Riis

[ rees ]

noun
  1. Jacob August, 1849–1914, U.S. journalist and social reformer, born in Denmark.

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How to use Riis in a sentence

  • Jacob Riis came to know the shadows of the great city—all the miserable alleys and narrow courts of the East Side slums.

    Heroes of To-Day | Mary R. Parkman
  • We all always look upon your father, Miss Riis, as our Well-dressed man par excellence.

    Three Comedies | Bjrnstjerne M. Bjrnson
  • But they are responsible for my having for a long time thought very highly of you, Miss Riis.

    Three Comedies | Bjrnstjerne M. Bjrnson
  • Your husband, Mrs. Riis, has suddenly had the same sort of revelation as our parson had lately—I should say, my wife's parson.

    Three Comedies | Bjrnstjerne M. Bjrnson
  • I must confess I have never thought of what Mrs. Riis has just said, because such a thing never could happen.

    Three Comedies | Bjrnstjerne M. Bjrnson