used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TUCKER was operated on at Atlanta on Thursday morning at the Auburn Infirmary, owned and conducted by a group of coloured physicians of that city, as none of them could operate in the white hospitals.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The operation finished and Mrs. Tucker resting easily, he purchased, after much picking and choosing, Jane's engagement ring—a beautiful, blue-white diamond solitaire.
anew
From this reading Kenneth keenly enjoyed being in a hospital again, with all its conveniences.
(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 Kenneth keenly enjoyed being in a hospital again, with all its conveniences.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TUCKER was operated on at Atlanta on Thursday morning at the Auburn Infirmary, owned and conducted by a group of coloured physicians of that city, as none of them could operate in the white hospitals.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TUCKER was operated on at Atlanta on Thursday morning at the Auburn Infirmary, owned and conducted by a group of coloured physicians of that city, as none of them could operate in the white hospitals.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TUCKER was operated on at Atlanta on Thursday morning at the Auburn Infirmary, owned and conducted by a group of coloured physicians of that city, as none of them could operate in the white hospitals.
AtlantanounUS /ætˈlæntə/
state capital and largest city of Georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern United States; was plundered and burned by Sherman's army during the American Civil War
From this reading TUCKER was operated on at Atlanta on Thursday morning at the Auburn Infirmary, owned and conducted by a group of coloured physicians of that city, as none of them could operate in the white hospitals.
AuburnadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbərn/
(of hair) colored a moderate reddish-brown
From this reading TUCKER was operated on at Atlanta on Thursday morning at the Auburn Infirmary, owned and conducted by a group of coloured physicians of that city, as none of them could operate in the white hospitals.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The operation finished and Mrs. Tucker resting easily, he purchased, after much picking and choosing, Jane's engagement ring—a beautiful, blue-white diamond solitaire.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Kenneth keenly enjoyed being in a hospital again, with all its conveniences.
blue-whiteadjective
of white tinged with blue
From this reading The operation finished and Mrs. Tucker resting easily, he purchased, after much picking and choosing, Jane's engagement ring—a beautiful, blue-white diamond solitaire.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TUCKER was operated on at Atlanta on Thursday morning at the Auburn Infirmary, owned and conducted by a group of coloured physicians of that city, as none of them could operate in the white hospitals.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading The operation finished and Mrs. Tucker resting easily, he purchased, after much picking and choosing, Jane's engagement ring—a beautiful, blue-white diamond solitaire.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading TUCKER was operated on at Atlanta on Thursday morning at the Auburn Infirmary, owned and conducted by a group of coloured physicians of that city, as none of them could operate in the white hospitals.
colouredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading TUCKER was operated on at Atlanta on Thursday morning at the Auburn Infirmary, owned and conducted by a group of coloured physicians of that city, as none of them could operate in the white hospitals.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading TUCKER was operated on at Atlanta on Thursday morning at the Auburn Infirmary, owned and conducted by a group of coloured physicians of that city, as none of them could operate in the white hospitals.
conveniencesnounUS /kənˈviːnjənsɪz/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading Kenneth keenly enjoyed being in a hospital again, with all its conveniences.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading TUCKER was operated on at Atlanta on Thursday morning at the Auburn Infirmary, owned and conducted by a group of coloured physicians of that city, as none of them could operate in the white hospitals.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading The operation finished and Mrs. Tucker resting easily, he purchased, after much picking and choosing, Jane's engagement ring—a beautiful, blue-white diamond solitaire.
Dr
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From this reading That important task performed, he telephoned Dr. Scott, to whom Judge Stevenson had given him a letter of introduction.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The operation finished and Mrs. Tucker resting easily, he purchased, after much picking and choosing, Jane's engagement ring—a beautiful, blue-white diamond solitaire.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The operation finished and Mrs. Tucker resting easily, he purchased, after much picking and choosing, Jane's engagement ring—a beautiful, blue-white diamond solitaire.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Kenneth keenly enjoyed being in a hospital again, with all its conveniences.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The operation finished and Mrs. Tucker resting easily, he purchased, after much picking and choosing, Jane's engagement ring—a beautiful, blue-white diamond solitaire.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading That important task performed, he telephoned Dr. Scott, to whom Judge Stevenson had given him a letter of introduction.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading TUCKER was operated on at Atlanta on Thursday morning at the Auburn Infirmary, owned and conducted by a group of coloured physicians of that city, as none of them could operate in the white hospitals.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That important task performed, he telephoned Dr. Scott, to whom Judge Stevenson had given him a letter of introduction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The operation finished and Mrs. Tucker resting easily, he purchased, after much picking and choosing, Jane's engagement ring—a beautiful, blue-white diamond solitaire.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That important task performed, he telephoned Dr. Scott, to whom Judge Stevenson had given him a letter of introduction.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Kenneth keenly enjoyed being in a hospital again, with all its conveniences.
hospitalsnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəlz/
plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading TUCKER was operated on at Atlanta on Thursday morning at the Auburn Infirmary, owned and conducted by a group of coloured physicians of that city, as none of them could operate in the white hospitals.
of great significance or value
From this reading That important task performed, he telephoned Dr. Scott, to whom Judge Stevenson had given him a letter of introduction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TUCKER was operated on at Atlanta on Thursday morning at the Auburn Infirmary, owned and conducted by a group of coloured physicians of that city, as none of them could operate in the white hospitals.
InfirmarynounUS /ɪnˈfɜːrməri/
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading TUCKER was operated on at Atlanta on Thursday morning at the Auburn Infirmary, owned and conducted by a group of coloured physicians of that city, as none of them could operate in the white hospitals.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading That important task performed, he telephoned Dr. Scott, to whom Judge Stevenson had given him a letter of introduction.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Kenneth keenly enjoyed being in a hospital again, with all its conveniences.
Jane's
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From this reading The operation finished and Mrs. Tucker resting easily, he purchased, after much picking and choosing, Jane's engagement ring—a beautiful, blue-white diamond solitaire.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading That important task performed, he telephoned Dr. Scott, to whom Judge Stevenson had given him a letter of introduction.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading Kenneth keenly enjoyed being in a hospital again, with all its conveniences.
Kenneth
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From this reading Kenneth keenly enjoyed being in a hospital again, with all its conveniences.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading That important task performed, he telephoned Dr. Scott, to whom Judge Stevenson had given him a letter of introduction.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading TUCKER was operated on at Atlanta on Thursday morning at the Auburn Infirmary, owned and conducted by a group of coloured physicians of that city, as none of them could operate in the white hospitals.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The operation finished and Mrs. Tucker resting easily, he purchased, after much picking and choosing, Jane's engagement ring—a beautiful, blue-white diamond solitaire.
not one, and not any
From this reading TUCKER was operated on at Atlanta on Thursday morning at the Auburn Infirmary, owned and conducted by a group of coloured physicians of that city, as none of them could operate in the white hospitals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TUCKER was operated on at Atlanta on Thursday morning at the Auburn Infirmary, owned and conducted by a group of coloured physicians of that city, as none of them could operate in the white hospitals.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TUCKER was operated on at Atlanta on Thursday morning at the Auburn Infirmary, owned and conducted by a group of coloured physicians of that city, as none of them could operate in the white hospitals.
operateverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪt/
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading TUCKER was operated on at Atlanta on Thursday morning at the Auburn Infirmary, owned and conducted by a group of coloured physicians of that city, as none of them could operate in the white hospitals.
operatedverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtəd/
past form of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading TUCKER was operated on at Atlanta on Thursday morning at the Auburn Infirmary, owned and conducted by a group of coloured physicians of that city, as none of them could operate in the white hospitals.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading The operation finished and Mrs. Tucker resting easily, he purchased, after much picking and choosing, Jane's engagement ring—a beautiful, blue-white diamond solitaire.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading TUCKER was operated on at Atlanta on Thursday morning at the Auburn Infirmary, owned and conducted by a group of coloured physicians of that city, as none of them could operate in the white hospitals.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading That important task performed, he telephoned Dr. Scott, to whom Judge Stevenson had given him a letter of introduction.
physiciansnounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading TUCKER was operated on at Atlanta on Thursday morning at the Auburn Infirmary, owned and conducted by a group of coloured physicians of that city, as none of them could operate in the white hospitals.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading The operation finished and Mrs. Tucker resting easily, he purchased, after much picking and choosing, Jane's engagement ring—a beautiful, blue-white diamond solitaire.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading The operation finished and Mrs. Tucker resting easily, he purchased, after much picking and choosing, Jane's engagement ring—a beautiful, blue-white diamond solitaire.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The operation finished and Mrs. Tucker resting easily, he purchased, after much picking and choosing, Jane's engagement ring—a beautiful, blue-white diamond solitaire.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The operation finished and Mrs. Tucker resting easily, he purchased, after much picking and choosing, Jane's engagement ring—a beautiful, blue-white diamond solitaire.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading That important task performed, he telephoned Dr. Scott, to whom Judge Stevenson had given him a letter of introduction.
solitairenounUS /ˌsɑːləˈter/
a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself
From this reading The operation finished and Mrs. Tucker resting easily, he purchased, after much picking and choosing, Jane's engagement ring—a beautiful, blue-white diamond solitaire.
StevensonnounUS /ˈstiːvənsən/
Scottish author (1850-1894)
From this reading That important task performed, he telephoned Dr. Scott, to whom Judge Stevenson had given him a letter of introduction.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading That important task performed, he telephoned Dr. Scott, to whom Judge Stevenson had given him a letter of introduction.
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading That important task performed, he telephoned Dr. Scott, to whom Judge Stevenson had given him a letter of introduction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TUCKER was operated on at Atlanta on Thursday morning at the Auburn Infirmary, owned and conducted by a group of coloured physicians of that city, as none of them could operate in the white hospitals.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TUCKER was operated on at Atlanta on Thursday morning at the Auburn Infirmary, owned and conducted by a group of coloured physicians of that city, as none of them could operate in the white hospitals.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading TUCKER was operated on at Atlanta on Thursday morning at the Auburn Infirmary, owned and conducted by a group of coloured physicians of that city, as none of them could operate in the white hospitals.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading TUCKER was operated on at Atlanta on Thursday morning at the Auburn Infirmary, owned and conducted by a group of coloured physicians of that city, as none of them could operate in the white hospitals.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That important task performed, he telephoned Dr. Scott, to whom Judge Stevenson had given him a letter of introduction.
TUCKERnounUS /ˈtʌkər/
United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939)
From this reading TUCKER was operated on at Atlanta on Thursday morning at the Auburn Infirmary, owned and conducted by a group of coloured physicians of that city, as none of them could operate in the white hospitals.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TUCKER was operated on at Atlanta on Thursday morning at the Auburn Infirmary, owned and conducted by a group of coloured physicians of that city, as none of them could operate in the white hospitals.
a Caucasian
From this reading TUCKER was operated on at Atlanta on Thursday morning at the Auburn Infirmary, owned and conducted by a group of coloured physicians of that city, as none of them could operate in the white hospitals.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That important task performed, he telephoned Dr. Scott, to whom Judge Stevenson had given him a letter of introduction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Kenneth keenly enjoyed being in a hospital again, with all its conveniences.
