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af·ter·care — /ˈæftɚˌkeɚ, Brit ˈɑːftəˌkɛə/ noun [noncount] : the care, treatment, etc., given to people after they leave a place (such as a hospital or prison) often used before another noun aftercare services … Useful english dictionary
(s)ter-1, (s)terǝ- : (s)trē- — (s)ter 1, (s)terǝ : (s)trē English meaning: stiff, immovable; solid, etc.. Deutsche Übersetzung: ‘starr, steif sein, starrer, fester Ghegenstand, especially Pflanzenstamm or stengel; steif gehen, stolpern, fallen, stolzieren” Note … Proto-Indo-European etymological dictionary
Dutch Pioneer Community Care in Psychiatry — (from 1945) Although the Dutch Mental Hygiene Movement (Nederlandsche Vereeniging ter Bevordering der Geestelijke Volksgezondheid) had been founded in 1924, it remained an anemic organization with little influence. In August 1945, however,… … Historical dictionary of Psychiatry
fos|ter — «FS tuhr, FOS », verb, adjective, noun. –v.t. 1. to help the growth or development of; encourage: »Our city fosters libraries, parks, and playgrounds. SYNONYM(S): promote, further. 2. to care for fondly; cherish: »to foster hope in an invalid. He … Useful english dictionary
reg´is|ter|er — reg|is|ter «REHJ uh stuhr», verb, noun. –v.t. 1. to write in a list or record: »Register the names of the new members. The government patent office registers all new trademarks. 2. to have (a letter, package, or other mail) recorded in a post… … Useful english dictionary
reg|is|ter — «REHJ uh stuhr», verb, noun. –v.t. 1. to write in a list or record: »Register the names of the new members. The government patent office registers all new trademarks. 2. to have (a letter, package, or other mail) recorded in a post office, paying … Useful english dictionary
com|mit´ter — com|mit «kuh MIHT», transitive verb, mit|ted, mit|ting. 1. to do or perform (usually something wrong); perpetrate: »A man who steals commits a crime. Thou shalt not commit adultery (Exodus 20:14). 2. to hand over for safekeeping; deliv … Useful english dictionary
fos|ter|age — «FS tuhr ihj, FOS », noun. 1. the act of bringing up another s child as one s own. 2. the state of being a foster child. 3. the custom of putting a child under the care of foster parents. 4. the act of encouraging or promoting … Useful english dictionary
house´-sit´ter — house sit «HOWS SIHT», intransitive verb. Especially U.S. to live in and take care of a house while the regular occupants are away. –house´ sit´ter, noun … Useful english dictionary
ma|ter|ni|ty — «muh TUR nuh tee», noun, adjective. –n. 1. the condition of being a mother; motherhood. 2. the qualities of a mother; motherliness. –adj. 1. for a woman soon to have a baby: »maternity clothes. 2. for women in or after childbirth: »maternity care … Useful english dictionary
