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From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WE INSPECT ALFRED It turned out later that Gran'pa had already approached half-a-dozen medical men on the question of the operation, but they had all refused to undertake such a case.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I must admit that the wording was reminiscent of the typical matrimonial appeal, but as the advertiser's identity was concealed from the British public by means of a box number, it seemed to matter very little what method was employed so long as the result was a success.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
advertiser'snounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzərz/
possessive form of “advertiser” — someone whose business is advertising
From this reading I must admit that the wording was reminiscent of the typical matrimonial appeal, but as the advertiser's identity was concealed from the British public by means of a box number, it seemed to matter very little what method was employed so long as the result was a success.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
ALFREDnounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading WE INSPECT ALFRED It turned out later that Gran'pa had already approached half-a-dozen medical men on the question of the operation, but they had all refused to undertake such a case.
(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 WE INSPECT ALFRED It turned out later that Gran'pa had already approached half-a-dozen medical men on the question of the operation, but they had all refused to undertake such a case.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading WE INSPECT ALFRED It turned out later that Gran'pa had already approached half-a-dozen medical men on the question of the operation, but they had all refused to undertake such a case.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am thankful to say that it was.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading I must admit that the wording was reminiscent of the typical matrimonial appeal, but as the advertiser's identity was concealed from the British public by means of a box number, it seemed to matter very little what method was employed so long as the result was a success.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading WE INSPECT ALFRED It turned out later that Gran'pa had already approached half-a-dozen medical men on the question of the operation, but they had all refused to undertake such a case.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I must admit that the wording was reminiscent of the typical matrimonial appeal, but as the advertiser's identity was concealed from the British public by means of a box number, it seemed to matter very little what method was employed so long as the result was a success.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
believesverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading I must admit that the wording was reminiscent of the typical matrimonial appeal, but as the advertiser's identity was concealed from the British public by means of a box number, it seemed to matter very little what method was employed so long as the result was a success.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading I must admit that the wording was reminiscent of the typical matrimonial appeal, but as the advertiser's identity was concealed from the British public by means of a box number, it seemed to matter very little what method was employed so long as the result was a success.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WE INSPECT ALFRED It turned out later that Gran'pa had already approached half-a-dozen medical men on the question of the operation, but they had all refused to undertake such a case.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I must admit that the wording was reminiscent of the typical matrimonial appeal, but as the advertiser's identity was concealed from the British public by means of a box number, it seemed to matter very little what method was employed so long as the result was a success.
an occurrence of something
From this reading WE INSPECT ALFRED It turned out later that Gran'pa had already approached half-a-dozen medical men on the question of the operation, but they had all refused to undertake such a case.
ColumnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
not accessible to view
From this reading I must admit that the wording was reminiscent of the typical matrimonial appeal, but as the advertiser's identity was concealed from the British public by means of a box number, it seemed to matter very little what method was employed so long as the result was a success.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In spite of my fears that professional etiquette might stand in the way, I received over twenty replies from medical men living in various parts of the country.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading I must admit that the wording was reminiscent of the typical matrimonial appeal, but as the advertiser's identity was concealed from the British public by means of a box number, it seemed to matter very little what method was employed so long as the result was a success.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading In spite of my fears that professional etiquette might stand in the way, I received over twenty replies from medical men living in various parts of the country.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading In spite of my fears that professional etiquette might stand in the way, I received over twenty replies from medical men living in various parts of the country.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I must admit that the wording was reminiscent of the typical matrimonial appeal, but as the advertiser's identity was concealed from the British public by means of a box number, it seemed to matter very little what method was employed so long as the result was a success.
a man of refinement
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
GlandularadjectiveUS /ˈɡlændʒələr/
relating to or affecting or functioning as a gland
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
Graftings
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From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
Gran'pa
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From this reading WE INSPECT ALFRED It turned out later that Gran'pa had already approached half-a-dozen medical men on the question of the operation, but they had all refused to undertake such a case.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WE INSPECT ALFRED It turned out later that Gran'pa had already approached half-a-dozen medical men on the question of the operation, but they had all refused to undertake such a case.
half-a-dozen
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From this reading WE INSPECT ALFRED It turned out later that Gran'pa had already approached half-a-dozen medical men on the question of the operation, but they had all refused to undertake such a case.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading I must admit that the wording was reminiscent of the typical matrimonial appeal, but as the advertiser's identity was concealed from the British public by means of a box number, it seemed to matter very little what method was employed so long as the result was a success.
of the present time and place
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
insertedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrtəd/
past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
INSPECTverbUS /ˌɪnˈspekt/
look over carefully
From this reading WE INSPECT ALFRED It turned out later that Gran'pa had already approached half-a-dozen medical men on the question of the operation, but they had all refused to undertake such a case.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WE INSPECT ALFRED It turned out later that Gran'pa had already approached half-a-dozen medical men on the question of the operation, but they had all refused to undertake such a case.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading WE INSPECT ALFRED It turned out later that Gran'pa had already approached half-a-dozen medical men on the question of the operation, but they had all refused to undertake such a case.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I must admit that the wording was reminiscent of the typical matrimonial appeal, but as the advertiser's identity was concealed from the British public by means of a box number, it seemed to matter very little what method was employed so long as the result was a success.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading In spite of my fears that professional etiquette might stand in the way, I received over twenty replies from medical men living in various parts of the country.
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 I must admit that the wording was reminiscent of the typical matrimonial appeal, but as the advertiser's identity was concealed from the British public by means of a box number, it seemed to matter very little what method was employed so long as the result was a success.
matrimonialadjectiveUS /ˌmætrəˈmoʊniəl/
of or relating to the state of marriage
From this reading I must admit that the wording was reminiscent of the typical matrimonial appeal, but as the advertiser's identity was concealed from the British public by means of a box number, it seemed to matter very little what method was employed so long as the result was a success.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I must admit that the wording was reminiscent of the typical matrimonial appeal, but as the advertiser's identity was concealed from the British public by means of a box number, it seemed to matter very little what method was employed so long as the result was a success.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading I must admit that the wording was reminiscent of the typical matrimonial appeal, but as the advertiser's identity was concealed from the British public by means of a box number, it seemed to matter very little what method was employed so long as the result was a success.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading WE INSPECT ALFRED It turned out later that Gran'pa had already approached half-a-dozen medical men on the question of the operation, but they had all refused to undertake such a case.
the force of workers available
From this reading WE INSPECT ALFRED It turned out later that Gran'pa had already approached half-a-dozen medical men on the question of the operation, but they had all refused to undertake such a case.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading I must admit that the wording was reminiscent of the typical matrimonial appeal, but as the advertiser's identity was concealed from the British public by means of a box number, it seemed to matter very little what method was employed so long as the result was a success.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In spite of my fears that professional etiquette might stand in the way, I received over twenty replies from medical men living in various parts of the country.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must admit that the wording was reminiscent of the typical matrimonial appeal, but as the advertiser's identity was concealed from the British public by means of a box number, it seemed to matter very little what method was employed so long as the result was a success.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In spite of my fears that professional etiquette might stand in the way, I received over twenty replies from medical men living in various parts of the country.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
ninety-fiveadjective
being five more than ninety
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading I must admit that the wording was reminiscent of the typical matrimonial appeal, but as the advertiser's identity was concealed from the British public by means of a box number, it seemed to matter very little what method was employed so long as the result was a success.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WE INSPECT ALFRED It turned out later that Gran'pa had already approached half-a-dozen medical men on the question of the operation, but they had all refused to undertake such a case.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WE INSPECT ALFRED It turned out later that Gran'pa had already approached half-a-dozen medical men on the question of the operation, but they had all refused to undertake such a case.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading WE INSPECT ALFRED It turned out later that Gran'pa had already approached half-a-dozen medical men on the question of the operation, but they had all refused to undertake such a case.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WE INSPECT ALFRED It turned out later that Gran'pa had already approached half-a-dozen medical men on the question of the operation, but they had all refused to undertake such a case.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In spite of my fears that professional etiquette might stand in the way, I received over twenty replies from medical men living in various parts of the country.
the local environment
From this reading In spite of my fears that professional etiquette might stand in the way, I received over twenty replies from medical men living in various parts of the country.
physiquenounUS /fəˈziːk/
constitution of the human body
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading In spite of my fears that professional etiquette might stand in the way, I received over twenty replies from medical men living in various parts of the country.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading I must admit that the wording was reminiscent of the typical matrimonial appeal, but as the advertiser's identity was concealed from the British public by means of a box number, it seemed to matter very little what method was employed so long as the result was a success.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading WE INSPECT ALFRED It turned out later that Gran'pa had already approached half-a-dozen medical men on the question of the operation, but they had all refused to undertake such a case.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading In spite of my fears that professional etiquette might stand in the way, I received over twenty replies from medical men living in various parts of the country.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading WE INSPECT ALFRED It turned out later that Gran'pa had already approached half-a-dozen medical men on the question of the operation, but they had all refused to undertake such a case.
rejuvenationnounUS /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃən/
the phenomenon of vitality and freshness being restored
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
reliableadjectiveUS /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
worthy of reliance or trust
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
reminiscentadjectiveUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənt/
serving to bring to mind
From this reading I must admit that the wording was reminiscent of the typical matrimonial appeal, but as the advertiser's identity was concealed from the British public by means of a box number, it seemed to matter very little what method was employed so long as the result was a success.
repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading In spite of my fears that professional etiquette might stand in the way, I received over twenty replies from medical men living in various parts of the country.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I must admit that the wording was reminiscent of the typical matrimonial appeal, but as the advertiser's identity was concealed from the British public by means of a box number, it seemed to matter very little what method was employed so long as the result was a success.
express in words
From this reading I am thankful to say that it was.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I must admit that the wording was reminiscent of the typical matrimonial appeal, but as the advertiser's identity was concealed from the British public by means of a box number, it seemed to matter very little what method was employed so long as the result was a success.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of my fears that professional etiquette might stand in the way, I received over twenty replies from medical men living in various parts of the country.
be standing; be upright
From this reading In spite of my fears that professional etiquette might stand in the way, I received over twenty replies from medical men living in various parts of the country.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading I must admit that the wording was reminiscent of the typical matrimonial appeal, but as the advertiser's identity was concealed from the British public by means of a box number, it seemed to matter very little what method was employed so long as the result was a success.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading WE INSPECT ALFRED It turned out later that Gran'pa had already approached half-a-dozen medical men on the question of the operation, but they had all refused to undertake such a case.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading I am thankful to say that it was.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WE INSPECT ALFRED It turned out later that Gran'pa had already approached half-a-dozen medical men on the question of the operation, but they had all refused to undertake such a case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE INSPECT ALFRED It turned out later that Gran'pa had already approached half-a-dozen medical men on the question of the operation, but they had all refused to undertake such a case.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WE INSPECT ALFRED It turned out later that Gran'pa had already approached half-a-dozen medical men on the question of the operation, but they had all refused to undertake such a case.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WE INSPECT ALFRED It turned out later that Gran'pa had already approached half-a-dozen medical men on the question of the operation, but they had all refused to undertake such a case.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading WE INSPECT ALFRED It turned out later that Gran'pa had already approached half-a-dozen medical men on the question of the operation, but they had all refused to undertake such a case.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading In spite of my fears that professional etiquette might stand in the way, I received over twenty replies from medical men living in various parts of the country.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading I must admit that the wording was reminiscent of the typical matrimonial appeal, but as the advertiser's identity was concealed from the British public by means of a box number, it seemed to matter very little what method was employed so long as the result was a success.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading WE INSPECT ALFRED It turned out later that Gran'pa had already approached half-a-dozen medical men on the question of the operation, but they had all refused to undertake such a case.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading In spite of my fears that professional etiquette might stand in the way, I received over twenty replies from medical men living in various parts of the country.
precisely as stated
From this reading I must admit that the wording was reminiscent of the typical matrimonial appeal, but as the advertiser's identity was concealed from the British public by means of a box number, it seemed to matter very little what method was employed so long as the result was a success.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I must admit that the wording was reminiscent of the typical matrimonial appeal, but as the advertiser's identity was concealed from the British public by means of a box number, it seemed to matter very little what method was employed so long as the result was a success.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In spite of my fears that professional etiquette might stand in the way, I received over twenty replies from medical men living in various parts of the country.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE INSPECT ALFRED It turned out later that Gran'pa had already approached half-a-dozen medical men on the question of the operation, but they had all refused to undertake such a case.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I must admit that the wording was reminiscent of the typical matrimonial appeal, but as the advertiser's identity was concealed from the British public by means of a box number, it seemed to matter very little what method was employed so long as the result was a success.
which person or people
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So the next day I had the following advertisement inserted in the Agony Column of the _Times_:-- IN THE INTERESTS OF SCIENCE.--Old gentleman of ninety-five, with A1 brains but B1 physique, desires to get into touch with a reliable and enterprising surgeon, who believes in the new theory of rejuvenation, with a view to immediate Glandular Graftings.
wordingnounUS /ˈwɜːrdɪŋ/
the manner in which something is expressed in words
From this reading I must admit that the wording was reminiscent of the typical matrimonial appeal, but as the advertiser's identity was concealed from the British public by means of a box number, it seemed to matter very little what method was employed so long as the result was a success.
