used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In any city but New York it would be considered a big store, but it could not, of course, compare with Macy's, Ehrich's, Simpson & Crawford's, and other large bazaars, equally well known.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was rather an humble imitator of the larger stores which keep everything for sale.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In any city but New York it would be considered a big store, but it could not, of course, compare with Macy's, Ehrich's, Simpson & Crawford's, and other large bazaars, equally well known.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In any city but New York it would be considered a big store, but it could not, of course, compare with Macy's, Ehrich's, Simpson & Crawford's, and other large bazaars, equally well known.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading It followed the methods of these stores, however, and generally had some article in which special bargains were offered.
bargainsnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡənz/
plural of “bargain” — an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading It followed the methods of these stores, however, and generally had some article in which special bargains were offered.
bazaarsnounUS /bəˈzɑːrz/
plural of “bazaar” — a shop where a variety of goods are sold
From this reading In any city but New York it would be considered a big store, but it could not, of course, compare with Macy's, Ehrich's, Simpson & Crawford's, and other large bazaars, equally well known.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In any city but New York it would be considered a big store, but it could not, of course, compare with Macy's, Ehrich's, Simpson & Crawford's, and other large bazaars, equally well known.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In any city but New York it would be considered a big store, but it could not, of course, compare with Macy's, Ehrich's, Simpson & Crawford's, and other large bazaars, equally well known.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading BUSINESS EXPERIENCE.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In any city but New York it would be considered a big store, but it could not, of course, compare with Macy's, Ehrich's, Simpson & Crawford's, and other large bazaars, equally well known.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In any city but New York it would be considered a big store, but it could not, of course, compare with Macy's, Ehrich's, Simpson & Crawford's, and other large bazaars, equally well known.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading In any city but New York it would be considered a big store, but it could not, of course, compare with Macy's, Ehrich's, Simpson & Crawford's, and other large bazaars, equally well known.
carefully weighed
From this reading In any city but New York it would be considered a big store, but it could not, of course, compare with Macy's, Ehrich's, Simpson & Crawford's, and other large bazaars, equally well known.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In any city but New York it would be considered a big store, but it could not, of course, compare with Macy's, Ehrich's, Simpson & Crawford's, and other large bazaars, equally well known.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In any city but New York it would be considered a big store, but it could not, of course, compare with Macy's, Ehrich's, Simpson & Crawford's, and other large bazaars, equally well known.
Crawford'snounUS /ˈkrɔːfərdz/
possessive form of “crawford” — United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)
From this reading In any city but New York it would be considered a big store, but it could not, of course, compare with Macy's, Ehrich's, Simpson & Crawford's, and other large bazaars, equally well known.
Ehrich's
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From this reading In any city but New York it would be considered a big store, but it could not, of course, compare with Macy's, Ehrich's, Simpson & Crawford's, and other large bazaars, equally well known.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading In any city but New York it would be considered a big store, but it could not, of course, compare with Macy's, Ehrich's, Simpson & Crawford's, and other large bazaars, equally well known.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading It was rather an humble imitator of the larger stores which keep everything for sale.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading BUSINESS EXPERIENCE.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It followed the methods of these stores, however, and generally had some article in which special bargains were offered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was rather an humble imitator of the larger stores which keep everything for sale.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It followed the methods of these stores, however, and generally had some article in which special bargains were offered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It followed the methods of these stores, however, and generally had some article in which special bargains were offered.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Scott went with his uncle to the store the next morning.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It followed the methods of these stores, however, and generally had some article in which special bargains were offered.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading It was rather an humble imitator of the larger stores which keep everything for sale.
imitatornounUS /ˈɪməteɪtər/
someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another
From this reading It was rather an humble imitator of the larger stores which keep everything for sale.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In any city but New York it would be considered a big store, but it could not, of course, compare with Macy's, Ehrich's, Simpson & Crawford's, and other large bazaars, equally well known.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was rather an humble imitator of the larger stores which keep everything for sale.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was rather an humble imitator of the larger stores which keep everything for sale.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In any city but New York it would be considered a big store, but it could not, of course, compare with Macy's, Ehrich's, Simpson & Crawford's, and other large bazaars, equally well known.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In any city but New York it would be considered a big store, but it could not, of course, compare with Macy's, Ehrich's, Simpson & Crawford's, and other large bazaars, equally well known.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading It was rather an humble imitator of the larger stores which keep everything for sale.
Macy's
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From this reading In any city but New York it would be considered a big store, but it could not, of course, compare with Macy's, Ehrich's, Simpson & Crawford's, and other large bazaars, equally well known.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading It followed the methods of these stores, however, and generally had some article in which special bargains were offered.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Scott went with his uncle to the store the next morning.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In any city but New York it would be considered a big store, but it could not, of course, compare with Macy's, Ehrich's, Simpson & Crawford's, and other large bazaars, equally well known.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Scott went with his uncle to the store the next morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In any city but New York it would be considered a big store, but it could not, of course, compare with Macy's, Ehrich's, Simpson & Crawford's, and other large bazaars, equally well known.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was rather an humble imitator of the larger stores which keep everything for sale.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading It followed the methods of these stores, however, and generally had some article in which special bargains were offered.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In any city but New York it would be considered a big store, but it could not, of course, compare with Macy's, Ehrich's, Simpson & Crawford's, and other large bazaars, equally well known.
on the contrary
From this reading It was rather an humble imitator of the larger stores which keep everything for sale.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading It was rather an humble imitator of the larger stores which keep everything for sale.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Scott went with his uncle to the store the next morning.
SimpsonnounUS /ˈsɪmpsən/
United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication
From this reading In any city but New York it would be considered a big store, but it could not, of course, compare with Macy's, Ehrich's, Simpson & Crawford's, and other large bazaars, equally well known.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It followed the methods of these stores, however, and generally had some article in which special bargains were offered.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It followed the methods of these stores, however, and generally had some article in which special bargains were offered.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Scott went with his uncle to the store the next morning.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading It was rather an humble imitator of the larger stores which keep everything for sale.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Scott went with his uncle to the store the next morning.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It followed the methods of these stores, however, and generally had some article in which special bargains were offered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Scott went with his uncle to the store the next morning.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Scott went with his uncle to the store the next morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was rather an humble imitator of the larger stores which keep everything for sale.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In any city but New York it would be considered a big store, but it could not, of course, compare with Macy's, Ehrich's, Simpson & Crawford's, and other large bazaars, equally well known.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Scott went with his uncle to the store the next morning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It followed the methods of these stores, however, and generally had some article in which special bargains were offered.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was rather an humble imitator of the larger stores which keep everything for sale.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Scott went with his uncle to the store the next morning.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In any city but New York it would be considered a big store, but it could not, of course, compare with Macy's, Ehrich's, Simpson & Crawford's, and other large bazaars, equally well known.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading In any city but New York it would be considered a big store, but it could not, of course, compare with Macy's, Ehrich's, Simpson & Crawford's, and other large bazaars, equally well known.
