Sentence:  It is <WSD>quite</WSD> the proper thing for a lady to be on intimate, and even on affectionate, terms with her favourite clergyman, and Lizzie certainly had intercourse with no clergyman who was a greater favourite with her than Mr. Emilius. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  Before a noun preceded by the definite article. (from 18th c.)