used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I know in a doctor's house they are apt sometimes to take these things too lightly.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She insisted upon waiting until long after the usual period of disinfection before she would allow Mavis and Merle to return to 'The Moorings.'
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She insisted upon waiting until long after the usual period of disinfection before she would allow Mavis and Merle to return to 'The Moorings.'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She insisted upon waiting until long after the usual period of disinfection before she would allow Mavis and Merle to return to 'The Moorings.'
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It's far better not to run any risks."
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading "I know in a doctor's house they are apt sometimes to take these things too lightly.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I know in a doctor's house they are apt sometimes to take these things too lightly.
Bamberton
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From this reading Bamberton Ferry Miss Pollard was extremely nervous on the subject of the mumps.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "One can't be too careful!" she fluttered.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She insisted upon waiting until long after the usual period of disinfection before she would allow Mavis and Merle to return to 'The Moorings.'
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It's far better not to run any risks."
can't
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From this reading "One can't be too careful!" she fluttered.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading "One can't be too careful!" she fluttered.
disinfectionnounUS /dɪsɪnˈfekʃən/
treatment to destroy harmful microorganisms
From this reading She insisted upon waiting until long after the usual period of disinfection before she would allow Mavis and Merle to return to 'The Moorings.'
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "I know in a doctor's house they are apt sometimes to take these things too lightly.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Bamberton Ferry Miss Pollard was extremely nervous on the subject of the mumps.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It's far better not to run any risks."
FerryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading Bamberton Ferry Miss Pollard was extremely nervous on the subject of the mumps.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading "One can't be too careful!" she fluttered.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "I know in a doctor's house they are apt sometimes to take these things too lightly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know in a doctor's house they are apt sometimes to take these things too lightly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I know in a doctor's house they are apt sometimes to take these things too lightly.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading She insisted upon waiting until long after the usual period of disinfection before she would allow Mavis and Merle to return to 'The Moorings.'
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It's far better not to run any risks."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know in a doctor's house they are apt sometimes to take these things too lightly.
without good reason
From this reading "I know in a doctor's house they are apt sometimes to take these things too lightly.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She insisted upon waiting until long after the usual period of disinfection before she would allow Mavis and Merle to return to 'The Moorings.'
MavisnounUS /ˈmeɪvɪs/
common Old World thrush noted for its song
From this reading She insisted upon waiting until long after the usual period of disinfection before she would allow Mavis and Merle to return to 'The Moorings.'
MerlenounUS /mɜːrl/
common black European thrush
From this reading She insisted upon waiting until long after the usual period of disinfection before she would allow Mavis and Merle to return to 'The Moorings.'
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Bamberton Ferry Miss Pollard was extremely nervous on the subject of the mumps.
MooringsnounUS /ˈmuːrɪŋz/
plural of “mooring” — a place where a craft can be made fast
From this reading She insisted upon waiting until long after the usual period of disinfection before she would allow Mavis and Merle to return to 'The Moorings.'
mumpsnounUS /mʌmps/
an acute contagious viral disease characterized by fever and by swelling of the parotid glands
From this reading Bamberton Ferry Miss Pollard was extremely nervous on the subject of the mumps.
easily agitated
From this reading Bamberton Ferry Miss Pollard was extremely nervous on the subject of the mumps.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It's far better not to run any risks."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bamberton Ferry Miss Pollard was extremely nervous on the subject of the mumps.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bamberton Ferry Miss Pollard was extremely nervous on the subject of the mumps.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "One can't be too careful!" she fluttered.
an amount of time
From this reading She insisted upon waiting until long after the usual period of disinfection before she would allow Mavis and Merle to return to 'The Moorings.'
PollardnounUS /ˈpɑːlərd/
a tree with limbs cut back to promote a more bushy growth of foliage
From this reading Bamberton Ferry Miss Pollard was extremely nervous on the subject of the mumps.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She insisted upon waiting until long after the usual period of disinfection before she would allow Mavis and Merle to return to 'The Moorings.'
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading It's far better not to run any risks."
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It's far better not to run any risks."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She insisted upon waiting until long after the usual period of disinfection before she would allow Mavis and Merle to return to 'The Moorings.'
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading "I know in a doctor's house they are apt sometimes to take these things too lightly.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Bamberton Ferry Miss Pollard was extremely nervous on the subject of the mumps.
carry out
From this reading "I know in a doctor's house they are apt sometimes to take these things too lightly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bamberton Ferry Miss Pollard was extremely nervous on the subject of the mumps.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "I know in a doctor's house they are apt sometimes to take these things too lightly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I know in a doctor's house they are apt sometimes to take these things too lightly.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I know in a doctor's house they are apt sometimes to take these things too lightly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She insisted upon waiting until long after the usual period of disinfection before she would allow Mavis and Merle to return to 'The Moorings.'
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "One can't be too careful!" she fluttered.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She insisted upon waiting until long after the usual period of disinfection before she would allow Mavis and Merle to return to 'The Moorings.'
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She insisted upon waiting until long after the usual period of disinfection before she would allow Mavis and Merle to return to 'The Moorings.'
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading She insisted upon waiting until long after the usual period of disinfection before she would allow Mavis and Merle to return to 'The Moorings.'
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading She insisted upon waiting until long after the usual period of disinfection before she would allow Mavis and Merle to return to 'The Moorings.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bamberton Ferry Miss Pollard was extremely nervous on the subject of the mumps.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She insisted upon waiting until long after the usual period of disinfection before she would allow Mavis and Merle to return to 'The Moorings.'
