an old lady at the proctologist's

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A little old lady had an appointmentUN RENDEZ-VOUS with a proctologistPROCTOLOGUE. The doctor carried outA EFFECTUÉ the examination and thenPUIS discussed the results with her.

He ended by asking, “Do you have any questions for me, Mrs Jenkins?” The lady looked at him haughtilyAVEC UN AIR HAUTAIN and replied, “Yes. Does your mother know what you do for a livingCOMME MÉTIER?”

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Vocabulary

Appointment: a scheduled meeting.

Proctologist: a doctor specialising in rectal disorders.

Haughtily: in a proud or superior manner.

Grammar

Past simple: used for completed actions in the past.

Direct speech: exact words spoken, shown in quotation marks.

Synonyms & Alternatives

Haughtily: arrogantly, disdainfully

Appointment: meeting, consultation

Mini Dialogue

Doctor: Do you have any questions?

Patient: Yes, just one.

Doctor: Go ahead.

Patient: Does your mother know what you do?

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