used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Considering the skyscrapers and quick lunches and free lunches that there are to-day, it is hard to realize that there ever was a first one anywhere.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading It may be added that the loyal Chicagoan who told of these things seemed to be prouder of the "free lunch" and the quick lunch than of the skyscraper.
(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 Of two things I mentioned to him he was not proud at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
at or in or to any place
From this reading Considering the skyscrapers and quick lunches and free lunches that there are to-day, it is hard to realize that there ever was a first one anywhere.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Considering the skyscrapers and quick lunches and free lunches that there are to-day, it is hard to realize that there ever was a first one anywhere.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the origin of things which have become national institutions, as these things have, seems to me to be worth recording here.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
basementnounUS /ˈbeɪsmənt/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the origin of things which have become national institutions, as these things have, seems to me to be worth recording here.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But the origin of things which have become national institutions, as these things have, seems to me to be worth recording here.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
Chicagoan
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From this reading It may be added that the loyal Chicagoan who told of these things seemed to be prouder of the "free lunch" and the quick lunch than of the skyscraper.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Considering the skyscrapers and quick lunches and free lunches that there are to-day, it is hard to realize that there ever was a first one anywhere.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
at any time
From this reading Considering the skyscrapers and quick lunches and free lunches that there are to-day, it is hard to realize that there ever was a first one anywhere.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Considering the skyscrapers and quick lunches and free lunches that there are to-day, it is hard to realize that there ever was a first one anywhere.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But the origin of things which have become national institutions, as these things have, seems to me to be worth recording here.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of two things I mentioned to him he was not proud at all.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But the origin of things which have become national institutions, as these things have, seems to me to be worth recording here.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of two things I mentioned to him he was not proud at all.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading But the origin of things which have become national institutions, as these things have, seems to me to be worth recording here.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
Kohlsaat's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading It may be added that the loyal Chicagoan who told of these things seemed to be prouder of the "free lunch" and the quick lunch than of the skyscraper.
take the midday meal
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
lunchesnounUS /ˈlʌntʃɪz/
plural of “lunch” — a midday meal
From this reading Considering the skyscrapers and quick lunches and free lunches that there are to-day, it is hard to realize that there ever was a first one anywhere.
MadisonnounUS /ˈmædəsən/
4th President of the United States; member of the Continental Congress and rapporteur at the Constitutional Convention in 1776; helped frame the Bill of Rights (1751-1836)
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
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 THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be added that the loyal Chicagoan who told of these things seemed to be prouder of the "free lunch" and the quick lunch than of the skyscraper.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the origin of things which have become national institutions, as these things have, seems to me to be worth recording here.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Of two things I mentioned to him he was not proud at all.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading But the origin of things which have become national institutions, as these things have, seems to me to be worth recording here.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Considering the skyscrapers and quick lunches and free lunches that there are to-day, it is hard to realize that there ever was a first one anywhere.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading But the origin of things which have become national institutions, as these things have, seems to me to be worth recording here.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Of two things I mentioned to him he was not proud at all.
prouderadjectiveUS /ˈpraʊdər/
comparative of “proud” — feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading It may be added that the loyal Chicagoan who told of these things seemed to be prouder of the "free lunch" and the quick lunch than of the skyscraper.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Considering the skyscrapers and quick lunches and free lunches that there are to-day, it is hard to realize that there ever was a first one anywhere.
quick-lunch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
on the contrary
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Considering the skyscrapers and quick lunches and free lunches that there are to-day, it is hard to realize that there ever was a first one anywhere.
recordingnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
From this reading But the origin of things which have become national institutions, as these things have, seems to me to be worth recording here.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It may be added that the loyal Chicagoan who told of these things seemed to be prouder of the "free lunch" and the quick lunch than of the skyscraper.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But the origin of things which have become national institutions, as these things have, seems to me to be worth recording here.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
skyscrapernounUS /ˈskaɪskreɪpər/
a very tall building with many stories
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
skyscrapersnounUS /ˈskaɪskreɪpərz/
plural of “skyscraper” — a very tall building with many stories
From this reading Considering the skyscrapers and quick lunches and free lunches that there are to-day, it is hard to realize that there ever was a first one anywhere.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
steel-frame
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
STOCKYARDSnounUS /ˈstɑːkjɑːrdz/
plural of “stockyard” — enclosed yard where cattle, pigs, horses, or sheep are kept temporarily
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
TacomanounUS /təˈkoʊmɑː/
a city in west central Washington on an arm of Puget Sound to the south of Seattle
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It may be added that the loyal Chicagoan who told of these things seemed to be prouder of the "free lunch" and the quick lunch than of the skyscraper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Considering the skyscrapers and quick lunches and free lunches that there are to-day, it is hard to realize that there ever was a first one anywhere.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But the origin of things which have become national institutions, as these things have, seems to me to be worth recording here.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But the origin of things which have become national institutions, as these things have, seems to me to be worth recording here.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Considering the skyscrapers and quick lunches and free lunches that there are to-day, it is hard to realize that there ever was a first one anywhere.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Considering the skyscrapers and quick lunches and free lunches that there are to-day, it is hard to realize that there ever was a first one anywhere.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It may be added that the loyal Chicagoan who told of these things seemed to be prouder of the "free lunch" and the quick lunch than of the skyscraper.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Of two things I mentioned to him he was not proud at all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the origin of things which have become national institutions, as these things have, seems to me to be worth recording here.
which person or people
From this reading It may be added that the loyal Chicagoan who told of these things seemed to be prouder of the "free lunch" and the quick lunch than of the skyscraper.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading But the origin of things which have become national institutions, as these things have, seems to me to be worth recording here.
a late time of life
From this reading THE STOCKYARDS It is rather widely known, I think, that Chicago built the first steel-frame skyscraper--the Tacoma Building--but I do not believe that the world knows that Kohlsaat's in Chicago was the first quick-lunch place of its kind, or that the first "free lunch" in the country was established, many years since, in the basement saloon at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
