adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading “ When I returned later to Paris the little house had changed hands, and a marble tablet stating that Sainte-Beuve had lived and died there adorned its façade.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading As we drove away, my companion turned to me and said, “Don’t forget this afternoon.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading You have seen one of the greatest writers our century has produced, although the world does not yet realize it.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You will learn to love his works when you are older, and it will be a satisfaction to remember that you saw and spoke with him in the flesh!
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we drove away, my companion turned to me and said, “Don’t forget this afternoon.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As we drove away, my companion turned to me and said, “Don’t forget this afternoon.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You will learn to love his works when you are older, and it will be a satisfaction to remember that you saw and spoke with him in the flesh!
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
centurynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/
a period of 100 years
From this reading You have seen one of the greatest writers our century has produced, although the world does not yet realize it.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading “ When I returned later to Paris the little house had changed hands, and a marble tablet stating that Sainte-Beuve had lived and died there adorned its façade.
chattingverbUS /ˈtʃætɪŋ/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading As we drove away, my companion turned to me and said, “Don’t forget this afternoon.
confusionnounUS /kənˈfjuːʒən/
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading “ When I returned later to Paris the little house had changed hands, and a marble tablet stating that Sainte-Beuve had lived and died there adorned its façade.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You have seen one of the greatest writers our century has produced, although the world does not yet realize it.
Don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As we drove away, my companion turned to me and said, “Don’t forget this afternoon.
drivingadjectiveUS /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading As we drove away, my companion turned to me and said, “Don’t forget this afternoon.
façade
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “ When I returned later to Paris the little house had changed hands, and a marble tablet stating that Sainte-Beuve had lived and died there adorned its façade.
fleshnounUS /fleʃ/
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading You will learn to love his works when you are older, and it will be a satisfaction to remember that you saw and spoke with him in the flesh!
forgetverbUS /fərˈɡet/
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading As we drove away, my companion turned to me and said, “Don’t forget this afternoon.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/
highest in quality
From this reading You have seen one of the greatest writers our century has produced, although the world does not yet realize it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “ When I returned later to Paris the little house had changed hands, and a marble tablet stating that Sainte-Beuve had lived and died there adorned its façade.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading “ When I returned later to Paris the little house had changed hands, and a marble tablet stating that Sainte-Beuve had lived and died there adorned its façade.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You have seen one of the greatest writers our century has produced, although the world does not yet realize it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have seen one of the greatest writers our century has produced, although the world does not yet realize it.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You will learn to love his works when you are older, and it will be a satisfaction to remember that you saw and spoke with him in the flesh!
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading You will learn to love his works when you are older, and it will be a satisfaction to remember that you saw and spoke with him in the flesh!
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You have seen one of the greatest writers our century has produced, although the world does not yet realize it.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “ When I returned later to Paris the little house had changed hands, and a marble tablet stating that Sainte-Beuve had lived and died there adorned its façade.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading You will learn to love his works when you are older, and it will be a satisfaction to remember that you saw and spoke with him in the flesh!
listeningnounUS /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “ When I returned later to Paris the little house had changed hands, and a marble tablet stating that Sainte-Beuve had lived and died there adorned its façade.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading “ When I returned later to Paris the little house had changed hands, and a marble tablet stating that Sainte-Beuve had lived and died there adorned its façade.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading You will learn to love his works when you are older, and it will be a satisfaction to remember that you saw and spoke with him in the flesh!
ManyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
marblenounUS /ˈmɑːrbəl/
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading “ When I returned later to Paris the little house had changed hands, and a marble tablet stating that Sainte-Beuve had lived and died there adorned its façade.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
Montparnasse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As we drove away, my companion turned to me and said, “Don’t forget this afternoon.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You have seen one of the greatest writers our century has produced, although the world does not yet realize it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading You will learn to love his works when you are older, and it will be a satisfaction to remember that you saw and spoke with him in the flesh!
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You have seen one of the greatest writers our century has produced, although the world does not yet realize it.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading You have seen one of the greatest writers our century has produced, although the world does not yet realize it.
ownernounUS /ˈoʊnər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading You have seen one of the greatest writers our century has produced, although the world does not yet realize it.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
realizeverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading You have seen one of the greatest writers our century has produced, although the world does not yet realize it.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading You will learn to love his works when you are older, and it will be a satisfaction to remember that you saw and spoke with him in the flesh!
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “ When I returned later to Paris the little house had changed hands, and a marble tablet stating that Sainte-Beuve had lived and died there adorned its façade.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
ruenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As we drove away, my companion turned to me and said, “Don’t forget this afternoon.
Sainte-Beuve
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “ When I returned later to Paris the little house had changed hands, and a marble tablet stating that Sainte-Beuve had lived and died there adorned its façade.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading You will learn to love his works when you are older, and it will be a satisfaction to remember that you saw and spoke with him in the flesh!
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading You will learn to love his works when you are older, and it will be a satisfaction to remember that you saw and spoke with him in the flesh!
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You have seen one of the greatest writers our century has produced, although the world does not yet realize it.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading You will learn to love his works when you are older, and it will be a satisfaction to remember that you saw and spoke with him in the flesh!
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading “ When I returned later to Paris the little house had changed hands, and a marble tablet stating that Sainte-Beuve had lived and died there adorned its façade.
tabletnounUS /ˈtæblət/
a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription
From this reading “ When I returned later to Paris the little house had changed hands, and a marble tablet stating that Sainte-Beuve had lived and died there adorned its façade.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You will learn to love his works when you are older, and it will be a satisfaction to remember that you saw and spoke with him in the flesh!
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “ When I returned later to Paris the little house had changed hands, and a marble tablet stating that Sainte-Beuve had lived and died there adorned its façade.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As we drove away, my companion turned to me and said, “Don’t forget this afternoon.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As we drove away, my companion turned to me and said, “Don’t forget this afternoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading You will learn to love his works when you are older, and it will be a satisfaction to remember that you saw and spoke with him in the flesh!
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will learn to love his works when you are older, and it will be a satisfaction to remember that you saw and spoke with him in the flesh!
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
wonderingadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərɪŋ/
showing curiosity
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
worksnounUS /wɜːrks/
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading You will learn to love his works when you are older, and it will be a satisfaction to remember that you saw and spoke with him in the flesh!
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading You have seen one of the greatest writers our century has produced, although the world does not yet realize it.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading You have seen one of the greatest writers our century has produced, although the world does not yet realize it.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Many years ago, a gentleman with whom I was driving in a distant quarter of Paris took me to a house on the rue Montparnasse, where we remained an hour or more, he chatting with its owner, and I listening to their conversation, and wondering at the confusion of books in the big room.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading You have seen one of the greatest writers our century has produced, although the world does not yet realize it.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You have seen one of the greatest writers our century has produced, although the world does not yet realize it.
