The Birth
#Hornbill #Chapter:7 # The Birth Ch. 7 The Birth The story of a newly appointed doctor in a remote mining town. He is in urgent need of establishing himself as a capable professional. His first case is the most difficult one where two lives are at stake! Does he succeed? Is he able to get his due? Vocabulary Surgery- a place where a doctor, dentist or other medical practitioner treats or advises patients Burly- (a person) large and strong; heavily built Driller- someone who works at the drilling controls on the rig floor Ye- an old written form of the word ‘the’ Contemplation- deep reflective thought Abruptly- suddenly and unexpectedly Perceptive- having or showing sensitive insight Listless- lacking energy or enthusiasm Premonition- a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant Stout- (of a person) rather fat or heavy build Midwife- a person, typically a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth B...