The term 'Mounted the Soapbox' can be summarized by saying that the person in question gave a speech or lecture from a raised platform, often referred to as a soapbox. This term is derived from the days when people would stand on a wooden crate or box to make their speeches, usually in public places such as parks or town squares. The term 'ORATED' (6 letters) is used to describe the act of delivering a speech in a formal and eloquent manner.