used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEWSBOY'S EXPERIENCES.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frank slept that night at the lodging-house, and found a much better bed than he had been provided with by his late employer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Frank slept that night at the lodging-house, and found a much better bed than he had been provided with by his late employer.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Frank slept that night at the lodging-house, and found a much better bed than he had been provided with by his late employer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Frank slept that night at the lodging-house, and found a much better bed than he had been provided with by his late employer.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Frank slept that night at the lodging-house, and found a much better bed than he had been provided with by his late employer.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading He was up bright and early the next morning, and purchased a stock of morning papers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not much, but he was satisfied.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Frank slept that night at the lodging-house, and found a much better bed than he had been provided with by his late employer.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading These he succeeded in selling during the forenoon, netting a profit of thirty cents.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading These he succeeded in selling during the forenoon, netting a profit of thirty cents.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He was up bright and early the next morning, and purchased a stock of morning papers.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading Frank slept that night at the lodging-house, and found a much better bed than he had been provided with by his late employer.
EXPERIENCESnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading A NEWSBOY'S EXPERIENCES.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading These he succeeded in selling during the forenoon, netting a profit of thirty cents.
set up or found
From this reading Frank slept that night at the lodging-house, and found a much better bed than he had been provided with by his late employer.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank slept that night at the lodging-house, and found a much better bed than he had been provided with by his late employer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frank slept that night at the lodging-house, and found a much better bed than he had been provided with by his late employer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank slept that night at the lodging-house, and found a much better bed than he had been provided with by his late employer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank slept that night at the lodging-house, and found a much better bed than he had been provided with by his late employer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These he succeeded in selling during the forenoon, netting a profit of thirty cents.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not much, but he was satisfied.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Frank slept that night at the lodging-house, and found a much better bed than he had been provided with by his late employer.
lodging-house
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From this reading Frank slept that night at the lodging-house, and found a much better bed than he had been provided with by his late employer.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He was up bright and early the next morning, and purchased a stock of morning papers.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Frank slept that night at the lodging-house, and found a much better bed than he had been provided with by his late employer.
nettingnounUS /ˈnetɪŋ/
a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave
From this reading These he succeeded in selling during the forenoon, netting a profit of thirty cents.
NEWSBOY'S
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From this reading A NEWSBOY'S EXPERIENCES.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He was up bright and early the next morning, and purchased a stock of morning papers.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Frank slept that night at the lodging-house, and found a much better bed than he had been provided with by his late employer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not much, but he was satisfied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was up bright and early the next morning, and purchased a stock of morning papers.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He was up bright and early the next morning, and purchased a stock of morning papers.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading These he succeeded in selling during the forenoon, netting a profit of thirty cents.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Frank slept that night at the lodging-house, and found a much better bed than he had been provided with by his late employer.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He was up bright and early the next morning, and purchased a stock of morning papers.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading It was not much, but he was satisfied.
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading These he succeeded in selling during the forenoon, netting a profit of thirty cents.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Frank slept that night at the lodging-house, and found a much better bed than he had been provided with by his late employer.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading He was up bright and early the next morning, and purchased a stock of morning papers.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading These he succeeded in selling during the forenoon, netting a profit of thirty cents.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Frank slept that night at the lodging-house, and found a much better bed than he had been provided with by his late employer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Frank slept that night at the lodging-house, and found a much better bed than he had been provided with by his late employer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Frank slept that night at the lodging-house, and found a much better bed than he had been provided with by his late employer.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These he succeeded in selling during the forenoon, netting a profit of thirty cents.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading These he succeeded in selling during the forenoon, netting a profit of thirty cents.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was up bright and early the next morning, and purchased a stock of morning papers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was up bright and early the next morning, and purchased a stock of morning papers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Frank slept that night at the lodging-house, and found a much better bed than he had been provided with by his late employer.
