When the new patient was settled comfortably on the couch, the physiatrist began his therapy session,
"I’m not aware of your problem," the doctor said. "So perhaps, you should start at the very beginning."
"Of course." replied the patient. "In the beginning, I created the Heavens and the Earth…"
n. Traditional maxim, proverb. [french from latin]
ADAMS
apple n. Projection of cartilage at the front of the neck.
ADAPT
v. - a (foll. By to) fit, adjust (one thing to another). B (foll. By to, for) make suitable for a purpose. C modify (esp. A text for broadcasting etc.).
- (also refl., usu. Foll. By to) adjust to new conditions. adaptable adj. Adaptation n. [latin: related to *ad-, *apt]
ADDER
n. Small venomous snake, esp. The common viper. [old english, originally nadder]
ADDLE
v. (-ling) 1 muddle, confuse.
- (usu. As addled adj.) (of an egg) become rotten. [old english, = filth]
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