used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was necessary for him to interview his trade about every thirty days in order to keep designing rivals from stealing away his customers.
a cherished desire
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As there was a profit in the business, the number of wholesale houses increased, and likewise the number of their representatives.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was necessary for him to interview his trade about every thirty days in order to keep designing rivals from stealing away his customers.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading As there was a profit in the business, the number of wholesale houses increased, and likewise the number of their representatives.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading Perhaps the most conspicuous of these tourists was the grocery salesman.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading It was necessary for him to interview his trade about every thirty days in order to keep designing rivals from stealing away his customers.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was necessary for him to interview his trade about every thirty days in order to keep designing rivals from stealing away his customers.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
designingnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading It was necessary for him to interview his trade about every thirty days in order to keep designing rivals from stealing away his customers.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading The result was the development of a very unique type, the traveling salesman or “drummer.”
drummernounUS /ˈdrʌmər/
someone who plays a drum
From this reading The result was the development of a very unique type, the traveling salesman or “drummer.”
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was necessary for him to interview his trade about every thirty days in order to keep designing rivals from stealing away his customers.
EXPERIENCESnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was necessary for him to interview his trade about every thirty days in order to keep designing rivals from stealing away his customers.
the act of departing
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
in a gradual manner
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
grocerynounUS /ˈɡroʊsəri/
a marketplace where groceries are sold
From this reading Perhaps the most conspicuous of these tourists was the grocery salesman.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As there was a profit in the business, the number of wholesale houses increased, and likewise the number of their representatives.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
incidentallyadverbUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
introducing a different topic
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading As there was a profit in the business, the number of wholesale houses increased, and likewise the number of their representatives.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading It was necessary for him to interview his trade about every thirty days in order to keep designing rivals from stealing away his customers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
jobbersnounUS /ˈdʒɑːbərz/
plural of “jobber” — someone who buys large quantities of goods and resells to merchants rather than to the ultimate customers
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was necessary for him to interview his trade about every thirty days in order to keep designing rivals from stealing away his customers.
in like or similar manner
From this reading As there was a profit in the business, the number of wholesale houses increased, and likewise the number of their representatives.
mailsnounUS /meɪlz/
plural of “mail” — the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Perhaps the most conspicuous of these tourists was the grocery salesman.
absolutely essential
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading As there was a profit in the business, the number of wholesale houses increased, and likewise the number of their representatives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It was necessary for him to interview his trade about every thirty days in order to keep designing rivals from stealing away his customers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the most conspicuous of these tourists was the grocery salesman.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading As there was a profit in the business, the number of wholesale houses increased, and likewise the number of their representatives.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading As there was a profit in the business, the number of wholesale houses increased, and likewise the number of their representatives.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The result was the development of a very unique type, the traveling salesman or “drummer.”
rivalsnounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/
plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading It was necessary for him to interview his trade about every thirty days in order to keep designing rivals from stealing away his customers.
SALESMANnounUS /ˈseɪlzmən/
a man salesperson
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading It was necessary for him to interview his trade about every thirty days in order to keep designing rivals from stealing away his customers.
stimulateverbUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪt/
act as a stimulant
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
stylesnounUS /staɪlz/
plural of “style” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As there was a profit in the business, the number of wholesale houses increased, and likewise the number of their representatives.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As there was a profit in the business, the number of wholesale houses increased, and likewise the number of their representatives.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Perhaps the most conspicuous of these tourists was the grocery salesman.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading It was necessary for him to interview his trade about every thirty days in order to keep designing rivals from stealing away his customers.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading Perhaps the most conspicuous of these tourists was the grocery salesman.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading It was necessary for him to interview his trade about every thirty days in order to keep designing rivals from stealing away his customers.
TRAVELINGnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading The result was the development of a very unique type, the traveling salesman or “drummer.”
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading The result was the development of a very unique type, the traveling salesman or “drummer.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
precisely as stated
From this reading The result was the development of a very unique type, the traveling salesman or “drummer.”
viaprepositionUS /ˈvaɪə/
by way of; passing through
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The result was the development of a very unique type, the traveling salesman or “drummer.”
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
at the time that
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
wholesaleadverbUS /ˈhoʊlseɪl/
at a wholesale price
From this reading As there was a profit in the business, the number of wholesale houses increased, and likewise the number of their representatives.
wholesalersnounUS /ˈhoʊlseɪlərz/
plural of “wholesaler” — someone who buys large quantities of goods and resells to merchants rather than to the ultimate customers
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
YANKEEnounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading SOME EXPERIENCES OF THE YANKEE TRAVELING SALESMAN When it gradually dawned upon the country merchant that by dealing via the mails with responsible wholesalers and jobbers of the cities, it might not be necessary for him to spend a week or two several times a year going to “market,” it incidentally became apparent to the wholesalers and jobbers in question that it might not be a bad idea to visit the merchant in his own store and stimulate his ambition to try out new goods of new styles and designs.
