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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Suppose you really knew what everyone was feeling ... suppose you had a surefire way of predicting public reaction.
adman's
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From this reading Wouldn't you wonder, sometimes, if it could backfire._ Huckster Heaven, in Hollywood, set out to fulfill the adman's dream in every particular.
AmazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories June 1963.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
backfirenounUS /ˈbækfaɪr/
the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired
From this reading Wouldn't you wonder, sometimes, if it could backfire._ Huckster Heaven, in Hollywood, set out to fulfill the adman's dream in every particular.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading It recognized more credit cards than it offered entrees on the menu.
copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Wouldn't you wonder, sometimes, if it could backfire._ Huckster Heaven, in Hollywood, set out to fulfill the adman's dream in every particular.
approval
From this reading It recognized more credit cards than it offered entrees on the menu.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Wouldn't you wonder, sometimes, if it could backfire._ Huckster Heaven, in Hollywood, set out to fulfill the adman's dream in every particular.
entreesnounUS /ˈɑːntreɪz/
plural of “entree” — the principal dish of a meal
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everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Wouldn't you wonder, sometimes, if it could backfire._ Huckster Heaven, in Hollywood, set out to fulfill the adman's dream in every particular.
every person
From this reading _Suppose you really knew what everyone was feeling ... suppose you had a surefire way of predicting public reaction.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
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ExtensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
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the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading _Suppose you really knew what everyone was feeling ... suppose you had a surefire way of predicting public reaction.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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fulfillverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading Wouldn't you wonder, sometimes, if it could backfire._ Huckster Heaven, in Hollywood, set out to fulfill the adman's dream in every particular.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Suppose you really knew what everyone was feeling ... suppose you had a surefire way of predicting public reaction.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Wouldn't you wonder, sometimes, if it could backfire._ Huckster Heaven, in Hollywood, set out to fulfill the adman's dream in every particular.
HollywoodnounUS /ˈhɑːliwʊd/
the film industry of the United States
From this reading Wouldn't you wonder, sometimes, if it could backfire._ Huckster Heaven, in Hollywood, set out to fulfill the adman's dream in every particular.
HucksternounUS /ˈhʌkstər/
a seller of shoddy goods
From this reading Wouldn't you wonder, sometimes, if it could backfire._ Huckster Heaven, in Hollywood, set out to fulfill the adman's dream in every particular.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Wouldn't you wonder, sometimes, if it could backfire._ Huckster Heaven, in Hollywood, set out to fulfill the adman's dream in every particular.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wouldn't you wonder, sometimes, if it could backfire._ Huckster Heaven, in Hollywood, set out to fulfill the adman's dream in every particular.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Wouldn't you wonder, sometimes, if it could backfire._ Huckster Heaven, in Hollywood, set out to fulfill the adman's dream in every particular.
the month following May and preceding July
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inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading _Suppose you really knew what everyone was feeling ... suppose you had a surefire way of predicting public reaction.
menunounUS /ˈmenjuː/
a list of dishes available at a restaurant
From this reading It recognized more credit cards than it offered entrees on the menu.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It recognized more credit cards than it offered entrees on the menu.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Suppose you really knew what everyone was feeling ... suppose you had a surefire way of predicting public reaction.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading It recognized more credit cards than it offered entrees on the menu.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Wouldn't you wonder, sometimes, if it could backfire._ Huckster Heaven, in Hollywood, set out to fulfill the adman's dream in every particular.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Wouldn't you wonder, sometimes, if it could backfire._ Huckster Heaven, in Hollywood, set out to fulfill the adman's dream in every particular.
predictingverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪŋ/
-ing form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading _Suppose you really knew what everyone was feeling ... suppose you had a surefire way of predicting public reaction.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories June 1963.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading _Suppose you really knew what everyone was feeling ... suppose you had a surefire way of predicting public reaction.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading _Suppose you really knew what everyone was feeling ... suppose you had a surefire way of predicting public reaction.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading _Suppose you really knew what everyone was feeling ... suppose you had a surefire way of predicting public reaction.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading It recognized more credit cards than it offered entrees on the menu.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Wouldn't you wonder, sometimes, if it could backfire._ Huckster Heaven, in Hollywood, set out to fulfill the adman's dream in every particular.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Wouldn't you wonder, sometimes, if it could backfire._ Huckster Heaven, in Hollywood, set out to fulfill the adman's dream in every particular.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories June 1963.
express a supposition
From this reading _Suppose you really knew what everyone was feeling ... suppose you had a surefire way of predicting public reaction.
surefire
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From this reading _Suppose you really knew what everyone was feeling ... suppose you had a surefire way of predicting public reaction.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It recognized more credit cards than it offered entrees on the menu.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories June 1963.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wouldn't you wonder, sometimes, if it could backfire._ Huckster Heaven, in Hollywood, set out to fulfill the adman's dream in every particular.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
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uncoververbUS /ənˈkʌvər/
remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories June 1963.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Suppose you really knew what everyone was feeling ... suppose you had a surefire way of predicting public reaction.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Suppose you really knew what everyone was feeling ... suppose you had a surefire way of predicting public reaction.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Wouldn't you wonder, sometimes, if it could backfire._ Huckster Heaven, in Hollywood, set out to fulfill the adman's dream in every particular.
Wouldn't
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From this reading Wouldn't you wonder, sometimes, if it could backfire._ Huckster Heaven, in Hollywood, set out to fulfill the adman's dream in every particular.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Suppose you really knew what everyone was feeling ... suppose you had a surefire way of predicting public reaction.
