used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ‘The Beauty Spot of the Riviera’ is the flattering title which a resident English physician has given to his book upon Monte Carlo.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It is getting difficult nowadays to give a new name to a place which has been raved about, reviled, flattered, slandered, discussed, and described _ad nauseam_.
adnounUS /æd/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading It is getting difficult nowadays to give a new name to a place which has been raved about, reviled, flattered, slandered, discussed, and described _ad nauseam_.
advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/
called to public attention
From this reading That it is a paradise is a fact as widely advertised as that somebody’s soap is matchless for the complexion, and that somebody else’s mustard is the best.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is getting difficult nowadays to give a new name to a place which has been raved about, reviled, flattered, slandered, discussed, and described _ad nauseam_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That it is a paradise is a fact as widely advertised as that somebody’s soap is matchless for the complexion, and that somebody else’s mustard is the best.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading ‘The Beauty Spot of the Riviera’ is the flattering title which a resident English physician has given to his book upon Monte Carlo.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is getting difficult nowadays to give a new name to a place which has been raved about, reviled, flattered, slandered, discussed, and described _ad nauseam_.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading That it is a paradise is a fact as widely advertised as that somebody’s soap is matchless for the complexion, and that somebody else’s mustard is the best.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading ‘The Beauty Spot of the Riviera’ is the flattering title which a resident English physician has given to his book upon Monte Carlo.
CARLO
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From this reading MONTE CARLO.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading That it is a paradise is a fact as widely advertised as that somebody’s soap is matchless for the complexion, and that somebody else’s mustard is the best.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading It is getting difficult nowadays to give a new name to a place which has been raved about, reviled, flattered, slandered, discussed, and described _ad nauseam_.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is getting difficult nowadays to give a new name to a place which has been raved about, reviled, flattered, slandered, discussed, and described _ad nauseam_.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading It is getting difficult nowadays to give a new name to a place which has been raved about, reviled, flattered, slandered, discussed, and described _ad nauseam_.
else's
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From this reading That it is a paradise is a fact as widely advertised as that somebody’s soap is matchless for the complexion, and that somebody else’s mustard is the best.
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 ‘The Beauty Spot of the Riviera’ is the flattering title which a resident English physician has given to his book upon Monte Carlo.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading That it is a paradise is a fact as widely advertised as that somebody’s soap is matchless for the complexion, and that somebody else’s mustard is the best.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading It is getting difficult nowadays to give a new name to a place which has been raved about, reviled, flattered, slandered, discussed, and described _ad nauseam_.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading ‘The Beauty Spot of the Riviera’ is the flattering title which a resident English physician has given to his book upon Monte Carlo.
fool'snounUS /fuːlz/
possessive form of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading It is a paradise--a fool’s paradise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That it is a paradise is a fact as widely advertised as that somebody’s soap is matchless for the complexion, and that somebody else’s mustard is the best.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading It is getting difficult nowadays to give a new name to a place which has been raved about, reviled, flattered, slandered, discussed, and described _ad nauseam_.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It is getting difficult nowadays to give a new name to a place which has been raved about, reviled, flattered, slandered, discussed, and described _ad nauseam_.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading ‘The Beauty Spot of the Riviera’ is the flattering title which a resident English physician has given to his book upon Monte Carlo.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘The Beauty Spot of the Riviera’ is the flattering title which a resident English physician has given to his book upon Monte Carlo.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ‘The Beauty Spot of the Riviera’ is the flattering title which a resident English physician has given to his book upon Monte Carlo.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘The Beauty Spot of the Riviera’ is the flattering title which a resident English physician has given to his book upon Monte Carlo.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is getting difficult nowadays to give a new name to a place which has been raved about, reviled, flattered, slandered, discussed, and described _ad nauseam_.
matchlessadjective
eminent beyond or above comparison
From this reading That it is a paradise is a fact as widely advertised as that somebody’s soap is matchless for the complexion, and that somebody else’s mustard is the best.
MONTEnounUS /ˈmɑːnti/
a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time
From this reading MONTE CARLO.
mustardnounUS /ˈmʌstərd/
any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica
From this reading That it is a paradise is a fact as widely advertised as that somebody’s soap is matchless for the complexion, and that somebody else’s mustard is the best.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It is getting difficult nowadays to give a new name to a place which has been raved about, reviled, flattered, slandered, discussed, and described _ad nauseam_.
nauseam
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From this reading It is getting difficult nowadays to give a new name to a place which has been raved about, reviled, flattered, slandered, discussed, and described _ad nauseam_.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It is getting difficult nowadays to give a new name to a place which has been raved about, reviled, flattered, slandered, discussed, and described _ad nauseam_.
nowadaysnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading It is getting difficult nowadays to give a new name to a place which has been raved about, reviled, flattered, slandered, discussed, and described _ad nauseam_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ‘The Beauty Spot of the Riviera’ is the flattering title which a resident English physician has given to his book upon Monte Carlo.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading That it is a paradise is a fact as widely advertised as that somebody’s soap is matchless for the complexion, and that somebody else’s mustard is the best.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading ‘The Beauty Spot of the Riviera’ is the flattering title which a resident English physician has given to his book upon Monte Carlo.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is getting difficult nowadays to give a new name to a place which has been raved about, reviled, flattered, slandered, discussed, and described _ad nauseam_.
ravedverbUS /reɪvd/
past form of “rave” — participate in an all-night techno dance party
From this reading It is getting difficult nowadays to give a new name to a place which has been raved about, reviled, flattered, slandered, discussed, and described _ad nauseam_.
residentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading ‘The Beauty Spot of the Riviera’ is the flattering title which a resident English physician has given to his book upon Monte Carlo.
reviledverbUS /riˈvaɪld/
past form of “revile” — spread negative information about
From this reading It is getting difficult nowadays to give a new name to a place which has been raved about, reviled, flattered, slandered, discussed, and described _ad nauseam_.
RivieranounUS /ˌrɪviˈerə/
a coastal area between La Spezia in Italy and Cannes in France
From this reading ‘The Beauty Spot of the Riviera’ is the flattering title which a resident English physician has given to his book upon Monte Carlo.
slanderedverbUS /ˈslændərd/
past form of “slander” — charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
From this reading It is getting difficult nowadays to give a new name to a place which has been raved about, reviled, flattered, slandered, discussed, and described _ad nauseam_.
soapnounUS /soʊp/
a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats
From this reading That it is a paradise is a fact as widely advertised as that somebody’s soap is matchless for the complexion, and that somebody else’s mustard is the best.
a person, without saying who
From this reading That it is a paradise is a fact as widely advertised as that somebody’s soap is matchless for the complexion, and that somebody else’s mustard is the best.
somebody'snounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdiz/
possessive form of “somebody” — a human being
From this reading That it is a paradise is a fact as widely advertised as that somebody’s soap is matchless for the complexion, and that somebody else’s mustard is the best.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading ‘The Beauty Spot of the Riviera’ is the flattering title which a resident English physician has given to his book upon Monte Carlo.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That it is a paradise is a fact as widely advertised as that somebody’s soap is matchless for the complexion, and that somebody else’s mustard is the best.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘The Beauty Spot of the Riviera’ is the flattering title which a resident English physician has given to his book upon Monte Carlo.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading ‘The Beauty Spot of the Riviera’ is the flattering title which a resident English physician has given to his book upon Monte Carlo.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ‘The Beauty Spot of the Riviera’ is the flattering title which a resident English physician has given to his book upon Monte Carlo.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ‘The Beauty Spot of the Riviera’ is the flattering title which a resident English physician has given to his book upon Monte Carlo.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ‘The Beauty Spot of the Riviera’ is the flattering title which a resident English physician has given to his book upon Monte Carlo.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading That it is a paradise is a fact as widely advertised as that somebody’s soap is matchless for the complexion, and that somebody else’s mustard is the best.
