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being ten more than forty
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
the 12th letter of the Roman alphabet
a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter
(Chicago, Upper Midwest) the elevated train system serving downtown and surrounding areas
What does "the L" mean in Chicago slang?
The structure is a simple definite noun phrase where "L" stands for "elevated," referring to the above ground portions of the Chicago Transit Authority's rail system. It is used in Chicago (and surrounding suburbs) to describe the elevated train system serving downtown and surrounding areas, including both elevated and underground lines, though the name remains "the L." The term originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when Chicago built its first elevated railways, and "the L" became the standard local name, distinct from New York's "subway" or other city systems.
