Read full poem →When I was shown the charts and diagrams, to add, divide, and measure them,
When I sitting heard the astronomer where he lectured with much applause in the lecture-room,
How soon unaccountable I became tired and sick,
Dictionary Entry
lecture
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/Word FrequencyNot availableCurriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Used In Literature ↓A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.
In a Sentence
“During class today the professor delivered an interesting lecture.”
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Poetry examples for “lecture”
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