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Mitsuo23 Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary
Meaning of "proper." A noun?
Hi,
What is the meaning of "proper" in the sentence below?
He pushes the shopping cart to the sidewalk and facing downhill, jumps on the back and rides into Hollywood proper.
Thank you,
M
What is the meaning of "proper" in the sentence below?
He pushes the shopping cart to the sidewalk and facing downhill, jumps on the back and rides into Hollywood proper.
Thank you,
M
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It could be one of two things in this case: The writer meant properly - in the sense of the cart method seeming like a car. Unlikely, but possible. My first reaction after reading the sentence was that "proper" indicated the actual city limits, as opposed to adjoining areas, that call themselves "Hollywood" (to sound classier).
- It could be one of two things in this case: The writer meant properly - in the sense of the cart method seeming like a car.
- Unlikely, but possible.
- My first reaction after reading the sentence was that "proper" indicated the actual city limits, as opposed to adjoining areas, that call themselves "Hollywood" (to sound classier).
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It could be one of two things in this case:
The writer meant properly - in the sense of the cart method seeming like a car. Unlikely, but possible.
My first reaction after reading the sentence was that "proper" indicated the actual city limits, as opposed to adjoining areas, that call themselves "Hollywood" (to sound classier).
The writer meant properly - in the sense of the cart method seeming like a car. Unlikely, but possible.
My first reaction after reading the sentence was that "proper" indicated the actual city limits, as opposed to adjoining areas, that call themselves "Hollywood" (to sound classier).
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I agree with the "main part" of the city. (Not all towns have clearly defined "city limits.")
The outlying areas could be rural.
(Well, not if we're talking about "THE" Hollywood, which is entirely within the city limits of Los Angeles.)
That could be a hellova ride, by the way, depending on how far up into the Hollywood Hills he began his trip!
The outlying areas could be rural.
(Well, not if we're talking about "THE" Hollywood, which is entirely within the city limits of Los Angeles.)
That could be a hellova ride, by the way, depending on how far up into the Hollywood Hills he began his trip!
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