used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It originated with the housemaid whose brother was a reformed burglar now employed in a grocer's shop.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "'E got it quite sudden-like, an' 'e give up all 'is bad ways straight off.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "'E got it quite sudden-like, an' 'e give up all 'is bad ways straight off.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE REFORM OF WILLIAM To William the idea of reform was new and startling and not wholly unattractive.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "'E got it quite sudden-like, an' 'e give up all 'is bad ways straight off.
binnounUS /bɪn/
a container; usually has a lid
From this reading 'E's bin like a heavenly saint ever since."
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It originated with the housemaid whose brother was a reformed burglar now employed in a grocer's shop.
burglarnounUS /ˈbɝː.ɡlɚ/
A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.
From this reading It originated with the housemaid whose brother was a reformed burglar now employed in a grocer's shop.
conversionnounUS /kənˈvɜːrʒən/
an event that results in a transformation
From this reading "'E's got conversion," she said to William.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading "'E got it quite sudden-like, an' 'e give up all 'is bad ways straight off.
E'snounUS /iːz/
possessive form of “e” — a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading "'E's got conversion," she said to William.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading It originated with the housemaid whose brother was a reformed burglar now employed in a grocer's shop.
at any time
From this reading 'E's bin like a heavenly saint ever since."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "'E got it quite sudden-like, an' 'e give up all 'is bad ways straight off.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "'E's got conversion," she said to William.
grocer'snounUS /ˈɡroʊsərz/
possessive form of “grocer” — a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)
From this reading It originated with the housemaid whose brother was a reformed burglar now employed in a grocer's shop.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading 'E's bin like a heavenly saint ever since."
housemaidnoun
a female domestic
From this reading It originated with the housemaid whose brother was a reformed burglar now employed in a grocer's shop.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE REFORM OF WILLIAM To William the idea of reform was new and startling and not wholly unattractive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It originated with the housemaid whose brother was a reformed burglar now employed in a grocer's shop.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "'E got it quite sudden-like, an' 'e give up all 'is bad ways straight off.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It originated with the housemaid whose brother was a reformed burglar now employed in a grocer's shop.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading 'E's bin like a heavenly saint ever since."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE REFORM OF WILLIAM To William the idea of reform was new and startling and not wholly unattractive.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE REFORM OF WILLIAM To William the idea of reform was new and startling and not wholly unattractive.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It originated with the housemaid whose brother was a reformed burglar now employed in a grocer's shop.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REFORM OF WILLIAM To William the idea of reform was new and startling and not wholly unattractive.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "'E got it quite sudden-like, an' 'e give up all 'is bad ways straight off.
originatedverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtəd/
past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading It originated with the housemaid whose brother was a reformed burglar now employed in a grocer's shop.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "'E got it quite sudden-like, an' 'e give up all 'is bad ways straight off.
REFORMnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading THE REFORM OF WILLIAM To William the idea of reform was new and startling and not wholly unattractive.
reformedadjectiveUS /rɪˈfɔːrmd/
of or relating to the body of Protestant Christianity arising during the Reformation; used of some Protestant churches especially Calvinist as distinct from Lutheran
From this reading It originated with the housemaid whose brother was a reformed burglar now employed in a grocer's shop.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "'E's got conversion," she said to William.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading 'E's bin like a heavenly saint ever since."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "'E's got conversion," she said to William.
do one's shopping
From this reading It originated with the housemaid whose brother was a reformed burglar now employed in a grocer's shop.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading 'E's bin like a heavenly saint ever since."
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading THE REFORM OF WILLIAM To William the idea of reform was new and startling and not wholly unattractive.
successive (without a break)
From this reading "'E got it quite sudden-like, an' 'e give up all 'is bad ways straight off.
sudden-like
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From this reading "'E got it quite sudden-like, an' 'e give up all 'is bad ways straight off.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REFORM OF WILLIAM To William the idea of reform was new and startling and not wholly unattractive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE REFORM OF WILLIAM To William the idea of reform was new and startling and not wholly unattractive.
unattractiveadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈtræktɪv/
lacking beauty or charm
From this reading THE REFORM OF WILLIAM To William the idea of reform was new and startling and not wholly unattractive.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "'E got it quite sudden-like, an' 'e give up all 'is bad ways straight off.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE REFORM OF WILLIAM To William the idea of reform was new and startling and not wholly unattractive.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading "'E got it quite sudden-like, an' 'e give up all 'is bad ways straight off.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading THE REFORM OF WILLIAM To William the idea of reform was new and startling and not wholly unattractive.
belonging to which person
From this reading It originated with the housemaid whose brother was a reformed burglar now employed in a grocer's shop.
WILLIAM
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From this reading THE REFORM OF WILLIAM To William the idea of reform was new and startling and not wholly unattractive.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It originated with the housemaid whose brother was a reformed burglar now employed in a grocer's shop.
