used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few evenings later Quintard came with a portion of his book, which he had had type-written for her.
how long something has existed
From this reading Quintard had reproduced the style and spirit of the age with remarkable fidelity—the unbridled passions, the coarse wit, the stirring deeds of valor.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading While he amused himself with the many rare volumes on the library shelves, Hermia read the introduction and the four tales with equal interest and astonishment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While he amused himself with the many rare volumes on the library shelves, Hermia read the introduction and the four tales with equal interest and astonishment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had a vital power which seemed to grip her mind as with a palpable hand and hold it until she had read the last of the sheets.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading While he amused himself with the many rare volumes on the library shelves, Hermia read the introduction and the four tales with equal interest and astonishment.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading A few evenings later Quintard came with a portion of his book, which he had had type-written for her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A few evenings later Quintard came with a portion of his book, which he had had type-written for her.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading Quintard had reproduced the style and spirit of the age with remarkable fidelity—the unbridled passions, the coarse wit, the stirring deeds of valor.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Quintard had reproduced the style and spirit of the age with remarkable fidelity—the unbridled passions, the coarse wit, the stirring deeds of valor.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading While he amused himself with the many rare volumes on the library shelves, Hermia read the introduction and the four tales with equal interest and astonishment.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A few evenings later Quintard came with a portion of his book, which he had had type-written for her.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few evenings later Quintard came with a portion of his book, which he had had type-written for her.
fidelitynounUS /fəˈdeləti/
accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
From this reading Quintard had reproduced the style and spirit of the age with remarkable fidelity—the unbridled passions, the coarse wit, the stirring deeds of valor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A few evenings later Quintard came with a portion of his book, which he had had type-written for her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading While he amused himself with the many rare volumes on the library shelves, Hermia read the introduction and the four tales with equal interest and astonishment.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading They had a vital power which seemed to grip her mind as with a palpable hand and hold it until she had read the last of the sheets.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A few evenings later Quintard came with a portion of his book, which he had had type-written for her.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading They had a vital power which seemed to grip her mind as with a palpable hand and hold it until she had read the last of the sheets.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few evenings later Quintard came with a portion of his book, which he had had type-written for her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A few evenings later Quintard came with a portion of his book, which he had had type-written for her.
Hermia
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From this reading While he amused himself with the many rare volumes on the library shelves, Hermia read the introduction and the four tales with equal interest and astonishment.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading While he amused himself with the many rare volumes on the library shelves, Hermia read the introduction and the four tales with equal interest and astonishment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A few evenings later Quintard came with a portion of his book, which he had had type-written for her.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading They had a vital power which seemed to grip her mind as with a palpable hand and hold it until she had read the last of the sheets.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading While he amused himself with the many rare volumes on the library shelves, Hermia read the introduction and the four tales with equal interest and astonishment.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading While he amused himself with the many rare volumes on the library shelves, Hermia read the introduction and the four tales with equal interest and astonishment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They had a vital power which seemed to grip her mind as with a palpable hand and hold it until she had read the last of the sheets.
immediately past
From this reading They had a vital power which seemed to grip her mind as with a palpable hand and hold it until she had read the last of the sheets.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few evenings later Quintard came with a portion of his book, which he had had type-written for her.
a room where books are kept
From this reading While he amused himself with the many rare volumes on the library shelves, Hermia read the introduction and the four tales with equal interest and astonishment.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading While he amused himself with the many rare volumes on the library shelves, Hermia read the introduction and the four tales with equal interest and astonishment.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading They had a vital power which seemed to grip her mind as with a palpable hand and hold it until she had read the last of the sheets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE POWER OF PERSONALITY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While he amused himself with the many rare volumes on the library shelves, Hermia read the introduction and the four tales with equal interest and astonishment.
palpableadjectiveUS /ˈpælpəbəl/
capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt
From this reading They had a vital power which seemed to grip her mind as with a palpable hand and hold it until she had read the last of the sheets.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Quintard had reproduced the style and spirit of the age with remarkable fidelity—the unbridled passions, the coarse wit, the stirring deeds of valor.
PERSONALITYnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading THE POWER OF PERSONALITY.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A few evenings later Quintard came with a portion of his book, which he had had type-written for her.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading THE POWER OF PERSONALITY.
Quintard
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From this reading A few evenings later Quintard came with a portion of his book, which he had had type-written for her.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading While he amused himself with the many rare volumes on the library shelves, Hermia read the introduction and the four tales with equal interest and astonishment.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading While he amused himself with the many rare volumes on the library shelves, Hermia read the introduction and the four tales with equal interest and astonishment.
unusual or striking
From this reading Quintard had reproduced the style and spirit of the age with remarkable fidelity—the unbridled passions, the coarse wit, the stirring deeds of valor.
reproducedverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːst/
past form of “reproduce” — make a copy or equivalent of
From this reading Quintard had reproduced the style and spirit of the age with remarkable fidelity—the unbridled passions, the coarse wit, the stirring deeds of valor.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They had a vital power which seemed to grip her mind as with a palpable hand and hold it until she had read the last of the sheets.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had a vital power which seemed to grip her mind as with a palpable hand and hold it until she had read the last of the sheets.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading They had a vital power which seemed to grip her mind as with a palpable hand and hold it until she had read the last of the sheets.
shelvesnounUS /ʃelvz/
Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.
From this reading While he amused himself with the many rare volumes on the library shelves, Hermia read the introduction and the four tales with equal interest and astonishment.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Quintard had reproduced the style and spirit of the age with remarkable fidelity—the unbridled passions, the coarse wit, the stirring deeds of valor.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Quintard had reproduced the style and spirit of the age with remarkable fidelity—the unbridled passions, the coarse wit, the stirring deeds of valor.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Quintard had reproduced the style and spirit of the age with remarkable fidelity—the unbridled passions, the coarse wit, the stirring deeds of valor.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading While he amused himself with the many rare volumes on the library shelves, Hermia read the introduction and the four tales with equal interest and astonishment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POWER OF PERSONALITY.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had a vital power which seemed to grip her mind as with a palpable hand and hold it until she had read the last of the sheets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had a vital power which seemed to grip her mind as with a palpable hand and hold it until she had read the last of the sheets.
type-written
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From this reading A few evenings later Quintard came with a portion of his book, which he had had type-written for her.
unbridledadjectiveUS /ənˈbraɪdəld/
not restrained or controlled
From this reading Quintard had reproduced the style and spirit of the age with remarkable fidelity—the unbridled passions, the coarse wit, the stirring deeds of valor.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They had a vital power which seemed to grip her mind as with a palpable hand and hold it until she had read the last of the sheets.
valornounUS /ˈvælər/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading Quintard had reproduced the style and spirit of the age with remarkable fidelity—the unbridled passions, the coarse wit, the stirring deeds of valor.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading They had a vital power which seemed to grip her mind as with a palpable hand and hold it until she had read the last of the sheets.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading While he amused himself with the many rare volumes on the library shelves, Hermia read the introduction and the four tales with equal interest and astonishment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A few evenings later Quintard came with a portion of his book, which he had had type-written for her.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While he amused himself with the many rare volumes on the library shelves, Hermia read the introduction and the four tales with equal interest and astonishment.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Quintard had reproduced the style and spirit of the age with remarkable fidelity—the unbridled passions, the coarse wit, the stirring deeds of valor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A few evenings later Quintard came with a portion of his book, which he had had type-written for her.
