adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a Frenchman rarely asks an acquaintance, or even a friend, to his apartment, the _café_ has become the common ground where all meet, for business or pleasure.
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading As a Frenchman rarely asks an acquaintance, or even a friend, to his apartment, the _café_ has become the common ground where all meet, for business or pleasure.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 As a Frenchman rarely asks an acquaintance, or even a friend, to his apartment, the _café_ has become the common ground where all meet, for business or pleasure.
amusementnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənt/
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading For the student, newly arrived from the provinces, to whose modest purse the theatres and other places of amusement are practically closed, the _café_ is a supreme resource.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His mind is moulded, his ideas and opinions formed, more by what he hears and sees there than by any other influence.
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading As a Frenchman rarely asks an acquaintance, or even a friend, to his apartment, the _café_ has become the common ground where all meet, for business or pleasure.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For the student, newly arrived from the provinces, to whose modest purse the theatres and other places of amusement are practically closed, the _café_ is a supreme resource.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading For the student, newly arrived from the provinces, to whose modest purse the theatres and other places of amusement are practically closed, the _café_ is a supreme resource.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading As a Frenchman rarely asks an acquaintance, or even a friend, to his apartment, the _café_ has become the common ground where all meet, for business or pleasure.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Not in Paris only, but all over France, in every garrison town, provincial city, or tiny village, the _café_ is the chief attraction, the centre of thought, the focus toward which all the rays of masculine existence converge.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As a Frenchman rarely asks an acquaintance, or even a friend, to his apartment, the _café_ has become the common ground where all meet, for business or pleasure.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading As a Frenchman rarely asks an acquaintance, or even a friend, to his apartment, the _café_ has become the common ground where all meet, for business or pleasure.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His mind is moulded, his ideas and opinions formed, more by what he hears and sees there than by any other influence.
café
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From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
centrenounUS /ˈsentər/
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Not in Paris only, but all over France, in every garrison town, provincial city, or tiny village, the _café_ is the chief attraction, the centre of thought, the focus toward which all the rays of masculine existence converge.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading Not in Paris only, but all over France, in every garrison town, provincial city, or tiny village, the _café_ is the chief attraction, the centre of thought, the focus toward which all the rays of masculine existence converge.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Not in Paris only, but all over France, in every garrison town, provincial city, or tiny village, the _café_ is the chief attraction, the centre of thought, the focus toward which all the rays of masculine existence converge.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading For the student, newly arrived from the provinces, to whose modest purse the theatres and other places of amusement are practically closed, the _café_ is a supreme resource.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading As a Frenchman rarely asks an acquaintance, or even a friend, to his apartment, the _café_ has become the common ground where all meet, for business or pleasure.
convergeverbUS /kənˈvɜːrdʒ/
be adjacent or come together
From this reading Not in Paris only, but all over France, in every garrison town, provincial city, or tiny village, the _café_ is the chief attraction, the centre of thought, the focus toward which all the rays of masculine existence converge.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading As a Frenchman rarely asks an acquaintance, or even a friend, to his apartment, the _café_ has become the common ground where all meet, for business or pleasure.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Not in Paris only, but all over France, in every garrison town, provincial city, or tiny village, the _café_ is the chief attraction, the centre of thought, the focus toward which all the rays of masculine existence converge.
exceptionsnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃənz/
plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Not in Paris only, but all over France, in every garrison town, provincial city, or tiny village, the _café_ is the chief attraction, the centre of thought, the focus toward which all the rays of masculine existence converge.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
focusnounUS /ˈfoʊkəs/
the concentration of attention or energy on something
From this reading Not in Paris only, but all over France, in every garrison town, provincial city, or tiny village, the _café_ is the chief attraction, the centre of thought, the focus toward which all the rays of masculine existence converge.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As a Frenchman rarely asks an acquaintance, or even a friend, to his apartment, the _café_ has become the common ground where all meet, for business or pleasure.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading His mind is moulded, his ideas and opinions formed, more by what he hears and sees there than by any other influence.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As a Frenchman rarely asks an acquaintance, or even a friend, to his apartment, the _café_ has become the common ground where all meet, for business or pleasure.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For the student, newly arrived from the provinces, to whose modest purse the theatres and other places of amusement are practically closed, the _café_ is a supreme resource.
gambling-houses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Not in Paris only, but all over France, in every garrison town, provincial city, or tiny village, the _café_ is the chief attraction, the centre of thought, the focus toward which all the rays of masculine existence converge.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading As a Frenchman rarely asks an acquaintance, or even a friend, to his apartment, the _café_ has become the common ground where all meet, for business or pleasure.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As a Frenchman rarely asks an acquaintance, or even a friend, to his apartment, the _café_ has become the common ground where all meet, for business or pleasure.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His mind is moulded, his ideas and opinions formed, more by what he hears and sees there than by any other influence.
hearsverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading His mind is moulded, his ideas and opinions formed, more by what he hears and sees there than by any other influence.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As a Frenchman rarely asks an acquaintance, or even a friend, to his apartment, the _café_ has become the common ground where all meet, for business or pleasure.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
ideasnounUS /aɪˈdiːəz/
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His mind is moulded, his ideas and opinions formed, more by what he hears and sees there than by any other influence.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading His mind is moulded, his ideas and opinions formed, more by what he hears and sees there than by any other influence.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not in Paris only, but all over France, in every garrison town, provincial city, or tiny village, the _café_ is the chief attraction, the centre of thought, the focus toward which all the rays of masculine existence converge.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
masculineadjectiveUS /ˈmæskjələn/
of grammatical gender
From this reading Not in Paris only, but all over France, in every garrison town, provincial city, or tiny village, the _café_ is the chief attraction, the centre of thought, the focus toward which all the rays of masculine existence converge.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading As a Frenchman rarely asks an acquaintance, or even a friend, to his apartment, the _café_ has become the common ground where all meet, for business or pleasure.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His mind is moulded, his ideas and opinions formed, more by what he hears and sees there than by any other influence.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading For the student, newly arrived from the provinces, to whose modest purse the theatres and other places of amusement are practically closed, the _café_ is a supreme resource.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His mind is moulded, his ideas and opinions formed, more by what he hears and sees there than by any other influence.
moulded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His mind is moulded, his ideas and opinions formed, more by what he hears and sees there than by any other influence.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading For the student, newly arrived from the provinces, to whose modest purse the theatres and other places of amusement are practically closed, the _café_ is a supreme resource.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
occupiesverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪz/
third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Not in Paris only, but all over France, in every garrison town, provincial city, or tiny village, the _café_ is the chief attraction, the centre of thought, the focus toward which all the rays of masculine existence converge.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading His mind is moulded, his ideas and opinions formed, more by what he hears and sees there than by any other influence.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For the student, newly arrived from the provinces, to whose modest purse the theatres and other places of amusement are practically closed, the _café_ is a supreme resource.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Not in Paris only, but all over France, in every garrison town, provincial city, or tiny village, the _café_ is the chief attraction, the centre of thought, the focus toward which all the rays of masculine existence converge.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Not in Paris only, but all over France, in every garrison town, provincial city, or tiny village, the _café_ is the chief attraction, the centre of thought, the focus toward which all the rays of masculine existence converge.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading For the student, newly arrived from the provinces, to whose modest purse the theatres and other places of amusement are practically closed, the _café_ is a supreme resource.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading As a Frenchman rarely asks an acquaintance, or even a friend, to his apartment, the _café_ has become the common ground where all meet, for business or pleasure.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading For the student, newly arrived from the provinces, to whose modest purse the theatres and other places of amusement are practically closed, the _café_ is a supreme resource.
provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading For the student, newly arrived from the provinces, to whose modest purse the theatres and other places of amusement are practically closed, the _café_ is a supreme resource.
provincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading Not in Paris only, but all over France, in every garrison town, provincial city, or tiny village, the _café_ is the chief attraction, the centre of thought, the focus toward which all the rays of masculine existence converge.
pursenounUS /pɜːrs/
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading For the student, newly arrived from the provinces, to whose modest purse the theatres and other places of amusement are practically closed, the _café_ is a supreme resource.
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading As a Frenchman rarely asks an acquaintance, or even a friend, to his apartment, the _café_ has become the common ground where all meet, for business or pleasure.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Not in Paris only, but all over France, in every garrison town, provincial city, or tiny village, the _café_ is the chief attraction, the centre of thought, the focus toward which all the rays of masculine existence converge.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading For the student, newly arrived from the provinces, to whose modest purse the theatres and other places of amusement are practically closed, the _café_ is a supreme resource.
seesnounUS /siːz/
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading His mind is moulded, his ideas and opinions formed, more by what he hears and sees there than by any other influence.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading For the student, newly arrived from the provinces, to whose modest purse the theatres and other places of amusement are practically closed, the _café_ is a supreme resource.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading For the student, newly arrived from the provinces, to whose modest purse the theatres and other places of amusement are practically closed, the _café_ is a supreme resource.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His mind is moulded, his ideas and opinions formed, more by what he hears and sees there than by any other influence.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
theatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading For the student, newly arrived from the provinces, to whose modest purse the theatres and other places of amusement are practically closed, the _café_ is a supreme resource.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading His mind is moulded, his ideas and opinions formed, more by what he hears and sees there than by any other influence.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
ThosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Not in Paris only, but all over France, in every garrison town, provincial city, or tiny village, the _café_ is the chief attraction, the centre of thought, the focus toward which all the rays of masculine existence converge.
tinyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪni/
very small
From this reading Not in Paris only, but all over France, in every garrison town, provincial city, or tiny village, the _café_ is the chief attraction, the centre of thought, the focus toward which all the rays of masculine existence converge.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As a Frenchman rarely asks an acquaintance, or even a friend, to his apartment, the _café_ has become the common ground where all meet, for business or pleasure.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Not in Paris only, but all over France, in every garrison town, provincial city, or tiny village, the _café_ is the chief attraction, the centre of thought, the focus toward which all the rays of masculine existence converge.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Not in Paris only, but all over France, in every garrison town, provincial city, or tiny village, the _café_ is the chief attraction, the centre of thought, the focus toward which all the rays of masculine existence converge.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Not in Paris only, but all over France, in every garrison town, provincial city, or tiny village, the _café_ is the chief attraction, the centre of thought, the focus toward which all the rays of masculine existence converge.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His mind is moulded, his ideas and opinions formed, more by what he hears and sees there than by any other influence.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading As a Frenchman rarely asks an acquaintance, or even a friend, to his apartment, the _café_ has become the common ground where all meet, for business or pleasure.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not in Paris only, but all over France, in every garrison town, provincial city, or tiny village, the _café_ is the chief attraction, the centre of thought, the focus toward which all the rays of masculine existence converge.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading For the student, newly arrived from the provinces, to whose modest purse the theatres and other places of amusement are practically closed, the _café_ is a supreme resource.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Those who have not lived in France can form little idea of the important place the _café_ occupies in the life of an average Frenchman, clubs as we know them or as they exist in England being rare, and when found being, with few exceptions, but gambling-houses in disguise.
