used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The messenger handed him an envelope and said: “His Honor’s presence is desired at once.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Señor Guillermo Gonzales opened the door as a civil messenger appeared at the side of the vehicle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Señor Guillermo Gonzales opened the door as a civil messenger appeared at the side of the vehicle.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Helen Hinckley asked: “At what place is the Governor wanted?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Señor Guillermo Gonzales opened the door as a civil messenger appeared at the side of the vehicle.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading Señor Guillermo Gonzales opened the door as a civil messenger appeared at the side of the vehicle.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
wanted intensely
From this reading The messenger handed him an envelope and said: “His Honor’s presence is desired at once.”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Señor Guillermo Gonzales opened the door as a civil messenger appeared at the side of the vehicle.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading The messenger handed him an envelope and said: “His Honor’s presence is desired at once.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
Gonzales
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From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
the head of a state government
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
Guillermo
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From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading The messenger handed him an envelope and said: “His Honor’s presence is desired at once.”
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The messenger handed him an envelope and said: “His Honor’s presence is desired at once.”
Hinckley
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From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
Honor'snounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
possessive form of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The messenger handed him an envelope and said: “His Honor’s presence is desired at once.”
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The messenger handed him an envelope and said: “His Honor’s presence is desired at once.”
Lehumada
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From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
a person who carries a message
From this reading Señor Guillermo Gonzales opened the door as a civil messenger appeared at the side of the vehicle.
morguenounUS /mɔːrɡ/
a building (or room) where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation
From this reading “At the morgue.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
the middle of the day
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
on one occasion
From this reading The messenger handed him an envelope and said: “His Honor’s presence is desired at once.”
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Señor Guillermo Gonzales opened the door as a civil messenger appeared at the side of the vehicle.
physiciansnounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Helen Hinckley asked: “At what place is the Governor wanted?”
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The messenger handed him an envelope and said: “His Honor’s presence is desired at once.”
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The messenger handed him an envelope and said: “His Honor’s presence is desired at once.”
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
Señor
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From this reading Señor Guillermo Gonzales opened the door as a civil messenger appeared at the side of the vehicle.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Señor Guillermo Gonzales opened the door as a civil messenger appeared at the side of the vehicle.
surgeonsnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒənz/
plural of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
transportnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Helen Hinckley asked: “At what place is the Governor wanted?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Helen Hinckley asked: “At what place is the Governor wanted?”
at the time that
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading About noon the next day Governor Lehumada, in company with Helen Hinckley and Guillermo Gonzales, was returning from a professional and scientific call upon the head physicians and surgeons of the public hospital, when his vehicle of transport was called to a halt.
