1887
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From this reading SEPTEMBER 24, 1887.
24
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From this reading SEPTEMBER 24, 1887.
422
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From this reading Illustration: RECORD OF THE SESSION--422.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading SALUBRITIES ABROAD.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Royat Improved._--I have said Royat ought to be rebuilt.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
Doll'snounUS /dɑːlz/
possessive form of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
dress-improver
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From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Royat Improved._--I have said Royat ought to be rebuilt.
hoistedverbUS /ˈhɔɪstəd/
past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Royat Improved._--I have said Royat ought to be rebuilt.
IllustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading Illustration: RECORD OF THE SESSION--422.
ImprovedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading _Royat Improved._--I have said Royat ought to be rebuilt.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
not any; not one
From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Illustration: RECORD OF THE SESSION--422.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading _Royat Improved._--I have said Royat ought to be rebuilt.
rebuiltverbUS /riˈbɪlt/
inflected form of “rebuild” — build again
From this reading _Royat Improved._--I have said Royat ought to be rebuilt.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Illustration: RECORD OF THE SESSION--422.
Royat
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From this reading _Royat Improved._--I have said Royat ought to be rebuilt.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _Royat Improved._--I have said Royat ought to be rebuilt.
SALUBRITIES
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From this reading SALUBRITIES ABROAD.
SEPTEMBERnounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading SEPTEMBER 24, 1887.
SESSIONnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading Illustration: RECORD OF THE SESSION--422.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
express in speech
From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Illustration: RECORD OF THE SESSION--422.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Royat Improved._--I have said Royat ought to be rebuilt.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Grand Hotel is of a sort of Doll's House order of architecture, splendid front, no depth to speak of, and built on so steep an ascent that it is hoisted up at the back like a lady's skirt by a dress-improver.
