used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I tell you, Sturgis, it is a wonderful discovery.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I don't know what applications may ultimately be made of it in other branches of science; but I am convinced that it is bound to cause a revolution in surgical diagnosis," said Doctor Thurston enthusiastically.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes," replied Sturgis, "I have no doubt that Roentgen's rays will be of great assistance to the surgeon in the examination of fractures and in the location of foreign bodies which cannot be reached by the probe."
applicationsnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “application” — the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading I don't know what applications may ultimately be made of it in other branches of science; but I am convinced that it is bound to cause a revolution in surgical diagnosis," said Doctor Thurston enthusiastically.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As a proof of that, I must show you a beautiful photograph which I have just made.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading "Yes," replied Sturgis, "I have no doubt that Roentgen's rays will be of great assistance to the surgeon in the examination of fractures and in the location of foreign bodies which cannot be reached by the probe."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I don't know what applications may ultimately be made of it in other branches of science; but I am convinced that it is bound to cause a revolution in surgical diagnosis," said Doctor Thurston enthusiastically.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "As a proof of that, I must show you a beautiful photograph which I have just made.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading "Yes," replied Sturgis, "I have no doubt that Roentgen's rays will be of great assistance to the surgeon in the examination of fractures and in the location of foreign bodies which cannot be reached by the probe."
confined by bonds
From this reading I don't know what applications may ultimately be made of it in other branches of science; but I am convinced that it is bound to cause a revolution in surgical diagnosis," said Doctor Thurston enthusiastically.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading I don't know what applications may ultimately be made of it in other branches of science; but I am convinced that it is bound to cause a revolution in surgical diagnosis," said Doctor Thurston enthusiastically.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I don't know what applications may ultimately be made of it in other branches of science; but I am convinced that it is bound to cause a revolution in surgical diagnosis," said Doctor Thurston enthusiastically.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Yes," replied Sturgis, "I have no doubt that Roentgen's rays will be of great assistance to the surgeon in the examination of fractures and in the location of foreign bodies which cannot be reached by the probe."
cannot
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From this reading "Yes," replied Sturgis, "I have no doubt that Roentgen's rays will be of great assistance to the surgeon in the examination of fractures and in the location of foreign bodies which cannot be reached by the probe."
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading I don't know what applications may ultimately be made of it in other branches of science; but I am convinced that it is bound to cause a revolution in surgical diagnosis," said Doctor Thurston enthusiastically.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading I don't know what applications may ultimately be made of it in other branches of science; but I am convinced that it is bound to cause a revolution in surgical diagnosis," said Doctor Thurston enthusiastically.
diagnosisnounUS /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsəs/
identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
From this reading I don't know what applications may ultimately be made of it in other branches of science; but I am convinced that it is bound to cause a revolution in surgical diagnosis," said Doctor Thurston enthusiastically.
the act of discovering something
From this reading "I tell you, Sturgis, it is a wonderful discovery.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading I don't know what applications may ultimately be made of it in other branches of science; but I am convinced that it is bound to cause a revolution in surgical diagnosis," said Doctor Thurston enthusiastically.
don't
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From this reading I don't know what applications may ultimately be made of it in other branches of science; but I am convinced that it is bound to cause a revolution in surgical diagnosis," said Doctor Thurston enthusiastically.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "Yes," replied Sturgis, "I have no doubt that Roentgen's rays will be of great assistance to the surgeon in the examination of fractures and in the location of foreign bodies which cannot be reached by the probe."
enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading I don't know what applications may ultimately be made of it in other branches of science; but I am convinced that it is bound to cause a revolution in surgical diagnosis," said Doctor Thurston enthusiastically.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading "Yes," replied Sturgis, "I have no doubt that Roentgen's rays will be of great assistance to the surgeon in the examination of fractures and in the location of foreign bodies which cannot be reached by the probe."
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading "Yes," replied Sturgis, "I have no doubt that Roentgen's rays will be of great assistance to the surgeon in the examination of fractures and in the location of foreign bodies which cannot be reached by the probe."
fracturesnounUS /ˈfræktʃərz/
plural of “fracture” — breaking of hard tissue such as bone
From this reading "Yes," replied Sturgis, "I have no doubt that Roentgen's rays will be of great assistance to the surgeon in the examination of fractures and in the location of foreign bodies which cannot be reached by the probe."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Yes," replied Sturgis, "I have no doubt that Roentgen's rays will be of great assistance to the surgeon in the examination of fractures and in the location of foreign bodies which cannot be reached by the probe."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Yes," replied Sturgis, "I have no doubt that Roentgen's rays will be of great assistance to the surgeon in the examination of fractures and in the location of foreign bodies which cannot be reached by the probe."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I tell you, Sturgis, it is a wonderful discovery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I don't know what applications may ultimately be made of it in other branches of science; but I am convinced that it is bound to cause a revolution in surgical diagnosis," said Doctor Thurston enthusiastically.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I tell you, Sturgis, it is a wonderful discovery.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I tell you, Sturgis, it is a wonderful discovery.
and nothing more
From this reading "As a proof of that, I must show you a beautiful photograph which I have just made.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I don't know what applications may ultimately be made of it in other branches of science; but I am convinced that it is bound to cause a revolution in surgical diagnosis," said Doctor Thurston enthusiastically.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading "Yes," replied Sturgis, "I have no doubt that Roentgen's rays will be of great assistance to the surgeon in the examination of fractures and in the location of foreign bodies which cannot be reached by the probe."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I don't know what applications may ultimately be made of it in other branches of science; but I am convinced that it is bound to cause a revolution in surgical diagnosis," said Doctor Thurston enthusiastically.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I don't know what applications may ultimately be made of it in other branches of science; but I am convinced that it is bound to cause a revolution in surgical diagnosis," said Doctor Thurston enthusiastically.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "As a proof of that, I must show you a beautiful photograph which I have just made.
not any; not one
From this reading "Yes," replied Sturgis, "I have no doubt that Roentgen's rays will be of great assistance to the surgeon in the examination of fractures and in the location of foreign bodies which cannot be reached by the probe."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I don't know what applications may ultimately be made of it in other branches of science; but I am convinced that it is bound to cause a revolution in surgical diagnosis," said Doctor Thurston enthusiastically.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I don't know what applications may ultimately be made of it in other branches of science; but I am convinced that it is bound to cause a revolution in surgical diagnosis," said Doctor Thurston enthusiastically.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading "As a proof of that, I must show you a beautiful photograph which I have just made.
probeverbUS /proʊb/
question or examine thoroughly and closely
From this reading "Yes," replied Sturgis, "I have no doubt that Roentgen's rays will be of great assistance to the surgeon in the examination of fractures and in the location of foreign bodies which cannot be reached by the probe."
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading "As a proof of that, I must show you a beautiful photograph which I have just made.
RAYSnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading THE ROENTGEN RAYS.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "Yes," replied Sturgis, "I have no doubt that Roentgen's rays will be of great assistance to the surgeon in the examination of fractures and in the location of foreign bodies which cannot be reached by the probe."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes," replied Sturgis, "I have no doubt that Roentgen's rays will be of great assistance to the surgeon in the examination of fractures and in the location of foreign bodies which cannot be reached by the probe."
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading I don't know what applications may ultimately be made of it in other branches of science; but I am convinced that it is bound to cause a revolution in surgical diagnosis," said Doctor Thurston enthusiastically.
ROENTGENnoun
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading THE ROENTGEN RAYS.
Roentgen's
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From this reading "Yes," replied Sturgis, "I have no doubt that Roentgen's rays will be of great assistance to the surgeon in the examination of fractures and in the location of foreign bodies which cannot be reached by the probe."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I don't know what applications may ultimately be made of it in other branches of science; but I am convinced that it is bound to cause a revolution in surgical diagnosis," said Doctor Thurston enthusiastically.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading I don't know what applications may ultimately be made of it in other branches of science; but I am convinced that it is bound to cause a revolution in surgical diagnosis," said Doctor Thurston enthusiastically.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "As a proof of that, I must show you a beautiful photograph which I have just made.
Sturgis
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From this reading "I tell you, Sturgis, it is a wonderful discovery.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading "Yes," replied Sturgis, "I have no doubt that Roentgen's rays will be of great assistance to the surgeon in the examination of fractures and in the location of foreign bodies which cannot be reached by the probe."
surgicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or involving or used in surgery
From this reading I don't know what applications may ultimately be made of it in other branches of science; but I am convinced that it is bound to cause a revolution in surgical diagnosis," said Doctor Thurston enthusiastically.
express in words
From this reading "I tell you, Sturgis, it is a wonderful discovery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I don't know what applications may ultimately be made of it in other branches of science; but I am convinced that it is bound to cause a revolution in surgical diagnosis," said Doctor Thurston enthusiastically.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROENTGEN RAYS.
Thurston
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From this reading I don't know what applications may ultimately be made of it in other branches of science; but I am convinced that it is bound to cause a revolution in surgical diagnosis," said Doctor Thurston enthusiastically.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I don't know what applications may ultimately be made of it in other branches of science; but I am convinced that it is bound to cause a revolution in surgical diagnosis," said Doctor Thurston enthusiastically.
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading I don't know what applications may ultimately be made of it in other branches of science; but I am convinced that it is bound to cause a revolution in surgical diagnosis," said Doctor Thurston enthusiastically.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I don't know what applications may ultimately be made of it in other branches of science; but I am convinced that it is bound to cause a revolution in surgical diagnosis," said Doctor Thurston enthusiastically.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Yes," replied Sturgis, "I have no doubt that Roentgen's rays will be of great assistance to the surgeon in the examination of fractures and in the location of foreign bodies which cannot be reached by the probe."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Yes," replied Sturgis, "I have no doubt that Roentgen's rays will be of great assistance to the surgeon in the examination of fractures and in the location of foreign bodies which cannot be reached by the probe."
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "I tell you, Sturgis, it is a wonderful discovery.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," replied Sturgis, "I have no doubt that Roentgen's rays will be of great assistance to the surgeon in the examination of fractures and in the location of foreign bodies which cannot be reached by the probe."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I tell you, Sturgis, it is a wonderful discovery.
