used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the center, presiding over the council, was a physician of the White Service, a Four-star Radiologist whose insignia gleamed on his shoulders.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He looked at the long semicircular table, and studied the impassive faces of the four-star Physicians across the table from him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE INQUISITION The interview was held in the main council chambers of Hospital Seattle, and Dal could feel the tension the moment he stepped into the room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked at the long semicircular table, and studied the impassive faces of the four-star Physicians across the table from him.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading There were two physicians each, representing the Red Service of Surgery, the Green Service of Medicine, the Blue Service of Diagnosis, and finally, seated at either end of the table, the representatives of the Black Service of Pathology.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading There were two physicians each, representing the Red Service of Surgery, the Green Service of Medicine, the Blue Service of Diagnosis, and finally, seated at either end of the table, the representatives of the Black Service of Pathology.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading In the center, presiding over the council, was a physician of the White Service, a Four-star Radiologist whose insignia gleamed on his shoulders.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading THE INQUISITION The interview was held in the main council chambers of Hospital Seattle, and Dal could feel the tension the moment he stepped into the room.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE INQUISITION The interview was held in the main council chambers of Hospital Seattle, and Dal could feel the tension the moment he stepped into the room.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading THE INQUISITION The interview was held in the main council chambers of Hospital Seattle, and Dal could feel the tension the moment he stepped into the room.
DalnounUS /dæl/
a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 10 liters
From this reading THE INQUISITION The interview was held in the main council chambers of Hospital Seattle, and Dal could feel the tension the moment he stepped into the room.
DiagnosisnounUS /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsəs/
identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
From this reading There were two physicians each, representing the Red Service of Surgery, the Green Service of Medicine, the Blue Service of Diagnosis, and finally, seated at either end of the table, the representatives of the Black Service of Pathology.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each of the major medical services was represented this morning.
one or the other of two
From this reading There were two physicians each, representing the Red Service of Surgery, the Green Service of Medicine, the Blue Service of Diagnosis, and finally, seated at either end of the table, the representatives of the Black Service of Pathology.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading There were two physicians each, representing the Red Service of Surgery, the Green Service of Medicine, the Blue Service of Diagnosis, and finally, seated at either end of the table, the representatives of the Black Service of Pathology.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He looked at the long semicircular table, and studied the impassive faces of the four-star Physicians across the table from him.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading THE INQUISITION The interview was held in the main council chambers of Hospital Seattle, and Dal could feel the tension the moment he stepped into the room.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading There were two physicians each, representing the Red Service of Surgery, the Green Service of Medicine, the Blue Service of Diagnosis, and finally, seated at either end of the table, the representatives of the Black Service of Pathology.
four-star
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From this reading He looked at the long semicircular table, and studied the impassive faces of the four-star Physicians across the table from him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He looked at the long semicircular table, and studied the impassive faces of the four-star Physicians across the table from him.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading In the center, presiding over the council, was a physician of the White Service, a Four-star Radiologist whose insignia gleamed on his shoulders.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading There were two physicians each, representing the Red Service of Surgery, the Green Service of Medicine, the Blue Service of Diagnosis, and finally, seated at either end of the table, the representatives of the Black Service of Pathology.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE INQUISITION The interview was held in the main council chambers of Hospital Seattle, and Dal could feel the tension the moment he stepped into the room.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading THE INQUISITION The interview was held in the main council chambers of Hospital Seattle, and Dal could feel the tension the moment he stepped into the room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He looked at the long semicircular table, and studied the impassive faces of the four-star Physicians across the table from him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the center, presiding over the council, was a physician of the White Service, a Four-star Radiologist whose insignia gleamed on his shoulders.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading THE INQUISITION The interview was held in the main council chambers of Hospital Seattle, and Dal could feel the tension the moment he stepped into the room.
impassiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsɪv/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading He looked at the long semicircular table, and studied the impassive faces of the four-star Physicians across the table from him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE INQUISITION The interview was held in the main council chambers of Hospital Seattle, and Dal could feel the tension the moment he stepped into the room.
INQUISITIONnounUS /ˌɪn.kwɪˈzɪʃ.ən/
A period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.
From this reading THE INQUISITION The interview was held in the main council chambers of Hospital Seattle, and Dal could feel the tension the moment he stepped into the room.
insignianounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪɡniːə/
a badge worn to show official position
From this reading In the center, presiding over the council, was a physician of the White Service, a Four-star Radiologist whose insignia gleamed on his shoulders.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading THE INQUISITION The interview was held in the main council chambers of Hospital Seattle, and Dal could feel the tension the moment he stepped into the room.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE INQUISITION The interview was held in the main council chambers of Hospital Seattle, and Dal could feel the tension the moment he stepped into the room.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He looked at the long semicircular table, and studied the impassive faces of the four-star Physicians across the table from him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked at the long semicircular table, and studied the impassive faces of the four-star Physicians across the table from him.
most important element
From this reading THE INQUISITION The interview was held in the main council chambers of Hospital Seattle, and Dal could feel the tension the moment he stepped into the room.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Each of the major medical services was represented this morning.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading Each of the major medical services was represented this morning.
MedicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading There were two physicians each, representing the Red Service of Surgery, the Green Service of Medicine, the Blue Service of Diagnosis, and finally, seated at either end of the table, the representatives of the Black Service of Pathology.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE INQUISITION The interview was held in the main council chambers of Hospital Seattle, and Dal could feel the tension the moment he stepped into the room.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Each of the major medical services was represented this morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INQUISITION The interview was held in the main council chambers of Hospital Seattle, and Dal could feel the tension the moment he stepped into the room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the center, presiding over the council, was a physician of the White Service, a Four-star Radiologist whose insignia gleamed on his shoulders.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In the center, presiding over the council, was a physician of the White Service, a Four-star Radiologist whose insignia gleamed on his shoulders.
PathologynounUS /pəˈθɑːlədʒi/
the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases
From this reading There were two physicians each, representing the Red Service of Surgery, the Green Service of Medicine, the Blue Service of Diagnosis, and finally, seated at either end of the table, the representatives of the Black Service of Pathology.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading In the center, presiding over the council, was a physician of the White Service, a Four-star Radiologist whose insignia gleamed on his shoulders.
PhysiciansnounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He looked at the long semicircular table, and studied the impassive faces of the four-star Physicians across the table from him.
presidingverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading In the center, presiding over the council, was a physician of the White Service, a Four-star Radiologist whose insignia gleamed on his shoulders.
RadiologistnounUS /ˌreɪdiˈɑːlədʒɪst/
a medical specialist who uses radioactive substances and X-rays in the treatment of disease
From this reading In the center, presiding over the council, was a physician of the White Service, a Four-star Radiologist whose insignia gleamed on his shoulders.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading There were two physicians each, representing the Red Service of Surgery, the Green Service of Medicine, the Blue Service of Diagnosis, and finally, seated at either end of the table, the representatives of the Black Service of Pathology.
representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading There were two physicians each, representing the Red Service of Surgery, the Green Service of Medicine, the Blue Service of Diagnosis, and finally, seated at either end of the table, the representatives of the Black Service of Pathology.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Each of the major medical services was represented this morning.
representingverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading There were two physicians each, representing the Red Service of Surgery, the Green Service of Medicine, the Blue Service of Diagnosis, and finally, seated at either end of the table, the representatives of the Black Service of Pathology.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE INQUISITION The interview was held in the main council chambers of Hospital Seattle, and Dal could feel the tension the moment he stepped into the room.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading There were two physicians each, representing the Red Service of Surgery, the Green Service of Medicine, the Blue Service of Diagnosis, and finally, seated at either end of the table, the representatives of the Black Service of Pathology.
SeattlenounUS /siˈætəl/
a major port of entry and the largest city in Washington
From this reading THE INQUISITION The interview was held in the main council chambers of Hospital Seattle, and Dal could feel the tension the moment he stepped into the room.
semicircularadjectiveUS /ˌsemiˈsɜːrkjələr/
curved into a half circle
From this reading He looked at the long semicircular table, and studied the impassive faces of the four-star Physicians across the table from him.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading In the center, presiding over the council, was a physician of the White Service, a Four-star Radiologist whose insignia gleamed on his shoulders.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Each of the major medical services was represented this morning.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading In the center, presiding over the council, was a physician of the White Service, a Four-star Radiologist whose insignia gleamed on his shoulders.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading THE INQUISITION The interview was held in the main council chambers of Hospital Seattle, and Dal could feel the tension the moment he stepped into the room.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading He looked at the long semicircular table, and studied the impassive faces of the four-star Physicians across the table from him.
SurgerynounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒəri/
the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
From this reading There were two physicians each, representing the Red Service of Surgery, the Green Service of Medicine, the Blue Service of Diagnosis, and finally, seated at either end of the table, the representatives of the Black Service of Pathology.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He looked at the long semicircular table, and studied the impassive faces of the four-star Physicians across the table from him.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading THE INQUISITION The interview was held in the main council chambers of Hospital Seattle, and Dal could feel the tension the moment he stepped into the room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INQUISITION The interview was held in the main council chambers of Hospital Seattle, and Dal could feel the tension the moment he stepped into the room.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were two physicians each, representing the Red Service of Surgery, the Green Service of Medicine, the Blue Service of Diagnosis, and finally, seated at either end of the table, the representatives of the Black Service of Pathology.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Each of the major medical services was represented this morning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were two physicians each, representing the Red Service of Surgery, the Green Service of Medicine, the Blue Service of Diagnosis, and finally, seated at either end of the table, the representatives of the Black Service of Pathology.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE INQUISITION The interview was held in the main council chambers of Hospital Seattle, and Dal could feel the tension the moment he stepped into the room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were two physicians each, representing the Red Service of Surgery, the Green Service of Medicine, the Blue Service of Diagnosis, and finally, seated at either end of the table, the representatives of the Black Service of Pathology.
a Caucasian
From this reading In the center, presiding over the council, was a physician of the White Service, a Four-star Radiologist whose insignia gleamed on his shoulders.
belonging to which person
From this reading In the center, presiding over the council, was a physician of the White Service, a Four-star Radiologist whose insignia gleamed on his shoulders.
