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The City

noun

The part of London situated within the ancient boundaries; the commercial and financial center of London. Synonym: City of London.

Used to allude to the securities industry of Great Britain.

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"The city" Quotes from Famous Books

... the Archbishop, Anda received despatches from the King of Spain, by way of China, confirming the news of peace to his Governor at Manila. Then the British acknowledged Anda as Governor, and proceeded to evacuate the city. But rival factions were not so easily set aside, and fierce quarrels ensued between the respective parties of Anda, Villa Corta, and Ustariz as to who should be Governor and receive the city officially ...

— The Philippine Islands • John Foreman

... promised me. He had packed off "Mrs. Horatio Jones" some days before, to the relief, I imagine, of both of them, and he himself continued his journey to Berlin. I never expected to see him again, although for the next few months I often thought of him, and even tried to discover him by inquiries in the City. I had, however, very little to go upon, and after I had left Fenchurch Street behind me, and drifted into literature, ...

— Malvina of Brittany • Jerome K. Jerome

... of the city are for the most part exceedingly plain and unpretentious. In striking contrast is the new Russian cathedral, the recently erected school, and a large retail store built by a resident Greek, all of which are fine specimens of Russian architecture. Among its institutions are ...

— Across Asia on a Bicycle • Thomas Gaskell Allen and William Lewis Sachtleben

... with music and high joy. This was ordained and all men's ears were pricked Dawn after dawn to catch the first drum's beat Announcing, "Now he cometh!" But it fell Eager to be before—Yasodhara Rode in her litter to the city-walls Where soared the bright pavilion. All around A beauteous garden smiled—Nigrodha named— Shaded with bel-trees and the green-plumed dates, New-trimmed and gay with winding walks and banks Of fruits and flowers; for the southern ...

— The Light of Asia • Sir Edwin Arnold

... "In the summer, when the city people are here, there is a good deal going on, if you care for it—picnics and clam bakes and teas and lawn parties ...

— Kent Knowles: Quahaug • Joseph C. Lincoln

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