used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Advertising pays--giving a Dinner with an object--obtaining the confidence of the public--an extraordinary bargain--a great swindle._ The tricks of "the trade" in London never fail to amuse me.
AdvertisingnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading _Advertising pays--giving a Dinner with an object--obtaining the confidence of the public--an extraordinary bargain--a great swindle._ The tricks of "the trade" in London never fail to amuse me.
AkinadjectiveUS /əˈkɪn/
similar in quality or character
From this reading Akin to the fashions, these combinations to deceive the ever-confiding public have their apogee, their decline and fall.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading _Advertising pays--giving a Dinner with an object--obtaining the confidence of the public--an extraordinary bargain--a great swindle._ The tricks of "the trade" in London never fail to amuse me.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Advertising pays--giving a Dinner with an object--obtaining the confidence of the public--an extraordinary bargain--a great swindle._ The tricks of "the trade" in London never fail to amuse me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When a fraud is thoroughly exploded and no longer pays, it is dropped until it is forgotten, and then revived.
apogeenounUS /ˈæpədʒiː/
a final climactic stage
From this reading Akin to the fashions, these combinations to deceive the ever-confiding public have their apogee, their decline and fall.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading _Advertising pays--giving a Dinner with an object--obtaining the confidence of the public--an extraordinary bargain--a great swindle._ The tricks of "the trade" in London never fail to amuse me.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS WINE-HAMPER FRAUD.
combinationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading Akin to the fashions, these combinations to deceive the ever-confiding public have their apogee, their decline and fall.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading _Advertising pays--giving a Dinner with an object--obtaining the confidence of the public--an extraordinary bargain--a great swindle._ The tricks of "the trade" in London never fail to amuse me.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Akin to the fashions, these combinations to deceive the ever-confiding public have their apogee, their decline and fall.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading Akin to the fashions, these combinations to deceive the ever-confiding public have their apogee, their decline and fall.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading _Advertising pays--giving a Dinner with an object--obtaining the confidence of the public--an extraordinary bargain--a great swindle._ The tricks of "the trade" in London never fail to amuse me.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading When a fraud is thoroughly exploded and no longer pays, it is dropped until it is forgotten, and then revived.
ever-confiding
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From this reading Akin to the fashions, these combinations to deceive the ever-confiding public have their apogee, their decline and fall.
explodedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊdəd/
showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another
From this reading When a fraud is thoroughly exploded and no longer pays, it is dropped until it is forgotten, and then revived.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading _Advertising pays--giving a Dinner with an object--obtaining the confidence of the public--an extraordinary bargain--a great swindle._ The tricks of "the trade" in London never fail to amuse me.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading _Advertising pays--giving a Dinner with an object--obtaining the confidence of the public--an extraordinary bargain--a great swindle._ The tricks of "the trade" in London never fail to amuse me.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Akin to the fashions, these combinations to deceive the ever-confiding public have their apogee, their decline and fall.
fashionsnounUS /ˈfæʃənz/
plural of “fashion” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Akin to the fashions, these combinations to deceive the ever-confiding public have their apogee, their decline and fall.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading When a fraud is thoroughly exploded and no longer pays, it is dropped until it is forgotten, and then revived.
FRAUDnounUS /frɔːd/
intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS WINE-HAMPER FRAUD.
the act of giving
From this reading _Advertising pays--giving a Dinner with an object--obtaining the confidence of the public--an extraordinary bargain--a great swindle._ The tricks of "the trade" in London never fail to amuse me.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Advertising pays--giving a Dinner with an object--obtaining the confidence of the public--an extraordinary bargain--a great swindle._ The tricks of "the trade" in London never fail to amuse me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Akin to the fashions, these combinations to deceive the ever-confiding public have their apogee, their decline and fall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Advertising pays--giving a Dinner with an object--obtaining the confidence of the public--an extraordinary bargain--a great swindle._ The tricks of "the trade" in London never fail to amuse me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When a fraud is thoroughly exploded and no longer pays, it is dropped until it is forgotten, and then revived.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When a fraud is thoroughly exploded and no longer pays, it is dropped until it is forgotten, and then revived.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _Advertising pays--giving a Dinner with an object--obtaining the confidence of the public--an extraordinary bargain--a great swindle._ The tricks of "the trade" in London never fail to amuse me.
for more time
From this reading When a fraud is thoroughly exploded and no longer pays, it is dropped until it is forgotten, and then revived.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Advertising pays--giving a Dinner with an object--obtaining the confidence of the public--an extraordinary bargain--a great swindle._ The tricks of "the trade" in London never fail to amuse me.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _Advertising pays--giving a Dinner with an object--obtaining the confidence of the public--an extraordinary bargain--a great swindle._ The tricks of "the trade" in London never fail to amuse me.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Solomon was quite right in saying there was nothing new.
not any; not one
From this reading When a fraud is thoroughly exploded and no longer pays, it is dropped until it is forgotten, and then revived.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Solomon was quite right in saying there was nothing new.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading _Advertising pays--giving a Dinner with an object--obtaining the confidence of the public--an extraordinary bargain--a great swindle._ The tricks of "the trade" in London never fail to amuse me.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading _Advertising pays--giving a Dinner with an object--obtaining the confidence of the public--an extraordinary bargain--a great swindle._ The tricks of "the trade" in London never fail to amuse me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Advertising pays--giving a Dinner with an object--obtaining the confidence of the public--an extraordinary bargain--a great swindle._ The tricks of "the trade" in London never fail to amuse me.
paysnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading _Advertising pays--giving a Dinner with an object--obtaining the confidence of the public--an extraordinary bargain--a great swindle._ The tricks of "the trade" in London never fail to amuse me.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading _Advertising pays--giving a Dinner with an object--obtaining the confidence of the public--an extraordinary bargain--a great swindle._ The tricks of "the trade" in London never fail to amuse me.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Solomon was quite right in saying there was nothing new.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading When a fraud is thoroughly exploded and no longer pays, it is dropped until it is forgotten, and then revived.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Solomon was quite right in saying there was nothing new.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Solomon was quite right in saying there was nothing new.
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading Solomon was quite right in saying there was nothing new.
swindleverbUS /ˈswɪndəl/
deprive of by deceit
From this reading _Advertising pays--giving a Dinner with an object--obtaining the confidence of the public--an extraordinary bargain--a great swindle._ The tricks of "the trade" in London never fail to amuse me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS WINE-HAMPER FRAUD.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Akin to the fashions, these combinations to deceive the ever-confiding public have their apogee, their decline and fall.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When a fraud is thoroughly exploded and no longer pays, it is dropped until it is forgotten, and then revived.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Solomon was quite right in saying there was nothing new.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Akin to the fashions, these combinations to deceive the ever-confiding public have their apogee, their decline and fall.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading When a fraud is thoroughly exploded and no longer pays, it is dropped until it is forgotten, and then revived.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Advertising pays--giving a Dinner with an object--obtaining the confidence of the public--an extraordinary bargain--a great swindle._ The tricks of "the trade" in London never fail to amuse me.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading _Advertising pays--giving a Dinner with an object--obtaining the confidence of the public--an extraordinary bargain--a great swindle._ The tricks of "the trade" in London never fail to amuse me.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading _Advertising pays--giving a Dinner with an object--obtaining the confidence of the public--an extraordinary bargain--a great swindle._ The tricks of "the trade" in London never fail to amuse me.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading When a fraud is thoroughly exploded and no longer pays, it is dropped until it is forgotten, and then revived.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Solomon was quite right in saying there was nothing new.
at the time that
From this reading When a fraud is thoroughly exploded and no longer pays, it is dropped until it is forgotten, and then revived.
WINE-HAMPER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS WINE-HAMPER FRAUD.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Advertising pays--giving a Dinner with an object--obtaining the confidence of the public--an extraordinary bargain--a great swindle._ The tricks of "the trade" in London never fail to amuse me.
