used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As an anatomist, he was seen to be greatly in advance of his predecessor, and to his demonstrations the class even paid a closer attention than they did to the lectures of the professor himself.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading As an anatomist, he was seen to be greatly in advance of his predecessor, and to his demonstrations the class even paid a closer attention than they did to the lectures of the professor himself.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All who came in contact with him were as much struck with his extreme modesty, as with his wide intelligence on all subjects nearly or remotely connected with his profession.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING.
anatomistnounUS /əˈnætəməst/
an expert in anatomy
From this reading As an anatomist, he was seen to be greatly in advance of his predecessor, and to his demonstrations the class even paid a closer attention than they did to the lectures of the professor himself.
anatomynounUS /əˈnætəmi/
the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
From this reading As demonstrator of anatomy, Dr. Hudson soon stood high in the school of medicine in which he had been chosen to occupy that position.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As an anatomist, he was seen to be greatly in advance of his predecessor, and to his demonstrations the class even paid a closer attention than they did to the lectures of the professor himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As demonstrator of anatomy, Dr. Hudson soon stood high in the school of medicine in which he had been chosen to occupy that position.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading As an anatomist, he was seen to be greatly in advance of his predecessor, and to his demonstrations the class even paid a closer attention than they did to the lectures of the professor himself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As an anatomist, he was seen to be greatly in advance of his predecessor, and to his demonstrations the class even paid a closer attention than they did to the lectures of the professor himself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As demonstrator of anatomy, Dr. Hudson soon stood high in the school of medicine in which he had been chosen to occupy that position.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading All who came in contact with him were as much struck with his extreme modesty, as with his wide intelligence on all subjects nearly or remotely connected with his profession.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading As demonstrator of anatomy, Dr. Hudson soon stood high in the school of medicine in which he had been chosen to occupy that position.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading As an anatomist, he was seen to be greatly in advance of his predecessor, and to his demonstrations the class even paid a closer attention than they did to the lectures of the professor himself.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading As an anatomist, he was seen to be greatly in advance of his predecessor, and to his demonstrations the class even paid a closer attention than they did to the lectures of the professor himself.
being joined in close association
From this reading All who came in contact with him were as much struck with his extreme modesty, as with his wide intelligence on all subjects nearly or remotely connected with his profession.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading All who came in contact with him were as much struck with his extreme modesty, as with his wide intelligence on all subjects nearly or remotely connected with his profession.
demonstrationsnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “demonstration” — a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading As an anatomist, he was seen to be greatly in advance of his predecessor, and to his demonstrations the class even paid a closer attention than they did to the lectures of the professor himself.
demonstratornounUS /ˈdemənstreɪtər/
a teacher or teacher's assistant who demonstrates the principles that are being taught
From this reading As demonstrator of anatomy, Dr. Hudson soon stood high in the school of medicine in which he had been chosen to occupy that position.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As an anatomist, he was seen to be greatly in advance of his predecessor, and to his demonstrations the class even paid a closer attention than they did to the lectures of the professor himself.
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From this reading As demonstrator of anatomy, Dr. Hudson soon stood high in the school of medicine in which he had been chosen to occupy that position.
divisible by two
From this reading As an anatomist, he was seen to be greatly in advance of his predecessor, and to his demonstrations the class even paid a closer attention than they did to the lectures of the professor himself.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading All who came in contact with him were as much struck with his extreme modesty, as with his wide intelligence on all subjects nearly or remotely connected with his profession.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading To surgery Hudson gave a large share of his attention.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading As an anatomist, he was seen to be greatly in advance of his predecessor, and to his demonstrations the class even paid a closer attention than they did to the lectures of the professor himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As demonstrator of anatomy, Dr. Hudson soon stood high in the school of medicine in which he had been chosen to occupy that position.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As demonstrator of anatomy, Dr. Hudson soon stood high in the school of medicine in which he had been chosen to occupy that position.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading As demonstrator of anatomy, Dr. Hudson soon stood high in the school of medicine in which he had been chosen to occupy that position.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All who came in contact with him were as much struck with his extreme modesty, as with his wide intelligence on all subjects nearly or remotely connected with his profession.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As an anatomist, he was seen to be greatly in advance of his predecessor, and to his demonstrations the class even paid a closer attention than they did to the lectures of the professor himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All who came in contact with him were as much struck with his extreme modesty, as with his wide intelligence on all subjects nearly or remotely connected with his profession.
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading As demonstrator of anatomy, Dr. Hudson soon stood high in the school of medicine in which he had been chosen to occupy that position.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As demonstrator of anatomy, Dr. Hudson soon stood high in the school of medicine in which he had been chosen to occupy that position.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading All who came in contact with him were as much struck with his extreme modesty, as with his wide intelligence on all subjects nearly or remotely connected with his profession.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To surgery Hudson gave a large share of his attention.
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading As an anatomist, he was seen to be greatly in advance of his predecessor, and to his demonstrations the class even paid a closer attention than they did to the lectures of the professor himself.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading As demonstrator of anatomy, Dr. Hudson soon stood high in the school of medicine in which he had been chosen to occupy that position.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading All who came in contact with him were as much struck with his extreme modesty, as with his wide intelligence on all subjects nearly or remotely connected with his profession.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading All who came in contact with him were as much struck with his extreme modesty, as with his wide intelligence on all subjects nearly or remotely connected with his profession.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading All who came in contact with him were as much struck with his extreme modesty, as with his wide intelligence on all subjects nearly or remotely connected with his profession.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading As demonstrator of anatomy, Dr. Hudson soon stood high in the school of medicine in which he had been chosen to occupy that position.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As demonstrator of anatomy, Dr. Hudson soon stood high in the school of medicine in which he had been chosen to occupy that position.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All who came in contact with him were as much struck with his extreme modesty, as with his wide intelligence on all subjects nearly or remotely connected with his profession.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All who came in contact with him were as much struck with his extreme modesty, as with his wide intelligence on all subjects nearly or remotely connected with his profession.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading As an anatomist, he was seen to be greatly in advance of his predecessor, and to his demonstrations the class even paid a closer attention than they did to the lectures of the professor himself.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading As demonstrator of anatomy, Dr. Hudson soon stood high in the school of medicine in which he had been chosen to occupy that position.
predecessornounUS /ˈpredəsesər/
one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading As an anatomist, he was seen to be greatly in advance of his predecessor, and to his demonstrations the class even paid a closer attention than they did to the lectures of the professor himself.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading All who came in contact with him were as much struck with his extreme modesty, as with his wide intelligence on all subjects nearly or remotely connected with his profession.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading As an anatomist, he was seen to be greatly in advance of his predecessor, and to his demonstrations the class even paid a closer attention than they did to the lectures of the professor himself.
remotelyadverbUS /riˈmoʊtli/
in a remote manner
From this reading All who came in contact with him were as much struck with his extreme modesty, as with his wide intelligence on all subjects nearly or remotely connected with his profession.
an educational institution
From this reading As demonstrator of anatomy, Dr. Hudson soon stood high in the school of medicine in which he had been chosen to occupy that position.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As an anatomist, he was seen to be greatly in advance of his predecessor, and to his demonstrations the class even paid a closer attention than they did to the lectures of the professor himself.
have in common
From this reading To surgery Hudson gave a large share of his attention.
in the near future
From this reading As demonstrator of anatomy, Dr. Hudson soon stood high in the school of medicine in which he had been chosen to occupy that position.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As demonstrator of anatomy, Dr. Hudson soon stood high in the school of medicine in which he had been chosen to occupy that position.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading All who came in contact with him were as much struck with his extreme modesty, as with his wide intelligence on all subjects nearly or remotely connected with his profession.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading All who came in contact with him were as much struck with his extreme modesty, as with his wide intelligence on all subjects nearly or remotely connected with his profession.
surgerynounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒəri/
the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
From this reading To surgery Hudson gave a large share of his attention.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As an anatomist, he was seen to be greatly in advance of his predecessor, and to his demonstrations the class even paid a closer attention than they did to the lectures of the professor himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As demonstrator of anatomy, Dr. Hudson soon stood high in the school of medicine in which he had been chosen to occupy that position.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As demonstrator of anatomy, Dr. Hudson soon stood high in the school of medicine in which he had been chosen to occupy that position.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As an anatomist, he was seen to be greatly in advance of his predecessor, and to his demonstrations the class even paid a closer attention than they did to the lectures of the professor himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As demonstrator of anatomy, Dr. Hudson soon stood high in the school of medicine in which he had been chosen to occupy that position.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As an anatomist, he was seen to be greatly in advance of his predecessor, and to his demonstrations the class even paid a closer attention than they did to the lectures of the professor himself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All who came in contact with him were as much struck with his extreme modesty, as with his wide intelligence on all subjects nearly or remotely connected with his profession.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As demonstrator of anatomy, Dr. Hudson soon stood high in the school of medicine in which he had been chosen to occupy that position.
which person or people
From this reading All who came in contact with him were as much struck with his extreme modesty, as with his wide intelligence on all subjects nearly or remotely connected with his profession.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading All who came in contact with him were as much struck with his extreme modesty, as with his wide intelligence on all subjects nearly or remotely connected with his profession.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All who came in contact with him were as much struck with his extreme modesty, as with his wide intelligence on all subjects nearly or remotely connected with his profession.
