used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CRY OF FIRE Jerry looked sharply at Ned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of both--would they have money enough to pay the doctor, in case it should be found that Bob was badly hurt, and needed a complicated operation?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A CRY OF FIRE Jerry looked sharply at Ned.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of both--would they have money enough to pay the doctor, in case it should be found that Bob was badly hurt, and needed a complicated operation?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of both--would they have money enough to pay the doctor, in case it should be found that Bob was badly hurt, and needed a complicated operation?
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of both--would they have money enough to pay the doctor, in case it should be found that Bob was badly hurt, and needed a complicated operation?
Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading And Bob’s father was wealthy.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of both--would they have money enough to pay the doctor, in case it should be found that Bob was badly hurt, and needed a complicated operation?
an occurrence of something
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of both--would they have money enough to pay the doctor, in case it should be found that Bob was badly hurt, and needed a complicated operation?
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Of course, even though the skill of the celebrated surgeon was required, he would not have to be paid at once.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of both--would they have money enough to pay the doctor, in case it should be found that Bob was badly hurt, and needed a complicated operation?
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, even though the skill of the celebrated surgeon was required, he would not have to be paid at once.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A CRY OF FIRE Jerry looked sharply at Ned.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of both--would they have money enough to pay the doctor, in case it should be found that Bob was badly hurt, and needed a complicated operation?
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of both--would they have money enough to pay the doctor, in case it should be found that Bob was badly hurt, and needed a complicated operation?
divisible by two
From this reading Of course, even though the skill of the celebrated surgeon was required, he would not have to be paid at once.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading And Bob’s father was wealthy.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A CRY OF FIRE Jerry looked sharply at Ned.
set up or found
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of both--would they have money enough to pay the doctor, in case it should be found that Bob was badly hurt, and needed a complicated operation?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of both--would they have money enough to pay the doctor, in case it should be found that Bob was badly hurt, and needed a complicated operation?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course, even though the skill of the celebrated surgeon was required, he would not have to be paid at once.
be the source of pain
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of both--would they have money enough to pay the doctor, in case it should be found that Bob was badly hurt, and needed a complicated operation?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of both--would they have money enough to pay the doctor, in case it should be found that Bob was badly hurt, and needed a complicated operation?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of both--would they have money enough to pay the doctor, in case it should be found that Bob was badly hurt, and needed a complicated operation?
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading A CRY OF FIRE Jerry looked sharply at Ned.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A CRY OF FIRE Jerry looked sharply at Ned.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of both--would they have money enough to pay the doctor, in case it should be found that Bob was badly hurt, and needed a complicated operation?
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of both--would they have money enough to pay the doctor, in case it should be found that Bob was badly hurt, and needed a complicated operation?
Ned
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From this reading A CRY OF FIRE Jerry looked sharply at Ned.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of both--would they have money enough to pay the doctor, in case it should be found that Bob was badly hurt, and needed a complicated operation?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course, even though the skill of the celebrated surgeon was required, he would not have to be paid at once.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CRY OF FIRE Jerry looked sharply at Ned.
on one occasion
From this reading Of course, even though the skill of the celebrated surgeon was required, he would not have to be paid at once.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of both--would they have money enough to pay the doctor, in case it should be found that Bob was badly hurt, and needed a complicated operation?
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Of course, even though the skill of the celebrated surgeon was required, he would not have to be paid at once.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of both--would they have money enough to pay the doctor, in case it should be found that Bob was badly hurt, and needed a complicated operation?
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Of course, even though the skill of the celebrated surgeon was required, he would not have to be paid at once.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of both--would they have money enough to pay the doctor, in case it should be found that Bob was badly hurt, and needed a complicated operation?
in an aggressive manner
From this reading A CRY OF FIRE Jerry looked sharply at Ned.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of both--would they have money enough to pay the doctor, in case it should be found that Bob was badly hurt, and needed a complicated operation?
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Of course, even though the skill of the celebrated surgeon was required, he would not have to be paid at once.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Then Jerry smiled.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading Of course, even though the skill of the celebrated surgeon was required, he would not have to be paid at once.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of both--would they have money enough to pay the doctor, in case it should be found that Bob was badly hurt, and needed a complicated operation?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of both--would they have money enough to pay the doctor, in case it should be found that Bob was badly hurt, and needed a complicated operation?
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Jerry smiled.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of both--would they have money enough to pay the doctor, in case it should be found that Bob was badly hurt, and needed a complicated operation?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Of course, even though the skill of the celebrated surgeon was required, he would not have to be paid at once.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of both--would they have money enough to pay the doctor, in case it should be found that Bob was badly hurt, and needed a complicated operation?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of both--would they have money enough to pay the doctor, in case it should be found that Bob was badly hurt, and needed a complicated operation?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of both--would they have money enough to pay the doctor, in case it should be found that Bob was badly hurt, and needed a complicated operation?
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading And Bob’s father was wealthy.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of both--would they have money enough to pay the doctor, in case it should be found that Bob was badly hurt, and needed a complicated operation?
