a book of travels…very improving too (Weir Mitchell).
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
prov|ing ground — «PROO vihng», 1. a place, usually a large tract of land, for testing equipment, especially military weapons, vehicles, and other equipment: »The island is studded with the hallmark of the proving ground: towers (Newsweek). 2. any place that… … Useful english dictionary
ap|prov´ing|ly — ap|prove «uh PROOV», verb, proved, prov|ing. –v.t. 1. to think or speak well of; express one s agreement with or admiration of; be pleased with: »The teacher looked at John s work and approved it. SYNONYM(S): like. 2. to give consent to;… … Useful english dictionary
im|prov|ing — «ihm PROO vihng», adjective. 1. that improves or makes better; instructive; elevating: »a book of travels…very improving too (Weir Mitchell). 2. making or becoming better. –im|prov´ing|ly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
re|prov´ing|ly — re|prove «rih PROOV», transitive verb, proved, prov|ing. to show disapproval of; find fault with; blame; scold: »She reproved the boy for teasing the cat. ╂[< Old French reprover, learned borrowing from Late Latin reprobāre … Useful english dictionary
dis´ap|prov´ing|ly — dis|ap|prove «DIHS uh PROOV», verb, proved, prov|ing. –v.t. 1. to consider not good or not suitable; have or express an opinion against: »Mother disapproves of rough games in the house. We disapprove rash behavior. Doctor Johnson condemns… … Useful english dictionary
self-ap|prov|ing — «SEHLF uh PROO vihng», adjective. 1. implying approval of one s own conduct or character. 2. justifying such approval … Useful english dictionary
self-im|prov|ing — «SEHLF ihm PROO vihng», adjective. improving oneself by one s own efforts … Useful english dictionary
prov — ap·prov·a·bil·i·ty; ap·prov·a·ble; ap·prov·al; ap·prov·ance; ap·prov·ing·ly; dis·ap·prov·ing·ly; im·prov·abil·i·ty; im·prov·able; im·prov·er; im·prov·i·sa·to·re; im·prov·i·sa·to·ri·al; im·prov·i·sa·tri·ce; prov; prov·abil·i·ty; prov·able;… … English syllables
ing — aborn·ing; aw·ing; bear·ing; be·ing; bell·ing; berth·ing; bind·ing; boul·der·ing; brok·ing; brown·ing; cheese·par·ing; cleans·ing; clos·ing; con·cern·ing; con·sid·er·ing; cop·ing; cov·er·ing; crack·ing; crown·ing; duck·ing; dur·ing; en·dur·ing;… … English syllables
Ing — ([i^]ng), n. [AS. ing.] A pasture or meadow; generally one lying low, near a river. [Obs. or Prov. Eng.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
