used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Thompson happened to remark to Kilmer that of course there were a lot of things which couldn’t be treated in poetry.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Thompson cast about in his mind for the most ridiculous theme for a poem he could think of, and finally proclaimed that no one could possibly write a poem about such a thing as a delicatessen shop.
a quantity of money
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Thompson happened to remark to Kilmer that of course there were a lot of things which couldn’t be treated in poetry.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
put or send forth
From this reading Mr. Thompson cast about in his mind for the most ridiculous theme for a poem he could think of, and finally proclaimed that no one could possibly write a poem about such a thing as a delicatessen shop.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Thompson cast about in his mind for the most ridiculous theme for a poem he could think of, and finally proclaimed that no one could possibly write a poem about such a thing as a delicatessen shop.
couldn't
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From this reading Mr. Thompson happened to remark to Kilmer that of course there were a lot of things which couldn’t be treated in poetry.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Mr. Thompson happened to remark to Kilmer that of course there were a lot of things which couldn’t be treated in poetry.
approval
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Kilmer declared he would like to know what they were.
DelicatessennounUS /ˌdelɪkəˈtesən/
ready-to-eat food products
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Mr. Thompson cast about in his mind for the most ridiculous theme for a poem he could think of, and finally proclaimed that no one could possibly write a poem about such a thing as a delicatessen shop.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Thompson cast about in his mind for the most ridiculous theme for a poem he could think of, and finally proclaimed that no one could possibly write a poem about such a thing as a delicatessen shop.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Mr. Thompson happened to remark to Kilmer that of course there were a lot of things which couldn’t be treated in poetry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kilmer declared he would like to know what they were.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Thompson cast about in his mind for the most ridiculous theme for a poem he could think of, and finally proclaimed that no one could possibly write a poem about such a thing as a delicatessen shop.
I'll
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From this reading “I’ll write a poem about a delicatessen shop,” Kilmer promptly replied.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
Kilmer
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From this reading Mr. Thompson happened to remark to Kilmer that of course there were a lot of things which couldn’t be treated in poetry.
Kilmer's
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From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Kilmer declared he would like to know what they were.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Kilmer declared he would like to know what they were.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Mr. Thompson happened to remark to Kilmer that of course there were a lot of things which couldn’t be treated in poetry.
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mr. Thompson cast about in his mind for the most ridiculous theme for a poem he could think of, and finally proclaimed that no one could possibly write a poem about such a thing as a delicatessen shop.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mr. Thompson cast about in his mind for the most ridiculous theme for a poem he could think of, and finally proclaimed that no one could possibly write a poem about such a thing as a delicatessen shop.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Thompson happened to remark to Kilmer that of course there were a lot of things which couldn’t be treated in poetry.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. Thompson cast about in his mind for the most ridiculous theme for a poem he could think of, and finally proclaimed that no one could possibly write a poem about such a thing as a delicatessen shop.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Thompson cast about in his mind for the most ridiculous theme for a poem he could think of, and finally proclaimed that no one could possibly write a poem about such a thing as a delicatessen shop.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
literature in metrical form
From this reading Mr. Thompson happened to remark to Kilmer that of course there were a lot of things which couldn’t be treated in poetry.
by chance
From this reading Mr. Thompson cast about in his mind for the most ridiculous theme for a poem he could think of, and finally proclaimed that no one could possibly write a poem about such a thing as a delicatessen shop.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Mr. Thompson cast about in his mind for the most ridiculous theme for a poem he could think of, and finally proclaimed that no one could possibly write a poem about such a thing as a delicatessen shop.
with little or no delay
From this reading “I’ll write a poem about a delicatessen shop,” Kilmer promptly replied.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Mr. Thompson happened to remark to Kilmer that of course there were a lot of things which couldn’t be treated in poetry.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “I’ll write a poem about a delicatessen shop,” Kilmer promptly replied.
ReviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading Mr. Thompson cast about in his mind for the most ridiculous theme for a poem he could think of, and finally proclaimed that no one could possibly write a poem about such a thing as a delicatessen shop.
express in words
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
do one's shopping
From this reading Mr. Thompson cast about in his mind for the most ridiculous theme for a poem he could think of, and finally proclaimed that no one could possibly write a poem about such a thing as a delicatessen shop.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Thompson cast about in his mind for the most ridiculous theme for a poem he could think of, and finally proclaimed that no one could possibly write a poem about such a thing as a delicatessen shop.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Thompson happened to remark to Kilmer that of course there were a lot of things which couldn’t be treated in poetry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Mr. Thompson cast about in his mind for the most ridiculous theme for a poem he could think of, and finally proclaimed that no one could possibly write a poem about such a thing as a delicatessen shop.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mr. Thompson happened to remark to Kilmer that of course there were a lot of things which couldn’t be treated in poetry.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kilmer declared he would like to know what they were.
a special situation
From this reading Mr. Thompson cast about in his mind for the most ridiculous theme for a poem he could think of, and finally proclaimed that no one could possibly write a poem about such a thing as a delicatessen shop.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Mr. Thompson happened to remark to Kilmer that of course there were a lot of things which couldn’t be treated in poetry.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Mr. Thompson cast about in his mind for the most ridiculous theme for a poem he could think of, and finally proclaimed that no one could possibly write a poem about such a thing as a delicatessen shop.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Mr. Thompson happened to remark to Kilmer that of course there were a lot of things which couldn’t be treated in poetry.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Thompson happened to remark to Kilmer that of course there were a lot of things which couldn’t be treated in poetry.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Kilmer declared he would like to know what they were.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Thompson happened to remark to Kilmer that of course there were a lot of things which couldn’t be treated in poetry.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
WillisnounUS /ˈwɪlɪs/
English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Kilmer declared he would like to know what they were.
produce a literary work
From this reading Mr. Thompson cast about in his mind for the most ridiculous theme for a poem he could think of, and finally proclaimed that no one could possibly write a poem about such a thing as a delicatessen shop.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Charles Willis Thompson, an editorial writer of the _New York Times_, and to whom belongs the credit of first taking, as editor of the _Sunday Magazine_ and _Book Review_, Kilmer’s “stuff” in any amount, inspired, so to say, the poem “Delicatessen,” in this way.
