used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Where will I find a broom?
ain't
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From this reading “You’re early; ain’t you?” the man asked.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He had to stand out in the street, until the porter came along to unlock the door.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Yes; I didn’t know exactly what time I had to begin, so I thought I’d get here as soon as I could.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “You’re early; ain’t you?” the man asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BUSY DAYS Tom was on hand so early at the book store the next morning that he found the Emporium had not yet opened.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Yes; I didn’t know exactly what time I had to begin, so I thought I’d get here as soon as I could.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading BUSY DAYS Tom was on hand so early at the book store the next morning that he found the Emporium had not yet opened.
broomnounUS /bruːm/
a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle
From this reading Where will I find a broom?
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading BUSY DAYS Tom was on hand so early at the book store the next morning that he found the Emporium had not yet opened.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had to stand out in the street, until the porter came along to unlock the door.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Yes; I didn’t know exactly what time I had to begin, so I thought I’d get here as soon as I could.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading BUSY DAYS Tom was on hand so early at the book store the next morning that he found the Emporium had not yet opened.
didn't
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From this reading “Yes; I didn’t know exactly what time I had to begin, so I thought I’d get here as soon as I could.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He had to stand out in the street, until the porter came along to unlock the door.
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 BUSY DAYS Tom was on hand so early at the book store the next morning that he found the Emporium had not yet opened.
EmporiumnounUS /ˌemˈpɔːriəm/
a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain
From this reading BUSY DAYS Tom was on hand so early at the book store the next morning that he found the Emporium had not yet opened.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading “Yes; I didn’t know exactly what time I had to begin, so I thought I’d get here as soon as I could.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Where will I find a broom?
set up or found
From this reading BUSY DAYS Tom was on hand so early at the book store the next morning that he found the Emporium had not yet opened.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Yes; I didn’t know exactly what time I had to begin, so I thought I’d get here as soon as I could.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BUSY DAYS Tom was on hand so early at the book store the next morning that he found the Emporium had not yet opened.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading BUSY DAYS Tom was on hand so early at the book store the next morning that he found the Emporium had not yet opened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BUSY DAYS Tom was on hand so early at the book store the next morning that he found the Emporium had not yet opened.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Yes; I didn’t know exactly what time I had to begin, so I thought I’d get here as soon as I could.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Yes; I didn’t know exactly what time I had to begin, so I thought I’d get here as soon as I could.
I'd
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From this reading “Yes; I didn’t know exactly what time I had to begin, so I thought I’d get here as soon as I could.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had to stand out in the street, until the porter came along to unlock the door.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Yes; I didn’t know exactly what time I had to begin, so I thought I’d get here as soon as I could.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “You’re early; ain’t you?” the man asked.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading BUSY DAYS Tom was on hand so early at the book store the next morning that he found the Emporium had not yet opened.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading BUSY DAYS Tom was on hand so early at the book store the next morning that he found the Emporium had not yet opened.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BUSY DAYS Tom was on hand so early at the book store the next morning that he found the Emporium had not yet opened.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BUSY DAYS Tom was on hand so early at the book store the next morning that he found the Emporium had not yet opened.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading BUSY DAYS Tom was on hand so early at the book store the next morning that he found the Emporium had not yet opened.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had to stand out in the street, until the porter came along to unlock the door.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading He had to stand out in the street, until the porter came along to unlock the door.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading BUSY DAYS Tom was on hand so early at the book store the next morning that he found the Emporium had not yet opened.
in the near future
From this reading “Yes; I didn’t know exactly what time I had to begin, so I thought I’d get here as soon as I could.
be standing; be upright
From this reading He had to stand out in the street, until the porter came along to unlock the door.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading BUSY DAYS Tom was on hand so early at the book store the next morning that he found the Emporium had not yet opened.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He had to stand out in the street, until the porter came along to unlock the door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BUSY DAYS Tom was on hand so early at the book store the next morning that he found the Emporium had not yet opened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BUSY DAYS Tom was on hand so early at the book store the next morning that he found the Emporium had not yet opened.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Yes; I didn’t know exactly what time I had to begin, so I thought I’d get here as soon as I could.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Yes; I didn’t know exactly what time I had to begin, so I thought I’d get here as soon as I could.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had to stand out in the street, until the porter came along to unlock the door.
male cat
From this reading BUSY DAYS Tom was on hand so early at the book store the next morning that he found the Emporium had not yet opened.
unlockverbUS /ənˈlɑːk/
open the lock of
From this reading He had to stand out in the street, until the porter came along to unlock the door.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He had to stand out in the street, until the porter came along to unlock the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BUSY DAYS Tom was on hand so early at the book store the next morning that he found the Emporium had not yet opened.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Yes; I didn’t know exactly what time I had to begin, so I thought I’d get here as soon as I could.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where will I find a broom?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Where will I find a broom?
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes; I didn’t know exactly what time I had to begin, so I thought I’d get here as soon as I could.
but in spite of that
From this reading BUSY DAYS Tom was on hand so early at the book store the next morning that he found the Emporium had not yet opened.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You’re early; ain’t you?” the man asked.
You're
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From this reading “You’re early; ain’t you?” the man asked.
