used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In our recent strife with Spain we lost a few lives in battle, but we lost many more in hospitals due to contagious diseases, in the transmission of which this pest played a most important part.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The fly is dangerous on account of its filthy habits.
(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 War can not compare with the campaigns of disease and death waged by this most filthy of all insects.
alleysnounUS /ˈæliz/
plural of “alley” — a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading It breeds in filth, feeds on filth in open closets, slop-barrels, on the streets and in back alleys and then comes into the house and wipes this germ-laden filth on our food or on the hands or even in the mouths of helpless babies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading War can not compare with the campaigns of disease and death waged by this most filthy of all insects.
babiesnounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading It breeds in filth, feeds on filth in open closets, slop-barrels, on the streets and in back alleys and then comes into the house and wipes this germ-laden filth on our food or on the hands or even in the mouths of helpless babies.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It breeds in filth, feeds on filth in open closets, slop-barrels, on the streets and in back alleys and then comes into the house and wipes this germ-laden filth on our food or on the hands or even in the mouths of helpless babies.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading In our recent strife with Spain we lost a few lives in battle, but we lost many more in hospitals due to contagious diseases, in the transmission of which this pest played a most important part.
breedsnounUS /briːdz/
plural of “breed” — a special variety of domesticated animals within a species
From this reading It breeds in filth, feeds on filth in open closets, slop-barrels, on the streets and in back alleys and then comes into the house and wipes this germ-laden filth on our food or on the hands or even in the mouths of helpless babies.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In our recent strife with Spain we lost a few lives in battle, but we lost many more in hospitals due to contagious diseases, in the transmission of which this pest played a most important part.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading War can not compare with the campaigns of disease and death waged by this most filthy of all insects.
campaignsnounUS /kæmˈpeɪnz/
plural of “campaign” — a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading War can not compare with the campaigns of disease and death waged by this most filthy of all insects.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading War can not compare with the campaigns of disease and death waged by this most filthy of all insects.
closetsnounUS /ˈklɑːzəts/
plural of “closet” — a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading It breeds in filth, feeds on filth in open closets, slop-barrels, on the streets and in back alleys and then comes into the house and wipes this germ-laden filth on our food or on the hands or even in the mouths of helpless babies.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading It breeds in filth, feeds on filth in open closets, slop-barrels, on the streets and in back alleys and then comes into the house and wipes this germ-laden filth on our food or on the hands or even in the mouths of helpless babies.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading War can not compare with the campaigns of disease and death waged by this most filthy of all insects.
contagiousadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪdʒəs/
easily diffused or spread as from one person to another
From this reading In our recent strife with Spain we lost a few lives in battle, but we lost many more in hospitals due to contagious diseases, in the transmission of which this pest played a most important part.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading The fly is dangerous on account of its filthy habits.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading THE HOUSE FLY OR TYPHOID FLY In the house fly we find one of man's most deadly foes.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading War can not compare with the campaigns of disease and death waged by this most filthy of all insects.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading War can not compare with the campaigns of disease and death waged by this most filthy of all insects.
diseasesnounUS /dɪˈziːzəz/
plural of “disease” — an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading In our recent strife with Spain we lost a few lives in battle, but we lost many more in hospitals due to contagious diseases, in the transmission of which this pest played a most important part.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading In our recent strife with Spain we lost a few lives in battle, but we lost many more in hospitals due to contagious diseases, in the transmission of which this pest played a most important part.
divisible by two
From this reading It breeds in filth, feeds on filth in open closets, slop-barrels, on the streets and in back alleys and then comes into the house and wipes this germ-laden filth on our food or on the hands or even in the mouths of helpless babies.
feedsnounUS /fiːdz/
plural of “feed” — food for domestic livestock
From this reading It breeds in filth, feeds on filth in open closets, slop-barrels, on the streets and in back alleys and then comes into the house and wipes this germ-laden filth on our food or on the hands or even in the mouths of helpless babies.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In our recent strife with Spain we lost a few lives in battle, but we lost many more in hospitals due to contagious diseases, in the transmission of which this pest played a most important part.
filthnounUS /fɪlθ/
any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant
From this reading It breeds in filth, feeds on filth in open closets, slop-barrels, on the streets and in back alleys and then comes into the house and wipes this germ-laden filth on our food or on the hands or even in the mouths of helpless babies.
filthyadjectiveUS /ˈfɪlθi/
disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter
From this reading War can not compare with the campaigns of disease and death waged by this most filthy of all insects.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE HOUSE FLY OR TYPHOID FLY In the house fly we find one of man's most deadly foes.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading THE HOUSE FLY OR TYPHOID FLY In the house fly we find one of man's most deadly foes.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading THE HOUSE FLY OR TYPHOID FLY In the house fly we find one of man's most deadly foes.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading It breeds in filth, feeds on filth in open closets, slop-barrels, on the streets and in back alleys and then comes into the house and wipes this germ-laden filth on our food or on the hands or even in the mouths of helpless babies.
germ-laden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It breeds in filth, feeds on filth in open closets, slop-barrels, on the streets and in back alleys and then comes into the house and wipes this germ-laden filth on our food or on the hands or even in the mouths of helpless babies.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading The fly is dangerous on account of its filthy habits.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It breeds in filth, feeds on filth in open closets, slop-barrels, on the streets and in back alleys and then comes into the house and wipes this germ-laden filth on our food or on the hands or even in the mouths of helpless babies.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading It breeds in filth, feeds on filth in open closets, slop-barrels, on the streets and in back alleys and then comes into the house and wipes this germ-laden filth on our food or on the hands or even in the mouths of helpless babies.
hospitalsnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəlz/
plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading In our recent strife with Spain we lost a few lives in battle, but we lost many more in hospitals due to contagious diseases, in the transmission of which this pest played a most important part.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HOUSE FLY OR TYPHOID FLY In the house fly we find one of man's most deadly foes.
of great significance or value
From this reading In our recent strife with Spain we lost a few lives in battle, but we lost many more in hospitals due to contagious diseases, in the transmission of which this pest played a most important part.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HOUSE FLY OR TYPHOID FLY In the house fly we find one of man's most deadly foes.
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading War can not compare with the campaigns of disease and death waged by this most filthy of all insects.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It breeds in filth, feeds on filth in open closets, slop-barrels, on the streets and in back alleys and then comes into the house and wipes this germ-laden filth on our food or on the hands or even in the mouths of helpless babies.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fly is dangerous on account of its filthy habits.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It breeds in filth, feeds on filth in open closets, slop-barrels, on the streets and in back alleys and then comes into the house and wipes this germ-laden filth on our food or on the hands or even in the mouths of helpless babies.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The fly is dangerous on account of its filthy habits.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In our recent strife with Spain we lost a few lives in battle, but we lost many more in hospitals due to contagious diseases, in the transmission of which this pest played a most important part.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading In our recent strife with Spain we lost a few lives in battle, but we lost many more in hospitals due to contagious diseases, in the transmission of which this pest played a most important part.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE HOUSE FLY OR TYPHOID FLY In the house fly we find one of man's most deadly foes.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In our recent strife with Spain we lost a few lives in battle, but we lost many more in hospitals due to contagious diseases, in the transmission of which this pest played a most important part.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In our recent strife with Spain we lost a few lives in battle, but we lost many more in hospitals due to contagious diseases, in the transmission of which this pest played a most important part.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE HOUSE FLY OR TYPHOID FLY In the house fly we find one of man's most deadly foes.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading It breeds in filth, feeds on filth in open closets, slop-barrels, on the streets and in back alleys and then comes into the house and wipes this germ-laden filth on our food or on the hands or even in the mouths of helpless babies.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading War can not compare with the campaigns of disease and death waged by this most filthy of all insects.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOUSE FLY OR TYPHOID FLY In the house fly we find one of man's most deadly foes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The fly is dangerous on account of its filthy habits.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE HOUSE FLY OR TYPHOID FLY In the house fly we find one of man's most deadly foes.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It breeds in filth, feeds on filth in open closets, slop-barrels, on the streets and in back alleys and then comes into the house and wipes this germ-laden filth on our food or on the hands or even in the mouths of helpless babies.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE HOUSE FLY OR TYPHOID FLY In the house fly we find one of man's most deadly foes.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In our recent strife with Spain we lost a few lives in battle, but we lost many more in hospitals due to contagious diseases, in the transmission of which this pest played a most important part.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In our recent strife with Spain we lost a few lives in battle, but we lost many more in hospitals due to contagious diseases, in the transmission of which this pest played a most important part.
pestnounUS /pest/
a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
From this reading In our recent strife with Spain we lost a few lives in battle, but we lost many more in hospitals due to contagious diseases, in the transmission of which this pest played a most important part.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading In our recent strife with Spain we lost a few lives in battle, but we lost many more in hospitals due to contagious diseases, in the transmission of which this pest played a most important part.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading In our recent strife with Spain we lost a few lives in battle, but we lost many more in hospitals due to contagious diseases, in the transmission of which this pest played a most important part.
slop-barrels
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It breeds in filth, feeds on filth in open closets, slop-barrels, on the streets and in back alleys and then comes into the house and wipes this germ-laden filth on our food or on the hands or even in the mouths of helpless babies.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading In our recent strife with Spain we lost a few lives in battle, but we lost many more in hospitals due to contagious diseases, in the transmission of which this pest played a most important part.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It breeds in filth, feeds on filth in open closets, slop-barrels, on the streets and in back alleys and then comes into the house and wipes this germ-laden filth on our food or on the hands or even in the mouths of helpless babies.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading In our recent strife with Spain we lost a few lives in battle, but we lost many more in hospitals due to contagious diseases, in the transmission of which this pest played a most important part.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUSE FLY OR TYPHOID FLY In the house fly we find one of man's most deadly foes.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It breeds in filth, feeds on filth in open closets, slop-barrels, on the streets and in back alleys and then comes into the house and wipes this germ-laden filth on our food or on the hands or even in the mouths of helpless babies.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading War can not compare with the campaigns of disease and death waged by this most filthy of all insects.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In our recent strife with Spain we lost a few lives in battle, but we lost many more in hospitals due to contagious diseases, in the transmission of which this pest played a most important part.
transmissionnounUS /trænˈsmɪʃən/
the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
From this reading In our recent strife with Spain we lost a few lives in battle, but we lost many more in hospitals due to contagious diseases, in the transmission of which this pest played a most important part.
TYPHOIDnounUS /ˈtaɪfɔɪd/
serious infection marked by intestinal inflammation and ulceration; caused by Salmonella typhosa ingested with food or water
From this reading THE HOUSE FLY OR TYPHOID FLY In the house fly we find one of man's most deadly foes.
wagedverbUS /weɪdʒd/
past form of “wage” — carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
From this reading War can not compare with the campaigns of disease and death waged by this most filthy of all insects.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading War can not compare with the campaigns of disease and death waged by this most filthy of all insects.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE HOUSE FLY OR TYPHOID FLY In the house fly we find one of man's most deadly foes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In our recent strife with Spain we lost a few lives in battle, but we lost many more in hospitals due to contagious diseases, in the transmission of which this pest played a most important part.
wipesnounUS /waɪps/
plural of “wipe” — the act of rubbing or wiping
From this reading It breeds in filth, feeds on filth in open closets, slop-barrels, on the streets and in back alleys and then comes into the house and wipes this germ-laden filth on our food or on the hands or even in the mouths of helpless babies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading War can not compare with the campaigns of disease and death waged by this most filthy of all insects.
