used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He leaped up from his bench, and seizing Michel's arm with that herculean strength of which he had given him a specimen in the morning, exclaimed: "What is that metaphor?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading What are you talking about?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But the young man's last words produced the effect of an electric shock upon him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He listened to it with interest, and his face softened.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What are you talking about?"
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He leaped up from his bench, and seizing Michel's arm with that herculean strength of which he had given him a specimen in the morning, exclaimed: "What is that metaphor?
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading He leaped up from his bench, and seizing Michel's arm with that herculean strength of which he had given him a specimen in the morning, exclaimed: "What is that metaphor?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the young man's last words produced the effect of an electric shock upon him.
Capuchinnoun
a hooded cloak for women
From this reading Michel's spirited outburst did not displease the Capuchin.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Michel's spirited outburst did not displease the Capuchin.
displeaseverbUS /dɪˈspliːz/
give displeasure to
From this reading Michel's spirited outburst did not displease the Capuchin.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But the young man's last words produced the effect of an electric shock upon him.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading But the young man's last words produced the effect of an electric shock upon him.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading He leaped up from his bench, and seizing Michel's arm with that herculean strength of which he had given him a specimen in the morning, exclaimed: "What is that metaphor?
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He listened to it with interest, and his face softened.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He leaped up from his bench, and seizing Michel's arm with that herculean strength of which he had given him a specimen in the morning, exclaimed: "What is that metaphor?
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He leaped up from his bench, and seizing Michel's arm with that herculean strength of which he had given him a specimen in the morning, exclaimed: "What is that metaphor?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He leaped up from his bench, and seizing Michel's arm with that herculean strength of which he had given him a specimen in the morning, exclaimed: "What is that metaphor?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He listened to it with interest, and his face softened.
herculeanadjectiveUS /hərˈkjuːliən/
displaying superhuman strength or power
From this reading He leaped up from his bench, and seizing Michel's arm with that herculean strength of which he had given him a specimen in the morning, exclaimed: "What is that metaphor?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the young man's last words produced the effect of an electric shock upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He listened to it with interest, and his face softened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He leaped up from his bench, and seizing Michel's arm with that herculean strength of which he had given him a specimen in the morning, exclaimed: "What is that metaphor?
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He listened to it with interest, and his face softened.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He leaped up from his bench, and seizing Michel's arm with that herculean strength of which he had given him a specimen in the morning, exclaimed: "What is that metaphor?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He listened to it with interest, and his face softened.
immediately past
From this reading But the young man's last words produced the effect of an electric shock upon him.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He leaped up from his bench, and seizing Michel's arm with that herculean strength of which he had given him a specimen in the morning, exclaimed: "What is that metaphor?
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He listened to it with interest, and his face softened.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But the young man's last words produced the effect of an electric shock upon him.
metaphornounUS /ˈmetəfɔːr/
a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity
From this reading He leaped up from his bench, and seizing Michel's arm with that herculean strength of which he had given him a specimen in the morning, exclaimed: "What is that metaphor?
Michel's
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From this reading Michel's spirited outburst did not displease the Capuchin.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He leaped up from his bench, and seizing Michel's arm with that herculean strength of which he had given him a specimen in the morning, exclaimed: "What is that metaphor?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Michel's spirited outburst did not displease the Capuchin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the young man's last words produced the effect of an electric shock upon him.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading Michel's spirited outburst did not displease the Capuchin.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading But the young man's last words produced the effect of an electric shock upon him.
seizingnounUS /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
From this reading He leaped up from his bench, and seizing Michel's arm with that herculean strength of which he had given him a specimen in the morning, exclaimed: "What is that metaphor?
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading But the young man's last words produced the effect of an electric shock upon him.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading He listened to it with interest, and his face softened.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading He leaped up from his bench, and seizing Michel's arm with that herculean strength of which he had given him a specimen in the morning, exclaimed: "What is that metaphor?
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading Michel's spirited outburst did not displease the Capuchin.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He leaped up from his bench, and seizing Michel's arm with that herculean strength of which he had given him a specimen in the morning, exclaimed: "What is that metaphor?
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading What are you talking about?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He leaped up from his bench, and seizing Michel's arm with that herculean strength of which he had given him a specimen in the morning, exclaimed: "What is that metaphor?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Michel's spirited outburst did not displease the Capuchin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He listened to it with interest, and his face softened.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He leaped up from his bench, and seizing Michel's arm with that herculean strength of which he had given him a specimen in the morning, exclaimed: "What is that metaphor?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But the young man's last words produced the effect of an electric shock upon him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He leaped up from his bench, and seizing Michel's arm with that herculean strength of which he had given him a specimen in the morning, exclaimed: "What is that metaphor?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He leaped up from his bench, and seizing Michel's arm with that herculean strength of which he had given him a specimen in the morning, exclaimed: "What is that metaphor?
in the company of; together with
From this reading He listened to it with interest, and his face softened.
the words that are spoken
From this reading But the young man's last words produced the effect of an electric shock upon him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What are you talking about?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But the young man's last words produced the effect of an electric shock upon him.
