used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading This we gladly consented to do, and we will print and deliver any size edition, selling them at actual cost.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading In taking the matter up with Samuel Hopkins Adams, the author, he suggested that he was willing to forego any remuneration if we would furnish these books at cost.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In taking the matter up with Samuel Hopkins Adams, the author, he suggested that he was willing to forego any remuneration if we would furnish these books at cost.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In taking the matter up with Samuel Hopkins Adams, the author, he suggested that he was willing to forego any remuneration if we would furnish these books at cost.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading In taking the matter up with Samuel Hopkins Adams, the author, he suggested that he was willing to forego any remuneration if we would furnish these books at cost.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading However, before the booklet was finished we had a number of requests from large firms who desired to purchase them in quantities for distribution among their own people.
bookletnounUS /ˈbʊklɪt/
a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading However, before the booklet was finished we had a number of requests from large firms who desired to purchase them in quantities for distribution among their own people.
bookletsnounUS /ˈbʊklɪts/
plural of “booklet” — a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading In taking the matter up with Samuel Hopkins Adams, the author, he suggested that he was willing to forego any remuneration if we would furnish these books at cost.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading This we gladly consented to do, and we will print and deliver any size edition, selling them at actual cost.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading In taking the matter up with Samuel Hopkins Adams, the author, he suggested that he was willing to forego any remuneration if we would furnish these books at cost.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading This we gladly consented to do, and we will print and deliver any size edition, selling them at actual cost.
wanted intensely
From this reading However, before the booklet was finished we had a number of requests from large firms who desired to purchase them in quantities for distribution among their own people.
distributeverbUS /dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/
administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
distributionnounUS /ˌdɪstrəˈbjuːʃən/
(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
From this reading However, before the booklet was finished we had a number of requests from large firms who desired to purchase them in quantities for distribution among their own people.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This we gladly consented to do, and we will print and deliver any size edition, selling them at actual cost.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading This we gladly consented to do, and we will print and deliver any size edition, selling them at actual cost.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
FinancenounUS /fəˈnæns/
the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading However, before the booklet was finished we had a number of requests from large firms who desired to purchase them in quantities for distribution among their own people.
firmsnounUS /fɜːrmz/
plural of “firm” — the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
From this reading However, before the booklet was finished we had a number of requests from large firms who desired to purchase them in quantities for distribution among their own people.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading However, before the booklet was finished we had a number of requests from large firms who desired to purchase them in quantities for distribution among their own people.
foregoverbUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/
be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading In taking the matter up with Samuel Hopkins Adams, the author, he suggested that he was willing to forego any remuneration if we would furnish these books at cost.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading However, before the booklet was finished we had a number of requests from large firms who desired to purchase them in quantities for distribution among their own people.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading In taking the matter up with Samuel Hopkins Adams, the author, he suggested that he was willing to forego any remuneration if we would furnish these books at cost.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading This we gladly consented to do, and we will print and deliver any size edition, selling them at actual cost.
gratuitouslyadverbUS /ɡrəˈtuːətəsli/
in an uncalled-for manner
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading However, before the booklet was finished we had a number of requests from large firms who desired to purchase them in quantities for distribution among their own people.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In taking the matter up with Samuel Hopkins Adams, the author, he suggested that he was willing to forego any remuneration if we would furnish these books at cost.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
HopkinsnounUS /ˈhɑːpkɪnz/
United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)
From this reading In taking the matter up with Samuel Hopkins Adams, the author, he suggested that he was willing to forego any remuneration if we would furnish these books at cost.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, before the booklet was finished we had a number of requests from large firms who desired to purchase them in quantities for distribution among their own people.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In taking the matter up with Samuel Hopkins Adams, the author, he suggested that he was willing to forego any remuneration if we would furnish these books at cost.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading However, before the booklet was finished we had a number of requests from large firms who desired to purchase them in quantities for distribution among their own people.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In taking the matter up with Samuel Hopkins Adams, the author, he suggested that he was willing to forego any remuneration if we would furnish these books at cost.
Mends
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From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This we had not planned on.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This we had not planned on.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading However, before the booklet was finished we had a number of requests from large firms who desired to purchase them in quantities for distribution among their own people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading However, before the booklet was finished we had a number of requests from large firms who desired to purchase them in quantities for distribution among their own people.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading This we had not planned on.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading However, before the booklet was finished we had a number of requests from large firms who desired to purchase them in quantities for distribution among their own people.
quantitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːntətiz/
plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading However, before the booklet was finished we had a number of requests from large firms who desired to purchase them in quantities for distribution among their own people.
remunerationnounUS /rɪˌmjuːnərˈeɪʃən/
something that remunerates
From this reading In taking the matter up with Samuel Hopkins Adams, the author, he suggested that he was willing to forego any remuneration if we would furnish these books at cost.
requestsnounUS /rɪˈkwests/
plural of “request” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading However, before the booklet was finished we had a number of requests from large firms who desired to purchase them in quantities for distribution among their own people.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading In taking the matter up with Samuel Hopkins Adams, the author, he suggested that he was willing to forego any remuneration if we would furnish these books at cost.
SavingsnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋz/
a fund of money put by as a reserve
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading This we gladly consented to do, and we will print and deliver any size edition, selling them at actual cost.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading This we gladly consented to do, and we will print and deliver any size edition, selling them at actual cost.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
StampsnounUS /stæmps/
plural of “stamp” — the distinctive form in which a thing is made
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
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 A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading In taking the matter up with Samuel Hopkins Adams, the author, he suggested that he was willing to forego any remuneration if we would furnish these books at cost.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading In taking the matter up with Samuel Hopkins Adams, the author, he suggested that he was willing to forego any remuneration if we would furnish these books at cost.
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 A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading However, before the booklet was finished we had a number of requests from large firms who desired to purchase them in quantities for distribution among their own people.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading However, before the booklet was finished we had a number of requests from large firms who desired to purchase them in quantities for distribution among their own people.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In taking the matter up with Samuel Hopkins Adams, the author, he suggested that he was willing to forego any remuneration if we would furnish these books at cost.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading However, before the booklet was finished we had a number of requests from large firms who desired to purchase them in quantities for distribution among their own people.
which person or people
From this reading However, before the booklet was finished we had a number of requests from large firms who desired to purchase them in quantities for distribution among their own people.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading This we gladly consented to do, and we will print and deliver any size edition, selling them at actual cost.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading In taking the matter up with Samuel Hopkins Adams, the author, he suggested that he was willing to forego any remuneration if we would furnish these books at cost.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance IT was our original intention to print and distribute a small number of these booklets gratuitously among our Mends with the hope that this story might aid in the sale of War Savings Stamps.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In taking the matter up with Samuel Hopkins Adams, the author, he suggested that he was willing to forego any remuneration if we would furnish these books at cost.
