Heptadecagon

You know what Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day is today? It's perfect...just perfect. Today's Word of the Day is... Ready for it? Febrile \FEB-ryle\ Definition adjective: marked or caused by fever, feverish In case you'd like some examples of how to use that word, MW provides a few: Examples The patient exhibited a rash and febrile symptoms that were consistent with a certain rare tropical infection. " Febrile seizures typically occur between the ages of 6 months and 6 years old. They happen when a fever spikes very quickly...." — Vikki Ortiz Healy, Chicago Tribune , August 4, 2014 And then, you can of course, make up your own: Melina sat on the couch, head propped with a fluffy pillow, her febrile symptoms, along with a sore throat, making her mother worry that she might have strep throat.

Another gorgeous day. In fact, the entire weekend has been full of sun and warmth. I can feel the hope that comes with sunny skies. Melina: Mom, my eyes are watering. I don't know why my eyes are watering. Me: Oh no. Melina: And my throat is sore. It hurts to swallow sometimes. Me: Not another cold, is it? Melina: Maybe...can I watch TV? Me: Yeah. [Turning to Melina.] Will we ever be rid of these germs? --- Talia: Mom, my head really hurts. Can I have some Ibuprofen? Me: Sure. It's in the bathroom. Talia: No, we need more. Me: What the heck? I just bought some. Tim: We need some adult Ibuprofen, too. Talia: And you said, "Heck." Me: No, I just bought that! And I know I said that word. Tim: We'll it's all gone. Me: Are you kidding me? That's the fastest we've gone through Ibuprofen, ever! I shake my head, walk away, and add Ibuprofen to the grocery list. Will we ever be rid of these germs? --- Dad: How is Melina...