used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He stole occasional evenings for original research or for peering into the stirring worlds of French and German bacteriological publications; he went proudly now and then to Gottlieb’s cottage where, against rain-smeared brown wall-paper, were Blake drawings and a signed portrait of Koch.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He stole occasional evenings for original research or for peering into the stirring worlds of French and German bacteriological publications; he went proudly now and then to Gottlieb’s cottage where, against rain-smeared brown wall-paper, were Blake drawings and a signed portrait of Koch.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I And always Martin’s work went on--assisting Max Gottlieb, instructing bacteriological students, attending lectures and hospital demonstrations--sixteen merciless hours to the day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I And always Martin’s work went on--assisting Max Gottlieb, instructing bacteriological students, attending lectures and hospital demonstrations--sixteen merciless hours to the day.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Neurology, O.B., internal medicine, physical diagnosis; always a few pages more than he could drudge through before he fell asleep at his rickety study-table.
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I And always Martin’s work went on--assisting Max Gottlieb, instructing bacteriological students, attending lectures and hospital demonstrations--sixteen merciless hours to the day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Neurology, O.B., internal medicine, physical diagnosis; always a few pages more than he could drudge through before he fell asleep at his rickety study-table.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading I And always Martin’s work went on--assisting Max Gottlieb, instructing bacteriological students, attending lectures and hospital demonstrations--sixteen merciless hours to the day.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Neurology, O.B., internal medicine, physical diagnosis; always a few pages more than he could drudge through before he fell asleep at his rickety study-table.
bacteriologicaladjective
of or relating to bacteriology
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading Neurology, O.B., internal medicine, physical diagnosis; always a few pages more than he could drudge through before he fell asleep at his rickety study-table.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading He stole occasional evenings for original research or for peering into the stirring worlds of French and German bacteriological publications; he went proudly now and then to Gottlieb’s cottage where, against rain-smeared brown wall-paper, were Blake drawings and a signed portrait of Koch.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading He stole occasional evenings for original research or for peering into the stirring worlds of French and German bacteriological publications; he went proudly now and then to Gottlieb’s cottage where, against rain-smeared brown wall-paper, were Blake drawings and a signed portrait of Koch.
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading Memorizing of gynecology, of ophthalmology, till his mind was burnt raw.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the rest was nerve-gnawing.
a small house with a single story
From this reading He stole occasional evenings for original research or for peering into the stirring worlds of French and German bacteriological publications; he went proudly now and then to Gottlieb’s cottage where, against rain-smeared brown wall-paper, were Blake drawings and a signed portrait of Koch.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Neurology, O.B., internal medicine, physical diagnosis; always a few pages more than he could drudge through before he fell asleep at his rickety study-table.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I And always Martin’s work went on--assisting Max Gottlieb, instructing bacteriological students, attending lectures and hospital demonstrations--sixteen merciless hours to the day.
demonstrationsnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “demonstration” — a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading I And always Martin’s work went on--assisting Max Gottlieb, instructing bacteriological students, attending lectures and hospital demonstrations--sixteen merciless hours to the day.
diagnosisnounUS /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsəs/
identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
From this reading Neurology, O.B., internal medicine, physical diagnosis; always a few pages more than he could drudge through before he fell asleep at his rickety study-table.
drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading He stole occasional evenings for original research or for peering into the stirring worlds of French and German bacteriological publications; he went proudly now and then to Gottlieb’s cottage where, against rain-smeared brown wall-paper, were Blake drawings and a signed portrait of Koch.
drudgenounUS /drʌdʒ/
one who works hard at boring tasks
From this reading Neurology, O.B., internal medicine, physical diagnosis; always a few pages more than he could drudge through before he fell asleep at his rickety study-table.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
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cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Neurology, O.B., internal medicine, physical diagnosis; always a few pages more than he could drudge through before he fell asleep at his rickety study-table.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Neurology, O.B., internal medicine, physical diagnosis; always a few pages more than he could drudge through before he fell asleep at his rickety study-table.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He stole occasional evenings for original research or for peering into the stirring worlds of French and German bacteriological publications; he went proudly now and then to Gottlieb’s cottage where, against rain-smeared brown wall-paper, were Blake drawings and a signed portrait of Koch.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
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a person of German nationality
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Gottlieb
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Gottlieb's
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From this reading He stole occasional evenings for original research or for peering into the stirring worlds of French and German bacteriological publications; he went proudly now and then to Gottlieb’s cottage where, against rain-smeared brown wall-paper, were Blake drawings and a signed portrait of Koch.
gynecologynounUS /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑːlədʒi/
the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women
From this reading Memorizing of gynecology, of ophthalmology, till his mind was burnt raw.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stole occasional evenings for original research or for peering into the stirring worlds of French and German bacteriological publications; he went proudly now and then to Gottlieb’s cottage where, against rain-smeared brown wall-paper, were Blake drawings and a signed portrait of Koch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Neurology, O.B., internal medicine, physical diagnosis; always a few pages more than he could drudge through before he fell asleep at his rickety study-table.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading I And always Martin’s work went on--assisting Max Gottlieb, instructing bacteriological students, attending lectures and hospital demonstrations--sixteen merciless hours to the day.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading I And always Martin’s work went on--assisting Max Gottlieb, instructing bacteriological students, attending lectures and hospital demonstrations--sixteen merciless hours to the day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I And always Martin’s work went on--assisting Max Gottlieb, instructing bacteriological students, attending lectures and hospital demonstrations--sixteen merciless hours to the day.
instructingverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪŋ/
-ing form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading I And always Martin’s work went on--assisting Max Gottlieb, instructing bacteriological students, attending lectures and hospital demonstrations--sixteen merciless hours to the day.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading Neurology, O.B., internal medicine, physical diagnosis; always a few pages more than he could drudge through before he fell asleep at his rickety study-table.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He stole occasional evenings for original research or for peering into the stirring worlds of French and German bacteriological publications; he went proudly now and then to Gottlieb’s cottage where, against rain-smeared brown wall-paper, were Blake drawings and a signed portrait of Koch.
KochnounUS /kɔːtʃ/
German bacteriologist who isolated the anthrax bacillus and the tubercle bacillus and the cholera bacillus (1843-1910)
From this reading He stole occasional evenings for original research or for peering into the stirring worlds of French and German bacteriological publications; he went proudly now and then to Gottlieb’s cottage where, against rain-smeared brown wall-paper, were Blake drawings and a signed portrait of Koch.
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading I And always Martin’s work went on--assisting Max Gottlieb, instructing bacteriological students, attending lectures and hospital demonstrations--sixteen merciless hours to the day.
Martin'snounUS /ˈmɑːrtənz/
possessive form of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading I And always Martin’s work went on--assisting Max Gottlieb, instructing bacteriological students, attending lectures and hospital demonstrations--sixteen merciless hours to the day.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading I And always Martin’s work went on--assisting Max Gottlieb, instructing bacteriological students, attending lectures and hospital demonstrations--sixteen merciless hours to the day.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading Neurology, O.B., internal medicine, physical diagnosis; always a few pages more than he could drudge through before he fell asleep at his rickety study-table.
MemorizingverbUS /ˈmeməraɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “memorize” — commit to memory; learn by heart
From this reading Memorizing of gynecology, of ophthalmology, till his mind was burnt raw.
mercilessadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsələs/
having or showing no mercy
From this reading I And always Martin’s work went on--assisting Max Gottlieb, instructing bacteriological students, attending lectures and hospital demonstrations--sixteen merciless hours to the day.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Memorizing of gynecology, of ophthalmology, till his mind was burnt raw.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Neurology, O.B., internal medicine, physical diagnosis; always a few pages more than he could drudge through before he fell asleep at his rickety study-table.
nerve-gnawing
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From this reading But the rest was nerve-gnawing.
NeurologynounUS /nʊˈrɑːlədʒi/
the branch of medical science that deals with the nervous system
From this reading Neurology, O.B., internal medicine, physical diagnosis; always a few pages more than he could drudge through before he fell asleep at his rickety study-table.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He stole occasional evenings for original research or for peering into the stirring worlds of French and German bacteriological publications; he went proudly now and then to Gottlieb’s cottage where, against rain-smeared brown wall-paper, were Blake drawings and a signed portrait of Koch.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading Neurology, O.B., internal medicine, physical diagnosis; always a few pages more than he could drudge through before he fell asleep at his rickety study-table.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading He stole occasional evenings for original research or for peering into the stirring worlds of French and German bacteriological publications; he went proudly now and then to Gottlieb’s cottage where, against rain-smeared brown wall-paper, were Blake drawings and a signed portrait of Koch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He stole occasional evenings for original research or for peering into the stirring worlds of French and German bacteriological publications; he went proudly now and then to Gottlieb’s cottage where, against rain-smeared brown wall-paper, were Blake drawings and a signed portrait of Koch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I And always Martin’s work went on--assisting Max Gottlieb, instructing bacteriological students, attending lectures and hospital demonstrations--sixteen merciless hours to the day.
ophthalmologynounUS /ˌɑːpθəˈmɑːlədʒi/
the branch of medicine concerned with the eye and its diseases
From this reading Memorizing of gynecology, of ophthalmology, till his mind was burnt raw.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He stole occasional evenings for original research or for peering into the stirring worlds of French and German bacteriological publications; he went proudly now and then to Gottlieb’s cottage where, against rain-smeared brown wall-paper, were Blake drawings and a signed portrait of Koch.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading He stole occasional evenings for original research or for peering into the stirring worlds of French and German bacteriological publications; he went proudly now and then to Gottlieb’s cottage where, against rain-smeared brown wall-paper, were Blake drawings and a signed portrait of Koch.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Neurology, O.B., internal medicine, physical diagnosis; always a few pages more than he could drudge through before he fell asleep at his rickety study-table.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading He stole occasional evenings for original research or for peering into the stirring worlds of French and German bacteriological publications; he went proudly now and then to Gottlieb’s cottage where, against rain-smeared brown wall-paper, were Blake drawings and a signed portrait of Koch.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Neurology, O.B., internal medicine, physical diagnosis; always a few pages more than he could drudge through before he fell asleep at his rickety study-table.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading He stole occasional evenings for original research or for peering into the stirring worlds of French and German bacteriological publications; he went proudly now and then to Gottlieb’s cottage where, against rain-smeared brown wall-paper, were Blake drawings and a signed portrait of Koch.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading He stole occasional evenings for original research or for peering into the stirring worlds of French and German bacteriological publications; he went proudly now and then to Gottlieb’s cottage where, against rain-smeared brown wall-paper, were Blake drawings and a signed portrait of Koch.
publicationsnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading He stole occasional evenings for original research or for peering into the stirring worlds of French and German bacteriological publications; he went proudly now and then to Gottlieb’s cottage where, against rain-smeared brown wall-paper, were Blake drawings and a signed portrait of Koch.
rain-smeared
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From this reading He stole occasional evenings for original research or for peering into the stirring worlds of French and German bacteriological publications; he went proudly now and then to Gottlieb’s cottage where, against rain-smeared brown wall-paper, were Blake drawings and a signed portrait of Koch.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading Memorizing of gynecology, of ophthalmology, till his mind was burnt raw.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading He stole occasional evenings for original research or for peering into the stirring worlds of French and German bacteriological publications; he went proudly now and then to Gottlieb’s cottage where, against rain-smeared brown wall-paper, were Blake drawings and a signed portrait of Koch.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading But the rest was nerve-gnawing.
ricketyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪkəti/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading Neurology, O.B., internal medicine, physical diagnosis; always a few pages more than he could drudge through before he fell asleep at his rickety study-table.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading He stole occasional evenings for original research or for peering into the stirring worlds of French and German bacteriological publications; he went proudly now and then to Gottlieb’s cottage where, against rain-smeared brown wall-paper, were Blake drawings and a signed portrait of Koch.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading I And always Martin’s work went on--assisting Max Gottlieb, instructing bacteriological students, attending lectures and hospital demonstrations--sixteen merciless hours to the day.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading He stole occasional evenings for original research or for peering into the stirring worlds of French and German bacteriological publications; he went proudly now and then to Gottlieb’s cottage where, against rain-smeared brown wall-paper, were Blake drawings and a signed portrait of Koch.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading He stole occasional evenings for original research or for peering into the stirring worlds of French and German bacteriological publications; he went proudly now and then to Gottlieb’s cottage where, against rain-smeared brown wall-paper, were Blake drawings and a signed portrait of Koch.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading I And always Martin’s work went on--assisting Max Gottlieb, instructing bacteriological students, attending lectures and hospital demonstrations--sixteen merciless hours to the day.
study-table
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From this reading Neurology, O.B., internal medicine, physical diagnosis; always a few pages more than he could drudge through before he fell asleep at his rickety study-table.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Neurology, O.B., internal medicine, physical diagnosis; always a few pages more than he could drudge through before he fell asleep at his rickety study-table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I And always Martin’s work went on--assisting Max Gottlieb, instructing bacteriological students, attending lectures and hospital demonstrations--sixteen merciless hours to the day.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He stole occasional evenings for original research or for peering into the stirring worlds of French and German bacteriological publications; he went proudly now and then to Gottlieb’s cottage where, against rain-smeared brown wall-paper, were Blake drawings and a signed portrait of Koch.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Neurology, O.B., internal medicine, physical diagnosis; always a few pages more than he could drudge through before he fell asleep at his rickety study-table.
up to a particular time
From this reading Memorizing of gynecology, of ophthalmology, till his mind was burnt raw.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I And always Martin’s work went on--assisting Max Gottlieb, instructing bacteriological students, attending lectures and hospital demonstrations--sixteen merciless hours to the day.
wall-paper
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From this reading He stole occasional evenings for original research or for peering into the stirring worlds of French and German bacteriological publications; he went proudly now and then to Gottlieb’s cottage where, against rain-smeared brown wall-paper, were Blake drawings and a signed portrait of Koch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the rest was nerve-gnawing.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I And always Martin’s work went on--assisting Max Gottlieb, instructing bacteriological students, attending lectures and hospital demonstrations--sixteen merciless hours to the day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He stole occasional evenings for original research or for peering into the stirring worlds of French and German bacteriological publications; he went proudly now and then to Gottlieb’s cottage where, against rain-smeared brown wall-paper, were Blake drawings and a signed portrait of Koch.
in or at the place that
From this reading He stole occasional evenings for original research or for peering into the stirring worlds of French and German bacteriological publications; he went proudly now and then to Gottlieb’s cottage where, against rain-smeared brown wall-paper, were Blake drawings and a signed portrait of Koch.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I And always Martin’s work went on--assisting Max Gottlieb, instructing bacteriological students, attending lectures and hospital demonstrations--sixteen merciless hours to the day.
worldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He stole occasional evenings for original research or for peering into the stirring worlds of French and German bacteriological publications; he went proudly now and then to Gottlieb’s cottage where, against rain-smeared brown wall-paper, were Blake drawings and a signed portrait of Koch.
