used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
in the past
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
(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 _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mr Astor very kindly gave me permission to use in this volume any of the series of "Dinners and Diners" articles that appeared in _The Pall Mall Gazette_, but it will be found that I have availed myself very sparingly of his kind permission.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mr Astor very kindly gave me permission to use in this volume any of the series of "Dinners and Diners" articles that appeared in _The Pall Mall Gazette_, but it will be found that I have availed myself very sparingly of his kind permission.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Mr Astor very kindly gave me permission to use in this volume any of the series of "Dinners and Diners" articles that appeared in _The Pall Mall Gazette_, but it will be found that I have availed myself very sparingly of his kind permission.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
AstornounUS /ˈæstər/
British politician (born in the United States) who was the first woman to sit in the British House of Commons (1879-1964)
From this reading Mr Astor very kindly gave me permission to use in this volume any of the series of "Dinners and Diners" articles that appeared in _The Pall Mall Gazette_, but it will be found that I have availed myself very sparingly of his kind permission.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
availedverbUS /əˈveɪld/
past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage
From this reading Mr Astor very kindly gave me permission to use in this volume any of the series of "Dinners and Diners" articles that appeared in _The Pall Mall Gazette_, but it will be found that I have availed myself very sparingly of his kind permission.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
BRILLAT
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From this reading _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
chefnounUS /ʃef/
a professional cook
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
consoleverbUS /ˈkɑːnsoʊl/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
d'hôtel
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From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
DinersnounUS /ˈdaɪnərz/
plural of “diner” — a person eating a meal (especially in a restaurant)
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
dining-place
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From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
DinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
editionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
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 The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
establishmentsnounUS /eˈstæblɪʃmənts/
plural of “establishment” — the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
set up or found
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
fractionnounUS /ˈfrækʃən/
a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mr Astor very kindly gave me permission to use in this volume any of the series of "Dinners and Diners" articles that appeared in _The Pall Mall Gazette_, but it will be found that I have availed myself very sparingly of his kind permission.
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
From this reading Mr Astor very kindly gave me permission to use in this volume any of the series of "Dinners and Diners" articles that appeared in _The Pall Mall Gazette_, but it will be found that I have availed myself very sparingly of his kind permission.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
the act of giving
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
Gourmet's
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From this reading _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
graduatedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːeɪtɪd/
marked with or divided into degrees
From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
harmoniseverb
go together
From this reading _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr Astor very kindly gave me permission to use in this volume any of the series of "Dinners and Diners" articles that appeared in _The Pall Mall Gazette_, but it will be found that I have availed myself very sparingly of his kind permission.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
a single distinct event
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Mr Astor very kindly gave me permission to use in this volume any of the series of "Dinners and Diners" articles that appeared in _The Pall Mall Gazette_, but it will be found that I have availed myself very sparingly of his kind permission.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
immediately past
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
something that is lost
From this reading _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
MallnounUS /mɔːl/
a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk
From this reading Mr Astor very kindly gave me permission to use in this volume any of the series of "Dinners and Diners" articles that appeared in _The Pall Mall Gazette_, but it will be found that I have availed myself very sparingly of his kind permission.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
maître
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From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Astor very kindly gave me permission to use in this volume any of the series of "Dinners and Diners" articles that appeared in _The Pall Mall Gazette_, but it will be found that I have availed myself very sparingly of his kind permission.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Mr Astor very kindly gave me permission to use in this volume any of the series of "Dinners and Diners" articles that appeared in _The Pall Mall Gazette_, but it will be found that I have availed myself very sparingly of his kind permission.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
not any; not one
From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
and nothing more
From this reading _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
PallverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading Mr Astor very kindly gave me permission to use in this volume any of the series of "Dinners and Diners" articles that appeared in _The Pall Mall Gazette_, but it will be found that I have availed myself very sparingly of his kind permission.
approval to do something
From this reading Mr Astor very kindly gave me permission to use in this volume any of the series of "Dinners and Diners" articles that appeared in _The Pall Mall Gazette_, but it will be found that I have availed myself very sparingly of his kind permission.
personnelnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/
group of people willing to obey orders
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
restaurantsnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnts/
plural of “restaurant” — a building where people go to eat
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
RitznounUS /rɪts/
Swiss hotelier who created a chain of elegant hotels (1850-1918)
From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
SAVARINnoun
a sponge cake baked in a ring mold
From this reading _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
SavoynounUS /səˈvɔɪ/
a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy
From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Mr Astor very kindly gave me permission to use in this volume any of the series of "Dinners and Diners" articles that appeared in _The Pall Mall Gazette_, but it will be found that I have availed myself very sparingly of his kind permission.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
SohonounUS /ˈsoʊhoʊ/
a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts
From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
sparinglyadverbUS /ˈsperɪŋli/
to a meager degree or in a meager manner
From this reading Mr Astor very kindly gave me permission to use in this volume any of the series of "Dinners and Diners" articles that appeared in _The Pall Mall Gazette_, but it will be found that I have availed myself very sparingly of his kind permission.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
tavernsnounUS /ˈtævərnz/
plural of “tavern” — a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
unpretentiousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpriˈtenʃəs/
lacking pretension or affectation
From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
the act of using
From this reading Mr Astor very kindly gave me permission to use in this volume any of the series of "Dinners and Diners" articles that appeared in _The Pall Mall Gazette_, but it will be found that I have availed myself very sparingly of his kind permission.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
having passed out of existence
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr Astor very kindly gave me permission to use in this volume any of the series of "Dinners and Diners" articles that appeared in _The Pall Mall Gazette_, but it will be found that I have availed myself very sparingly of his kind permission.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The English language has not enough nicely graduated terms of praise to enable me to give to a fraction its value to each restaurant, from the unpretentious little establishments in Soho to such palaces as the Ritz and Savoy, but I have included no dining-place in this volume that does not give good value for the money it charges.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
at the time that
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In describing in this book some of the restaurants and taverns in and near London, I have selected those that seem to me to be typical of the various classes, giving preference to those of each kind which have some picturesque incident in their history, or are situated amidst beautiful surroundings, or possess amongst their personnel a celebrated chef or _maître d'hôtel_.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Mr Astor very kindly gave me permission to use in this volume any of the series of "Dinners and Diners" articles that appeared in _The Pall Mall Gazette_, but it will be found that I have availed myself very sparingly of his kind permission.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Author of "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe"_ _The pleasures of the table are common to all ages and ranks, to all countries and times; they not only harmonise with all the other pleasures, but remain to console us for their loss.--_ BRILLAT SAVARIN.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
produce a literary work
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
a late time of life
From this reading Twelve years ago I wrote a somewhat similar book, "Dinners and Diners," which ran through two editions, but when I looked it through last year I found that there had been so many changes in the world of restaurants, so many old houses had vanished and so many new ones had arisen, that it was easier to write a new book than to bring the old one up to date.
