1906
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From this reading "The Slim Princess" has been elaborated and rewritten from a story printed in _The Saturday Evening Post_ of Philadelphia late in 1906 and copyright, 1906, by the Curtis Publishing Company.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The Slim Princess" has been elaborated and rewritten from a story printed in _The Saturday Evening Post_ of Philadelphia late in 1906 and copyright, 1906, by the Curtis Publishing Company.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The Slim Princess" has been elaborated and rewritten from a story printed in _The Saturday Evening Post_ of Philadelphia late in 1906 and copyright, 1906, by the Curtis Publishing Company.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Mohammedan sanctuaries with their hideous stencil decorations and bulbous domes are jostled by many new shops with blinking fronts and German merchandise.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It started out to be Turkish and later decided to be European.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "The Slim Princess" has been elaborated and rewritten from a story printed in _The Saturday Evening Post_ of Philadelphia late in 1906 and copyright, 1906, by the Curtis Publishing Company.
blinkingadjectiveUS /ˈblɪŋkɪŋ/
closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly
From this reading The Mohammedan sanctuaries with their hideous stencil decorations and bulbous domes are jostled by many new shops with blinking fronts and German merchandise.
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE SLIM PRINCESS WOMAN IN MOROVENIA Morovenia is a state in which both the mosque and the motor-car now occur in the same landscape.
bulbousadjectiveUS /ˈbʌlbəs/
shaped like a bulb
From this reading The Mohammedan sanctuaries with their hideous stencil decorations and bulbous domes are jostled by many new shops with blinking fronts and German merchandise.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "The Slim Princess" has been elaborated and rewritten from a story printed in _The Saturday Evening Post_ of Philadelphia late in 1906 and copyright, 1906, by the Curtis Publishing Company.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "The Slim Princess" has been elaborated and rewritten from a story printed in _The Saturday Evening Post_ of Philadelphia late in 1906 and copyright, 1906, by the Curtis Publishing Company.
copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
From this reading "The Slim Princess" has been elaborated and rewritten from a story printed in _The Saturday Evening Post_ of Philadelphia late in 1906 and copyright, 1906, by the Curtis Publishing Company.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading "The Slim Princess" has been elaborated and rewritten from a story printed in _The Saturday Evening Post_ of Philadelphia late in 1906 and copyright, 1906, by the Curtis Publishing Company.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It started out to be Turkish and later decided to be European.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading The Mohammedan sanctuaries with their hideous stencil decorations and bulbous domes are jostled by many new shops with blinking fronts and German merchandise.
domesnounUS /doʊmz/
plural of “dome” — a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward
From this reading The Mohammedan sanctuaries with their hideous stencil decorations and bulbous domes are jostled by many new shops with blinking fronts and German merchandise.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The orthodox turn their faces toward Mecca while the enlightened dream of a journey to Paris.
elaboratedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbəreɪtəd/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading "The Slim Princess" has been elaborated and rewritten from a story printed in _The Saturday Evening Post_ of Philadelphia late in 1906 and copyright, 1906, by the Curtis Publishing Company.
enlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading The orthodox turn their faces toward Mecca while the enlightened dream of a journey to Paris.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading It started out to be Turkish and later decided to be European.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "The Slim Princess" has been elaborated and rewritten from a story printed in _The Saturday Evening Post_ of Philadelphia late in 1906 and copyright, 1906, by the Curtis Publishing Company.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The orthodox turn their faces toward Mecca while the enlightened dream of a journey to Paris.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "The Slim Princess" has been elaborated and rewritten from a story printed in _The Saturday Evening Post_ of Philadelphia late in 1906 and copyright, 1906, by the Curtis Publishing Company.
frontsnounUS /frʌnts/
plural of “front” — the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The Mohammedan sanctuaries with their hideous stencil decorations and bulbous domes are jostled by many new shops with blinking fronts and German merchandise.
a person of German nationality
From this reading The Mohammedan sanctuaries with their hideous stencil decorations and bulbous domes are jostled by many new shops with blinking fronts and German merchandise.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The Slim Princess" has been elaborated and rewritten from a story printed in _The Saturday Evening Post_ of Philadelphia late in 1906 and copyright, 1906, by the Curtis Publishing Company.
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading The Mohammedan sanctuaries with their hideous stencil decorations and bulbous domes are jostled by many new shops with blinking fronts and German merchandise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The Slim Princess" has been elaborated and rewritten from a story printed in _The Saturday Evening Post_ of Philadelphia late in 1906 and copyright, 1906, by the Curtis Publishing Company.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SLIM PRINCESS WOMAN IN MOROVENIA Morovenia is a state in which both the mosque and the motor-car now occur in the same landscape.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It started out to be Turkish and later decided to be European.
jostledverbUS /ˈdʒɑːsəld/
past form of “jostle” — make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving
From this reading The Mohammedan sanctuaries with their hideous stencil decorations and bulbous domes are jostled by many new shops with blinking fronts and German merchandise.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The orthodox turn their faces toward Mecca while the enlightened dream of a journey to Paris.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading THE SLIM PRINCESS WOMAN IN MOROVENIA Morovenia is a state in which both the mosque and the motor-car now occur in the same landscape.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "The Slim Princess" has been elaborated and rewritten from a story printed in _The Saturday Evening Post_ of Philadelphia late in 1906 and copyright, 1906, by the Curtis Publishing Company.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It started out to be Turkish and later decided to be European.
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 Mohammedan sanctuaries with their hideous stencil decorations and bulbous domes are jostled by many new shops with blinking fronts and German merchandise.
MeccanounUS /ˈmekə/
joint capital (with Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia; located in western Saudi Arabia; as the birthplace of Muhammad it is the holiest city of Islam
From this reading The orthodox turn their faces toward Mecca while the enlightened dream of a journey to Paris.
merchandisenounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃəndaɪz/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading The Mohammedan sanctuaries with their hideous stencil decorations and bulbous domes are jostled by many new shops with blinking fronts and German merchandise.
Mohammedannoun
a follower of Mohammed
From this reading The Mohammedan sanctuaries with their hideous stencil decorations and bulbous domes are jostled by many new shops with blinking fronts and German merchandise.
MOROVENIA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SLIM PRINCESS WOMAN IN MOROVENIA Morovenia is a state in which both the mosque and the motor-car now occur in the same landscape.
mosquenounUS /mɑːsk/
(Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret
From this reading THE SLIM PRINCESS WOMAN IN MOROVENIA Morovenia is a state in which both the mosque and the motor-car now occur in the same landscape.
motor-car
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SLIM PRINCESS WOMAN IN MOROVENIA Morovenia is a state in which both the mosque and the motor-car now occur in the same landscape.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The Mohammedan sanctuaries with their hideous stencil decorations and bulbous domes are jostled by many new shops with blinking fronts and German merchandise.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE SLIM PRINCESS WOMAN IN MOROVENIA Morovenia is a state in which both the mosque and the motor-car now occur in the same landscape.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading THE SLIM PRINCESS WOMAN IN MOROVENIA Morovenia is a state in which both the mosque and the motor-car now occur in the same landscape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The Slim Princess" has been elaborated and rewritten from a story printed in _The Saturday Evening Post_ of Philadelphia late in 1906 and copyright, 1906, by the Curtis Publishing Company.
orthodoxadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism
From this reading The orthodox turn their faces toward Mecca while the enlightened dream of a journey to Paris.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It started out to be Turkish and later decided to be European.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The orthodox turn their faces toward Mecca while the enlightened dream of a journey to Paris.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading "The Slim Princess" has been elaborated and rewritten from a story printed in _The Saturday Evening Post_ of Philadelphia late in 1906 and copyright, 1906, by the Curtis Publishing Company.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading "The Slim Princess" has been elaborated and rewritten from a story printed in _The Saturday Evening Post_ of Philadelphia late in 1906 and copyright, 1906, by the Curtis Publishing Company.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading "The Slim Princess" has been elaborated and rewritten from a story printed in _The Saturday Evening Post_ of Philadelphia late in 1906 and copyright, 1906, by the Curtis Publishing Company.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading "The Slim Princess" has been elaborated and rewritten from a story printed in _The Saturday Evening Post_ of Philadelphia late in 1906 and copyright, 1906, by the Curtis Publishing Company.
PublishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading "The Slim Princess" has been elaborated and rewritten from a story printed in _The Saturday Evening Post_ of Philadelphia late in 1906 and copyright, 1906, by the Curtis Publishing Company.
rewrittenverbUS /riˈrɪtən/
inflected form of “rewrite” — write differently; alter the writing of
From this reading "The Slim Princess" has been elaborated and rewritten from a story printed in _The Saturday Evening Post_ of Philadelphia late in 1906 and copyright, 1906, by the Curtis Publishing Company.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE SLIM PRINCESS WOMAN IN MOROVENIA Morovenia is a state in which both the mosque and the motor-car now occur in the same landscape.
sanctuariesnounUS /ˈsæŋktʃuːeriz/
plural of “sanctuary” — a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
From this reading The Mohammedan sanctuaries with their hideous stencil decorations and bulbous domes are jostled by many new shops with blinking fronts and German merchandise.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "The Slim Princess" has been elaborated and rewritten from a story printed in _The Saturday Evening Post_ of Philadelphia late in 1906 and copyright, 1906, by the Curtis Publishing Company.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The Mohammedan sanctuaries with their hideous stencil decorations and bulbous domes are jostled by many new shops with blinking fronts and German merchandise.
SlimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading "The Slim Princess" has been elaborated and rewritten from a story printed in _The Saturday Evening Post_ of Philadelphia late in 1906 and copyright, 1906, by the Curtis Publishing Company.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It started out to be Turkish and later decided to be European.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE SLIM PRINCESS WOMAN IN MOROVENIA Morovenia is a state in which both the mosque and the motor-car now occur in the same landscape.
stencilnounUS /ˈstensɪl/
a sheet of material (metal, plastic, cardboard, waxed paper, silk, etc.) that has been perforated with a pattern (printing or a design); ink or paint can pass through the perforations to create the printed pattern on the surface below
From this reading The Mohammedan sanctuaries with their hideous stencil decorations and bulbous domes are jostled by many new shops with blinking fronts and German merchandise.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "The Slim Princess" has been elaborated and rewritten from a story printed in _The Saturday Evening Post_ of Philadelphia late in 1906 and copyright, 1906, by the Curtis Publishing Company.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The Slim Princess" has been elaborated and rewritten from a story printed in _The Saturday Evening Post_ of Philadelphia late in 1906 and copyright, 1906, by the Curtis Publishing Company.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Mohammedan sanctuaries with their hideous stencil decorations and bulbous domes are jostled by many new shops with blinking fronts and German merchandise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It started out to be Turkish and later decided to be European.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The orthodox turn their faces toward Mecca while the enlightened dream of a journey to Paris.
TurkishadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
From this reading It started out to be Turkish and later decided to be European.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The orthodox turn their faces toward Mecca while the enlightened dream of a journey to Paris.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SLIM PRINCESS WOMAN IN MOROVENIA Morovenia is a state in which both the mosque and the motor-car now occur in the same landscape.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The orthodox turn their faces toward Mecca while the enlightened dream of a journey to Paris.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Mohammedan sanctuaries with their hideous stencil decorations and bulbous domes are jostled by many new shops with blinking fronts and German merchandise.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE SLIM PRINCESS WOMAN IN MOROVENIA Morovenia is a state in which both the mosque and the motor-car now occur in the same landscape.
