1842
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From this reading In the year 1842, a new style of advertising appeared in the newspapers and in handbills which arrested public attention at once on account of its novelty.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the year 1842, a new style of advertising appeared in the newspapers and in handbills which arrested public attention at once on account of its novelty.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading In the year 1842, a new style of advertising appeared in the newspapers and in handbills which arrested public attention at once on account of its novelty.
advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/
called to public attention
From this reading The thing advertised was an article called "Pease's Hoarhound Candy;" a very good specific for coughs and colds.
advertisingnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading In the year 1842, a new style of advertising appeared in the newspapers and in handbills which arrested public attention at once on account of its novelty.
ALDERMENnounUS /ˈɔːldərmɪn/
plural of “alderman” — a member of a municipal legislative body (as a city council)
From this reading PEASE'S HOARHOUND CANDY.--THE DORR REBELLION.--THE PHILADELPHIA ALDERMEN.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mr. Pease's system of advertising was one which, I believe, originated with him in this country, although many have practiced it since, but of course, with less success--for imitations seldom succeed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The thing advertised was an article called "Pease's Hoarhound Candy;" a very good specific for coughs and colds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the year 1842, a new style of advertising appeared in the newspapers and in handbills which arrested public attention at once on account of its novelty.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the year 1842, a new style of advertising appeared in the newspapers and in handbills which arrested public attention at once on account of its novelty.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading In the year 1842, a new style of advertising appeared in the newspapers and in handbills which arrested public attention at once on account of its novelty.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading The thing advertised was an article called "Pease's Hoarhound Candy;" a very good specific for coughs and colds.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the year 1842, a new style of advertising appeared in the newspapers and in handbills which arrested public attention at once on account of its novelty.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading In the year 1842, a new style of advertising appeared in the newspapers and in handbills which arrested public attention at once on account of its novelty.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Mr. Pease's system of advertising was one which, I believe, originated with him in this country, although many have practiced it since, but of course, with less success--for imitations seldom succeed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Pease's system of advertising was one which, I believe, originated with him in this country, although many have practiced it since, but of course, with less success--for imitations seldom succeed.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The thing advertised was an article called "Pease's Hoarhound Candy;" a very good specific for coughs and colds.
CANDYnounUS /ˈkændi/
a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading PEASE'S HOARHOUND CANDY.--THE DORR REBELLION.--THE PHILADELPHIA ALDERMEN.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading It was put up in twenty-five cent packages, and was eventually sold wholesale and retail in enormous quantities.
coldsnounUS /koʊldz/
plural of “cold” — a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs)
From this reading The thing advertised was an article called "Pease's Hoarhound Candy;" a very good specific for coughs and colds.
coughsnounUS /kɔːfs/
plural of “cough” — a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis
From this reading The thing advertised was an article called "Pease's Hoarhound Candy;" a very good specific for coughs and colds.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Mr. Pease's system of advertising was one which, I believe, originated with him in this country, although many have practiced it since, but of course, with less success--for imitations seldom succeed.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Mr. Pease's system of advertising was one which, I believe, originated with him in this country, although many have practiced it since, but of course, with less success--for imitations seldom succeed.
DORR
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From this reading PEASE'S HOARHOUND CANDY.--THE DORR REBELLION.--THE PHILADELPHIA ALDERMEN.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading It was put up in twenty-five cent packages, and was eventually sold wholesale and retail in enormous quantities.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading It was put up in twenty-five cent packages, and was eventually sold wholesale and retail in enormous quantities.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The thing advertised was an article called "Pease's Hoarhound Candy;" a very good specific for coughs and colds.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The thing advertised was an article called "Pease's Hoarhound Candy;" a very good specific for coughs and colds.
handbillsnounUS /ˈhændbɪlz/
plural of “handbill” — an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading In the year 1842, a new style of advertising appeared in the newspapers and in handbills which arrested public attention at once on account of its novelty.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mr. Pease's system of advertising was one which, I believe, originated with him in this country, although many have practiced it since, but of course, with less success--for imitations seldom succeed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Pease's system of advertising was one which, I believe, originated with him in this country, although many have practiced it since, but of course, with less success--for imitations seldom succeed.
HOARHOUND
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From this reading PEASE'S HOARHOUND CANDY.--THE DORR REBELLION.--THE PHILADELPHIA ALDERMEN.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mr. Pease's system of advertising was one which, I believe, originated with him in this country, although many have practiced it since, but of course, with less success--for imitations seldom succeed.
imitationsnounUS /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “imitation” — the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading Mr. Pease's system of advertising was one which, I believe, originated with him in this country, although many have practiced it since, but of course, with less success--for imitations seldom succeed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the year 1842, a new style of advertising appeared in the newspapers and in handbills which arrested public attention at once on account of its novelty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was put up in twenty-five cent packages, and was eventually sold wholesale and retail in enormous quantities.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In the year 1842, a new style of advertising appeared in the newspapers and in handbills which arrested public attention at once on account of its novelty.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Mr. Pease's system of advertising was one which, I believe, originated with him in this country, although many have practiced it since, but of course, with less success--for imitations seldom succeed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Mr. Pease's system of advertising was one which, I believe, originated with him in this country, although many have practiced it since, but of course, with less success--for imitations seldom succeed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Pease's system of advertising was one which, I believe, originated with him in this country, although many have practiced it since, but of course, with less success--for imitations seldom succeed.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In the year 1842, a new style of advertising appeared in the newspapers and in handbills which arrested public attention at once on account of its novelty.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading In the year 1842, a new style of advertising appeared in the newspapers and in handbills which arrested public attention at once on account of its novelty.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading In the year 1842, a new style of advertising appeared in the newspapers and in handbills which arrested public attention at once on account of its novelty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the year 1842, a new style of advertising appeared in the newspapers and in handbills which arrested public attention at once on account of its novelty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the year 1842, a new style of advertising appeared in the newspapers and in handbills which arrested public attention at once on account of its novelty.
on one occasion
From this reading In the year 1842, a new style of advertising appeared in the newspapers and in handbills which arrested public attention at once on account of its novelty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Pease's system of advertising was one which, I believe, originated with him in this country, although many have practiced it since, but of course, with less success--for imitations seldom succeed.
originatedverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtəd/
past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Mr. Pease's system of advertising was one which, I believe, originated with him in this country, although many have practiced it since, but of course, with less success--for imitations seldom succeed.
packagesnounUS /ˈpækədʒəz/
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading It was put up in twenty-five cent packages, and was eventually sold wholesale and retail in enormous quantities.
PEASE'S
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From this reading PEASE'S HOARHOUND CANDY.--THE DORR REBELLION.--THE PHILADELPHIA ALDERMEN.
PHILADELPHIAnounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading PEASE'S HOARHOUND CANDY.--THE DORR REBELLION.--THE PHILADELPHIA ALDERMEN.
practicedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəst/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Mr. Pease's system of advertising was one which, I believe, originated with him in this country, although many have practiced it since, but of course, with less success--for imitations seldom succeed.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading In the year 1842, a new style of advertising appeared in the newspapers and in handbills which arrested public attention at once on account of its novelty.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was put up in twenty-five cent packages, and was eventually sold wholesale and retail in enormous quantities.
quantitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːntətiz/
plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading It was put up in twenty-five cent packages, and was eventually sold wholesale and retail in enormous quantities.
REBELLIONnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading PEASE'S HOARHOUND CANDY.--THE DORR REBELLION.--THE PHILADELPHIA ALDERMEN.
retailverbUS /ˈriːteɪl/
be sold at the retail level
From this reading It was put up in twenty-five cent packages, and was eventually sold wholesale and retail in enormous quantities.
not often
From this reading Mr. Pease's system of advertising was one which, I believe, originated with him in this country, although many have practiced it since, but of course, with less success--for imitations seldom succeed.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Mr. Pease's system of advertising was one which, I believe, originated with him in this country, although many have practiced it since, but of course, with less success--for imitations seldom succeed.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading It was put up in twenty-five cent packages, and was eventually sold wholesale and retail in enormous quantities.
specificadjectiveUS /spəˈsɪfɪk/
(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
From this reading The thing advertised was an article called "Pease's Hoarhound Candy;" a very good specific for coughs and colds.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the year 1842, a new style of advertising appeared in the newspapers and in handbills which arrested public attention at once on account of its novelty.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Mr. Pease's system of advertising was one which, I believe, originated with him in this country, although many have practiced it since, but of course, with less success--for imitations seldom succeed.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Mr. Pease's system of advertising was one which, I believe, originated with him in this country, although many have practiced it since, but of course, with less success--for imitations seldom succeed.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Mr. Pease's system of advertising was one which, I believe, originated with him in this country, although many have practiced it since, but of course, with less success--for imitations seldom succeed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PEASE'S HOARHOUND CANDY.--THE DORR REBELLION.--THE PHILADELPHIA ALDERMEN.
a special situation
From this reading The thing advertised was an article called "Pease's Hoarhound Candy;" a very good specific for coughs and colds.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Pease's system of advertising was one which, I believe, originated with him in this country, although many have practiced it since, but of course, with less success--for imitations seldom succeed.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading It was put up in twenty-five cent packages, and was eventually sold wholesale and retail in enormous quantities.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was put up in twenty-five cent packages, and was eventually sold wholesale and retail in enormous quantities.
precisely as stated
From this reading The thing advertised was an article called "Pease's Hoarhound Candy;" a very good specific for coughs and colds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The thing advertised was an article called "Pease's Hoarhound Candy;" a very good specific for coughs and colds.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the year 1842, a new style of advertising appeared in the newspapers and in handbills which arrested public attention at once on account of its novelty.
wholesaleadverbUS /ˈhoʊlseɪl/
at a wholesale price
From this reading It was put up in twenty-five cent packages, and was eventually sold wholesale and retail in enormous quantities.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Pease's system of advertising was one which, I believe, originated with him in this country, although many have practiced it since, but of course, with less success--for imitations seldom succeed.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In the year 1842, a new style of advertising appeared in the newspapers and in handbills which arrested public attention at once on account of its novelty.
