Definition: the action or progress of reasoning systematically in support of an idea, action, or theory.
Example:
<span>He tried to use argumentation to convince his opponents, rather than force. Hope it help!</span>
At this the narrator becomes angry at the bird and suggests that it may be a visitor sent from the devil. This is what he means when he says, "Whether Tempter sent." He believes the bird to be a prophet, thing of evil, bird, or devil--some agent sent by Satan to cause him further torment.
Happy medium doesen't want to get too attached to people the happy medium does not want to be bothered