used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW UNDERSTANDING Rodney Merriam opened the door and greeted Zelda cheerily.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It’s the pipe that I protest against.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “I’ve been here early in the morning and late at night, _mon oncle_, and it’s always the same.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Am I not the early bird?” she demanded, walking into the library and flinging at its owner her usual comment on its eternal odor of tobacco.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NEW UNDERSTANDING Rodney Merriam opened the door and greeted Zelda cheerily.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Am I not the early bird?” she demanded, walking into the library and flinging at its owner her usual comment on its eternal odor of tobacco.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I’ve been here early in the morning and late at night, _mon oncle_, and it’s always the same.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading “Am I not the early bird?” she demanded, walking into the library and flinging at its owner her usual comment on its eternal odor of tobacco.
cheerilyadverb
in a cheerful manner
From this reading A NEW UNDERSTANDING Rodney Merriam opened the door and greeted Zelda cheerily.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading I’m glad to see a cigar this morning.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading “Am I not the early bird?” she demanded, walking into the library and flinging at its owner her usual comment on its eternal odor of tobacco.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “Am I not the early bird?” she demanded, walking into the library and flinging at its owner her usual comment on its eternal odor of tobacco.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A NEW UNDERSTANDING Rodney Merriam opened the door and greeted Zelda cheerily.
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 “Am I not the early bird?” she demanded, walking into the library and flinging at its owner her usual comment on its eternal odor of tobacco.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading “Am I not the early bird?” she demanded, walking into the library and flinging at its owner her usual comment on its eternal odor of tobacco.
flingingverbUS /ˈflɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading “Am I not the early bird?” she demanded, walking into the library and flinging at its owner her usual comment on its eternal odor of tobacco.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I’m glad to see a cigar this morning.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading A NEW UNDERSTANDING Rodney Merriam opened the door and greeted Zelda cheerily.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Am I not the early bird?” she demanded, walking into the library and flinging at its owner her usual comment on its eternal odor of tobacco.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “I’ve been here early in the morning and late at night, _mon oncle_, and it’s always the same.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Am I not the early bird?” she demanded, walking into the library and flinging at its owner her usual comment on its eternal odor of tobacco.
I'm
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From this reading I’m glad to see a cigar this morning.
I've
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From this reading “I’ve been here early in the morning and late at night, _mon oncle_, and it’s always the same.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I’ve been here early in the morning and late at night, _mon oncle_, and it’s always the same.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Am I not the early bird?” she demanded, walking into the library and flinging at its owner her usual comment on its eternal odor of tobacco.
it's
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From this reading “I’ve been here early in the morning and late at night, _mon oncle_, and it’s always the same.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “Am I not the early bird?” she demanded, walking into the library and flinging at its owner her usual comment on its eternal odor of tobacco.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “I’ve been here early in the morning and late at night, _mon oncle_, and it’s always the same.
a room where books are kept
From this reading “Am I not the early bird?” she demanded, walking into the library and flinging at its owner her usual comment on its eternal odor of tobacco.
Merriam
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From this reading A NEW UNDERSTANDING Rodney Merriam opened the door and greeted Zelda cheerily.
monnounUS /moʊn/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading “I’ve been here early in the morning and late at night, _mon oncle_, and it’s always the same.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “I’ve been here early in the morning and late at night, _mon oncle_, and it’s always the same.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW UNDERSTANDING Rodney Merriam opened the door and greeted Zelda cheerily.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “I’ve been here early in the morning and late at night, _mon oncle_, and it’s always the same.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Am I not the early bird?” she demanded, walking into the library and flinging at its owner her usual comment on its eternal odor of tobacco.
odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading “Am I not the early bird?” she demanded, walking into the library and flinging at its owner her usual comment on its eternal odor of tobacco.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Am I not the early bird?” she demanded, walking into the library and flinging at its owner her usual comment on its eternal odor of tobacco.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Am I not the early bird?” she demanded, walking into the library and flinging at its owner her usual comment on its eternal odor of tobacco.
oncle
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From this reading “I’ve been here early in the morning and late at night, _mon oncle_, and it’s always the same.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading A NEW UNDERSTANDING Rodney Merriam opened the door and greeted Zelda cheerily.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading “Am I not the early bird?” she demanded, walking into the library and flinging at its owner her usual comment on its eternal odor of tobacco.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading It’s the pipe that I protest against.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading It’s the pipe that I protest against.
Rodney
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From this reading A NEW UNDERSTANDING Rodney Merriam opened the door and greeted Zelda cheerily.
Identical; not different.
From this reading “I’ve been here early in the morning and late at night, _mon oncle_, and it’s always the same.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I’m glad to see a cigar this morning.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Am I not the early bird?” she demanded, walking into the library and flinging at its owner her usual comment on its eternal odor of tobacco.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It’s the pipe that I protest against.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEW UNDERSTANDING Rodney Merriam opened the door and greeted Zelda cheerily.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I’m glad to see a cigar this morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I’m glad to see a cigar this morning.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading “Am I not the early bird?” she demanded, walking into the library and flinging at its owner her usual comment on its eternal odor of tobacco.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading A NEW UNDERSTANDING Rodney Merriam opened the door and greeted Zelda cheerily.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading “Am I not the early bird?” she demanded, walking into the library and flinging at its owner her usual comment on its eternal odor of tobacco.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading “Am I not the early bird?” she demanded, walking into the library and flinging at its owner her usual comment on its eternal odor of tobacco.
Zelda
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From this reading A NEW UNDERSTANDING Rodney Merriam opened the door and greeted Zelda cheerily.
