(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 The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the extraordinary attractions which makes Paris the show place of Europe, the historic Palace of the Louvre possesses, curiously enough, the least drawing power of any.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
antiquitiesnounUS /ænˈtɪkwətiz/
plural of “antiquity” — the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Among the extraordinary attractions which makes Paris the show place of Europe, the historic Palace of the Louvre possesses, curiously enough, the least drawing power of any.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading In other words, the Louvre, vast repository as it is of the art wealth of the world, would seem to contain little attraction for the multitude.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In other words, the Louvre, vast repository as it is of the art wealth of the world, would seem to contain little attraction for the multitude.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Its popularity, from the tourist viewpoint, at least, certainly falls far short of that enjoyed by the Moulin Rouge.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading In other words, the Louvre, vast repository as it is of the art wealth of the world, would seem to contain little attraction for the multitude.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Among the extraordinary attractions which makes Paris the show place of Europe, the historic Palace of the Louvre possesses, curiously enough, the least drawing power of any.
for the reason that
From this reading The _blase_ Parisian takes no interest in it, because it is at his very door.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
blaseadjectiveUS /bleɪz/
very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world
From this reading The _blase_ Parisian takes no interest in it, because it is at his very door.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Its popularity, from the tourist viewpoint, at least, certainly falls far short of that enjoyed by the Moulin Rouge.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Its popularity, from the tourist viewpoint, at least, certainly falls far short of that enjoyed by the Moulin Rouge.
ChampsnounUS /tʃæmps/
plural of “champ” — someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading In other words, the Louvre, vast repository as it is of the art wealth of the world, would seem to contain little attraction for the multitude.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Among the extraordinary attractions which makes Paris the show place of Europe, the historic Palace of the Louvre possesses, curiously enough, the least drawing power of any.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The _blase_ Parisian takes no interest in it, because it is at his very door.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Among the extraordinary attractions which makes Paris the show place of Europe, the historic Palace of the Louvre possesses, curiously enough, the least drawing power of any.
Elysees
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From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Its popularity, from the tourist viewpoint, at least, certainly falls far short of that enjoyed by the Moulin Rouge.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Among the extraordinary attractions which makes Paris the show place of Europe, the historic Palace of the Louvre possesses, curiously enough, the least drawing power of any.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Among the extraordinary attractions which makes Paris the show place of Europe, the historic Palace of the Louvre possesses, curiously enough, the least drawing power of any.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
expositionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “exposition” — a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Among the extraordinary attractions which makes Paris the show place of Europe, the historic Palace of the Louvre possesses, curiously enough, the least drawing power of any.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading Its popularity, from the tourist viewpoint, at least, certainly falls far short of that enjoyed by the Moulin Rouge.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Its popularity, from the tourist viewpoint, at least, certainly falls far short of that enjoyed by the Moulin Rouge.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In other words, the Louvre, vast repository as it is of the art wealth of the world, would seem to contain little attraction for the multitude.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Its popularity, from the tourist viewpoint, at least, certainly falls far short of that enjoyed by the Moulin Rouge.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The _blase_ Parisian takes no interest in it, because it is at his very door.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading Among the extraordinary attractions which makes Paris the show place of Europe, the historic Palace of the Louvre possesses, curiously enough, the least drawing power of any.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In other words, the Louvre, vast repository as it is of the art wealth of the world, would seem to contain little attraction for the multitude.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The _blase_ Parisian takes no interest in it, because it is at his very door.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In other words, the Louvre, vast repository as it is of the art wealth of the world, would seem to contain little attraction for the multitude.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In other words, the Louvre, vast repository as it is of the art wealth of the world, would seem to contain little attraction for the multitude.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its popularity, from the tourist viewpoint, at least, certainly falls far short of that enjoyed by the Moulin Rouge.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Among the extraordinary attractions which makes Paris the show place of Europe, the historic Palace of the Louvre possesses, curiously enough, the least drawing power of any.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In other words, the Louvre, vast repository as it is of the art wealth of the world, would seem to contain little attraction for the multitude.
LouvrenounUS /ˈluːvrə/
an art museum that is a famous tourist attraction in Paris
From this reading Among the extraordinary attractions which makes Paris the show place of Europe, the historic Palace of the Louvre possesses, curiously enough, the least drawing power of any.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Among the extraordinary attractions which makes Paris the show place of Europe, the historic Palace of the Louvre possesses, curiously enough, the least drawing power of any.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
MoulinnounUS /muːˈlæn/
a chute through which supraglacial water enters a glacier, boring either to the bedrock or to the depth of common crevasse formation
From this reading Its popularity, from the tourist viewpoint, at least, certainly falls far short of that enjoyed by the Moulin Rouge.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading In other words, the Louvre, vast repository as it is of the art wealth of the world, would seem to contain little attraction for the multitude.
museumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
not any; not one
From this reading The _blase_ Parisian takes no interest in it, because it is at his very door.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Among the extraordinary attractions which makes Paris the show place of Europe, the historic Palace of the Louvre possesses, curiously enough, the least drawing power of any.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
one-timeadjectiveUS /ˈwʌnˈtaɪm/
belonging to some prior time
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In other words, the Louvre, vast repository as it is of the art wealth of the world, would seem to contain little attraction for the multitude.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Among the extraordinary attractions which makes Paris the show place of Europe, the historic Palace of the Louvre possesses, curiously enough, the least drawing power of any.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Among the extraordinary attractions which makes Paris the show place of Europe, the historic Palace of the Louvre possesses, curiously enough, the least drawing power of any.
ParisianadjectiveUS /pərˈɪʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants
From this reading The _blase_ Parisian takes no interest in it, because it is at his very door.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Among the extraordinary attractions which makes Paris the show place of Europe, the historic Palace of the Louvre possesses, curiously enough, the least drawing power of any.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading Its popularity, from the tourist viewpoint, at least, certainly falls far short of that enjoyed by the Moulin Rouge.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Among the extraordinary attractions which makes Paris the show place of Europe, the historic Palace of the Louvre possesses, curiously enough, the least drawing power of any.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Among the extraordinary attractions which makes Paris the show place of Europe, the historic Palace of the Louvre possesses, curiously enough, the least drawing power of any.
pricelessadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪsləs/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
repositorynounUS /riˈpɑːzətɔːri/
a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping
From this reading In other words, the Louvre, vast repository as it is of the art wealth of the world, would seem to contain little attraction for the multitude.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
RougenounUS /ruːʒ/
makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
From this reading Its popularity, from the tourist viewpoint, at least, certainly falls far short of that enjoyed by the Moulin Rouge.
satisfactorilyadverbUS /ˌsætɪˈsfæktrəli/
in a satisfactory manner
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
sculpturesnounUS /ˈskʌlptʃərz/
plural of “sculpture” — a three-dimensional work of plastic art
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In other words, the Louvre, vast repository as it is of the art wealth of the world, would seem to contain little attraction for the multitude.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Its popularity, from the tourist viewpoint, at least, certainly falls far short of that enjoyed by the Moulin Rouge.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Among the extraordinary attractions which makes Paris the show place of Europe, the historic Palace of the Louvre possesses, curiously enough, the least drawing power of any.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
suffocationnounUS /ˌsʌfəˈkeɪʃən/
killing by depriving of oxygen
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The _blase_ Parisian takes no interest in it, because it is at his very door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Its popularity, from the tourist viewpoint, at least, certainly falls far short of that enjoyed by the Moulin Rouge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Among the extraordinary attractions which makes Paris the show place of Europe, the historic Palace of the Louvre possesses, curiously enough, the least drawing power of any.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In other words, the Louvre, vast repository as it is of the art wealth of the world, would seem to contain little attraction for the multitude.
touristnounUS /ˈtʊrəst/
someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading Its popularity, from the tourist viewpoint, at least, certainly falls far short of that enjoyed by the Moulin Rouge.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading In other words, the Louvre, vast repository as it is of the art wealth of the world, would seem to contain little attraction for the multitude.
precisely as stated
From this reading The _blase_ Parisian takes no interest in it, because it is at his very door.
viewpointnounUS /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading Its popularity, from the tourist viewpoint, at least, certainly falls far short of that enjoyed by the Moulin Rouge.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading In other words, the Louvre, vast repository as it is of the art wealth of the world, would seem to contain little attraction for the multitude.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Among the extraordinary attractions which makes Paris the show place of Europe, the historic Palace of the Louvre possesses, curiously enough, the least drawing power of any.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The annual picture expositions in the Champs Elysees are always crowded to suffocation, especially on free days, showing that the common people are not wholly indifferent to art, but for some reason which has never been satisfactorily explained, the celebrated museum, the one-time residence of the Kings of France, with all its historic memories, its priceless pictures and endless rooms filled with sculptures and antiquities is treated with indifference and neglect.
the words that are spoken
From this reading In other words, the Louvre, vast repository as it is of the art wealth of the world, would seem to contain little attraction for the multitude.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In other words, the Louvre, vast repository as it is of the art wealth of the world, would seem to contain little attraction for the multitude.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In other words, the Louvre, vast repository as it is of the art wealth of the world, would seem to contain little attraction for the multitude.
