Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

-ing form of “abandon” — forsake, leave behind

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading All were agreed that it had never been done before, and the more foolish added that it would never be done again.

anew

From this reading All were agreed that it had never been done before, and the more foolish added that it would never be done again.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading All were agreed that it had never been done before, and the more foolish added that it would never be done again.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All were agreed that it had never been done before, and the more foolish added that it would never be done again.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading William Trupp was registrar at the Whitechapel at the time, and a certainty for the next staff appointment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading All were agreed that it had never been done before, and the more foolish added that it would never be done again.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All were agreed that it had never been done before, and the more foolish added that it would never be done again.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading All were agreed that it had never been done before, and the more foolish added that it would never be done again.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

the state of being certain

From this reading William Trupp was registrar at the Whitechapel at the time, and a certainty for the next staff appointment.

a female human offspring

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading All were agreed that it had never been done before, and the more foolish added that it would never be done again.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

a stroke of luck

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading All were agreed that it had never been done before, and the more foolish added that it would never be done again.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading William Trupp was registrar at the Whitechapel at the time, and a certainty for the next staff appointment.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Sir Hector was a well-known soldier; and the operation made the growing reputation of the man who performed it.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading All were agreed that it had never been done before, and the more foolish added that it would never be done again.

(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

occurring by chance

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Sir Hector was a well-known soldier; and the operation made the growing reputation of the man who performed it.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

marked by precise accordance with details

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

family of brightly colored voracious eels of warm coastal waters; generally nonaggressive to humans but larger species are dangerous if provoked

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading All were agreed that it had never been done before, and the more foolish added that it would never be done again.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading All were agreed that it had never been done before, and the more foolish added that it would never be done again.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading William Trupp was registrar at the Whitechapel at the time, and a certainty for the next staff appointment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

a person employed to keep a record of the owners of stocks and bonds issued by the company

From this reading William Trupp was registrar at the Whitechapel at the time, and a certainty for the next staff appointment.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Sir Hector was a well-known soldier; and the operation made the growing reputation of the man who performed it.

the decade from 1970 to 1979

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

term of address for a man

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Sir Hector was a well-known soldier; and the operation made the growing reputation of the man who performed it.

a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading William Trupp was registrar at the Whitechapel at the time, and a certainty for the next staff appointment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All were agreed that it had never been done before, and the more foolish added that it would never be done again.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading William Trupp was registrar at the Whitechapel at the time, and a certainty for the next staff appointment.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

the act of using

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Sir Hector was a well-known soldier; and the operation made the growing reputation of the man who performed it.

widely or fully known

From this reading Sir Hector was a well-known soldier; and the operation made the growing reputation of the man who performed it.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading All were agreed that it had never been done before, and the more foolish added that it would never be done again.

at the time that

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading William Trupp was registrar at the Whitechapel at the time, and a certainty for the next staff appointment.

which person or people

From this reading Sir Hector was a well-known soldier; and the operation made the growing reputation of the man who performed it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading William Trupp was registrar at the Whitechapel at the time, and a certainty for the next staff appointment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading All were agreed that it had never been done before, and the more foolish added that it would never be done again.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading TRUPP When in the late seventies young Mr. Trupp, abandoning the use of Lister's spray, but with meticulous antiseptic precautions derived from the great man at University Hospital, performed the operation of variotomy on the daughter of Sir Hector Moray, and she lived, his friends called it a miracle, his enemies a lucky fluke.