used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a few words he explained the case as far as was necessary, and begged the Sister to have a good room ready for the patient; he believed that Number Two was vacant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sister Giovanna was the supervising nurse for the week, and in the natural course of her duty it was she who went to the telephone when Doctor Pieri called up the hospital at seven o'clock.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In a few words he explained the case as far as was necessary, and begged the Sister to have a good room ready for the patient; he believed that Number Two was vacant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sister Giovanna was the supervising nurse for the week, and in the natural course of her duty it was she who went to the telephone when Doctor Pieri called up the hospital at seven o'clock.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading In a few words he explained the case as far as was necessary, and begged the Sister to have a good room ready for the patient; he believed that Number Two was vacant.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading In a few words he explained the case as far as was necessary, and begged the Sister to have a good room ready for the patient; he believed that Number Two was vacant.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The Doctor said he would bring him in a motor towards nine o'clock.
businesslikeadjectiveUS /ˈbɪznɪslaɪk/
exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business
From this reading 'The patient's name, if you please,' said Sister Giovanna in a businesslike tone.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Sister Giovanna was the supervising nurse for the week, and in the natural course of her duty it was she who went to the telephone when Doctor Pieri called up the hospital at seven o'clock.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In a few words he explained the case as far as was necessary, and begged the Sister to have a good room ready for the patient; he believed that Number Two was vacant.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was, and the wounded man could have it.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Sister Giovanna was the supervising nurse for the week, and in the natural course of her duty it was she who went to the telephone when Doctor Pieri called up the hospital at seven o'clock.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Sister Giovanna was the supervising nurse for the week, and in the natural course of her duty it was she who went to the telephone when Doctor Pieri called up the hospital at seven o'clock.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Sister Giovanna was the supervising nurse for the week, and in the natural course of her duty it was she who went to the telephone when Doctor Pieri called up the hospital at seven o'clock.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading In a few words he explained the case as far as was necessary, and begged the Sister to have a good room ready for the patient; he believed that Number Two was vacant.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In a few words he explained the case as far as was necessary, and begged the Sister to have a good room ready for the patient; he believed that Number Two was vacant.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In a few words he explained the case as far as was necessary, and begged the Sister to have a good room ready for the patient; he believed that Number Two was vacant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sister Giovanna was the supervising nurse for the week, and in the natural course of her duty it was she who went to the telephone when Doctor Pieri called up the hospital at seven o'clock.
Giovanna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sister Giovanna was the supervising nurse for the week, and in the natural course of her duty it was she who went to the telephone when Doctor Pieri called up the hospital at seven o'clock.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In a few words he explained the case as far as was necessary, and begged the Sister to have a good room ready for the patient; he believed that Number Two was vacant.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In a few words he explained the case as far as was necessary, and begged the Sister to have a good room ready for the patient; he believed that Number Two was vacant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a few words he explained the case as far as was necessary, and begged the Sister to have a good room ready for the patient; he believed that Number Two was vacant.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sister Giovanna was the supervising nurse for the week, and in the natural course of her duty it was she who went to the telephone when Doctor Pieri called up the hospital at seven o'clock.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Doctor said he would bring him in a motor towards nine o'clock.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Sister Giovanna was the supervising nurse for the week, and in the natural course of her duty it was she who went to the telephone when Doctor Pieri called up the hospital at seven o'clock.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading 'The patient's name, if you please,' said Sister Giovanna in a businesslike tone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sister Giovanna was the supervising nurse for the week, and in the natural course of her duty it was she who went to the telephone when Doctor Pieri called up the hospital at seven o'clock.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sister Giovanna was the supervising nurse for the week, and in the natural course of her duty it was she who went to the telephone when Doctor Pieri called up the hospital at seven o'clock.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was, and the wounded man could have it.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading The Doctor said he would bring him in a motor towards nine o'clock.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading 'The patient's name, if you please,' said Sister Giovanna in a businesslike tone.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Sister Giovanna was the supervising nurse for the week, and in the natural course of her duty it was she who went to the telephone when Doctor Pieri called up the hospital at seven o'clock.
absolutely essential
From this reading In a few words he explained the case as far as was necessary, and begged the Sister to have a good room ready for the patient; he believed that Number Two was vacant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading The Doctor said he would bring him in a motor towards nine o'clock.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In a few words he explained the case as far as was necessary, and begged the Sister to have a good room ready for the patient; he believed that Number Two was vacant.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Sister Giovanna was the supervising nurse for the week, and in the natural course of her duty it was she who went to the telephone when Doctor Pieri called up the hospital at seven o'clock.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Sister Giovanna was the supervising nurse for the week, and in the natural course of her duty it was she who went to the telephone when Doctor Pieri called up the hospital at seven o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sister Giovanna was the supervising nurse for the week, and in the natural course of her duty it was she who went to the telephone when Doctor Pieri called up the hospital at seven o'clock.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading In a few words he explained the case as far as was necessary, and begged the Sister to have a good room ready for the patient; he believed that Number Two was vacant.
patient'snounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
possessive form of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading 'The patient's name, if you please,' said Sister Giovanna in a businesslike tone.
Pieri
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sister Giovanna was the supervising nurse for the week, and in the natural course of her duty it was she who went to the telephone when Doctor Pieri called up the hospital at seven o'clock.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading 'The patient's name, if you please,' said Sister Giovanna in a businesslike tone.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading In a few words he explained the case as far as was necessary, and begged the Sister to have a good room ready for the patient; he believed that Number Two was vacant.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In a few words he explained the case as far as was necessary, and begged the Sister to have a good room ready for the patient; he believed that Number Two was vacant.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The Doctor said he would bring him in a motor towards nine o'clock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Sister Giovanna was the supervising nurse for the week, and in the natural course of her duty it was she who went to the telephone when Doctor Pieri called up the hospital at seven o'clock.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sister Giovanna was the supervising nurse for the week, and in the natural course of her duty it was she who went to the telephone when Doctor Pieri called up the hospital at seven o'clock.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Sister Giovanna was the supervising nurse for the week, and in the natural course of her duty it was she who went to the telephone when Doctor Pieri called up the hospital at seven o'clock.
supervisingnounUS /ˈsuːpərvaɪzɪŋ/
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading Sister Giovanna was the supervising nurse for the week, and in the natural course of her duty it was she who went to the telephone when Doctor Pieri called up the hospital at seven o'clock.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading Sister Giovanna was the supervising nurse for the week, and in the natural course of her duty it was she who went to the telephone when Doctor Pieri called up the hospital at seven o'clock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In a few words he explained the case as far as was necessary, and begged the Sister to have a good room ready for the patient; he believed that Number Two was vacant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sister Giovanna was the supervising nurse for the week, and in the natural course of her duty it was she who went to the telephone when Doctor Pieri called up the hospital at seven o'clock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sister Giovanna was the supervising nurse for the week, and in the natural course of her duty it was she who went to the telephone when Doctor Pieri called up the hospital at seven o'clock.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading 'The patient's name, if you please,' said Sister Giovanna in a businesslike tone.
in the direction of
From this reading The Doctor said he would bring him in a motor towards nine o'clock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In a few words he explained the case as far as was necessary, and begged the Sister to have a good room ready for the patient; he believed that Number Two was vacant.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sister Giovanna was the supervising nurse for the week, and in the natural course of her duty it was she who went to the telephone when Doctor Pieri called up the hospital at seven o'clock.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading In a few words he explained the case as far as was necessary, and begged the Sister to have a good room ready for the patient; he believed that Number Two was vacant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sister Giovanna was the supervising nurse for the week, and in the natural course of her duty it was she who went to the telephone when Doctor Pieri called up the hospital at seven o'clock.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Sister Giovanna was the supervising nurse for the week, and in the natural course of her duty it was she who went to the telephone when Doctor Pieri called up the hospital at seven o'clock.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Sister Giovanna was the supervising nurse for the week, and in the natural course of her duty it was she who went to the telephone when Doctor Pieri called up the hospital at seven o'clock.
at the time that
From this reading Sister Giovanna was the supervising nurse for the week, and in the natural course of her duty it was she who went to the telephone when Doctor Pieri called up the hospital at seven o'clock.
which person or people
From this reading Sister Giovanna was the supervising nurse for the week, and in the natural course of her duty it was she who went to the telephone when Doctor Pieri called up the hospital at seven o'clock.
the words that are spoken
From this reading In a few words he explained the case as far as was necessary, and begged the Sister to have a good room ready for the patient; he believed that Number Two was vacant.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Doctor said he would bring him in a motor towards nine o'clock.
people who are wounded
From this reading It was, and the wounded man could have it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'The patient's name, if you please,' said Sister Giovanna in a businesslike tone.
