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102 (one hundred and two)
In reference to someone's "temperature" (a "high fever").
aching (pres. part. as adj.)
The expression most often used when talking about illness is a form of the verb "to have" + body part + "-ache." Here are some examples: "to have a stomachache," "I have a headache." "She has a legache." "Do you have an earache?" (but, if your throat hurts, you say, "I have a sore throat."). It is also possible to express pain or discomfort as follows: "My throat hurts." "Her arm hurts."
aspirin (noun)
Many people refer to "aspirin" by its "brand name," or its chemical composition (such as "acetaminophen").
better (colloq. for had better)
Colloquial for "had better," when you tell someone that "they better do something," you're really saying that they "should" do something, or that it would be wise to do something.
body (noun)
Remember that the plural of nouns ending in "-y" change to "-ies" as in "body" - "bodies."
chills (noun, pl.)
clinic (noun)
Small "medical clinics" or "minor emergency clinics" are found in larger cities, and are visited by people who are not seriously injured or ill enough to warrant a visit to a "hospital emergency room." A "clinic" can also specialize in a specific branch of medicine or health-related issues.
degrees (noun, pl.)
When you have your temperature taken, it will most likely be given to you in degrees Fahrenheit (and not Celsius, as you may be used to). 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit is normal body temperature in human beings. Anything over one hundred and one degrees (40 degrees Celsius) in considered to be very high, warranting a visit to a medical professional.
doctors (noun, pl.)
fever (noun)
The expression "to have a temperature" means "to have a fever." Any temperature beyond 98.6 Fahrenheit is considered a fever.
infection (noun)
An infection can be caused by "bacteria" (a "bacterial" infection) or a "virus" (a "viral" infection).
medical (adj.)
nurse (noun)
You may also be examined by a "nurse" or a "physician's assistant" in the event that your illness isn't serious.
personal (adj.)
terrible (adj.)
thermometer (noun)
worry! (imp., to worry)
One may say, "Stop worrying!"
Story
After a day of cleaning, your apartment is ready again. But you're not feeling well at all. Your body is aching and you have chills. You take your temperature with a thermometer and discover that you have a fever. You decide to call a medical clinic not far from your apartment. A nurse answers the phone.
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