used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Brace yourself; it will be over in a minute.”
adjustmentnounUS /əˈdʒʌstmənt/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading The adjustment of the fractured bones caused shooting pangs of pain, but the patient did not flinch.
AmidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Amid the tense stillness, with the group of sympathetic spectators motionless and attentive, the surgeon performed his duty with the deftness and skill of long experience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Amid the tense stillness, with the group of sympathetic spectators motionless and attentive, the surgeon performed his duty with the deftness and skill of long experience.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Good for you!” said the doctor; “you are a hero; the worst is over.”
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading Jack compressed his lips, when his attendant said with cheerful gentleness:
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading Amid the tense stillness, with the group of sympathetic spectators motionless and attentive, the surgeon performed his duty with the deftness and skill of long experience.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Brace yourself; it will be over in a minute.”
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading The adjustment of the fractured bones caused shooting pangs of pain, but the patient did not flinch.
BraceverbUS /breɪs/
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
From this reading “Brace yourself; it will be over in a minute.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The adjustment of the fractured bones caused shooting pangs of pain, but the patient did not flinch.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The adjustment of the fractured bones caused shooting pangs of pain, but the patient did not flinch.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Jack compressed his lips, when his attendant said with cheerful gentleness:
compressedadjectiveUS /kəmˈprest/
pressed tightly together
From this reading Jack compressed his lips, when his attendant said with cheerful gentleness:
deftnessnoun
skillful performance or ability without difficulty
From this reading Amid the tense stillness, with the group of sympathetic spectators motionless and attentive, the surgeon performed his duty with the deftness and skill of long experience.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The adjustment of the fractured bones caused shooting pangs of pain, but the patient did not flinch.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “Good for you!” said the doctor; “you are a hero; the worst is over.”
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Amid the tense stillness, with the group of sympathetic spectators motionless and attentive, the surgeon performed his duty with the deftness and skill of long experience.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Amid the tense stillness, with the group of sympathetic spectators motionless and attentive, the surgeon performed his duty with the deftness and skill of long experience.
flinchverbUS /flɪntʃ/
draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading The adjustment of the fractured bones caused shooting pangs of pain, but the patient did not flinch.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Good for you!” said the doctor; “you are a hero; the worst is over.”
fracturedverbUS /ˈfræktʃərd/
past form of “fracture” — violate or abuse
From this reading The adjustment of the fractured bones caused shooting pangs of pain, but the patient did not flinch.
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading Jack compressed his lips, when his attendant said with cheerful gentleness:
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Good for you!” said the doctor; “you are a hero; the worst is over.”
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Amid the tense stillness, with the group of sympathetic spectators motionless and attentive, the surgeon performed his duty with the deftness and skill of long experience.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading “Good for you!” said the doctor; “you are a hero; the worst is over.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Amid the tense stillness, with the group of sympathetic spectators motionless and attentive, the surgeon performed his duty with the deftness and skill of long experience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Brace yourself; it will be over in a minute.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Good for you!” said the doctor; “you are a hero; the worst is over.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Brace yourself; it will be over in a minute.”
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack compressed his lips, when his attendant said with cheerful gentleness:
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Jack compressed his lips, when his attendant said with cheerful gentleness:
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 Amid the tense stillness, with the group of sympathetic spectators motionless and attentive, the surgeon performed his duty with the deftness and skill of long experience.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading “Brace yourself; it will be over in a minute.”
not in physical motion
From this reading Amid the tense stillness, with the group of sympathetic spectators motionless and attentive, the surgeon performed his duty with the deftness and skill of long experience.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The adjustment of the fractured bones caused shooting pangs of pain, but the patient did not flinch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Amid the tense stillness, with the group of sympathetic spectators motionless and attentive, the surgeon performed his duty with the deftness and skill of long experience.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Brace yourself; it will be over in a minute.”
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The adjustment of the fractured bones caused shooting pangs of pain, but the patient did not flinch.
pangsnounUS /pæŋz/
plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading The adjustment of the fractured bones caused shooting pangs of pain, but the patient did not flinch.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading The adjustment of the fractured bones caused shooting pangs of pain, but the patient did not flinch.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Amid the tense stillness, with the group of sympathetic spectators motionless and attentive, the surgeon performed his duty with the deftness and skill of long experience.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Jack compressed his lips, when his attendant said with cheerful gentleness:
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The adjustment of the fractured bones caused shooting pangs of pain, but the patient did not flinch.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Amid the tense stillness, with the group of sympathetic spectators motionless and attentive, the surgeon performed his duty with the deftness and skill of long experience.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Amid the tense stillness, with the group of sympathetic spectators motionless and attentive, the surgeon performed his duty with the deftness and skill of long experience.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading Amid the tense stillness, with the group of sympathetic spectators motionless and attentive, the surgeon performed his duty with the deftness and skill of long experience.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading Amid the tense stillness, with the group of sympathetic spectators motionless and attentive, the surgeon performed his duty with the deftness and skill of long experience.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading Amid the tense stillness, with the group of sympathetic spectators motionless and attentive, the surgeon performed his duty with the deftness and skill of long experience.
tensenounUS /tens/
a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time
From this reading Amid the tense stillness, with the group of sympathetic spectators motionless and attentive, the surgeon performed his duty with the deftness and skill of long experience.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Amid the tense stillness, with the group of sympathetic spectators motionless and attentive, the surgeon performed his duty with the deftness and skill of long experience.
at the time that
From this reading Jack compressed his lips, when his attendant said with cheerful gentleness:
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Brace yourself; it will be over in a minute.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Amid the tense stillness, with the group of sympathetic spectators motionless and attentive, the surgeon performed his duty with the deftness and skill of long experience.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading “Good for you!” said the doctor; “you are a hero; the worst is over.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Good for you!” said the doctor; “you are a hero; the worst is over.”
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “Brace yourself; it will be over in a minute.”
