used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sidney went into the operating-room late in the spring as the result of a conversation between the younger Wilson and the Head.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “When are you going to put my protegee into the operating-room?” asked Wilson, meeting Miss Gregg in a corridor one bright, spring afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sidney went into the operating-room late in the spring as the result of a conversation between the younger Wilson and the Head.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “When are you going to put my protegee into the operating-room?” asked Wilson, meeting Miss Gregg in a corridor one bright, spring afternoon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sidney went into the operating-room late in the spring as the result of a conversation between the younger Wilson and the Head.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “When are you going to put my protegee into the operating-room?” asked Wilson, meeting Miss Gregg in a corridor one bright, spring afternoon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He smiled down at her.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Sidney went into the operating-room late in the spring as the result of a conversation between the younger Wilson and the Head.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading “When are you going to put my protegee into the operating-room?” asked Wilson, meeting Miss Gregg in a corridor one bright, spring afternoon.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading “That usually comes in the second year, Dr. Wilson.”
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Sidney went into the operating-room late in the spring as the result of a conversation between the younger Wilson and the Head.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading “When are you going to put my protegee into the operating-room?” asked Wilson, meeting Miss Gregg in a corridor one bright, spring afternoon.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He smiled down at her.
Dr
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From this reading “That usually comes in the second year, Dr. Wilson.”
the act of departing
From this reading “When are you going to put my protegee into the operating-room?” asked Wilson, meeting Miss Gregg in a corridor one bright, spring afternoon.
Gregg
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From this reading “When are you going to put my protegee into the operating-room?” asked Wilson, meeting Miss Gregg in a corridor one bright, spring afternoon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He smiled down at her.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Sidney went into the operating-room late in the spring as the result of a conversation between the younger Wilson and the Head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He smiled down at her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sidney went into the operating-room late in the spring as the result of a conversation between the younger Wilson and the Head.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Sidney went into the operating-room late in the spring as the result of a conversation between the younger Wilson and the Head.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “That isn't a rule, is it?”
isn't
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From this reading “That isn't a rule, is it?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “That isn't a rule, is it?”
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Sidney went into the operating-room late in the spring as the result of a conversation between the younger Wilson and the Head.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading “When are you going to put my protegee into the operating-room?” asked Wilson, meeting Miss Gregg in a corridor one bright, spring afternoon.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “When are you going to put my protegee into the operating-room?” asked Wilson, meeting Miss Gregg in a corridor one bright, spring afternoon.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “When are you going to put my protegee into the operating-room?” asked Wilson, meeting Miss Gregg in a corridor one bright, spring afternoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sidney went into the operating-room late in the spring as the result of a conversation between the younger Wilson and the Head.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “When are you going to put my protegee into the operating-room?” asked Wilson, meeting Miss Gregg in a corridor one bright, spring afternoon.
operating-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sidney went into the operating-room late in the spring as the result of a conversation between the younger Wilson and the Head.
protegeenoun
a woman protege
From this reading “When are you going to put my protegee into the operating-room?” asked Wilson, meeting Miss Gregg in a corridor one bright, spring afternoon.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “When are you going to put my protegee into the operating-room?” asked Wilson, meeting Miss Gregg in a corridor one bright, spring afternoon.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Sidney went into the operating-room late in the spring as the result of a conversation between the younger Wilson and the Head.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading “That isn't a rule, is it?”
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading “That usually comes in the second year, Dr. Wilson.”
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading Sidney went into the operating-room late in the spring as the result of a conversation between the younger Wilson and the Head.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He smiled down at her.
the season of growth
From this reading Sidney went into the operating-room late in the spring as the result of a conversation between the younger Wilson and the Head.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That usually comes in the second year, Dr. Wilson.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sidney went into the operating-room late in the spring as the result of a conversation between the younger Wilson and the Head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “When are you going to put my protegee into the operating-room?” asked Wilson, meeting Miss Gregg in a corridor one bright, spring afternoon.
under normal conditions
From this reading “That usually comes in the second year, Dr. Wilson.”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Sidney went into the operating-room late in the spring as the result of a conversation between the younger Wilson and the Head.
at the time that
From this reading “When are you going to put my protegee into the operating-room?” asked Wilson, meeting Miss Gregg in a corridor one bright, spring afternoon.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading Sidney went into the operating-room late in the spring as the result of a conversation between the younger Wilson and the Head.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading “That usually comes in the second year, Dr. Wilson.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “When are you going to put my protegee into the operating-room?” asked Wilson, meeting Miss Gregg in a corridor one bright, spring afternoon.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Sidney went into the operating-room late in the spring as the result of a conversation between the younger Wilson and the Head.
