used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dr. Needzak motioned the patient to a chair.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _When helping people to die is required medical ethics----what can an unethical doctor who_ cures _them do_?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She punched her glasses higher onto the bridge of her nose, patted the bun of hair at the back of her head, and said: "This is Mr. Stallings, doctor."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She punched her glasses higher onto the bridge of her nose, patted the bun of hair at the back of her head, and said: "This is Mr. Stallings, doctor."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She punched her glasses higher onto the bridge of her nose, patted the bun of hair at the back of her head, and said: "This is Mr. Stallings, doctor."
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading She punched her glasses higher onto the bridge of her nose, patted the bun of hair at the back of her head, and said: "This is Mr. Stallings, doctor."
bunnounUS /bʌn/
small rounded bread either plain or sweet
From this reading She punched her glasses higher onto the bridge of her nose, patted the bun of hair at the back of her head, and said: "This is Mr. Stallings, doctor."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY HARRY WARNER, JR.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _When helping people to die is required medical ethics----what can an unethical doctor who_ cures _them do_?
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Dr. Needzak motioned the patient to a chair.
curesnounUS /kjʊrz/
plural of “cure” — a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
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pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading _When helping people to die is required medical ethics----what can an unethical doctor who_ cures _them do_?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _When helping people to die is required medical ethics----what can an unethical doctor who_ cures _them do_?
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading _When helping people to die is required medical ethics----what can an unethical doctor who_ cures _them do_?
Dr
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From this reading The receptionist ushered the patient into Dr. Walter Needzak's office.
ethicsnounUS /ˈeθɪks/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading _When helping people to die is required medical ethics----what can an unethical doctor who_ cures _them do_?
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading She punched her glasses higher onto the bridge of her nose, patted the bun of hair at the back of her head, and said: "This is Mr. Stallings, doctor."
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading She punched her glasses higher onto the bridge of her nose, patted the bun of hair at the back of her head, and said: "This is Mr. Stallings, doctor."
annoy continually or chronically
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the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She punched her glasses higher onto the bridge of her nose, patted the bun of hair at the back of her head, and said: "This is Mr. Stallings, doctor."
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She punched her glasses higher onto the bridge of her nose, patted the bun of hair at the back of her head, and said: "This is Mr. Stallings, doctor."
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading She punched her glasses higher onto the bridge of her nose, patted the bun of hair at the back of her head, and said: "This is Mr. Stallings, doctor."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The receptionist ushered the patient into Dr. Walter Needzak's office.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _When helping people to die is required medical ethics----what can an unethical doctor who_ cures _them do_?
JRnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
a son who has the same first name as his father
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medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
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motionedverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənd/
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading Dr. Needzak motioned the patient to a chair.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She punched her glasses higher onto the bridge of her nose, patted the bun of hair at the back of her head, and said: "This is Mr. Stallings, doctor."
Needzak
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From this reading Dr. Needzak motioned the patient to a chair.
Needzak's
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From this reading The receptionist ushered the patient into Dr. Walter Needzak's office.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading She punched her glasses higher onto the bridge of her nose, patted the bun of hair at the back of her head, and said: "This is Mr. Stallings, doctor."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She punched her glasses higher onto the bridge of her nose, patted the bun of hair at the back of her head, and said: "This is Mr. Stallings, doctor."
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The receptionist ushered the patient into Dr. Walter Needzak's office.
ontoprepositionUS /ˈɑːntuː/
moving to a position on a surface
From this reading She punched her glasses higher onto the bridge of her nose, patted the bun of hair at the back of her head, and said: "This is Mr. Stallings, doctor."
a person who requires medical care
From this reading The receptionist ushered the patient into Dr. Walter Needzak's office.
pattedverbUS /ˈpætɪd/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading She punched her glasses higher onto the bridge of her nose, patted the bun of hair at the back of her head, and said: "This is Mr. Stallings, doctor."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading _When helping people to die is required medical ethics----what can an unethical doctor who_ cures _them do_?
punchedverbUS /pʌntʃt/
past form of “punch” — deliver a quick blow to
From this reading She punched her glasses higher onto the bridge of her nose, patted the bun of hair at the back of her head, and said: "This is Mr. Stallings, doctor."
receptionistnounUS /rɪˈsepʃənɪst/
a secretary whose main duty is to answer the telephone and receive visitors
From this reading The receptionist ushered the patient into Dr. Walter Needzak's office.
necessary for relief or supply
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She punched her glasses higher onto the bridge of her nose, patted the bun of hair at the back of her head, and said: "This is Mr. Stallings, doctor."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She punched her glasses higher onto the bridge of her nose, patted the bun of hair at the back of her head, and said: "This is Mr. Stallings, doctor."
StallingsnounUS /ˈstɔːlɪŋz/
plural of “stalling” — a tactic used to mislead or delay
From this reading She punched her glasses higher onto the bridge of her nose, patted the bun of hair at the back of her head, and said: "This is Mr. Stallings, doctor."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The receptionist ushered the patient into Dr. Walter Needzak's office.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _When helping people to die is required medical ethics----what can an unethical doctor who_ cures _them do_?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She punched her glasses higher onto the bridge of her nose, patted the bun of hair at the back of her head, and said: "This is Mr. Stallings, doctor."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _When helping people to die is required medical ethics----what can an unethical doctor who_ cures _them do_?
unethicaladjectiveUS /əˈneθɪkəl/
not conforming to approved standards of social or professional behavior
From this reading _When helping people to die is required medical ethics----what can an unethical doctor who_ cures _them do_?
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading The receptionist ushered the patient into Dr. Walter Needzak's office.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading The receptionist ushered the patient into Dr. Walter Needzak's office.
WARNERnounUS /ˈwɔːrnər/
United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)
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used to ask for information about something
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at the time that
From this reading _When helping people to die is required medical ethics----what can an unethical doctor who_ cures _them do_?
which person or people
From this reading _When helping people to die is required medical ethics----what can an unethical doctor who_ cures _them do_?