used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Next day, on making further inquiry of shops in the vicinity, a woman who kept a newspaper-shop exclaimed:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Well, 'e's lived 'ere some years, you know, and before the war I used to order for 'im a German newspaper--the Berliner-Something."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Why?" asked Kennedy quickly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I may be mistaken, sir, but I don't believe much in that there Mr Cole."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Well, 'e's lived 'ere some years, you know, and before the war I used to order for 'im a German newspaper--the Berliner-Something."
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I may be mistaken, sir, but I don't believe much in that there Mr Cole."
Berliner-Something
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From this reading "Well, 'e's lived 'ere some years, you know, and before the war I used to order for 'im a German newspaper--the Berliner-Something."
Berliner-Tageblatt
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From this reading "The _Berliner-Tageblatt_ it was, I expect."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I may be mistaken, sir, but I don't believe much in that there Mr Cole."
ColenounUS /koʊl/
a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head
From this reading "I may be mistaken, sir, but I don't believe much in that there Mr Cole."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Next day, on making further inquiry of shops in the vicinity, a woman who kept a newspaper-shop exclaimed:
don't
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From this reading "I may be mistaken, sir, but I don't believe much in that there Mr Cole."
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 "Well, 'e's lived 'ere some years, you know, and before the war I used to order for 'im a German newspaper--the Berliner-Something."
an old word for “before”
From this reading "Well, 'e's lived 'ere some years, you know, and before the war I used to order for 'im a German newspaper--the Berliner-Something."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Next day, on making further inquiry of shops in the vicinity, a woman who kept a newspaper-shop exclaimed:
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "The _Berliner-Tageblatt_ it was, I expect."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Well, 'e's lived 'ere some years, you know, and before the war I used to order for 'im a German newspaper--the Berliner-Something."
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Next day, on making further inquiry of shops in the vicinity, a woman who kept a newspaper-shop exclaimed:
a person of German nationality
From this reading "Well, 'e's lived 'ere some years, you know, and before the war I used to order for 'im a German newspaper--the Berliner-Something."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I may be mistaken, sir, but I don't believe much in that there Mr Cole."
im
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From this reading "Well, 'e's lived 'ere some years, you know, and before the war I used to order for 'im a German newspaper--the Berliner-Something."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Next day, on making further inquiry of shops in the vicinity, a woman who kept a newspaper-shop exclaimed:
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading Next day, on making further inquiry of shops in the vicinity, a woman who kept a newspaper-shop exclaimed:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The _Berliner-Tageblatt_ it was, I expect."
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading "Why?" asked Kennedy quickly.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Next day, on making further inquiry of shops in the vicinity, a woman who kept a newspaper-shop exclaimed:
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Well, 'e's lived 'ere some years, you know, and before the war I used to order for 'im a German newspaper--the Berliner-Something."
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "Well, 'e's lived 'ere some years, you know, and before the war I used to order for 'im a German newspaper--the Berliner-Something."
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Next day, on making further inquiry of shops in the vicinity, a woman who kept a newspaper-shop exclaimed:
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I may be mistaken, sir, but I don't believe much in that there Mr Cole."
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading "I may be mistaken, sir, but I don't believe much in that there Mr Cole."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I may be mistaken, sir, but I don't believe much in that there Mr Cole."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I may be mistaken, sir, but I don't believe much in that there Mr Cole."
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading "Well, 'e's lived 'ere some years, you know, and before the war I used to order for 'im a German newspaper--the Berliner-Something."
newspaper-shop
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From this reading Next day, on making further inquiry of shops in the vicinity, a woman who kept a newspaper-shop exclaimed:
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next day, on making further inquiry of shops in the vicinity, a woman who kept a newspaper-shop exclaimed:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Next day, on making further inquiry of shops in the vicinity, a woman who kept a newspaper-shop exclaimed:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Next day, on making further inquiry of shops in the vicinity, a woman who kept a newspaper-shop exclaimed:
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Well, 'e's lived 'ere some years, you know, and before the war I used to order for 'im a German newspaper--the Berliner-Something."
with speed
From this reading "Why?" asked Kennedy quickly.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Next day, on making further inquiry of shops in the vicinity, a woman who kept a newspaper-shop exclaimed:
term of address for a man
From this reading "I may be mistaken, sir, but I don't believe much in that there Mr Cole."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Well, 'e's lived 'ere some years, you know, and before the war I used to order for 'im a German newspaper--the Berliner-Something."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I may be mistaken, sir, but I don't believe much in that there Mr Cole."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next day, on making further inquiry of shops in the vicinity, a woman who kept a newspaper-shop exclaimed:
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I may be mistaken, sir, but I don't believe much in that there Mr Cole."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Well, 'e's lived 'ere some years, you know, and before the war I used to order for 'im a German newspaper--the Berliner-Something."
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "Well, 'e's lived 'ere some years, you know, and before the war I used to order for 'im a German newspaper--the Berliner-Something."
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Next day, on making further inquiry of shops in the vicinity, a woman who kept a newspaper-shop exclaimed:
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading "Well, 'e's lived 'ere some years, you know, and before the war I used to order for 'im a German newspaper--the Berliner-Something."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The _Berliner-Tageblatt_ it was, I expect."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, 'e's lived 'ere some years, you know, and before the war I used to order for 'im a German newspaper--the Berliner-Something."
which person or people
From this reading Next day, on making further inquiry of shops in the vicinity, a woman who kept a newspaper-shop exclaimed:
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why?" asked Kennedy quickly.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Next day, on making further inquiry of shops in the vicinity, a woman who kept a newspaper-shop exclaimed:
a late time of life
From this reading "Well, 'e's lived 'ere some years, you know, and before the war I used to order for 'im a German newspaper--the Berliner-Something."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, 'e's lived 'ere some years, you know, and before the war I used to order for 'im a German newspaper--the Berliner-Something."
