er
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,729 of 86,757 words measured. It occurs 49,354 times across 426,181 published chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium also: erbium, atomic number 68
- a room in a hospital or clinic staffed and equipped to provide emergency care to persons requiring immediate medical treatment also: emergency room
er in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Having satisfied himself of its stability, he drawled, “Er—both of—er—them?”
Average Jones · Samuel Hopkins Adams · Chapter 2
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Then I heard the doctor say: "Give 'er another whiff or two."
The Prairie Mother · Arthur Stringer · Chapter 1
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But the governor didn't ought to play with 'er young and untried affections.
Coelebs: The Love Story of a Bachelor · F. E. Mills (Florence Ethel Mills) Young · Chapter 1
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It meant a deal to Lil in 'er 'umble days, reck'lect-- receivin' attentions from a gentleman in the army.
The 'Mind the Paint' Girl · Arthur Wing Pinero · Chapter 1
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That's the way I looked at it, and for his sake and 'er sake I determined to stick to it.
Sam's Ghost: Deep Waters, Part 4. · W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs · Chapter 1