used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I consider this action of mine to partake of the nature of a public duty; for your abuse of your position has been too gross even for medical etiquette to cover.
abuseverbUS /əˈbjuːs/
treat badly
From this reading I consider this action of mine to partake of the nature of a public duty; for your abuse of your position has been too gross even for medical etiquette to cover.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading I consider this action of mine to partake of the nature of a public duty; for your abuse of your position has been too gross even for medical etiquette to cover.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was on the second morning following his interview with Dr. Peterson that Parker Steel received two letters, heralding the shadow of an approaching storm.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading It was on the second morning following his interview with Dr. Peterson that Parker Steel received two letters, heralding the shadow of an approaching storm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I cannot understand how a practitioner of your reputation could be so mad as to run so scandalous a risk.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I cannot understand how a practitioner of your reputation could be so mad as to run so scandalous a risk.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I consider this action of mine to partake of the nature of a public duty; for your abuse of your position has been too gross even for medical etiquette to cover.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “I have laid the facts of the case,” wrote the demi-god from Mayfair, “before the General Medical Council.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot understand how a practitioner of your reputation could be so mad as to run so scandalous a risk.
an occurrence of something
From this reading “I have laid the facts of the case,” wrote the demi-god from Mayfair, “before the General Medical Council.
deem to be
From this reading I consider this action of mine to partake of the nature of a public duty; for your abuse of your position has been too gross even for medical etiquette to cover.
contractedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntræktəd/
reduced in size or pulled together
From this reading That you contracted the disease innocently in the pursuit of duty would have won you the sympathy of your fellow-practitioners.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I cannot understand how a practitioner of your reputation could be so mad as to run so scandalous a risk.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading “I have laid the facts of the case,” wrote the demi-god from Mayfair, “before the General Medical Council.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading I consider this action of mine to partake of the nature of a public duty; for your abuse of your position has been too gross even for medical etiquette to cover.
demi-god
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From this reading “I have laid the facts of the case,” wrote the demi-god from Mayfair, “before the General Medical Council.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading That you contracted the disease innocently in the pursuit of duty would have won you the sympathy of your fellow-practitioners.
Dr
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From this reading It was on the second morning following his interview with Dr. Peterson that Parker Steel received two letters, heralding the shadow of an approaching storm.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I consider this action of mine to partake of the nature of a public duty; for your abuse of your position has been too gross even for medical etiquette to cover.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading I consider this action of mine to partake of the nature of a public duty; for your abuse of your position has been too gross even for medical etiquette to cover.
divisible by two
From this reading I consider this action of mine to partake of the nature of a public duty; for your abuse of your position has been too gross even for medical etiquette to cover.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “I have laid the facts of the case,” wrote the demi-god from Mayfair, “before the General Medical Council.
fellow-practitioners
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From this reading That you contracted the disease innocently in the pursuit of duty would have won you the sympathy of your fellow-practitioners.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was on the second morning following his interview with Dr. Peterson that Parker Steel received two letters, heralding the shadow of an approaching storm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I consider this action of mine to partake of the nature of a public duty; for your abuse of your position has been too gross even for medical etiquette to cover.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I have laid the facts of the case,” wrote the demi-god from Mayfair, “before the General Medical Council.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading “I have laid the facts of the case,” wrote the demi-god from Mayfair, “before the General Medical Council.
grossadjectiveUS /ɡroʊs/
before any deductions
From this reading I consider this action of mine to partake of the nature of a public duty; for your abuse of your position has been too gross even for medical etiquette to cover.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I consider this action of mine to partake of the nature of a public duty; for your abuse of your position has been too gross even for medical etiquette to cover.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have laid the facts of the case,” wrote the demi-god from Mayfair, “before the General Medical Council.
heraldingverbUS /ˈherəldɪŋ/
-ing form of “herald” — foreshadow or presage
From this reading It was on the second morning following his interview with Dr. Peterson that Parker Steel received two letters, heralding the shadow of an approaching storm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was on the second morning following his interview with Dr. Peterson that Parker Steel received two letters, heralding the shadow of an approaching storm.
how
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From this reading I cannot understand how a practitioner of your reputation could be so mad as to run so scandalous a risk.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have laid the facts of the case,” wrote the demi-god from Mayfair, “before the General Medical Council.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That you contracted the disease innocently in the pursuit of duty would have won you the sympathy of your fellow-practitioners.
innocentlyadverbUS /ˈɪnəsəntli/
in a not unlawful manner
From this reading That you contracted the disease innocently in the pursuit of duty would have won you the sympathy of your fellow-practitioners.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading It was on the second morning following his interview with Dr. Peterson that Parker Steel received two letters, heralding the shadow of an approaching storm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on the second morning following his interview with Dr. Peterson that Parker Steel received two letters, heralding the shadow of an approaching storm.
set down according to a plan
From this reading “I have laid the facts of the case,” wrote the demi-god from Mayfair, “before the General Medical Council.
the literary culture
From this reading It was on the second morning following his interview with Dr. Peterson that Parker Steel received two letters, heralding the shadow of an approaching storm.
roused to anger
From this reading I cannot understand how a practitioner of your reputation could be so mad as to run so scandalous a risk.
Mayfair
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From this reading “I have laid the facts of the case,” wrote the demi-god from Mayfair, “before the General Medical Council.
MedicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading “I have laid the facts of the case,” wrote the demi-god from Mayfair, “before the General Medical Council.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I consider this action of mine to partake of the nature of a public duty; for your abuse of your position has been too gross even for medical etiquette to cover.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was on the second morning following his interview with Dr. Peterson that Parker Steel received two letters, heralding the shadow of an approaching storm.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading I consider this action of mine to partake of the nature of a public duty; for your abuse of your position has been too gross even for medical etiquette to cover.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was on the second morning following his interview with Dr. Peterson that Parker Steel received two letters, heralding the shadow of an approaching storm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on the second morning following his interview with Dr. Peterson that Parker Steel received two letters, heralding the shadow of an approaching storm.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading It was on the second morning following his interview with Dr. Peterson that Parker Steel received two letters, heralding the shadow of an approaching storm.
partakeverbUS /pɑːrˈteɪk/
have some of the qualities or attributes of something
From this reading I consider this action of mine to partake of the nature of a public duty; for your abuse of your position has been too gross even for medical etiquette to cover.
Peterson
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From this reading It was on the second morning following his interview with Dr. Peterson that Parker Steel received two letters, heralding the shadow of an approaching storm.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading I consider this action of mine to partake of the nature of a public duty; for your abuse of your position has been too gross even for medical etiquette to cover.
practitionernounUS /prækˈtɪʃənər/
someone who practices a learned profession
From this reading I cannot understand how a practitioner of your reputation could be so mad as to run so scandalous a risk.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading I consider this action of mine to partake of the nature of a public duty; for your abuse of your position has been too gross even for medical etiquette to cover.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading That you contracted the disease innocently in the pursuit of duty would have won you the sympathy of your fellow-practitioners.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It was on the second morning following his interview with Dr. Peterson that Parker Steel received two letters, heralding the shadow of an approaching storm.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading I cannot understand how a practitioner of your reputation could be so mad as to run so scandalous a risk.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading I cannot understand how a practitioner of your reputation could be so mad as to run so scandalous a risk.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading I cannot understand how a practitioner of your reputation could be so mad as to run so scandalous a risk.
scandalousadjectiveUS /ˈskændələs/
giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
From this reading I cannot understand how a practitioner of your reputation could be so mad as to run so scandalous a risk.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It was on the second morning following his interview with Dr. Peterson that Parker Steel received two letters, heralding the shadow of an approaching storm.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading It was on the second morning following his interview with Dr. Peterson that Parker Steel received two letters, heralding the shadow of an approaching storm.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I cannot understand how a practitioner of your reputation could be so mad as to run so scandalous a risk.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading It was on the second morning following his interview with Dr. Peterson that Parker Steel received two letters, heralding the shadow of an approaching storm.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading It was on the second morning following his interview with Dr. Peterson that Parker Steel received two letters, heralding the shadow of an approaching storm.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading That you contracted the disease innocently in the pursuit of duty would have won you the sympathy of your fellow-practitioners.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was on the second morning following his interview with Dr. Peterson that Parker Steel received two letters, heralding the shadow of an approaching storm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was on the second morning following his interview with Dr. Peterson that Parker Steel received two letters, heralding the shadow of an approaching storm.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I consider this action of mine to partake of the nature of a public duty; for your abuse of your position has been too gross even for medical etiquette to cover.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I consider this action of mine to partake of the nature of a public duty; for your abuse of your position has been too gross even for medical etiquette to cover.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I consider this action of mine to partake of the nature of a public duty; for your abuse of your position has been too gross even for medical etiquette to cover.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was on the second morning following his interview with Dr. Peterson that Parker Steel received two letters, heralding the shadow of an approaching storm.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I cannot understand how a practitioner of your reputation could be so mad as to run so scandalous a risk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was on the second morning following his interview with Dr. Peterson that Parker Steel received two letters, heralding the shadow of an approaching storm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was on the second morning following his interview with Dr. Peterson that Parker Steel received two letters, heralding the shadow of an approaching storm.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading That you contracted the disease innocently in the pursuit of duty would have won you the sympathy of your fellow-practitioners.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That you contracted the disease innocently in the pursuit of duty would have won you the sympathy of your fellow-practitioners.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading “I have laid the facts of the case,” wrote the demi-god from Mayfair, “before the General Medical Council.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading That you contracted the disease innocently in the pursuit of duty would have won you the sympathy of your fellow-practitioners.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I consider this action of mine to partake of the nature of a public duty; for your abuse of your position has been too gross even for medical etiquette to cover.
