used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW KIND OF LOTTERY I had thought out a novel way to fight the mail-order competition.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It had come to me from an article I had read in a magazine about how a druggist in a small town in the Middle West had practically eliminated mail-order competition--at least temporarily--in his town.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Betty says I am always too impetuous.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Betty says I am always too impetuous.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It had come to me from an article I had read in a magazine about how a druggist in a small town in the Middle West had practically eliminated mail-order competition--at least temporarily--in his town.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading It had come to me from an article I had read in a magazine about how a druggist in a small town in the Middle West had practically eliminated mail-order competition--at least temporarily--in his town.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It had come to me from an article I had read in a magazine about how a druggist in a small town in the Middle West had practically eliminated mail-order competition--at least temporarily--in his town.
Betty
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From this reading Betty says I am always too impetuous.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When I reviewed what happened, I was uncertain whether I had done myself good or harm; but one thing was certain--I surely did get a lot of publicity!
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading When I reviewed what happened, I was uncertain whether I had done myself good or harm; but one thing was certain--I surely did get a lot of publicity!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It had come to me from an article I had read in a magazine about how a druggist in a small town in the Middle West had practically eliminated mail-order competition--at least temporarily--in his town.
competitionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
From this reading A NEW KIND OF LOTTERY I had thought out a novel way to fight the mail-order competition.
recognizable; marked
From this reading I decided immediately to try it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When I reviewed what happened, I was uncertain whether I had done myself good or harm; but one thing was certain--I surely did get a lot of publicity!
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading When I reviewed what happened, I was uncertain whether I had done myself good or harm; but one thing was certain--I surely did get a lot of publicity!
druggistnounUS /ˈdrʌɡɪst/
a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs
From this reading It had come to me from an article I had read in a magazine about how a druggist in a small town in the Middle West had practically eliminated mail-order competition--at least temporarily--in his town.
eliminatedverbUS /ɪˈlɪməneɪtɪd/
past form of “eliminate” — terminate, end, or take out
From this reading It had come to me from an article I had read in a magazine about how a druggist in a small town in the Middle West had practically eliminated mail-order competition--at least temporarily--in his town.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A NEW KIND OF LOTTERY I had thought out a novel way to fight the mail-order competition.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It had come to me from an article I had read in a magazine about how a druggist in a small town in the Middle West had practically eliminated mail-order competition--at least temporarily--in his town.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When I reviewed what happened, I was uncertain whether I had done myself good or harm; but one thing was certain--I surely did get a lot of publicity!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading When I reviewed what happened, I was uncertain whether I had done myself good or harm; but one thing was certain--I surely did get a lot of publicity!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A NEW KIND OF LOTTERY I had thought out a novel way to fight the mail-order competition.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading When I reviewed what happened, I was uncertain whether I had done myself good or harm; but one thing was certain--I surely did get a lot of publicity!
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading When I reviewed what happened, I was uncertain whether I had done myself good or harm; but one thing was certain--I surely did get a lot of publicity!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It had come to me from an article I had read in a magazine about how a druggist in a small town in the Middle West had practically eliminated mail-order competition--at least temporarily--in his town.
how
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From this reading It had come to me from an article I had read in a magazine about how a druggist in a small town in the Middle West had practically eliminated mail-order competition--at least temporarily--in his town.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A NEW KIND OF LOTTERY I had thought out a novel way to fight the mail-order competition.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading I decided immediately to try it.
impetuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpetʃwəs/
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
From this reading Betty says I am always too impetuous.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had come to me from an article I had read in a magazine about how a druggist in a small town in the Middle West had practically eliminated mail-order competition--at least temporarily--in his town.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had come to me from an article I had read in a magazine about how a druggist in a small town in the Middle West had practically eliminated mail-order competition--at least temporarily--in his town.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A NEW KIND OF LOTTERY I had thought out a novel way to fight the mail-order competition.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It had come to me from an article I had read in a magazine about how a druggist in a small town in the Middle West had practically eliminated mail-order competition--at least temporarily--in his town.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading When I reviewed what happened, I was uncertain whether I had done myself good or harm; but one thing was certain--I surely did get a lot of publicity!
LOTTERYnounUS /ˈlɑːtəri/
something that is regarded as a chance event
From this reading A NEW KIND OF LOTTERY I had thought out a novel way to fight the mail-order competition.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading It had come to me from an article I had read in a magazine about how a druggist in a small town in the Middle West had practically eliminated mail-order competition--at least temporarily--in his town.
mail-order
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From this reading A NEW KIND OF LOTTERY I had thought out a novel way to fight the mail-order competition.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It had come to me from an article I had read in a magazine about how a druggist in a small town in the Middle West had practically eliminated mail-order competition--at least temporarily--in his town.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading It had come to me from an article I had read in a magazine about how a druggist in a small town in the Middle West had practically eliminated mail-order competition--at least temporarily--in his town.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading When I reviewed what happened, I was uncertain whether I had done myself good or harm; but one thing was certain--I surely did get a lot of publicity!
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW KIND OF LOTTERY I had thought out a novel way to fight the mail-order competition.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading A NEW KIND OF LOTTERY I had thought out a novel way to fight the mail-order competition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NEW KIND OF LOTTERY I had thought out a novel way to fight the mail-order competition.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When I reviewed what happened, I was uncertain whether I had done myself good or harm; but one thing was certain--I surely did get a lot of publicity!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When I reviewed what happened, I was uncertain whether I had done myself good or harm; but one thing was certain--I surely did get a lot of publicity!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A NEW KIND OF LOTTERY I had thought out a novel way to fight the mail-order competition.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading It had come to me from an article I had read in a magazine about how a druggist in a small town in the Middle West had practically eliminated mail-order competition--at least temporarily--in his town.
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading When I reviewed what happened, I was uncertain whether I had done myself good or harm; but one thing was certain--I surely did get a lot of publicity!
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It had come to me from an article I had read in a magazine about how a druggist in a small town in the Middle West had practically eliminated mail-order competition--at least temporarily--in his town.
reviewedverbUS /riˈvjuːd/
past form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading When I reviewed what happened, I was uncertain whether I had done myself good or harm; but one thing was certain--I surely did get a lot of publicity!
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Betty says I am always too impetuous.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It had come to me from an article I had read in a magazine about how a druggist in a small town in the Middle West had practically eliminated mail-order competition--at least temporarily--in his town.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading When I reviewed what happened, I was uncertain whether I had done myself good or harm; but one thing was certain--I surely did get a lot of publicity!
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading It had come to me from an article I had read in a magazine about how a druggist in a small town in the Middle West had practically eliminated mail-order competition--at least temporarily--in his town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEW KIND OF LOTTERY I had thought out a novel way to fight the mail-order competition.
a special situation
From this reading When I reviewed what happened, I was uncertain whether I had done myself good or harm; but one thing was certain--I surely did get a lot of publicity!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A NEW KIND OF LOTTERY I had thought out a novel way to fight the mail-order competition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NEW KIND OF LOTTERY I had thought out a novel way to fight the mail-order competition.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Betty says I am always too impetuous.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It had come to me from an article I had read in a magazine about how a druggist in a small town in the Middle West had practically eliminated mail-order competition--at least temporarily--in his town.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I decided immediately to try it.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading When I reviewed what happened, I was uncertain whether I had done myself good or harm; but one thing was certain--I surely did get a lot of publicity!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I reviewed what happened, I was uncertain whether I had done myself good or harm; but one thing was certain--I surely did get a lot of publicity!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A NEW KIND OF LOTTERY I had thought out a novel way to fight the mail-order competition.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading It had come to me from an article I had read in a magazine about how a druggist in a small town in the Middle West had practically eliminated mail-order competition--at least temporarily--in his town.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When I reviewed what happened, I was uncertain whether I had done myself good or harm; but one thing was certain--I surely did get a lot of publicity!
at the time that
From this reading When I reviewed what happened, I was uncertain whether I had done myself good or harm; but one thing was certain--I surely did get a lot of publicity!
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading When I reviewed what happened, I was uncertain whether I had done myself good or harm; but one thing was certain--I surely did get a lot of publicity!
