used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When an accident happens to a person in the street, or a man falls from a building, or is burned, or is hurt in any way, he is taken to the hospital, where the surgeon does what he can for him.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading When an accident happens to a person in the street, or a man falls from a building, or is burned, or is hurt in any way, he is taken to the hospital, where the surgeon does what he can for him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When an accident happens to a person in the street, or a man falls from a building, or is burned, or is hurt in any way, he is taken to the hospital, where the surgeon does what he can for him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cities have their hospitals for the sick and wounded.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When an accident happens to a person in the street, or a man falls from a building, or is burned, or is hurt in any way, he is taken to the hospital, where the surgeon does what he can for him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading If a stranger in any city is taken sick, and has no friends to care for him, he is carried to the hospital, where he is nursed back to strength.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading OUR BIRD HOSPITAL.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading When an accident happens to a person in the street, or a man falls from a building, or is burned, or is hurt in any way, he is taken to the hospital, where the surgeon does what he can for him.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading When an accident happens to a person in the street, or a man falls from a building, or is burned, or is hurt in any way, he is taken to the hospital, where the surgeon does what he can for him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sometimes his life is saved by the surgeon's care and the kindness of trained nurses.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading When an accident happens to a person in the street, or a man falls from a building, or is burned, or is hurt in any way, he is taken to the hospital, where the surgeon does what he can for him.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Sometimes his life is saved by the surgeon's care and the kindness of trained nurses.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading If a stranger in any city is taken sick, and has no friends to care for him, he is carried to the hospital, where he is nursed back to strength.
CitiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Cities have their hospitals for the sick and wounded.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading If a stranger in any city is taken sick, and has no friends to care for him, he is carried to the hospital, where he is nursed back to strength.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When an accident happens to a person in the street, or a man falls from a building, or is burned, or is hurt in any way, he is taken to the hospital, where the surgeon does what he can for him.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading When an accident happens to a person in the street, or a man falls from a building, or is burned, or is hurt in any way, he is taken to the hospital, where the surgeon does what he can for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cities have their hospitals for the sick and wounded.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading If a stranger in any city is taken sick, and has no friends to care for him, he is carried to the hospital, where he is nursed back to strength.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When an accident happens to a person in the street, or a man falls from a building, or is burned, or is hurt in any way, he is taken to the hospital, where the surgeon does what he can for him.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading When an accident happens to a person in the street, or a man falls from a building, or is burned, or is hurt in any way, he is taken to the hospital, where the surgeon does what he can for him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If a stranger in any city is taken sick, and has no friends to care for him, he is carried to the hospital, where he is nursed back to strength.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Cities have their hospitals for the sick and wounded.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When an accident happens to a person in the street, or a man falls from a building, or is burned, or is hurt in any way, he is taken to the hospital, where the surgeon does what he can for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When an accident happens to a person in the street, or a man falls from a building, or is burned, or is hurt in any way, he is taken to the hospital, where the surgeon does what he can for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes his life is saved by the surgeon's care and the kindness of trained nurses.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading OUR BIRD HOSPITAL.
hospitalsnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəlz/
plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Cities have their hospitals for the sick and wounded.
be the source of pain
From this reading When an accident happens to a person in the street, or a man falls from a building, or is burned, or is hurt in any way, he is taken to the hospital, where the surgeon does what he can for him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a stranger in any city is taken sick, and has no friends to care for him, he is carried to the hospital, where he is nursed back to strength.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When an accident happens to a person in the street, or a man falls from a building, or is burned, or is hurt in any way, he is taken to the hospital, where the surgeon does what he can for him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When an accident happens to a person in the street, or a man falls from a building, or is burned, or is hurt in any way, he is taken to the hospital, where the surgeon does what he can for him.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Sometimes his life is saved by the surgeon's care and the kindness of trained nurses.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Sometimes his life is saved by the surgeon's care and the kindness of trained nurses.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When an accident happens to a person in the street, or a man falls from a building, or is burned, or is hurt in any way, he is taken to the hospital, where the surgeon does what he can for him.
not any; not one
From this reading If a stranger in any city is taken sick, and has no friends to care for him, he is carried to the hospital, where he is nursed back to strength.
nursedadjectiveUS /nɜːrst/
(of an infant) breast-fed
From this reading If a stranger in any city is taken sick, and has no friends to care for him, he is carried to the hospital, where he is nursed back to strength.
nursesnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəz/
plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading Sometimes his life is saved by the surgeon's care and the kindness of trained nurses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sometimes his life is saved by the surgeon's care and the kindness of trained nurses.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When an accident happens to a person in the street, or a man falls from a building, or is burned, or is hurt in any way, he is taken to the hospital, where the surgeon does what he can for him.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OUR BIRD HOSPITAL.
a human being
From this reading When an accident happens to a person in the street, or a man falls from a building, or is burned, or is hurt in any way, he is taken to the hospital, where the surgeon does what he can for him.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Sometimes his life is saved by the surgeon's care and the kindness of trained nurses.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Cities have their hospitals for the sick and wounded.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes his life is saved by the surgeon's care and the kindness of trained nurses.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading If a stranger in any city is taken sick, and has no friends to care for him, he is carried to the hospital, where he is nursed back to strength.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading When an accident happens to a person in the street, or a man falls from a building, or is burned, or is hurt in any way, he is taken to the hospital, where the surgeon does what he can for him.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading If a stranger in any city is taken sick, and has no friends to care for him, he is carried to the hospital, where he is nursed back to strength.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading When an accident happens to a person in the street, or a man falls from a building, or is burned, or is hurt in any way, he is taken to the hospital, where the surgeon does what he can for him.
surgeon'snounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒənz/
possessive form of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading Sometimes his life is saved by the surgeon's care and the kindness of trained nurses.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading When an accident happens to a person in the street, or a man falls from a building, or is burned, or is hurt in any way, he is taken to the hospital, where the surgeon does what he can for him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cities have their hospitals for the sick and wounded.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Cities have their hospitals for the sick and wounded.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When an accident happens to a person in the street, or a man falls from a building, or is burned, or is hurt in any way, he is taken to the hospital, where the surgeon does what he can for him.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading Sometimes his life is saved by the surgeon's care and the kindness of trained nurses.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When an accident happens to a person in the street, or a man falls from a building, or is burned, or is hurt in any way, he is taken to the hospital, where the surgeon does what he can for him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When an accident happens to a person in the street, or a man falls from a building, or is burned, or is hurt in any way, he is taken to the hospital, where the surgeon does what he can for him.
at the time that
From this reading When an accident happens to a person in the street, or a man falls from a building, or is burned, or is hurt in any way, he is taken to the hospital, where the surgeon does what he can for him.
in or at the place that
From this reading When an accident happens to a person in the street, or a man falls from a building, or is burned, or is hurt in any way, he is taken to the hospital, where the surgeon does what he can for him.
people who are wounded
From this reading Cities have their hospitals for the sick and wounded.
