorical emphasis. Once to Every Man In fact, the oratorical contests are something more than agencies for interesting undergraduates in the peace movement. Prize Orations of the Intercollegiate Peace Association Wilson," he said oratorically, "this is my flag, and your flag, and it is now Mrs. Wilson's flag, for I've made her as good an American as the pair of us. Wild Justice: Stories of the South Seas He knew it well enough to trust his oratorical machinery with its delivery, while the rest of his mind meditated other things. In a Little Town Three departments of work were arranged—fair, press and oratorical contest—and a superintendent of each was appointed. The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV That the Revolution first broke out in France and not in the other countries named is to be traced to journalistic and oratorical agitators of the ward-politician type. Blood and Iron Origin of German Empire As Revealed by Character of Its Founder, Bismarck The first oratorical contest was held at the University of Cincinnati, May 17, 1907. Prize Orations of the Intercollegiate Peace Association Moreover, among the later paternal relatives of Patrick Henry may be mentioned one person of oratorical and forensic genius very brilliant and in quality not unlike his own. Patrick Henry “But why?” he fairly wailed, his carefully rounded, oratorical tones forgotten. The Crevice And to this there was added, as a kind of second part, the oratorical power of speaking, which consists in developing a continued discourse, composed in a manner adapted to produce conviction. The Academic Questions, Treatise De Finibus, and Tusculan Disputations, of M.T. Cicero, With a Sketch of the Greek Philosophers Mentioned by Cicero These chosen leaders, by various oratorical tricks, drew political and social malcontents from every walk of life. Blood and Iron Origin of German Empire As Revealed by Character of Its Founder, Bismarck Naturally, a collection of representative plays should include either Bird's "The Gladiator," or one of his other more or less oratorical and poetical pieces, written under the inspiration of Edwin Forrest. Representative Plays by American Dramatists 1765-1819 However much her demagogues may have exerted their oratorical powers at home, they carefully avoided perilling either life or limb in the cause of the revolution. Pius IX. And His Time Don Quixote always expresses himself in a stilted and oratorical manner; Sancho's language is of the coarsest kind, and is interlarded with the vulgarest illustrations and proverbs. Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 7 A Series of Pen and Pencil Sketches of the Lives of More Than 200 of the Most Prominent Personages in History He was famous for wit and readiness as an after-dinner speaker; and showed an oratorical power in electioneering speeches which gave the highest hopes of parliamentary success. The Life of Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, Bart., K.C.S.I. A Judge of the High Court of Justice This sense of esteem is now chiefly found in literary or oratorical style, and in certain conventional phrases; as, I esteem it an honor, a favor. English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions None of us could tell just what these gorgeous passages meant, but they were beautiful while they lasted, and sadly corrupted our oratorical style. A Son of the Middle Border A preceptor may acquire similar power over the countenance of his pupil if he has studied the oratorical art. Practical Education, Volume II In company with the schoolmaster, Store Thompson had begun his winter's course of reading and was more than usually oratorical. The Silver Maple He began his political and oratorical career by the prosecution of Cornelius Dolabella, one of the nobility, on a charge of extortion. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 7 "It is impossible," says the French critic, speaking of the twelfth Philippic, "to surround the word 'I fear' with more imposing oratorical arguments." The Life of Cicero Volume II. Burton was white with stage-fright as he stepped from the wings but he got through very well, better than I, for he attempted no oratorical flights. A Son of the Middle Border The actor on the stage is admired whilst he is elevated by the cothurnus; but young men are not to exhibit their oratorical talents always with the advantages of stage effect and decorations. Practical Education, Volume II To her trained oratorical sense it had seemed to lack dignity. Red Men and White Carried away by the exuberance of their convictions, they had widened the discussion into a sort of oratorical joust in which each fought eagerly for the opinions which he held dear. The Frontier Out of this story, reliable or not in the sense ascribed to it, M. Arago obtained an oratorical point for an �loge, which he delivered to the French Institute. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History Cicero’s oratorical career closes with the fourteen speeches against Antony, called Philippics, after the speeches of Demosthenes. The Student's Companion to Latin Authors All his oratorical rivals had had their turn at the Old Boys and Mr. McPherson was just a bit nettled at being crowded into the last few minutes. The End of the Rainbow The President of the Council had risen in his indignant oratorical might, and his more and more restless friends glared admiration at him. Red Men and White Annie was the old woman's especial pet, and often went over to keep her company when Tom was in town or on an oratorical tour. 'Lizbeth of the Dale The force of his character seems to have spent itself in oratorical effort. Famous Women: George Sand The philosophy most attractive to him is that which best called forth the oratorical faculty: Tusc. ii. The Student's Companion to Latin Authors In spite of all this, however, I came out with the editorial statement that Gibbs had scored the greatest oratorical triumph of the affair. Shadow and Light An Autobiography with Reminiscences of the Last and Present Century The discussion was perfectly free, without oratorical display or pretension, but serious, profound, varied, detailed, earnest, erudite, and at the same time practical. Memoirs To Illustrate The History Of My Time Volume 1 The oldest man living could remember no government so weak in oratorical talents and in official experience. Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) No country has produced a woman of such oratorical powers as our peerless Anna Dickinson. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume II On the educational question in particular, she rises to a high standard of oratorical power. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I In Powell Clayton were strongly marked the elements of leadership, fidelity to friends, oratorical power, honesty of purpose, courage of conviction, with unflinching determination to enforce them. Shadow and Light An Autobiography with Reminiscences of the Last and Present Century He was only thirty-six years old, his face was unfamiliar, and his name had rarely been heard outside his State, but he had been preaching free silver with religious intensity and oratorical skill. The New Nation At such a conjuncture it was natural that literary and oratorical talents should rise in value. Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) As Schmidt concluded his oratorical flourish in this astonishing fashion, the other occupants of the room turned amazedly, to behold Cicily herself, standing in the open doorway of the study. Making People Happy C. has a grand oratorical energy and dignity, but lacking in the organs of reverence and humility, he overrates himself and becomes famous for his vanity. Buchanan's Journal of Man, August 1887 Volume 1, Number 7 At each National Convention of the Republican party representatives of the race have shown not alone oratorical power, but an intelligent grasp of the political situation. Shadow and Light An Autobiography with Reminiscences of the Last and Present Century “Then you shall see,” announced the juror, with an oratorical flourish of his dirty himation, “and not you only but all of Athens.” A Victor of Salamis He laid stress on that ‘long and large experience of public affairs, that profound knowledge, that oratorical power, that copious yet exact memory, with which the House was wont to be enlightened, interested, and guided.’ Lord John Russell The parallelism of clauses, which makes the foundation of Hebrew verse, is also a thing proper to oratorical prose in all languages. Select Masterpieces of Biblical Literature Finally, when he had succeeded, with laborious care, in extracting one last dime from the depths of his pocket, he said thickly, waving his arms with an all-embracing oratorical gesture: "All you men come here." McClure's Magazine, Vol. XXXI, No. 3, July 1908. His reply was, as usual, an oratorical success; but he did not carry his audience with him, and he went home disheartened. Lectures on the French Revolution We might have addressed him as Daniel Webster, according to the time-worn story, once addressed Mount Washington; but neither of us felt oratorically inclined. The Foot-path Way By one of the ornaments of the Bar, a man famed for his conscience as much as for his ability and his oratorical skill. Woman on Her Own, False Gods and The Red Robe Three Plays By Brieux But as the hours wore on the excitement of her oratorical effort subsided and a natural physical reaction began. The Faith Doctor A Story of New York Webster's reply to those prophetic Webster's declaration words was the grandest oratorical effort of his life. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) Fortunately, the oratorical powers of Englebourn ended here; and East, and the majority of his guests, adjourned to the green, where the cricket was in progress. Tom Brown at Oxford One of the happiest impromptu oratorical efforts that we have heard for some time was that made by Barnum at the benefit performance given for his employés on Friday afternoon. The Humbugs of the World An Account of Humbugs, Delusions, Impositions, Quackeries, Deceits and Deceivers Generally, in All Ages I didn't mean to get so oratorical, blessed. The Trail of the Hawk A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life That she and they exaggerated the degree of her personal feeling for her individual listeners is probable; the oratorical temperament enlarges the image of a sentiment as naturally as a magic lantern magnifies a picture. The Faith Doctor A Story of New York The Squire, a great Parliamentary artist, attuned voice and manner to prevailing tone; avoided anything approaching oratorical style; plain business statement to make; accomplished it in fine head-clerkly manner. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 104, May 6, 1893 The esteem in which Demosthenes was held at Athens is seen in what occurred soon after the battle of Ch�ronea, an event which led to Demosthenes' greatest oratorical effort. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 3 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History Swiftwater listened to the rather oratorical harangue which the Indian delivered, smiling at times, but giving the man respectful attention. The Boy Scouts on the Yukon There was no surer or more instant success to be won than that which followed a splendid oratorical effort on the platform. A Spoil of Office A Story of the Modern West Mr. Fisher had not the oratorical gifts possessed by Mr. Wilmot, but he was even stronger in his Liberal views, and as a constitutional lawyer he had no equal, at that time, in the province. Wilmot and Tilley Though not gifted with oratorical powers which were likely to gain him employment as a leader, Gaselee’s reputation for legal knowledge soon recommended him to a judge’s place. Bardell v. Pickwick Naturally, mere oratorical trivialities must not be mistaken for striking statements. Newspaper Reporting and Correspondence A Manual for Reporters, Correspondents, and Students of Newspaper Writing Reedy pushed back the long black lock of hair from his forehead, shook his head lugubriously, and grew pessimistically oratorical. The Desert Fiddler Milton told a great many funny stories, and went off on what he considered to be the most approved oratorical flights. A Spoil of Office A Story of the Modern West That did not deceive Miss Mapp for a moment: she saw precisely what he was getting at over his oratorical fences. Miss Mapp Such was the effect of his eloquence, that the firm against which he wielded his oratorical thunder found it necessary to compromise matters by treating the entire concourse to a hogshead of wine. The Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, June 1844 Volume 23, Number 6 He had no inclination now to await the end of Jason Philip’s oratorical efforts, and left the room. The Goose Man Reedy, pink and expansive, chuckling and oratorical, was evidently the host. The Desert Fiddler I must keep the oratorical tone out of my voice. A Spoil of Office A Story of the Modern West Though ungainly in appearance and with no oratorical talent, he was witty and formidable in debate. The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration “You don’t know?” said Bob, with a fine oratorical movement. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 347, September, 1844 |
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