adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To a lover of old things and old ways any changes in the Paris he has known and loved are a sad trial.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To a lover of old things and old ways any changes in the Paris he has known and loved are a sad trial.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To a lover of old things and old ways any changes in the Paris he has known and loved are a sad trial.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To a lover of old things and old ways any changes in the Paris he has known and loved are a sad trial.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading One naturally feels that the sights familiar in youth lose by being transformed and doubts the necessity of such improvements.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Henri Drumont, in his delightful _Mon Vieux Paris_, deplores this modern mania for reform which has done such good work in the new quarters but should, he thinks, respect the historic streets and shady squares.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One naturally feels that the sights familiar in youth lose by being transformed and doubts the necessity of such improvements.
CaironounUS /ˈkaɪroʊ/
a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
From this reading Half of Cairo was ruthlessly transformed in sixty-five into a hideous caricature of modern Paris.
caricatureverbUS /ˈkerəkətʃər/
represent in or produce a caricature of
From this reading Half of Cairo was ruthlessly transformed in sixty-five into a hideous caricature of modern Paris.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading To a lover of old things and old ways any changes in the Paris he has known and loved are a sad trial.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading The Rome of my childhood is no more!
delightfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Henri Drumont, in his delightful _Mon Vieux Paris_, deplores this modern mania for reform which has done such good work in the new quarters but should, he thinks, respect the historic streets and shady squares.
deploresverbUS /dɪˈplɔːrz/
third-person singular of “deplore” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading Henri Drumont, in his delightful _Mon Vieux Paris_, deplores this modern mania for reform which has done such good work in the new quarters but should, he thinks, respect the historic streets and shady squares.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Henri Drumont, in his delightful _Mon Vieux Paris_, deplores this modern mania for reform which has done such good work in the new quarters but should, he thinks, respect the historic streets and shady squares.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading One naturally feels that the sights familiar in youth lose by being transformed and doubts the necessity of such improvements.
Drumont
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From this reading Henri Drumont, in his delightful _Mon Vieux Paris_, deplores this modern mania for reform which has done such good work in the new quarters but should, he thinks, respect the historic streets and shady squares.
familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/
well known or easily recognized
From this reading One naturally feels that the sights familiar in youth lose by being transformed and doubts the necessity of such improvements.
feelsnounUS /fiːlz/
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading One naturally feels that the sights familiar in youth lose by being transformed and doubts the necessity of such improvements.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Henri Drumont, in his delightful _Mon Vieux Paris_, deplores this modern mania for reform which has done such good work in the new quarters but should, he thinks, respect the historic streets and shady squares.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Henri Drumont, in his delightful _Mon Vieux Paris_, deplores this modern mania for reform which has done such good work in the new quarters but should, he thinks, respect the historic streets and shady squares.
HalfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half of Cairo was ruthlessly transformed in sixty-five into a hideous caricature of modern Paris.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To a lover of old things and old ways any changes in the Paris he has known and loved are a sad trial.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To a lover of old things and old ways any changes in the Paris he has known and loved are a sad trial.
Henri
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From this reading Henri Drumont, in his delightful _Mon Vieux Paris_, deplores this modern mania for reform which has done such good work in the new quarters but should, he thinks, respect the historic streets and shady squares.
hideousadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdiəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading Half of Cairo was ruthlessly transformed in sixty-five into a hideous caricature of modern Paris.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Henri Drumont, in his delightful _Mon Vieux Paris_, deplores this modern mania for reform which has done such good work in the new quarters but should, he thinks, respect the historic streets and shady squares.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading Henri Drumont, in his delightful _Mon Vieux Paris_, deplores this modern mania for reform which has done such good work in the new quarters but should, he thinks, respect the historic streets and shady squares.
improvementsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading One naturally feels that the sights familiar in youth lose by being transformed and doubts the necessity of such improvements.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To a lover of old things and old ways any changes in the Paris he has known and loved are a sad trial.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Half of Cairo was ruthlessly transformed in sixty-five into a hideous caricature of modern Paris.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Rome of my childhood is no more!
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading To a lover of old things and old ways any changes in the Paris he has known and loved are a sad trial.
loseverbUS /luːz/
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading One naturally feels that the sights familiar in youth lose by being transformed and doubts the necessity of such improvements.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading To a lover of old things and old ways any changes in the Paris he has known and loved are a sad trial.
lovernounUS /ˈlʌvər/
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading To a lover of old things and old ways any changes in the Paris he has known and loved are a sad trial.
manianounUS /ˈmeɪniə/
an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
From this reading Henri Drumont, in his delightful _Mon Vieux Paris_, deplores this modern mania for reform which has done such good work in the new quarters but should, he thinks, respect the historic streets and shady squares.
modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Henri Drumont, in his delightful _Mon Vieux Paris_, deplores this modern mania for reform which has done such good work in the new quarters but should, he thinks, respect the historic streets and shady squares.
MonnounUS /moʊn/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Henri Drumont, in his delightful _Mon Vieux Paris_, deplores this modern mania for reform which has done such good work in the new quarters but should, he thinks, respect the historic streets and shady squares.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Rome of my childhood is no more!
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The Rome of my childhood is no more!
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading One naturally feels that the sights familiar in youth lose by being transformed and doubts the necessity of such improvements.
necessitynounUS /nəˈsesəti/
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading One naturally feels that the sights familiar in youth lose by being transformed and doubts the necessity of such improvements.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Henri Drumont, in his delightful _Mon Vieux Paris_, deplores this modern mania for reform which has done such good work in the new quarters but should, he thinks, respect the historic streets and shady squares.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The Rome of my childhood is no more!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To a lover of old things and old ways any changes in the Paris he has known and loved are a sad trial.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading To a lover of old things and old ways any changes in the Paris he has known and loved are a sad trial.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One naturally feels that the sights familiar in youth lose by being transformed and doubts the necessity of such improvements.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading To a lover of old things and old ways any changes in the Paris he has known and loved are a sad trial.
quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Henri Drumont, in his delightful _Mon Vieux Paris_, deplores this modern mania for reform which has done such good work in the new quarters but should, he thinks, respect the historic streets and shady squares.
reformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading Henri Drumont, in his delightful _Mon Vieux Paris_, deplores this modern mania for reform which has done such good work in the new quarters but should, he thinks, respect the historic streets and shady squares.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Henri Drumont, in his delightful _Mon Vieux Paris_, deplores this modern mania for reform which has done such good work in the new quarters but should, he thinks, respect the historic streets and shady squares.
RomenounUS /roʊm/
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading The Rome of my childhood is no more!
ruthlesslyadverbUS /ˈruːθləsli/
in a ruthless manner
From this reading Half of Cairo was ruthlessly transformed in sixty-five into a hideous caricature of modern Paris.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading To a lover of old things and old ways any changes in the Paris he has known and loved are a sad trial.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading Henri Drumont, in his delightful _Mon Vieux Paris_, deplores this modern mania for reform which has done such good work in the new quarters but should, he thinks, respect the historic streets and shady squares.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Henri Drumont, in his delightful _Mon Vieux Paris_, deplores this modern mania for reform which has done such good work in the new quarters but should, he thinks, respect the historic streets and shady squares.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading One naturally feels that the sights familiar in youth lose by being transformed and doubts the necessity of such improvements.
sixty-fiveadjective
being five more than sixty
From this reading Half of Cairo was ruthlessly transformed in sixty-five into a hideous caricature of modern Paris.
squaresnounUS /skwerz/
plural of “square” — (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
From this reading Henri Drumont, in his delightful _Mon Vieux Paris_, deplores this modern mania for reform which has done such good work in the new quarters but should, he thinks, respect the historic streets and shady squares.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Henri Drumont, in his delightful _Mon Vieux Paris_, deplores this modern mania for reform which has done such good work in the new quarters but should, he thinks, respect the historic streets and shady squares.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Henri Drumont, in his delightful _Mon Vieux Paris_, deplores this modern mania for reform which has done such good work in the new quarters but should, he thinks, respect the historic streets and shady squares.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One naturally feels that the sights familiar in youth lose by being transformed and doubts the necessity of such improvements.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To a lover of old things and old ways any changes in the Paris he has known and loved are a sad trial.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading To a lover of old things and old ways any changes in the Paris he has known and loved are a sad trial.
thinksnounUS /θɪŋks/
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading Henri Drumont, in his delightful _Mon Vieux Paris_, deplores this modern mania for reform which has done such good work in the new quarters but should, he thinks, respect the historic streets and shady squares.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Henri Drumont, in his delightful _Mon Vieux Paris_, deplores this modern mania for reform which has done such good work in the new quarters but should, he thinks, respect the historic streets and shady squares.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To a lover of old things and old ways any changes in the Paris he has known and loved are a sad trial.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading One naturally feels that the sights familiar in youth lose by being transformed and doubts the necessity of such improvements.
trialnounUS /ˈtraɪəl/
the act of testing something
From this reading To a lover of old things and old ways any changes in the Paris he has known and loved are a sad trial.
Vieux
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From this reading Henri Drumont, in his delightful _Mon Vieux Paris_, deplores this modern mania for reform which has done such good work in the new quarters but should, he thinks, respect the historic streets and shady squares.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Half of Cairo was ruthlessly transformed in sixty-five into a hideous caricature of modern Paris.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading To a lover of old things and old ways any changes in the Paris he has known and loved are a sad trial.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Henri Drumont, in his delightful _Mon Vieux Paris_, deplores this modern mania for reform which has done such good work in the new quarters but should, he thinks, respect the historic streets and shady squares.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Henri Drumont, in his delightful _Mon Vieux Paris_, deplores this modern mania for reform which has done such good work in the new quarters but should, he thinks, respect the historic streets and shady squares.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading One naturally feels that the sights familiar in youth lose by being transformed and doubts the necessity of such improvements.
