Publishing Industry Lingo

noun a person or business that sells books

• The bookdealer had a vast collection of rare and antique books.
• I always go to that bookdealer for the best deals on used books.
• The bookdealer hooked me up with some dope reads.
• She was a bookdealer of knowledge, always sharing wisdom with those around her.

noun a printed publication consisting of folded, usually bound sheets containing news, feature articles, advertisements, and correspondence

• I start my day by reading the newspaper to stay informed about current events.
• I like to flip through the newspaper while drinking my morning coffee.
• I snagged a copy of the newspaper from the cafe for free.
• The newspaper of life is constantly being written, with each day bringing new stories and experiences.

verb A word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence. In this case, 'shelved' is the past tense of the verb 'shelve', meaning to put on a shelf or to set aside for later consideration.

• The project was shelved due to budget constraints.
• We decided to shelve the idea for now.
• Let's shelf that plan and come back to it later.
• He shelved his emotions and focused on the task at hand.

verb to present for consideration or approval; to yield to the authority or will of another

• Please submit your application before the deadline.
• Make sure to submit your homework on time.
• Don't forget to submit your entry for the contest!
• Sometimes we have to submit to the will of others in order to maintain peace.