used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was there before Jim Simpson got it and he was with two of the proprietors before that.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Larsen had been at the store for over thirty years.
Barlow
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From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Larsen had been at the store for over thirty years.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was there before Jim Simpson got it and he was with two of the proprietors before that.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I intended to begin a thorough stock-taking, but hadn't a chance to touch it--so many things cropped up.
bossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I intended to begin a thorough stock-taking, but hadn't a chance to touch it--so many things cropped up.
croppedadjectiveUS /krɑːpt/
(of land or soil) used for growing crops
From this reading I intended to begin a thorough stock-taking, but hadn't a chance to touch it--so many things cropped up.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
a boy or man
From this reading I had a row with one of the help, a fellow named Larsen.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Larsen had been at the store for over thirty years.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He was there before Jim Simpson got it and he was with two of the proprietors before that.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
hadn't
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From this reading I intended to begin a thorough stock-taking, but hadn't a chance to touch it--so many things cropped up.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was there before Jim Simpson got it and he was with two of the proprietors before that.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I had a row with one of the help, a fellow named Larsen.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading I intended to begin a thorough stock-taking, but hadn't a chance to touch it--so many things cropped up.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I intended to begin a thorough stock-taking, but hadn't a chance to touch it--so many things cropped up.
Jim
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From this reading He was there before Jim Simpson got it and he was with two of the proprietors before that.
Larsen
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From this reading I had a row with one of the help, a fellow named Larsen.
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 MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I had a row with one of the help, a fellow named Larsen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I had a row with one of the help, a fellow named Larsen.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Larsen had been at the store for over thirty years.
proprietorsnounUS /prəˈpraɪətərz/
plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading He was there before Jim Simpson got it and he was with two of the proprietors before that.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading I had a row with one of the help, a fellow named Larsen.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
SimpsonnounUS /ˈsɪmpsən/
United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication
From this reading He was there before Jim Simpson got it and he was with two of the proprietors before that.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
stock-takingnoun
reappraisal of a situation or position or outlook
From this reading I intended to begin a thorough stock-taking, but hadn't a chance to touch it--so many things cropped up.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
in or at that place or location
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Larsen had been at the store for over thirty years.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading I intended to begin a thorough stock-taking, but hadn't a chance to touch it--so many things cropped up.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading I intended to begin a thorough stock-taking, but hadn't a chance to touch it--so many things cropped up.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was there before Jim Simpson got it and he was with two of the proprietors before that.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I intended to begin a thorough stock-taking, but hadn't a chance to touch it--so many things cropped up.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading MY FIRST DAY I used to think that old Barlow had an easy time as boss of my former store, but the first day, there seemed to be so many things to do, so many things to decide, that my head was in a whirl.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had a row with one of the help, a fellow named Larsen.
a late time of life
From this reading Larsen had been at the store for over thirty years.
