the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And I don't think he could stand an operation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And I don't think he could stand an operation.
anteroomnoun
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading They were in the anteroom of the surgical ward.
can't
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From this reading "No, Miss Gray," said the surgeon positively, "he can't hold out much longer unless we operate.
chattingverbUS /ˈtʃætɪŋ/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading DORIS Contrast to the rules of the hospital, the head-surgeon was chatting rather intimately with Pete's nurse.
ContrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading DORIS Contrast to the rules of the hospital, the head-surgeon was chatting rather intimately with Pete's nurse.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And I don't think he could stand an operation.
don't
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From this reading And I don't think he could stand an operation.
DORISnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading DORIS Contrast to the rules of the hospital, the head-surgeon was chatting rather intimately with Pete's nurse.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She was getting ready to go on duty.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading She was getting ready to go on duty.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She was getting ready to go on duty.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading "No, Miss Gray," said the surgeon positively, "he can't hold out much longer unless we operate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No, Miss Gray," said the surgeon positively, "he can't hold out much longer unless we operate.
head-surgeon
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From this reading DORIS Contrast to the rules of the hospital, the head-surgeon was chatting rather intimately with Pete's nurse.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "No, Miss Gray," said the surgeon positively, "he can't hold out much longer unless we operate.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading DORIS Contrast to the rules of the hospital, the head-surgeon was chatting rather intimately with Pete's nurse.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And I don't think he could stand an operation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were in the anteroom of the surgical ward.
intimatelyadverbUS /ˈɪntəmətli/
in a close manner
From this reading DORIS Contrast to the rules of the hospital, the head-surgeon was chatting rather intimately with Pete's nurse.
for more time
From this reading "No, Miss Gray," said the surgeon positively, "he can't hold out much longer unless we operate.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "No, Miss Gray," said the surgeon positively, "he can't hold out much longer unless we operate.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "No, Miss Gray," said the surgeon positively, "he can't hold out much longer unless we operate.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, Miss Gray," said the surgeon positively, "he can't hold out much longer unless we operate.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading DORIS Contrast to the rules of the hospital, the head-surgeon was chatting rather intimately with Pete's nurse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DORIS Contrast to the rules of the hospital, the head-surgeon was chatting rather intimately with Pete's nurse.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was getting ready to go on duty.
operateverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪt/
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading "No, Miss Gray," said the surgeon positively, "he can't hold out much longer unless we operate.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading And I don't think he could stand an operation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "No, Miss Gray," said the surgeon positively, "he can't hold out much longer unless we operate.
Pete's
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From this reading DORIS Contrast to the rules of the hospital, the head-surgeon was chatting rather intimately with Pete's nurse.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading "No, Miss Gray," said the surgeon positively, "he can't hold out much longer unless we operate.
on the contrary
From this reading DORIS Contrast to the rules of the hospital, the head-surgeon was chatting rather intimately with Pete's nurse.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading She was getting ready to go on duty.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading DORIS Contrast to the rules of the hospital, the head-surgeon was chatting rather intimately with Pete's nurse.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "No, Miss Gray," said the surgeon positively, "he can't hold out much longer unless we operate.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was getting ready to go on duty.
be standing; be upright
From this reading And I don't think he could stand an operation.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading "No, Miss Gray," said the surgeon positively, "he can't hold out much longer unless we operate.
surgicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or involving or used in surgery
From this reading They were in the anteroom of the surgical ward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DORIS Contrast to the rules of the hospital, the head-surgeon was chatting rather intimately with Pete's nurse.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were in the anteroom of the surgical ward.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading And I don't think he could stand an operation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DORIS Contrast to the rules of the hospital, the head-surgeon was chatting rather intimately with Pete's nurse.
except if; if not
From this reading "No, Miss Gray," said the surgeon positively, "he can't hold out much longer unless we operate.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading They were in the anteroom of the surgical ward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DORIS Contrast to the rules of the hospital, the head-surgeon was chatting rather intimately with Pete's nurse.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "No, Miss Gray," said the surgeon positively, "he can't hold out much longer unless we operate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were in the anteroom of the surgical ward.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DORIS Contrast to the rules of the hospital, the head-surgeon was chatting rather intimately with Pete's nurse.
