(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 Paris is the dream of all provincialists.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For some, Paris is an immense succession of palaces; for others, the houses are built of gold and precious stones.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rich and poor want to come here, at least once,--the first to enjoy life, the second to try to make their fortunes.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For some, Paris is an immense succession of palaces; for others, the houses are built of gold and precious stones.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rich and poor want to come here, at least once,--the first to enjoy life, the second to try to make their fortunes.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading For some, Paris is an immense succession of palaces; for others, the houses are built of gold and precious stones.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No one can imagine the disappointment of these visitors, since each one has had his own peculiar ideas of the metropolis.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Rich and poor want to come here, at least once,--the first to enjoy life, the second to try to make their fortunes.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Paris never comes up to the ideas strangers have formed of it.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading No one can imagine the disappointment of these visitors, since each one has had his own peculiar ideas of the metropolis.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Paris is the dream of all provincialists.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading No one can imagine the disappointment of these visitors, since each one has had his own peculiar ideas of the metropolis.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Rich and poor want to come here, at least once,--the first to enjoy life, the second to try to make their fortunes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Rich and poor want to come here, at least once,--the first to enjoy life, the second to try to make their fortunes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some, Paris is an immense succession of palaces; for others, the houses are built of gold and precious stones.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Paris never comes up to the ideas strangers have formed of it.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Rich and poor want to come here, at least once,--the first to enjoy life, the second to try to make their fortunes.
coins made of gold
From this reading For some, Paris is an immense succession of palaces; for others, the houses are built of gold and precious stones.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No one can imagine the disappointment of these visitors, since each one has had his own peculiar ideas of the metropolis.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No one can imagine the disappointment of these visitors, since each one has had his own peculiar ideas of the metropolis.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Paris never comes up to the ideas strangers have formed of it.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Rich and poor want to come here, at least once,--the first to enjoy life, the second to try to make their fortunes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No one can imagine the disappointment of these visitors, since each one has had his own peculiar ideas of the metropolis.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading For some, Paris is an immense succession of palaces; for others, the houses are built of gold and precious stones.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading No one can imagine the disappointment of these visitors, since each one has had his own peculiar ideas of the metropolis.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading No one can imagine the disappointment of these visitors, since each one has had his own peculiar ideas of the metropolis.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading For some, Paris is an immense succession of palaces; for others, the houses are built of gold and precious stones.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Paris is the dream of all provincialists.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Paris never comes up to the ideas strangers have formed of it.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Rich and poor want to come here, at least once,--the first to enjoy life, the second to try to make their fortunes.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Rich and poor want to come here, at least once,--the first to enjoy life, the second to try to make their fortunes.
engage in
From this reading Rich and poor want to come here, at least once,--the first to enjoy life, the second to try to make their fortunes.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading No one can imagine the disappointment of these visitors, since each one has had his own peculiar ideas of the metropolis.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Paris never comes up to the ideas strangers have formed of it.
not any; not one
From this reading No one can imagine the disappointment of these visitors, since each one has had his own peculiar ideas of the metropolis.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Paris is the dream of all provincialists.
on one occasion
From this reading Rich and poor want to come here, at least once,--the first to enjoy life, the second to try to make their fortunes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one can imagine the disappointment of these visitors, since each one has had his own peculiar ideas of the metropolis.
others
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From this reading For some, Paris is an immense succession of palaces; for others, the houses are built of gold and precious stones.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading No one can imagine the disappointment of these visitors, since each one has had his own peculiar ideas of the metropolis.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading For some, Paris is an immense succession of palaces; for others, the houses are built of gold and precious stones.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Paris is the dream of all provincialists.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading No one can imagine the disappointment of these visitors, since each one has had his own peculiar ideas of the metropolis.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Rich and poor want to come here, at least once,--the first to enjoy life, the second to try to make their fortunes.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading For some, Paris is an immense succession of palaces; for others, the houses are built of gold and precious stones.
provincialists
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From this reading Paris is the dream of all provincialists.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Rich and poor want to come here, at least once,--the first to enjoy life, the second to try to make their fortunes.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Rich and poor want to come here, at least once,--the first to enjoy life, the second to try to make their fortunes.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading No one can imagine the disappointment of these visitors, since each one has had his own peculiar ideas of the metropolis.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some, Paris is an immense succession of palaces; for others, the houses are built of gold and precious stones.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading For some, Paris is an immense succession of palaces; for others, the houses are built of gold and precious stones.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Paris never comes up to the ideas strangers have formed of it.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading For some, Paris is an immense succession of palaces; for others, the houses are built of gold and precious stones.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Paris is the dream of all provincialists.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Rich and poor want to come here, at least once,--the first to enjoy life, the second to try to make their fortunes.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading No one can imagine the disappointment of these visitors, since each one has had his own peculiar ideas of the metropolis.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rich and poor want to come here, at least once,--the first to enjoy life, the second to try to make their fortunes.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Rich and poor want to come here, at least once,--the first to enjoy life, the second to try to make their fortunes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Paris never comes up to the ideas strangers have formed of it.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading No one can imagine the disappointment of these visitors, since each one has had his own peculiar ideas of the metropolis.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Rich and poor want to come here, at least once,--the first to enjoy life, the second to try to make their fortunes.
