1812
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From this reading This was formed in 1812, but the notorious Lackington carried underselling, and what he termed "remainders," to such an extreme that the very existence of the Bookselling trade was seriously threatened.
1850
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From this reading This Association, however, lacked sufficient strength to take the necessary steps to stop the underselling mania, and it was not until 1850 that another Booksellers' Association was formed which nobly fought a most difficult and trying battle.
1852
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From this reading The Association failed, owing to the decision in 1852 by Lord Campbell, Mr. Grote, and Dean Milman that the question of a bookseller having "paid the purchase money shall not resell it under a certain price, derogated from the rights of ownership which, as purchaser, he had acquired."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading The Association failed, owing to the decision in 1852 by Lord Campbell, Mr. Grote, and Dean Milman that the question of a bookseller having "paid the purchase money shall not resell it under a certain price, derogated from the rights of ownership which, as purchaser, he had acquired."
advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/
called to public attention
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the early days of the nineteenth century serious attention was directed to underselling, and an association formed entitled "The Associated Booksellers."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading This Association, however, lacked sufficient strength to take the necessary steps to stop the underselling mania, and it was not until 1850 that another Booksellers' Association was formed which nobly fought a most difficult and trying battle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
AssociatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading In the early days of the nineteenth century serious attention was directed to underselling, and an association formed entitled "The Associated Booksellers."
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading In the early days of the nineteenth century serious attention was directed to underselling, and an association formed entitled "The Associated Booksellers."
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading In the early days of the nineteenth century serious attention was directed to underselling, and an association formed entitled "The Associated Booksellers."
attractingverbUS /əˈtræktɪŋ/
-ing form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading This Association, however, lacked sufficient strength to take the necessary steps to stop the underselling mania, and it was not until 1850 that another Booksellers' Association was formed which nobly fought a most difficult and trying battle.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
booksellernounUS /ˈbʊkselər/
the proprietor of a bookstore
From this reading The Association failed, owing to the decision in 1852 by Lord Campbell, Mr. Grote, and Dean Milman that the question of a bookseller having "paid the purchase money shall not resell it under a certain price, derogated from the rights of ownership which, as purchaser, he had acquired."
BooksellersnounUS /ˈbʊkselərz/
plural of “bookseller” — the proprietor of a bookstore
From this reading In the early days of the nineteenth century serious attention was directed to underselling, and an association formed entitled "The Associated Booksellers."
Bookselling
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From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was formed in 1812, but the notorious Lackington carried underselling, and what he termed "remainders," to such an extreme that the very existence of the Bookselling trade was seriously threatened.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
CampbellnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading The Association failed, owing to the decision in 1852 by Lord Campbell, Mr. Grote, and Dean Milman that the question of a bookseller having "paid the purchase money shall not resell it under a certain price, derogated from the rights of ownership which, as purchaser, he had acquired."
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading This was formed in 1812, but the notorious Lackington carried underselling, and what he termed "remainders," to such an extreme that the very existence of the Bookselling trade was seriously threatened.
CaxtonnounUS /ˈkækstən/
English printer who in 1474 printed the first book in English (1422-1491)
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
a period of 100 years
From this reading In the early days of the nineteenth century serious attention was directed to underselling, and an association formed entitled "The Associated Booksellers."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The Association failed, owing to the decision in 1852 by Lord Campbell, Mr. Grote, and Dean Milman that the question of a bookseller having "paid the purchase money shall not resell it under a certain price, derogated from the rights of ownership which, as purchaser, he had acquired."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading The Association failed, owing to the decision in 1852 by Lord Campbell, Mr. Grote, and Dean Milman that the question of a bookseller having "paid the purchase money shall not resell it under a certain price, derogated from the rights of ownership which, as purchaser, he had acquired."
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading The Association failed, owing to the decision in 1852 by Lord Campbell, Mr. Grote, and Dean Milman that the question of a bookseller having "paid the purchase money shall not resell it under a certain price, derogated from the rights of ownership which, as purchaser, he had acquired."
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
derogated
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From this reading The Association failed, owing to the decision in 1852 by Lord Campbell, Mr. Grote, and Dean Milman that the question of a bookseller having "paid the purchase money shall not resell it under a certain price, derogated from the rights of ownership which, as purchaser, he had acquired."
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading This Association, however, lacked sufficient strength to take the necessary steps to stop the underselling mania, and it was not until 1850 that another Booksellers' Association was formed which nobly fought a most difficult and trying battle.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading In the early days of the nineteenth century serious attention was directed to underselling, and an association formed entitled "The Associated Booksellers."
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading In the early days of the nineteenth century serious attention was directed to underselling, and an association formed entitled "The Associated Booksellers."
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading In the early days of the nineteenth century serious attention was directed to underselling, and an association formed entitled "The Associated Booksellers."
evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading This was formed in 1812, but the notorious Lackington carried underselling, and what he termed "remainders," to such an extreme that the very existence of the Bookselling trade was seriously threatened.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading This was formed in 1812, but the notorious Lackington carried underselling, and what he termed "remainders," to such an extreme that the very existence of the Bookselling trade was seriously threatened.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The Association failed, owing to the decision in 1852 by Lord Campbell, Mr. Grote, and Dean Milman that the question of a bookseller having "paid the purchase money shall not resell it under a certain price, derogated from the rights of ownership which, as purchaser, he had acquired."
having or given a form or shape
From this reading In the early days of the nineteenth century serious attention was directed to underselling, and an association formed entitled "The Associated Booksellers."
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading This Association, however, lacked sufficient strength to take the necessary steps to stop the underselling mania, and it was not until 1850 that another Booksellers' Association was formed which nobly fought a most difficult and trying battle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Association failed, owing to the decision in 1852 by Lord Campbell, Mr. Grote, and Dean Milman that the question of a bookseller having "paid the purchase money shall not resell it under a certain price, derogated from the rights of ownership which, as purchaser, he had acquired."
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
Grote
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From this reading The Association failed, owing to the decision in 1852 by Lord Campbell, Mr. Grote, and Dean Milman that the question of a bookseller having "paid the purchase money shall not resell it under a certain price, derogated from the rights of ownership which, as purchaser, he had acquired."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Association failed, owing to the decision in 1852 by Lord Campbell, Mr. Grote, and Dean Milman that the question of a bookseller having "paid the purchase money shall not resell it under a certain price, derogated from the rights of ownership which, as purchaser, he had acquired."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The Association failed, owing to the decision in 1852 by Lord Campbell, Mr. Grote, and Dean Milman that the question of a bookseller having "paid the purchase money shall not resell it under a certain price, derogated from the rights of ownership which, as purchaser, he had acquired."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was formed in 1812, but the notorious Lackington carried underselling, and what he termed "remainders," to such an extreme that the very existence of the Bookselling trade was seriously threatened.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This Association, however, lacked sufficient strength to take the necessary steps to stop the underselling mania, and it was not until 1850 that another Booksellers' Association was formed which nobly fought a most difficult and trying battle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This Association, however, lacked sufficient strength to take the necessary steps to stop the underselling mania, and it was not until 1850 that another Booksellers' Association was formed which nobly fought a most difficult and trying battle.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading This Association, however, lacked sufficient strength to take the necessary steps to stop the underselling mania, and it was not until 1850 that another Booksellers' Association was formed which nobly fought a most difficult and trying battle.
Lackington
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From this reading This was formed in 1812, but the notorious Lackington carried underselling, and what he termed "remainders," to such an extreme that the very existence of the Bookselling trade was seriously threatened.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The Association failed, owing to the decision in 1852 by Lord Campbell, Mr. Grote, and Dean Milman that the question of a bookseller having "paid the purchase money shall not resell it under a certain price, derogated from the rights of ownership which, as purchaser, he had acquired."
manianounUS /ˈmeɪniə/
an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
From this reading This Association, however, lacked sufficient strength to take the necessary steps to stop the underselling mania, and it was not until 1850 that another Booksellers' Association was formed which nobly fought a most difficult and trying battle.
Milman
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From this reading The Association failed, owing to the decision in 1852 by Lord Campbell, Mr. Grote, and Dean Milman that the question of a bookseller having "paid the purchase money shall not resell it under a certain price, derogated from the rights of ownership which, as purchaser, he had acquired."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The Association failed, owing to the decision in 1852 by Lord Campbell, Mr. Grote, and Dean Milman that the question of a bookseller having "paid the purchase money shall not resell it under a certain price, derogated from the rights of ownership which, as purchaser, he had acquired."
used to form the superlative
From this reading This Association, however, lacked sufficient strength to take the necessary steps to stop the underselling mania, and it was not until 1850 that another Booksellers' Association was formed which nobly fought a most difficult and trying battle.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Association failed, owing to the decision in 1852 by Lord Campbell, Mr. Grote, and Dean Milman that the question of a bookseller having "paid the purchase money shall not resell it under a certain price, derogated from the rights of ownership which, as purchaser, he had acquired."
absolutely essential
From this reading This Association, however, lacked sufficient strength to take the necessary steps to stop the underselling mania, and it was not until 1850 that another Booksellers' Association was formed which nobly fought a most difficult and trying battle.
nineteenthadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the eighteenth in position
From this reading In the early days of the nineteenth century serious attention was directed to underselling, and an association formed entitled "The Associated Booksellers."
not any; not one
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
noblyadverbUS /ˈnɑːbli/
in a noble manner
From this reading This Association, however, lacked sufficient strength to take the necessary steps to stop the underselling mania, and it was not until 1850 that another Booksellers' Association was formed which nobly fought a most difficult and trying battle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This Association, however, lacked sufficient strength to take the necessary steps to stop the underselling mania, and it was not until 1850 that another Booksellers' Association was formed which nobly fought a most difficult and trying battle.
notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading This was formed in 1812, but the notorious Lackington carried underselling, and what he termed "remainders," to such an extreme that the very existence of the Bookselling trade was seriously threatened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading The Association failed, owing to the decision in 1852 by Lord Campbell, Mr. Grote, and Dean Milman that the question of a bookseller having "paid the purchase money shall not resell it under a certain price, derogated from the rights of ownership which, as purchaser, he had acquired."
ownershipnounUS /ˈoʊnərʃɪp/
the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others
From this reading The Association failed, owing to the decision in 1852 by Lord Campbell, Mr. Grote, and Dean Milman that the question of a bookseller having "paid the purchase money shall not resell it under a certain price, derogated from the rights of ownership which, as purchaser, he had acquired."
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The Association failed, owing to the decision in 1852 by Lord Campbell, Mr. Grote, and Dean Milman that the question of a bookseller having "paid the purchase money shall not resell it under a certain price, derogated from the rights of ownership which, as purchaser, he had acquired."
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
publiclyadverbUS /ˈpʌblɪkli/
in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading The Association failed, owing to the decision in 1852 by Lord Campbell, Mr. Grote, and Dean Milman that the question of a bookseller having "paid the purchase money shall not resell it under a certain price, derogated from the rights of ownership which, as purchaser, he had acquired."
purchasernounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsər/
a person who buys
From this reading The Association failed, owing to the decision in 1852 by Lord Campbell, Mr. Grote, and Dean Milman that the question of a bookseller having "paid the purchase money shall not resell it under a certain price, derogated from the rights of ownership which, as purchaser, he had acquired."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The Association failed, owing to the decision in 1852 by Lord Campbell, Mr. Grote, and Dean Milman that the question of a bookseller having "paid the purchase money shall not resell it under a certain price, derogated from the rights of ownership which, as purchaser, he had acquired."
remainders
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From this reading This was formed in 1812, but the notorious Lackington carried underselling, and what he termed "remainders," to such an extreme that the very existence of the Bookselling trade was seriously threatened.
resellverbUS /riˈsel/
sell (something) again after having bought it
From this reading The Association failed, owing to the decision in 1852 by Lord Campbell, Mr. Grote, and Dean Milman that the question of a bookseller having "paid the purchase money shall not resell it under a certain price, derogated from the rights of ownership which, as purchaser, he had acquired."
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading The Association failed, owing to the decision in 1852 by Lord Campbell, Mr. Grote, and Dean Milman that the question of a bookseller having "paid the purchase money shall not resell it under a certain price, derogated from the rights of ownership which, as purchaser, he had acquired."
Identical; not different.
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading In the early days of the nineteenth century serious attention was directed to underselling, and an association formed entitled "The Associated Booksellers."
in a serious manner
From this reading This was formed in 1812, but the notorious Lackington carried underselling, and what he termed "remainders," to such an extreme that the very existence of the Bookselling trade was seriously threatened.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The Association failed, owing to the decision in 1852 by Lord Campbell, Mr. Grote, and Dean Milman that the question of a bookseller having "paid the purchase money shall not resell it under a certain price, derogated from the rights of ownership which, as purchaser, he had acquired."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading This Association, however, lacked sufficient strength to take the necessary steps to stop the underselling mania, and it was not until 1850 that another Booksellers' Association was formed which nobly fought a most difficult and trying battle.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading This Association, however, lacked sufficient strength to take the necessary steps to stop the underselling mania, and it was not until 1850 that another Booksellers' Association was formed which nobly fought a most difficult and trying battle.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading This Association, however, lacked sufficient strength to take the necessary steps to stop the underselling mania, and it was not until 1850 that another Booksellers' Association was formed which nobly fought a most difficult and trying battle.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This was formed in 1812, but the notorious Lackington carried underselling, and what he termed "remainders," to such an extreme that the very existence of the Bookselling trade was seriously threatened.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading This Association, however, lacked sufficient strength to take the necessary steps to stop the underselling mania, and it was not until 1850 that another Booksellers' Association was formed which nobly fought a most difficult and trying battle.
carry out
From this reading This Association, however, lacked sufficient strength to take the necessary steps to stop the underselling mania, and it was not until 1850 that another Booksellers' Association was formed which nobly fought a most difficult and trying battle.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading This was formed in 1812, but the notorious Lackington carried underselling, and what he termed "remainders," to such an extreme that the very existence of the Bookselling trade was seriously threatened.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading This was formed in 1812, but the notorious Lackington carried underselling, and what he termed "remainders," to such an extreme that the very existence of the Bookselling trade was seriously threatened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the early days of the nineteenth century serious attention was directed to underselling, and an association formed entitled "The Associated Booksellers."
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
hard to endure
From this reading This Association, however, lacked sufficient strength to take the necessary steps to stop the underselling mania, and it was not until 1850 that another Booksellers' Association was formed which nobly fought a most difficult and trying battle.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Association failed, owing to the decision in 1852 by Lord Campbell, Mr. Grote, and Dean Milman that the question of a bookseller having "paid the purchase money shall not resell it under a certain price, derogated from the rights of ownership which, as purchaser, he had acquired."
UndersellingverbUS /ˈʌndərselɪŋ/
-ing form of “undersell” — sell cheaper than one's competition
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading This Association, however, lacked sufficient strength to take the necessary steps to stop the underselling mania, and it was not until 1850 that another Booksellers' Association was formed which nobly fought a most difficult and trying battle.
precisely as stated
From this reading This was formed in 1812, but the notorious Lackington carried underselling, and what he termed "remainders," to such an extreme that the very existence of the Bookselling trade was seriously threatened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the early days of the nineteenth century serious attention was directed to underselling, and an association formed entitled "The Associated Booksellers."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This was formed in 1812, but the notorious Lackington carried underselling, and what he termed "remainders," to such an extreme that the very existence of the Bookselling trade was seriously threatened.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Bookselling Trade and Underselling The published price of a book being publicly advertised, there is probably no other trade which gives the same opportunity of attracting the public by underselling as that of Bookselling, and evils of a greater or less degree in this direction have been practised since the days of Caxton.
