abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading THE MOSQUITO Here we have another small insect which, like the house fly, is extremely dangerous, due to its ability to carry the germs of disease.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading In the warm countries these are more abundant and the fever is more fatal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Missouri forms which carry disease are the so-called malarial fever mosquitoes, and they are entirely responsible for the transmission of this sapping and often fatal disease.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE MOSQUITO Here we have another small insect which, like the house fly, is extremely dangerous, due to its ability to carry the germs of disease.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are hundreds of species of mosquitoes, some small, some large.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The majority of these are unable to carry disease so far as we know at present, but they should be avoided as dangerous.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The majority of these are unable to carry disease so far as we know at present, but they should be avoided as dangerous.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading The majority of these are unable to carry disease so far as we know at present, but they should be avoided as dangerous.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The majority of these are unable to carry disease so far as we know at present, but they should be avoided as dangerous.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The majority of these are unable to carry disease so far as we know at present, but they should be avoided as dangerous.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE MOSQUITO Here we have another small insect which, like the house fly, is extremely dangerous, due to its ability to carry the germs of disease.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In the warm countries these are more abundant and the fever is more fatal.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading THE MOSQUITO Here we have another small insect which, like the house fly, is extremely dangerous, due to its ability to carry the germs of disease.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading THE MOSQUITO Here we have another small insect which, like the house fly, is extremely dangerous, due to its ability to carry the germs of disease.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading THE MOSQUITO Here we have another small insect which, like the house fly, is extremely dangerous, due to its ability to carry the germs of disease.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The Missouri forms which carry disease are the so-called malarial fever mosquitoes, and they are entirely responsible for the transmission of this sapping and often fatal disease.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading THE MOSQUITO Here we have another small insect which, like the house fly, is extremely dangerous, due to its ability to carry the germs of disease.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The majority of these are unable to carry disease so far as we know at present, but they should be avoided as dangerous.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading The Missouri forms which carry disease are the so-called malarial fever mosquitoes, and they are entirely responsible for the transmission of this sapping and often fatal disease.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading The Missouri forms which carry disease are the so-called malarial fever mosquitoes, and they are entirely responsible for the transmission of this sapping and often fatal disease.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading THE MOSQUITO Here we have another small insect which, like the house fly, is extremely dangerous, due to its ability to carry the germs of disease.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Missouri forms which carry disease are the so-called malarial fever mosquitoes, and they are entirely responsible for the transmission of this sapping and often fatal disease.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The Missouri forms which carry disease are the so-called malarial fever mosquitoes, and they are entirely responsible for the transmission of this sapping and often fatal disease.
germsnounUS /dʒɜːrmz/
plural of “germ” — anything that provides inspiration for later work
From this reading THE MOSQUITO Here we have another small insect which, like the house fly, is extremely dangerous, due to its ability to carry the germs of disease.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE MOSQUITO Here we have another small insect which, like the house fly, is extremely dangerous, due to its ability to carry the germs of disease.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading THE MOSQUITO Here we have another small insect which, like the house fly, is extremely dangerous, due to its ability to carry the germs of disease.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE MOSQUITO Here we have another small insect which, like the house fly, is extremely dangerous, due to its ability to carry the germs of disease.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading There are hundreds of species of mosquitoes, some small, some large.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the warm countries these are more abundant and the fever is more fatal.
insectnounUS /ˈɪnsekt/
small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading THE MOSQUITO Here we have another small insect which, like the house fly, is extremely dangerous, due to its ability to carry the germs of disease.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MOSQUITO Here we have another small insect which, like the house fly, is extremely dangerous, due to its ability to carry the germs of disease.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MOSQUITO Here we have another small insect which, like the house fly, is extremely dangerous, due to its ability to carry the germs of disease.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The majority of these are unable to carry disease so far as we know at present, but they should be avoided as dangerous.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There are hundreds of species of mosquitoes, some small, some large.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE MOSQUITO Here we have another small insect which, like the house fly, is extremely dangerous, due to its ability to carry the germs of disease.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading The majority of these are unable to carry disease so far as we know at present, but they should be avoided as dangerous.
malarialadjectiveUS /məˈleriəl/
of or infected by or resembling malaria
From this reading The Missouri forms which carry disease are the so-called malarial fever mosquitoes, and they are entirely responsible for the transmission of this sapping and often fatal disease.
MissourinounUS /məˈzʊri/
a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union
From this reading The Missouri forms which carry disease are the so-called malarial fever mosquitoes, and they are entirely responsible for the transmission of this sapping and often fatal disease.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the warm countries these are more abundant and the fever is more fatal.
MOSQUITOnounUS /məˈskiːtoʊ/
two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
From this reading THE MOSQUITO Here we have another small insect which, like the house fly, is extremely dangerous, due to its ability to carry the germs of disease.
mosquitoesnounUS /məˈskiːtoʊz/
plural of “mosquito” — two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
From this reading There are hundreds of species of mosquitoes, some small, some large.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MOSQUITO Here we have another small insect which, like the house fly, is extremely dangerous, due to its ability to carry the germs of disease.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The Missouri forms which carry disease are the so-called malarial fever mosquitoes, and they are entirely responsible for the transmission of this sapping and often fatal disease.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The majority of these are unable to carry disease so far as we know at present, but they should be avoided as dangerous.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading The Missouri forms which carry disease are the so-called malarial fever mosquitoes, and they are entirely responsible for the transmission of this sapping and often fatal disease.
sappingverbUS /ˈsæpɪŋ/
inflected form of “sap” — deplete
From this reading The Missouri forms which carry disease are the so-called malarial fever mosquitoes, and they are entirely responsible for the transmission of this sapping and often fatal disease.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The majority of these are unable to carry disease so far as we know at present, but they should be avoided as dangerous.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE MOSQUITO Here we have another small insect which, like the house fly, is extremely dangerous, due to its ability to carry the germs of disease.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The majority of these are unable to carry disease so far as we know at present, but they should be avoided as dangerous.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading The Missouri forms which carry disease are the so-called malarial fever mosquitoes, and they are entirely responsible for the transmission of this sapping and often fatal disease.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There are hundreds of species of mosquitoes, some small, some large.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading There are hundreds of species of mosquitoes, some small, some large.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOSQUITO Here we have another small insect which, like the house fly, is extremely dangerous, due to its ability to carry the germs of disease.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are hundreds of species of mosquitoes, some small, some large.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The majority of these are unable to carry disease so far as we know at present, but they should be avoided as dangerous.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The majority of these are unable to carry disease so far as we know at present, but they should be avoided as dangerous.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Missouri forms which carry disease are the so-called malarial fever mosquitoes, and they are entirely responsible for the transmission of this sapping and often fatal disease.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MOSQUITO Here we have another small insect which, like the house fly, is extremely dangerous, due to its ability to carry the germs of disease.
transmissionnounUS /trænˈsmɪʃən/
the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
From this reading The Missouri forms which carry disease are the so-called malarial fever mosquitoes, and they are entirely responsible for the transmission of this sapping and often fatal disease.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The majority of these are unable to carry disease so far as we know at present, but they should be avoided as dangerous.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading In the warm countries these are more abundant and the fever is more fatal.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE MOSQUITO Here we have another small insect which, like the house fly, is extremely dangerous, due to its ability to carry the germs of disease.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE MOSQUITO Here we have another small insect which, like the house fly, is extremely dangerous, due to its ability to carry the germs of disease.
