used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I sometimes have a fancy that many of these new things in new countries are but the resurrections of old things which have been wickedly killed or stupidly stunted in old countries.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading But our fathers had the French cafe, in the sense of the free-and-easy table in the sun and air.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading I have looked over the sea of little tables in some light and airy open-air cafe; and my thoughts have gone back to the plain wooden bench and wooden table that stands solitary and weather-stained outside so many neglected English inns.
(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 Yet I am not certain; and perhaps the best of all news is that nothing is really new.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading We talk of experimenting in the French cafe, as of some fresh and almost impudent innovation.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Yet I am not certain; and perhaps the best of all news is that nothing is really new.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet I am not certain; and perhaps the best of all news is that nothing is really new.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I sometimes have a fancy that many of these new things in new countries are but the resurrections of old things which have been wickedly killed or stupidly stunted in old countries.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We talk of experimenting in the French cafe, as of some fresh and almost impudent innovation.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I have looked over the sea of little tables in some light and airy open-air cafe; and my thoughts have gone back to the plain wooden bench and wooden table that stands solitary and weather-stained outside so many neglected English inns.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I sometimes have a fancy that many of these new things in new countries are but the resurrections of old things which have been wickedly killed or stupidly stunted in old countries.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading I have looked over the sea of little tables in some light and airy open-air cafe; and my thoughts have gone back to the plain wooden bench and wooden table that stands solitary and weather-stained outside so many neglected English inns.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Yet I am not certain; and perhaps the best of all news is that nothing is really new.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I sometimes have a fancy that many of these new things in new countries are but the resurrections of old things which have been wickedly killed or stupidly stunted in old countries.
cafenounUS /kəˈfeɪ/
a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
From this reading I have looked over the sea of little tables in some light and airy open-air cafe; and my thoughts have gone back to the plain wooden bench and wooden table that stands solitary and weather-stained outside so many neglected English inns.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Yet I am not certain; and perhaps the best of all news is that nothing is really new.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading I sometimes have a fancy that many of these new things in new countries are but the resurrections of old things which have been wickedly killed or stupidly stunted in old countries.
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 I have looked over the sea of little tables in some light and airy open-air cafe; and my thoughts have gone back to the plain wooden bench and wooden table that stands solitary and weather-stained outside so many neglected English inns.
experimentingverbUS /ekˈsperəmentɪŋ/
-ing form of “experiment” — to conduct a test or investigation
From this reading We talk of experimenting in the French cafe, as of some fresh and almost impudent innovation.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading I sometimes have a fancy that many of these new things in new countries are but the resurrections of old things which have been wickedly killed or stupidly stunted in old countries.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But our fathers had the French cafe, in the sense of the free-and-easy table in the sun and air.
free-and-easyadjective
natural and unstudied
From this reading But our fathers had the French cafe, in the sense of the free-and-easy table in the sun and air.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading We talk of experimenting in the French cafe, as of some fresh and almost impudent innovation.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading We talk of experimenting in the French cafe, as of some fresh and almost impudent innovation.
destroyed or killed
From this reading I have looked over the sea of little tables in some light and airy open-air cafe; and my thoughts have gone back to the plain wooden bench and wooden table that stands solitary and weather-stained outside so many neglected English inns.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But our fathers had the French cafe, in the sense of the free-and-easy table in the sun and air.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I sometimes have a fancy that many of these new things in new countries are but the resurrections of old things which have been wickedly killed or stupidly stunted in old countries.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Yet I am not certain; and perhaps the best of all news is that nothing is really new.
impudentadjective
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading We talk of experimenting in the French cafe, as of some fresh and almost impudent innovation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I sometimes have a fancy that many of these new things in new countries are but the resurrections of old things which have been wickedly killed or stupidly stunted in old countries.
innovationnounUS /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/
a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation
From this reading We talk of experimenting in the French cafe, as of some fresh and almost impudent innovation.
innsnounUS /ɪnz/
plural of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading I have looked over the sea of little tables in some light and airy open-air cafe; and my thoughts have gone back to the plain wooden bench and wooden table that stands solitary and weather-stained outside so many neglected English inns.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet I am not certain; and perhaps the best of all news is that nothing is really new.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading I sometimes have a fancy that many of these new things in new countries are but the resurrections of old things which have been wickedly killed or stupidly stunted in old countries.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading I have looked over the sea of little tables in some light and airy open-air cafe; and my thoughts have gone back to the plain wooden bench and wooden table that stands solitary and weather-stained outside so many neglected English inns.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I have looked over the sea of little tables in some light and airy open-air cafe; and my thoughts have gone back to the plain wooden bench and wooden table that stands solitary and weather-stained outside so many neglected English inns.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I have looked over the sea of little tables in some light and airy open-air cafe; and my thoughts have gone back to the plain wooden bench and wooden table that stands solitary and weather-stained outside so many neglected English inns.
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 I sometimes have a fancy that many of these new things in new countries are but the resurrections of old things which have been wickedly killed or stupidly stunted in old countries.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have looked over the sea of little tables in some light and airy open-air cafe; and my thoughts have gone back to the plain wooden bench and wooden table that stands solitary and weather-stained outside so many neglected English inns.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading I have looked over the sea of little tables in some light and airy open-air cafe; and my thoughts have gone back to the plain wooden bench and wooden table that stands solitary and weather-stained outside so many neglected English inns.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Yet I am not certain; and perhaps the best of all news is that nothing is really new.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Yet I am not certain; and perhaps the best of all news is that nothing is really new.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet I am not certain; and perhaps the best of all news is that nothing is really new.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Yet I am not certain; and perhaps the best of all news is that nothing is really new.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet I am not certain; and perhaps the best of all news is that nothing is really new.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I sometimes have a fancy that many of these new things in new countries are but the resurrections of old things which have been wickedly killed or stupidly stunted in old countries.
open-airadjective
in the open air
From this reading I have looked over the sea of little tables in some light and airy open-air cafe; and my thoughts have gone back to the plain wooden bench and wooden table that stands solitary and weather-stained outside so many neglected English inns.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I sometimes have a fancy that many of these new things in new countries are but the resurrections of old things which have been wickedly killed or stupidly stunted in old countries.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But our fathers had the French cafe, in the sense of the free-and-easy table in the sun and air.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading I have looked over the sea of little tables in some light and airy open-air cafe; and my thoughts have gone back to the plain wooden bench and wooden table that stands solitary and weather-stained outside so many neglected English inns.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I have looked over the sea of little tables in some light and airy open-air cafe; and my thoughts have gone back to the plain wooden bench and wooden table that stands solitary and weather-stained outside so many neglected English inns.
by chance
From this reading Yet I am not certain; and perhaps the best of all news is that nothing is really new.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading I have looked over the sea of little tables in some light and airy open-air cafe; and my thoughts have gone back to the plain wooden bench and wooden table that stands solitary and weather-stained outside so many neglected English inns.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Yet I am not certain; and perhaps the best of all news is that nothing is really new.
resurrections
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From this reading I sometimes have a fancy that many of these new things in new countries are but the resurrections of old things which have been wickedly killed or stupidly stunted in old countries.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading I have looked over the sea of little tables in some light and airy open-air cafe; and my thoughts have gone back to the plain wooden bench and wooden table that stands solitary and weather-stained outside so many neglected English inns.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading But our fathers had the French cafe, in the sense of the free-and-easy table in the sun and air.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I have looked over the sea of little tables in some light and airy open-air cafe; and my thoughts have gone back to the plain wooden bench and wooden table that stands solitary and weather-stained outside so many neglected English inns.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading I have looked over the sea of little tables in some light and airy open-air cafe; and my thoughts have gone back to the plain wooden bench and wooden table that stands solitary and weather-stained outside so many neglected English inns.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I have looked over the sea of little tables in some light and airy open-air cafe; and my thoughts have gone back to the plain wooden bench and wooden table that stands solitary and weather-stained outside so many neglected English inns.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading I sometimes have a fancy that many of these new things in new countries are but the resurrections of old things which have been wickedly killed or stupidly stunted in old countries.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading I have looked over the sea of little tables in some light and airy open-air cafe; and my thoughts have gone back to the plain wooden bench and wooden table that stands solitary and weather-stained outside so many neglected English inns.
stuntedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌntɪd/
inferior in size or quality
From this reading I sometimes have a fancy that many of these new things in new countries are but the resurrections of old things which have been wickedly killed or stupidly stunted in old countries.
stupidlyadverbUS /ˈstuːpədli/
in a stupid manner
From this reading I sometimes have a fancy that many of these new things in new countries are but the resurrections of old things which have been wickedly killed or stupidly stunted in old countries.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading But our fathers had the French cafe, in the sense of the free-and-easy table in the sun and air.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading I have looked over the sea of little tables in some light and airy open-air cafe; and my thoughts have gone back to the plain wooden bench and wooden table that stands solitary and weather-stained outside so many neglected English inns.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading I have looked over the sea of little tables in some light and airy open-air cafe; and my thoughts have gone back to the plain wooden bench and wooden table that stands solitary and weather-stained outside so many neglected English inns.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading We talk of experimenting in the French cafe, as of some fresh and almost impudent innovation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet I am not certain; and perhaps the best of all news is that nothing is really new.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Yet I am not certain; and perhaps the best of all news is that nothing is really new.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I sometimes have a fancy that many of these new things in new countries are but the resurrections of old things which have been wickedly killed or stupidly stunted in old countries.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I sometimes have a fancy that many of these new things in new countries are but the resurrections of old things which have been wickedly killed or stupidly stunted in old countries.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I have looked over the sea of little tables in some light and airy open-air cafe; and my thoughts have gone back to the plain wooden bench and wooden table that stands solitary and weather-stained outside so many neglected English inns.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have looked over the sea of little tables in some light and airy open-air cafe; and my thoughts have gone back to the plain wooden bench and wooden table that stands solitary and weather-stained outside so many neglected English inns.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We talk of experimenting in the French cafe, as of some fresh and almost impudent innovation.
weather-stained
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From this reading I have looked over the sea of little tables in some light and airy open-air cafe; and my thoughts have gone back to the plain wooden bench and wooden table that stands solitary and weather-stained outside so many neglected English inns.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I sometimes have a fancy that many of these new things in new countries are but the resurrections of old things which have been wickedly killed or stupidly stunted in old countries.
wickedlyadverbUS /ˈwɪkɪdli/
in a wicked evil manner
From this reading I sometimes have a fancy that many of these new things in new countries are but the resurrections of old things which have been wickedly killed or stupidly stunted in old countries.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading I have looked over the sea of little tables in some light and airy open-air cafe; and my thoughts have gone back to the plain wooden bench and wooden table that stands solitary and weather-stained outside so many neglected English inns.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet I am not certain; and perhaps the best of all news is that nothing is really new.
