used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then he entrusted to me a complete operation upon a paying client.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Gradually he permitted me to perform more and more important functions in the actual practice of his vast laboratory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Days ran into weeks, weeks into months, as day by day I labored at the side of Ras Thavas, and more and more the old surgeon took me into his confidence, more and more he imparted to me the secrets of his skill and his profession.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I started transferring limbs from one subject to another, then internal organs of the digestive tract.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Days ran into weeks, weeks into months, as day by day I labored at the side of Ras Thavas, and more and more the old surgeon took me into his confidence, more and more he imparted to me the secrets of his skill and his profession.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Days ran into weeks, weeks into months, as day by day I labored at the side of Ras Thavas, and more and more the old surgeon took me into his confidence, more and more he imparted to me the secrets of his skill and his profession.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Days ran into weeks, weeks into months, as day by day I labored at the side of Ras Thavas, and more and more the old surgeon took me into his confidence, more and more he imparted to me the secrets of his skill and his profession.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading Then he entrusted to me a complete operation upon a paying client.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Then he entrusted to me a complete operation upon a paying client.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Days ran into weeks, weeks into months, as day by day I labored at the side of Ras Thavas, and more and more the old surgeon took me into his confidence, more and more he imparted to me the secrets of his skill and his profession.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Days ran into weeks, weeks into months, as day by day I labored at the side of Ras Thavas, and more and more the old surgeon took me into his confidence, more and more he imparted to me the secrets of his skill and his profession.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Days ran into weeks, weeks into months, as day by day I labored at the side of Ras Thavas, and more and more the old surgeon took me into his confidence, more and more he imparted to me the secrets of his skill and his profession.
digestiveadjectiveUS /daɪˈdʒestɪv/
relating to or having the power to cause or promote digestion
From this reading I started transferring limbs from one subject to another, then internal organs of the digestive tract.
entrustedverbUS /enˈtrʌstɪd/
past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon
From this reading Then he entrusted to me a complete operation upon a paying client.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I started transferring limbs from one subject to another, then internal organs of the digestive tract.
functionsnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənz/
plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading Gradually he permitted me to perform more and more important functions in the actual practice of his vast laboratory.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gradually he permitted me to perform more and more important functions in the actual practice of his vast laboratory.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Days ran into weeks, weeks into months, as day by day I labored at the side of Ras Thavas, and more and more the old surgeon took me into his confidence, more and more he imparted to me the secrets of his skill and his profession.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading I removed the kidneys from a rich old man, replacing them with healthy ones from a young subject.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Days ran into weeks, weeks into months, as day by day I labored at the side of Ras Thavas, and more and more the old surgeon took me into his confidence, more and more he imparted to me the secrets of his skill and his profession.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Days ran into weeks, weeks into months, as day by day I labored at the side of Ras Thavas, and more and more the old surgeon took me into his confidence, more and more he imparted to me the secrets of his skill and his profession.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading Days ran into weeks, weeks into months, as day by day I labored at the side of Ras Thavas, and more and more the old surgeon took me into his confidence, more and more he imparted to me the secrets of his skill and his profession.
of great significance or value
From this reading Gradually he permitted me to perform more and more important functions in the actual practice of his vast laboratory.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gradually he permitted me to perform more and more important functions in the actual practice of his vast laboratory.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading I started transferring limbs from one subject to another, then internal organs of the digestive tract.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Days ran into weeks, weeks into months, as day by day I labored at the side of Ras Thavas, and more and more the old surgeon took me into his confidence, more and more he imparted to me the secrets of his skill and his profession.
kidneysnounUS /ˈkɪdniz/
plural of “kidney” — either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine
From this reading I removed the kidneys from a rich old man, replacing them with healthy ones from a young subject.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading Gradually he permitted me to perform more and more important functions in the actual practice of his vast laboratory.
laboredadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading Days ran into weeks, weeks into months, as day by day I labored at the side of Ras Thavas, and more and more the old surgeon took me into his confidence, more and more he imparted to me the secrets of his skill and his profession.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading I started transferring limbs from one subject to another, then internal organs of the digestive tract.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I removed the kidneys from a rich old man, replacing them with healthy ones from a young subject.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Days ran into weeks, weeks into months, as day by day I labored at the side of Ras Thavas, and more and more the old surgeon took me into his confidence, more and more he imparted to me the secrets of his skill and his profession.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Days ran into weeks, weeks into months, as day by day I labored at the side of Ras Thavas, and more and more the old surgeon took me into his confidence, more and more he imparted to me the secrets of his skill and his profession.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Days ran into weeks, weeks into months, as day by day I labored at the side of Ras Thavas, and more and more the old surgeon took me into his confidence, more and more he imparted to me the secrets of his skill and his profession.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Days ran into weeks, weeks into months, as day by day I labored at the side of Ras Thavas, and more and more the old surgeon took me into his confidence, more and more he imparted to me the secrets of his skill and his profession.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Days ran into weeks, weeks into months, as day by day I labored at the side of Ras Thavas, and more and more the old surgeon took me into his confidence, more and more he imparted to me the secrets of his skill and his profession.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I started transferring limbs from one subject to another, then internal organs of the digestive tract.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I removed the kidneys from a rich old man, replacing them with healthy ones from a young subject.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading Then he entrusted to me a complete operation upon a paying client.
organsnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənz/
edible viscera of a butchered animal
From this reading I started transferring limbs from one subject to another, then internal organs of the digestive tract.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Then he entrusted to me a complete operation upon a paying client.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading Gradually he permitted me to perform more and more important functions in the actual practice of his vast laboratory.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Gradually he permitted me to perform more and more important functions in the actual practice of his vast laboratory.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Gradually he permitted me to perform more and more important functions in the actual practice of his vast laboratory.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Days ran into weeks, weeks into months, as day by day I labored at the side of Ras Thavas, and more and more the old surgeon took me into his confidence, more and more he imparted to me the secrets of his skill and his profession.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Days ran into weeks, weeks into months, as day by day I labored at the side of Ras Thavas, and more and more the old surgeon took me into his confidence, more and more he imparted to me the secrets of his skill and his profession.
RasnounUS /ræs/
the network in the reticular formation that serves an alerting or arousal function
From this reading Days ran into weeks, weeks into months, as day by day I labored at the side of Ras Thavas, and more and more the old surgeon took me into his confidence, more and more he imparted to me the secrets of his skill and his profession.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading I removed the kidneys from a rich old man, replacing them with healthy ones from a young subject.
replacingnounUS /rɪˈpleɪsɪŋ/
the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another
From this reading I removed the kidneys from a rich old man, replacing them with healthy ones from a young subject.
possessing material wealth
From this reading I removed the kidneys from a rich old man, replacing them with healthy ones from a young subject.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading Days ran into weeks, weeks into months, as day by day I labored at the side of Ras Thavas, and more and more the old surgeon took me into his confidence, more and more he imparted to me the secrets of his skill and his profession.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Days ran into weeks, weeks into months, as day by day I labored at the side of Ras Thavas, and more and more the old surgeon took me into his confidence, more and more he imparted to me the secrets of his skill and his profession.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Days ran into weeks, weeks into months, as day by day I labored at the side of Ras Thavas, and more and more the old surgeon took me into his confidence, more and more he imparted to me the secrets of his skill and his profession.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I started transferring limbs from one subject to another, then internal organs of the digestive tract.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I started transferring limbs from one subject to another, then internal organs of the digestive tract.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading Days ran into weeks, weeks into months, as day by day I labored at the side of Ras Thavas, and more and more the old surgeon took me into his confidence, more and more he imparted to me the secrets of his skill and his profession.
Thavas
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From this reading Days ran into weeks, weeks into months, as day by day I labored at the side of Ras Thavas, and more and more the old surgeon took me into his confidence, more and more he imparted to me the secrets of his skill and his profession.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Days ran into weeks, weeks into months, as day by day I labored at the side of Ras Thavas, and more and more the old surgeon took me into his confidence, more and more he imparted to me the secrets of his skill and his profession.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I removed the kidneys from a rich old man, replacing them with healthy ones from a young subject.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I started transferring limbs from one subject to another, then internal organs of the digestive tract.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Days ran into weeks, weeks into months, as day by day I labored at the side of Ras Thavas, and more and more the old surgeon took me into his confidence, more and more he imparted to me the secrets of his skill and his profession.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Days ran into weeks, weeks into months, as day by day I labored at the side of Ras Thavas, and more and more the old surgeon took me into his confidence, more and more he imparted to me the secrets of his skill and his profession.
tractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading I started transferring limbs from one subject to another, then internal organs of the digestive tract.
transferringverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading I started transferring limbs from one subject to another, then internal organs of the digestive tract.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Then he entrusted to me a complete operation upon a paying client.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Gradually he permitted me to perform more and more important functions in the actual practice of his vast laboratory.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Days ran into weeks, weeks into months, as day by day I labored at the side of Ras Thavas, and more and more the old surgeon took me into his confidence, more and more he imparted to me the secrets of his skill and his profession.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I removed the kidneys from a rich old man, replacing them with healthy ones from a young subject.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I removed the kidneys from a rich old man, replacing them with healthy ones from a young subject.
