used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading |IT is not a simple matter to record in any detail the violent emotional reaction through which Peter now passed.
in addition
From this reading He could appear dignified, even distinguished; he could also appear excitable, ungoverned.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Of these qualities, I have always believed that the egotism predominated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Peter had the gift of creative imagination, the egotism to drive it far, and, for background, the character of a theatrical chameleon.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading |IT is not a simple matter to record in any detail the violent emotional reaction through which Peter now passed.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He could appear dignified, even distinguished; he could also appear excitable, ungoverned.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Peter had the gift of creative imagination, the egotism to drive it far, and, for background, the character of a theatrical chameleon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Either would be Peter.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Of these qualities, I have always believed that the egotism predominated.
chameleonnounUS /kəˈmiːliən/
a changeable or inconstant person
From this reading Peter had the gift of creative imagination, the egotism to drive it far, and, for background, the character of a theatrical chameleon.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Peter had the gift of creative imagination, the egotism to drive it far, and, for background, the character of a theatrical chameleon.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could appear dignified, even distinguished; he could also appear excitable, ungoverned.
creativeadjectiveUS /kriˈeɪtɪv/
having the ability or power to create
From this reading Peter had the gift of creative imagination, the egotism to drive it far, and, for background, the character of a theatrical chameleon.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading |IT is not a simple matter to record in any detail the violent emotional reaction through which Peter now passed.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading He could appear dignified, even distinguished; he could also appear excitable, ungoverned.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading He could appear dignified, even distinguished; he could also appear excitable, ungoverned.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Peter had the gift of creative imagination, the egotism to drive it far, and, for background, the character of a theatrical chameleon.
egotismnounUS /ˈiːɡətɪzəm/
an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
From this reading Peter had the gift of creative imagination, the egotism to drive it far, and, for background, the character of a theatrical chameleon.
one or the other of two
From this reading Either would be Peter.
emotionaladjectiveUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/
determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason
From this reading |IT is not a simple matter to record in any detail the violent emotional reaction through which Peter now passed.
divisible by two
From this reading He could appear dignified, even distinguished; he could also appear excitable, ungoverned.
excitableadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəbəl/
easily excited
From this reading He could appear dignified, even distinguished; he could also appear excitable, ungoverned.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Peter had the gift of creative imagination, the egotism to drive it far, and, for background, the character of a theatrical chameleon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Peter had the gift of creative imagination, the egotism to drive it far, and, for background, the character of a theatrical chameleon.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Peter had the gift of creative imagination, the egotism to drive it far, and, for background, the character of a theatrical chameleon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Peter had the gift of creative imagination, the egotism to drive it far, and, for background, the character of a theatrical chameleon.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Of these qualities, I have always believed that the egotism predominated.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could appear dignified, even distinguished; he could also appear excitable, ungoverned.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Of these qualities, I have always believed that the egotism predominated.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Peter had the gift of creative imagination, the egotism to drive it far, and, for background, the character of a theatrical chameleon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading |IT is not a simple matter to record in any detail the violent emotional reaction through which Peter now passed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading |IT is not a simple matter to record in any detail the violent emotional reaction through which Peter now passed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading |IT is not a simple matter to record in any detail the violent emotional reaction through which Peter now passed.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading |IT is not a simple matter to record in any detail the violent emotional reaction through which Peter now passed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading |IT is not a simple matter to record in any detail the violent emotional reaction through which Peter now passed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading |IT is not a simple matter to record in any detail the violent emotional reaction through which Peter now passed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peter had the gift of creative imagination, the egotism to drive it far, and, for background, the character of a theatrical chameleon.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading |IT is not a simple matter to record in any detail the violent emotional reaction through which Peter now passed.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading |IT is not a simple matter to record in any detail the violent emotional reaction through which Peter now passed.
predominatedverbUS /prɪˈdɑːməneɪtɪd/
past form of “predominate” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading Of these qualities, I have always believed that the egotism predominated.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Of these qualities, I have always believed that the egotism predominated.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading |IT is not a simple matter to record in any detail the violent emotional reaction through which Peter now passed.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading |IT is not a simple matter to record in any detail the violent emotional reaction through which Peter now passed.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading |IT is not a simple matter to record in any detail the violent emotional reaction through which Peter now passed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of these qualities, I have always believed that the egotism predominated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |IT is not a simple matter to record in any detail the violent emotional reaction through which Peter now passed.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading Peter had the gift of creative imagination, the egotism to drive it far, and, for background, the character of a theatrical chameleon.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Of these qualities, I have always believed that the egotism predominated.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading |IT is not a simple matter to record in any detail the violent emotional reaction through which Peter now passed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading |IT is not a simple matter to record in any detail the violent emotional reaction through which Peter now passed.
ungovernedadjective
not restrained or controlled
From this reading He could appear dignified, even distinguished; he could also appear excitable, ungoverned.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading |IT is not a simple matter to record in any detail the violent emotional reaction through which Peter now passed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading |IT is not a simple matter to record in any detail the violent emotional reaction through which Peter now passed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Either would be Peter.
