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assistant

/əˈsɪstənt/ adjective A2
  1. Having a subordinate or auxiliary position. · an assistant surgeon
  2. Helping; lending aid or support; auxiliary.
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de Villefort, the assistant procureur, he overtook his supercargo and Caderousse.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 37 · C1
Having completed my studies there, I was duly attached to the Fifth Northumberland Fusiliers as Assistant Surgeon.
A Study in Scarlet, p. 1 · B2
I should not wish a smarter assistant, Mr.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, p. 6 · B2
I don’t know that your assistant is not as remarkable as your advertisement.”
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, p. 6 · B2

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