Chapter XVI

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From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

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From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

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From this reading I was most anxious to reduce it $2,000.00 worth, and at the same time I wanted to see if I could not hit back at Stigler.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading PLANNING TO REDUCE STOCK Soon after my talk with Barlow, I planned a big sale to reduce my stock.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

later than; following

From this reading PLANNING TO REDUCE STOCK Soon after my talk with Barlow, I planned a big sale to reduce my stock.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading I had spoken to Jock McTavish about this, and had suggested that perhaps I ought to cut all goods down to cost for a little while, for apparently Stigler could sell at a 15 per cent. reduction and still make a profit.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I was most anxious to reduce it $2,000.00 worth, and at the same time I wanted to see if I could not hit back at Stigler.

eagerly desirous

From this reading I was most anxious to reduce it $2,000.00 worth, and at the same time I wanted to see if I could not hit back at Stigler.

from appearances alone

From this reading I had spoken to Jock McTavish about this, and had suggested that perhaps I ought to cut all goods down to cost for a little while, for apparently Stigler could sell at a 15 per cent. reduction and still make a profit.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I was most anxious to reduce it $2,000.00 worth, and at the same time I wanted to see if I could not hit back at Stigler.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading I was most anxious to reduce it $2,000.00 worth, and at the same time I wanted to see if I could not hit back at Stigler.

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From this reading PLANNING TO REDUCE STOCK Soon after my talk with Barlow, I planned a big sale to reduce my stock.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading PLANNING TO REDUCE STOCK Soon after my talk with Barlow, I planned a big sale to reduce my stock.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading I had spoken to Jock McTavish about this, and had suggested that perhaps I ought to cut all goods down to cost for a little while, for apparently Stigler could sell at a 15 per cent. reduction and still make a profit.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I was most anxious to reduce it $2,000.00 worth, and at the same time I wanted to see if I could not hit back at Stigler.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading I had spoken to Jock McTavish about this, and had suggested that perhaps I ought to cut all goods down to cost for a little while, for apparently Stigler could sell at a 15 per cent. reduction and still make a profit.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I had spoken to Jock McTavish about this, and had suggested that perhaps I ought to cut all goods down to cost for a little while, for apparently Stigler could sell at a 15 per cent. reduction and still make a profit.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

cause to move by striking

From this reading I was most anxious to reduce it $2,000.00 worth, and at the same time I wanted to see if I could not hit back at Stigler.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading PLANNING TO REDUCE STOCK Soon after my talk with Barlow, I planned a big sale to reduce my stock.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I was most anxious to reduce it $2,000.00 worth, and at the same time I wanted to see if I could not hit back at Stigler.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I was most anxious to reduce it $2,000.00 worth, and at the same time I wanted to see if I could not hit back at Stigler.

a person trained to compete in sports

From this reading I had spoken to Jock McTavish about this, and had suggested that perhaps I ought to cut all goods down to cost for a little while, for apparently Stigler could sell at a 15 per cent. reduction and still make a profit.

conformity or harmony

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I had spoken to Jock McTavish about this, and had suggested that perhaps I ought to cut all goods down to cost for a little while, for apparently Stigler could sell at a 15 per cent. reduction and still make a profit.

engage in

From this reading I had spoken to Jock McTavish about this, and had suggested that perhaps I ought to cut all goods down to cost for a little while, for apparently Stigler could sell at a 15 per cent. reduction and still make a profit.

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From this reading I had spoken to Jock McTavish about this, and had suggested that perhaps I ought to cut all goods down to cost for a little while, for apparently Stigler could sell at a 15 per cent. reduction and still make a profit.

used to form the superlative

From this reading I was most anxious to reduce it $2,000.00 worth, and at the same time I wanted to see if I could not hit back at Stigler.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading PLANNING TO REDUCE STOCK Soon after my talk with Barlow, I planned a big sale to reduce my stock.

not any; not one

From this reading "No," said Jock.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I was most anxious to reduce it $2,000.00 worth, and at the same time I wanted to see if I could not hit back at Stigler.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading I had spoken to Jock McTavish about this, and had suggested that perhaps I ought to cut all goods down to cost for a little while, for apparently Stigler could sell at a 15 per cent. reduction and still make a profit.

for each

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

by chance

From this reading I had spoken to Jock McTavish about this, and had suggested that perhaps I ought to cut all goods down to cost for a little while, for apparently Stigler could sell at a 15 per cent. reduction and still make a profit.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading PLANNING TO REDUCE STOCK Soon after my talk with Barlow, I planned a big sale to reduce my stock.

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

From this reading PLANNING TO REDUCE STOCK Soon after my talk with Barlow, I planned a big sale to reduce my stock.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading I had spoken to Jock McTavish about this, and had suggested that perhaps I ought to cut all goods down to cost for a little while, for apparently Stigler could sell at a 15 per cent. reduction and still make a profit.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

cut down on; make a reduction in

From this reading PLANNING TO REDUCE STOCK Soon after my talk with Barlow, I planned a big sale to reduce my stock.

the act of decreasing or reducing something

From this reading I had spoken to Jock McTavish about this, and had suggested that perhaps I ought to cut all goods down to cost for a little while, for apparently Stigler could sell at a 15 per cent. reduction and still make a profit.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "No," said Jock.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading PLANNING TO REDUCE STOCK Soon after my talk with Barlow, I planned a big sale to reduce my stock.

Identical; not different.

From this reading I was most anxious to reduce it $2,000.00 worth, and at the same time I wanted to see if I could not hit back at Stigler.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I was most anxious to reduce it $2,000.00 worth, and at the same time I wanted to see if I could not hit back at Stigler.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading I had spoken to Jock McTavish about this, and had suggested that perhaps I ought to cut all goods down to cost for a little while, for apparently Stigler could sell at a 15 per cent. reduction and still make a profit.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

in the near future

From this reading PLANNING TO REDUCE STOCK Soon after my talk with Barlow, I planned a big sale to reduce my stock.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading I had spoken to Jock McTavish about this, and had suggested that perhaps I ought to cut all goods down to cost for a little while, for apparently Stigler could sell at a 15 per cent. reduction and still make a profit.

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From this reading I was most anxious to reduce it $2,000.00 worth, and at the same time I wanted to see if I could not hit back at Stigler.

not in physical motion

From this reading I had spoken to Jock McTavish about this, and had suggested that perhaps I ought to cut all goods down to cost for a little while, for apparently Stigler could sell at a 15 per cent. reduction and still make a profit.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading PLANNING TO REDUCE STOCK Soon after my talk with Barlow, I planned a big sale to reduce my stock.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading I had spoken to Jock McTavish about this, and had suggested that perhaps I ought to cut all goods down to cost for a little while, for apparently Stigler could sell at a 15 per cent. reduction and still make a profit.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading PLANNING TO REDUCE STOCK Soon after my talk with Barlow, I planned a big sale to reduce my stock.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading I was most anxious to reduce it $2,000.00 worth, and at the same time I wanted to see if I could not hit back at Stigler.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I had spoken to Jock McTavish about this, and had suggested that perhaps I ought to cut all goods down to cost for a little while, for apparently Stigler could sell at a 15 per cent. reduction and still make a profit.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I was most anxious to reduce it $2,000.00 worth, and at the same time I wanted to see if I could not hit back at Stigler.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading PLANNING TO REDUCE STOCK Soon after my talk with Barlow, I planned a big sale to reduce my stock.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading I was most anxious to reduce it $2,000.00 worth, and at the same time I wanted to see if I could not hit back at Stigler.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I was most anxious to reduce it $2,000.00 worth, and at the same time I wanted to see if I could not hit back at Stigler.

during the time that

From this reading I had spoken to Jock McTavish about this, and had suggested that perhaps I ought to cut all goods down to cost for a little while, for apparently Stigler could sell at a 15 per cent. reduction and still make a profit.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading He was keeping up his price-cutting campaign, although he had evidently realized the fact that I took my cut prices off the goods as soon as he cut his, so that he had begun to put the same kind of goods in his window that I did, but cut them about 10 or 15 per cent. from the regular prices.

in the company of; together with

From this reading PLANNING TO REDUCE STOCK Soon after my talk with Barlow, I planned a big sale to reduce my stock.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading I was most anxious to reduce it $2,000.00 worth, and at the same time I wanted to see if I could not hit back at Stigler.