Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In the new aspect of personal letters, his book revealed a comprehension of women--that dismayed.

a theatrical performer

From this reading Of course, his printed work was filled with such stuff as her letters were made of, but between a book and a letter, there is the same difference of appeal as the lines read by an actor, however gifted, are cold compared to a friend's voice.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He seemed capable of dropping into the parlance of any company, not as one who had listened and memorized, but as an old familiar who had served time in all societies.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He seemed capable of dropping into the parlance of any company, not as one who had listened and memorized, but as an old familiar who had served time in all societies.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He seemed capable of dropping into the parlance of any company, not as one who had listened and memorized, but as an old familiar who had served time in all societies.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He seemed capable of dropping into the parlance of any company, not as one who had listened and memorized, but as an old familiar who had served time in all societies.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading Of course, his printed work was filled with such stuff as her letters were made of, but between a book and a letter, there is the same difference of appeal as the lines read by an actor, however gifted, are cold compared to a friend's voice.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Of course, his printed work was filled with such stuff as her letters were made of, but between a book and a letter, there is the same difference of appeal as the lines read by an actor, however gifted, are cold compared to a friend's voice.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He seemed capable of dropping into the parlance of any company, not as one who had listened and memorized, but as an old familiar who had served time in all societies.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading In the new aspect of personal letters, his book revealed a comprehension of women--that dismayed.

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading His familiarity with the petty intensities of the average man often startled her.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Of course, his printed work was filled with such stuff as her letters were made of, but between a book and a letter, there is the same difference of appeal as the lines read by an actor, however gifted, are cold compared to a friend's voice.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading In the new aspect of personal letters, his book revealed a comprehension of women--that dismayed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He seemed capable of dropping into the parlance of any company, not as one who had listened and memorized, but as an old familiar who had served time in all societies.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Of course, his printed work was filled with such stuff as her letters were made of, but between a book and a letter, there is the same difference of appeal as the lines read by an actor, however gifted, are cold compared to a friend's voice.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading He seemed capable of dropping into the parlance of any company, not as one who had listened and memorized, but as an old familiar who had served time in all societies.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Of course, his printed work was filled with such stuff as her letters were made of, but between a book and a letter, there is the same difference of appeal as the lines read by an actor, however gifted, are cold compared to a friend's voice.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading He seemed capable of dropping into the parlance of any company, not as one who had listened and memorized, but as an old familiar who had served time in all societies.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading Of course, his printed work was filled with such stuff as her letters were made of, but between a book and a letter, there is the same difference of appeal as the lines read by an actor, however gifted, are cold compared to a friend's voice.

an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)

From this reading In the new aspect of personal letters, his book revealed a comprehension of women--that dismayed.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course, his printed work was filled with such stuff as her letters were made of, but between a book and a letter, there is the same difference of appeal as the lines read by an actor, however gifted, are cold compared to a friend's voice.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Of course, his printed work was filled with such stuff as her letters were made of, but between a book and a letter, there is the same difference of appeal as the lines read by an actor, however gifted, are cold compared to a friend's voice.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading In the new aspect of personal letters, his book revealed a comprehension of women--that dismayed.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading He seemed capable of dropping into the parlance of any company, not as one who had listened and memorized, but as an old familiar who had served time in all societies.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading He seemed capable of dropping into the parlance of any company, not as one who had listened and memorized, but as an old familiar who had served time in all societies.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading His familiarity with the petty intensities of the average man often startled her.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Of course, his printed work was filled with such stuff as her letters were made of, but between a book and a letter, there is the same difference of appeal as the lines read by an actor, however gifted, are cold compared to a friend's voice.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Of course, his printed work was filled with such stuff as her letters were made of, but between a book and a letter, there is the same difference of appeal as the lines read by an actor, however gifted, are cold compared to a friend's voice.

endowed with talent or talents

From this reading Of course, his printed work was filled with such stuff as her letters were made of, but between a book and a letter, there is the same difference of appeal as the lines read by an actor, however gifted, are cold compared to a friend's voice.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He seemed capable of dropping into the parlance of any company, not as one who had listened and memorized, but as an old familiar who had served time in all societies.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He seemed capable of dropping into the parlance of any company, not as one who had listened and memorized, but as an old familiar who had served time in all societies.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading His familiarity with the petty intensities of the average man often startled her.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His familiarity with the petty intensities of the average man often startled her.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Of course, his printed work was filled with such stuff as her letters were made of, but between a book and a letter, there is the same difference of appeal as the lines read by an actor, however gifted, are cold compared to a friend's voice.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He seemed capable of dropping into the parlance of any company, not as one who had listened and memorized, but as an old familiar who had served time in all societies.

plural of “intensity” — the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)

From this reading His familiarity with the petty intensities of the average man often startled her.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He seemed capable of dropping into the parlance of any company, not as one who had listened and memorized, but as an old familiar who had served time in all societies.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Of course, his printed work was filled with such stuff as her letters were made of, but between a book and a letter, there is the same difference of appeal as the lines read by an actor, however gifted, are cold compared to a friend's voice.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Of course, his printed work was filled with such stuff as her letters were made of, but between a book and a letter, there is the same difference of appeal as the lines read by an actor, however gifted, are cold compared to a friend's voice.

the literary culture

From this reading In the new aspect of personal letters, his book revealed a comprehension of women--that dismayed.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Of course, his printed work was filled with such stuff as her letters were made of, but between a book and a letter, there is the same difference of appeal as the lines read by an actor, however gifted, are cold compared to a friend's voice.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading He seemed capable of dropping into the parlance of any company, not as one who had listened and memorized, but as an old familiar who had served time in all societies.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Of course, his printed work was filled with such stuff as her letters were made of, but between a book and a letter, there is the same difference of appeal as the lines read by an actor, however gifted, are cold compared to a friend's voice.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading His familiarity with the petty intensities of the average man often startled her.

past form of “memorize” — commit to memory; learn by heart

From this reading He seemed capable of dropping into the parlance of any company, not as one who had listened and memorized, but as an old familiar who had served time in all societies.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Of necessity there were reactions.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading In the new aspect of personal letters, his book revealed a comprehension of women--that dismayed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He seemed capable of dropping into the parlance of any company, not as one who had listened and memorized, but as an old familiar who had served time in all societies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of necessity there were reactions.

many times at short intervals

From this reading His familiarity with the petty intensities of the average man often startled her.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He seemed capable of dropping into the parlance of any company, not as one who had listened and memorized, but as an old familiar who had served time in all societies.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He seemed capable of dropping into the parlance of any company, not as one who had listened and memorized, but as an old familiar who had served time in all societies.

a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language

From this reading He seemed capable of dropping into the parlance of any company, not as one who had listened and memorized, but as an old familiar who had served time in all societies.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading In the new aspect of personal letters, his book revealed a comprehension of women--that dismayed.

inferior in rank or status

From this reading His familiarity with the petty intensities of the average man often startled her.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading Of course, his printed work was filled with such stuff as her letters were made of, but between a book and a letter, there is the same difference of appeal as the lines read by an actor, however gifted, are cold compared to a friend's voice.

plural of “reaction” — (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading Of necessity there were reactions.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Of course, his printed work was filled with such stuff as her letters were made of, but between a book and a letter, there is the same difference of appeal as the lines read by an actor, however gifted, are cold compared to a friend's voice.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading In the new aspect of personal letters, his book revealed a comprehension of women--that dismayed.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Of course, his printed work was filled with such stuff as her letters were made of, but between a book and a letter, there is the same difference of appeal as the lines read by an actor, however gifted, are cold compared to a friend's voice.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He seemed capable of dropping into the parlance of any company, not as one who had listened and memorized, but as an old familiar who had served time in all societies.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading He seemed capable of dropping into the parlance of any company, not as one who had listened and memorized, but as an old familiar who had served time in all societies.

plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading He seemed capable of dropping into the parlance of any company, not as one who had listened and memorized, but as an old familiar who had served time in all societies.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading His familiarity with the petty intensities of the average man often startled her.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Of course, his printed work was filled with such stuff as her letters were made of, but between a book and a letter, there is the same difference of appeal as the lines read by an actor, however gifted, are cold compared to a friend's voice.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Of course, his printed work was filled with such stuff as her letters were made of, but between a book and a letter, there is the same difference of appeal as the lines read by an actor, however gifted, are cold compared to a friend's voice.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the new aspect of personal letters, his book revealed a comprehension of women--that dismayed.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading His familiarity with the petty intensities of the average man often startled her.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Of necessity there were reactions.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He seemed capable of dropping into the parlance of any company, not as one who had listened and memorized, but as an old familiar who had served time in all societies.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Of course, his printed work was filled with such stuff as her letters were made of, but between a book and a letter, there is the same difference of appeal as the lines read by an actor, however gifted, are cold compared to a friend's voice.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Of course, his printed work was filled with such stuff as her letters were made of, but between a book and a letter, there is the same difference of appeal as the lines read by an actor, however gifted, are cold compared to a friend's voice.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Of course, his printed work was filled with such stuff as her letters were made of, but between a book and a letter, there is the same difference of appeal as the lines read by an actor, however gifted, are cold compared to a friend's voice.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Of necessity there were reactions.

which person or people

From this reading He seemed capable of dropping into the parlance of any company, not as one who had listened and memorized, but as an old familiar who had served time in all societies.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His familiarity with the petty intensities of the average man often startled her.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading In the new aspect of personal letters, his book revealed a comprehension of women--that dismayed.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Of course, his printed work was filled with such stuff as her letters were made of, but between a book and a letter, there is the same difference of appeal as the lines read by an actor, however gifted, are cold compared to a friend's voice.