absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading This, I may tell you, is one of the few absolutely truthful and dependable statements encountered by the tourist in the French capital.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
appearsverbUS /əˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading One of these appears in nearly every shopwindow and over nearly every shopdoor.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
capitalnounUS /ˈkæpətəl/
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading This, I may tell you, is one of the few absolutely truthful and dependable statements encountered by the tourist in the French capital.
constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
dependableadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendəbəl/
worthy of reliance or trust
From this reading This, I may tell you, is one of the few absolutely truthful and dependable statements encountered by the tourist in the French capital.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading This, I may tell you, is one of the few absolutely truthful and dependable statements encountered by the tourist in the French capital.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading It says: English Spoken Here.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading One of these appears in nearly every shopwindow and over nearly every shopdoor.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading This, I may tell you, is one of the few absolutely truthful and dependable statements encountered by the tourist in the French capital.
frequencynounUS /ˈfriːkwənsi/
the number of occurrences within a given time period
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
GayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It says: English Spoken Here.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This, I may tell you, is one of the few absolutely truthful and dependable statements encountered by the tourist in the French capital.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
inscriptionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “inscription” — letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
InvariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Invariably English is spoken here.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It says: English Spoken Here.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
lanounUS /lɑː/
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This, I may tell you, is one of the few absolutely truthful and dependable statements encountered by the tourist in the French capital.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading One of these appears in nearly every shopwindow and over nearly every shopdoor.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading One of these appears in nearly every shopwindow and over nearly every shopdoor.
Paix
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From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
Paresisnoun
a slight or partial paralysis
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
payingadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪɪŋ/
yielding a fair profit
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
recurverbUS /rɪˈkɜːr/
happen or occur again
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading It says: English Spoken Here.
shopdoor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One of these appears in nearly every shopwindow and over nearly every shopdoor.
shopwindownoun
a window of a store facing onto the street; used to display merchandise for sale in the store
From this reading One of these appears in nearly every shopwindow and over nearly every shopdoor.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
SpokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading It says: English Spoken Here.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading This, I may tell you, is one of the few absolutely truthful and dependable statements encountered by the tourist in the French capital.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading This, I may tell you, is one of the few absolutely truthful and dependable statements encountered by the tourist in the French capital.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading One of these appears in nearly every shopwindow and over nearly every shopdoor.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, I may tell you, is one of the few absolutely truthful and dependable statements encountered by the tourist in the French capital.
touristnounUS /ˈtʊrəst/
someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading This, I may tell you, is one of the few absolutely truthful and dependable statements encountered by the tourist in the French capital.
truthfuladjectiveUS /ˈtruːθfəl/
expressing or given to expressing the truth
From this reading This, I may tell you, is one of the few absolutely truthful and dependable statements encountered by the tourist in the French capital.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
utmostadjectiveUS /ˈʌtmoʊst/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading That Gay Paresis As you walk along the Rue de la Paix [Footnote: The X being one of the few silent things in France.] and pay and pay, and keep on paying, your eye is constantly engaged by two inscriptions that occur and recur with the utmost frequency.
