used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AND LAST A WEEK later found Flight-sub-lieutenant Barcroft a patient in a large Naval Hospital somewhere on the East Coast.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading The medicos, expressing their belief in their ability to restore the young officer's powers of speech and hearing, were unremitting in their attentions, so far without success.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Billy, after the first fit of despondency had passed, was still far from sanguine as to the result of the numerous operations and experiments performed by the hospital staff.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Unable to communicate with any one except by means of paper and pencil, he had already come to the conclusion that his flying days were over.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His case was an interesting one as far as the medical officers were concerned, but far from it from a strictly personal point of view.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AND LAST A WEEK later found Flight-sub-lieutenant Barcroft a patient in a large Naval Hospital somewhere on the East Coast.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Unable to communicate with any one except by means of paper and pencil, he had already come to the conclusion that his flying days were over.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His case was an interesting one as far as the medical officers were concerned, but far from it from a strictly personal point of view.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The medicos, expressing their belief in their ability to restore the young officer's powers of speech and hearing, were unremitting in their attentions, so far without success.
Barcroft
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AND LAST A WEEK later found Flight-sub-lieutenant Barcroft a patient in a large Naval Hospital somewhere on the East Coast.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading The medicos, expressing their belief in their ability to restore the young officer's powers of speech and hearing, were unremitting in their attentions, so far without success.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Billy, after the first fit of despondency had passed, was still far from sanguine as to the result of the numerous operations and experiments performed by the hospital staff.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His case was an interesting one as far as the medical officers were concerned, but far from it from a strictly personal point of view.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Billy, after the first fit of despondency had passed, was still far from sanguine as to the result of the numerous operations and experiments performed by the hospital staff.
an occurrence of something
From this reading His case was an interesting one as far as the medical officers were concerned, but far from it from a strictly personal point of view.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading AND LAST A WEEK later found Flight-sub-lieutenant Barcroft a patient in a large Naval Hospital somewhere on the East Coast.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Unable to communicate with any one except by means of paper and pencil, he had already come to the conclusion that his flying days were over.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading Unable to communicate with any one except by means of paper and pencil, he had already come to the conclusion that his flying days were over.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading His case was an interesting one as far as the medical officers were concerned, but far from it from a strictly personal point of view.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Unable to communicate with any one except by means of paper and pencil, he had already come to the conclusion that his flying days were over.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Unable to communicate with any one except by means of paper and pencil, he had already come to the conclusion that his flying days were over.
despondencynounUS /dɪˈspɑːndənsi/
feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
From this reading Billy, after the first fit of despondency had passed, was still far from sanguine as to the result of the numerous operations and experiments performed by the hospital staff.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading AND LAST A WEEK later found Flight-sub-lieutenant Barcroft a patient in a large Naval Hospital somewhere on the East Coast.
apart from; not including
From this reading Unable to communicate with any one except by means of paper and pencil, he had already come to the conclusion that his flying days were over.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Billy, after the first fit of despondency had passed, was still far from sanguine as to the result of the numerous operations and experiments performed by the hospital staff.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading The medicos, expressing their belief in their ability to restore the young officer's powers of speech and hearing, were unremitting in their attentions, so far without success.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading His case was an interesting one as far as the medical officers were concerned, but far from it from a strictly personal point of view.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Billy, after the first fit of despondency had passed, was still far from sanguine as to the result of the numerous operations and experiments performed by the hospital staff.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Billy, after the first fit of despondency had passed, was still far from sanguine as to the result of the numerous operations and experiments performed by the hospital staff.
Flight-sub-lieutenant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AND LAST A WEEK later found Flight-sub-lieutenant Barcroft a patient in a large Naval Hospital somewhere on the East Coast.
moving swiftly
From this reading Unable to communicate with any one except by means of paper and pencil, he had already come to the conclusion that his flying days were over.
set up or found
From this reading AND LAST A WEEK later found Flight-sub-lieutenant Barcroft a patient in a large Naval Hospital somewhere on the East Coast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His case was an interesting one as far as the medical officers were concerned, but far from it from a strictly personal point of view.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Billy, after the first fit of despondency had passed, was still far from sanguine as to the result of the numerous operations and experiments performed by the hospital staff.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unable to communicate with any one except by means of paper and pencil, he had already come to the conclusion that his flying days were over.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The medicos, expressing their belief in their ability to restore the young officer's powers of speech and hearing, were unremitting in their attentions, so far without success.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His case was an interesting one as far as the medical officers were concerned, but far from it from a strictly personal point of view.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading AND LAST A WEEK later found Flight-sub-lieutenant Barcroft a patient in a large Naval Hospital somewhere on the East Coast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AND LAST A WEEK later found Flight-sub-lieutenant Barcroft a patient in a large Naval Hospital somewhere on the East Coast.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading His case was an interesting one as far as the medical officers were concerned, but far from it from a strictly personal point of view.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His case was an interesting one as far as the medical officers were concerned, but far from it from a strictly personal point of view.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AND LAST A WEEK later found Flight-sub-lieutenant Barcroft a patient in a large Naval Hospital somewhere on the East Coast.
immediately past
From this reading AND LAST A WEEK later found Flight-sub-lieutenant Barcroft a patient in a large Naval Hospital somewhere on the East Coast.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading AND LAST A WEEK later found Flight-sub-lieutenant Barcroft a patient in a large Naval Hospital somewhere on the East Coast.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Unable to communicate with any one except by means of paper and pencil, he had already come to the conclusion that his flying days were over.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading His case was an interesting one as far as the medical officers were concerned, but far from it from a strictly personal point of view.
medicos
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From this reading The medicos, expressing their belief in their ability to restore the young officer's powers of speech and hearing, were unremitting in their attentions, so far without success.
NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading AND LAST A WEEK later found Flight-sub-lieutenant Barcroft a patient in a large Naval Hospital somewhere on the East Coast.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Billy, after the first fit of despondency had passed, was still far from sanguine as to the result of the numerous operations and experiments performed by the hospital staff.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His case was an interesting one as far as the medical officers were concerned, but far from it from a strictly personal point of view.
officer'snounUS /ˈɔːfɪsərz/
possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The medicos, expressing their belief in their ability to restore the young officer's powers of speech and hearing, were unremitting in their attentions, so far without success.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading His case was an interesting one as far as the medical officers were concerned, but far from it from a strictly personal point of view.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AND LAST A WEEK later found Flight-sub-lieutenant Barcroft a patient in a large Naval Hospital somewhere on the East Coast.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His case was an interesting one as far as the medical officers were concerned, but far from it from a strictly personal point of view.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading Billy, after the first fit of despondency had passed, was still far from sanguine as to the result of the numerous operations and experiments performed by the hospital staff.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Unable to communicate with any one except by means of paper and pencil, he had already come to the conclusion that his flying days were over.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Unable to communicate with any one except by means of paper and pencil, he had already come to the conclusion that his flying days were over.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Billy, after the first fit of despondency had passed, was still far from sanguine as to the result of the numerous operations and experiments performed by the hospital staff.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading AND LAST A WEEK later found Flight-sub-lieutenant Barcroft a patient in a large Naval Hospital somewhere on the East Coast.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading Unable to communicate with any one except by means of paper and pencil, he had already come to the conclusion that his flying days were over.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Billy, after the first fit of despondency had passed, was still far from sanguine as to the result of the numerous operations and experiments performed by the hospital staff.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading His case was an interesting one as far as the medical officers were concerned, but far from it from a strictly personal point of view.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading His case was an interesting one as far as the medical officers were concerned, but far from it from a strictly personal point of view.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading The medicos, expressing their belief in their ability to restore the young officer's powers of speech and hearing, were unremitting in their attentions, so far without success.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading The medicos, expressing their belief in their ability to restore the young officer's powers of speech and hearing, were unremitting in their attentions, so far without success.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Billy, after the first fit of despondency had passed, was still far from sanguine as to the result of the numerous operations and experiments performed by the hospital staff.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading Billy, after the first fit of despondency had passed, was still far from sanguine as to the result of the numerous operations and experiments performed by the hospital staff.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The medicos, expressing their belief in their ability to restore the young officer's powers of speech and hearing, were unremitting in their attentions, so far without success.
in or at or to some place
From this reading AND LAST A WEEK later found Flight-sub-lieutenant Barcroft a patient in a large Naval Hospital somewhere on the East Coast.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading The medicos, expressing their belief in their ability to restore the young officer's powers of speech and hearing, were unremitting in their attentions, so far without success.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading Billy, after the first fit of despondency had passed, was still far from sanguine as to the result of the numerous operations and experiments performed by the hospital staff.
not in physical motion
From this reading Billy, after the first fit of despondency had passed, was still far from sanguine as to the result of the numerous operations and experiments performed by the hospital staff.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading His case was an interesting one as far as the medical officers were concerned, but far from it from a strictly personal point of view.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The medicos, expressing their belief in their ability to restore the young officer's powers of speech and hearing, were unremitting in their attentions, so far without success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Unable to communicate with any one except by means of paper and pencil, he had already come to the conclusion that his flying days were over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AND LAST A WEEK later found Flight-sub-lieutenant Barcroft a patient in a large Naval Hospital somewhere on the East Coast.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The medicos, expressing their belief in their ability to restore the young officer's powers of speech and hearing, were unremitting in their attentions, so far without success.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The medicos, expressing their belief in their ability to restore the young officer's powers of speech and hearing, were unremitting in their attentions, so far without success.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Unable to communicate with any one except by means of paper and pencil, he had already come to the conclusion that his flying days were over.
unremittingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading The medicos, expressing their belief in their ability to restore the young officer's powers of speech and hearing, were unremitting in their attentions, so far without success.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading His case was an interesting one as far as the medical officers were concerned, but far from it from a strictly personal point of view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His case was an interesting one as far as the medical officers were concerned, but far from it from a strictly personal point of view.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading AND LAST A WEEK later found Flight-sub-lieutenant Barcroft a patient in a large Naval Hospital somewhere on the East Coast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His case was an interesting one as far as the medical officers were concerned, but far from it from a strictly personal point of view.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Unable to communicate with any one except by means of paper and pencil, he had already come to the conclusion that his flying days were over.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The medicos, expressing their belief in their ability to restore the young officer's powers of speech and hearing, were unremitting in their attentions, so far without success.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The medicos, expressing their belief in their ability to restore the young officer's powers of speech and hearing, were unremitting in their attentions, so far without success.
