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word: Standard-bred
wordtype: a.
definition:
Bred in conformity to a standard. Specif., applied
   to a registered trotting horse which comes up to the standard adopted
   by the National Association of Trotting-horse Breeders.


word: Standardize
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To reduce to a normal standard; to calculate or
   adjust the strength of, by means of, and for uses in, analysis.


word: Standard-wing
wordtype: n.
definition:
A curious paradise bird (Semioptera Wallacii) which
   has two long special feathers standing erect on each wing.


word: Stand-by
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who, or that which, stands by one in need; something
   upon which one relies for constant use or in an emergency.


word: Standergrass
wordtype: n.
definition:
A plant (Orchis mascula); -- called also standerwort,
   and long purple. See Long purple, under Long.


word: Standing
wordtype: a.
definition:
Established by law, custom, or the like; settled;
   continually existing; permanent; not temporary; as, a standing army;
   legislative bodies have standing rules of proceeding and standing
   committees.


word: Standing
wordtype: n.
definition:
Maintenance of position; duration; duration or existence
   in the same place or condition; continuance; as, a custom of long
   standing; an officer of long standing.


word: Standing
wordtype: n.
definition:
Condition in society; relative position; reputation;
   rank; as, a man of good standing, or of high standing.


word: Standpipe
wordtype: n.
definition:
A vertical pipe, open at the top, between a hydrant and
   a reservoir, to equalize the flow of water; also, a large vertical
   pipe, near a pumping engine, into which water is forced up, so as to
   give it sufficient head to rise to the required level at a distance.


word: Standpipe
wordtype: n.
definition:
A supply pipe of sufficient elevation to enable the
   water to flow into the boiler, notwithstanding the pressure of the
   steam.


word: Standpoint
wordtype: n.
definition:
A fixed point or station; a basis or fundamental
   principle; a position from which objects or principles are viewed, and
   according to which they are compared and judged.


word: Stanhope
wordtype: n.
definition:
A light two-wheeled, or sometimes four-wheeled, carriage,
   without a top; -- so called from Lord Stanhope, for whom it was
   contrived.


word: Stannel
wordtype: n.
definition:
The kestrel; -- called also standgale, standgall,
   stanchel, stand hawk, stannel hawk, steingale, stonegall.


word: Stannic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to tin; derived from or containing tin;
   specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a
   higher valence as contrasted with stannous compounds.


word: Stannite
wordtype: n.
definition:
A mineral of a steel-gray or iron-black color; tin
   pyrites. It is a sulphide of tin, copper, and iron.


word: Stanno-
definition:
A combining form (also used adjectively) denoting relation
   to, or connection with, tin, or including tin as an ingredient.


word: Stannoso-
wordtype: a.
definition:
A combining form (also used adjectively) denoting
   relation to, or connection with, certain stannnous compounds.


word: Stannous
wordtype: a.
definition:
Pertaining to, or containing, tin; specifically,
   designating those compounds in which the element has a lower valence as
   contrasted with stannic compounds.


word: Stanza
wordtype: n.
definition:
A number of lines or verses forming a division of a song or
   poem, and agreeing in meter, rhyme, number of lines, etc., with other
   divisions; a part of a poem, ordinarily containing every variation of
   measure in that poem; a combination or arrangement of lines usually
   recurring; whether like or unlike, in measure.


word: Stapelia
wordtype: n.
definition:
An extensive and curious genus of African plants of the
   natural order Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed family). They are succulent
   plants without leaves, frequently covered with dark tubercles giving
   them a very grotesque appearance. The odor of the blossoms is like that
   of carrion.


word: Stapes
wordtype: n.
definition:
The innermost of the ossicles of the ear; the stirrup, or
   stirrup bone; -- so called from its form. See Illust. of Ear.


word: Staphylorrhaphy
wordtype: n.
definition:
The operation of uniting a cleft palate,
   consisting in paring and bringing together the edges of the cleft.


word: Staple
wordtype: n.
definition:
A settled mart; an emporium; a city or town to which
   merchants brought commodities for sale or exportation in bulk; a place
   for wholesale traffic.


word: Staple
wordtype: n.
definition:
The principal commodity of traffic in a market; a principal
   commodity or production of a country or district; as, wheat, maize, and
   cotton are great staples of the United States.


word: Staple
wordtype: n.
definition:
The fiber of wool, cotton, flax, or the like; as, a coarse
   staple; a fine staple; a long or short staple.


word: Staple
wordtype: n.
definition:
A loop of iron, or a bar or wire, bent and formed with two
   points to be driven into wood, to hold a hook, pin, or the like.


word: Staple
wordtype: a.
definition:
Regularly produced or manufactured in large quantities;
   belonging to wholesale traffic; principal; chief.


word: Star
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of the innumerable luminous bodies seen in the heavens;
   any heavenly body other than the sun, moon, comets, and nebulae.


word: Star
wordtype: n.
definition:
A planet supposed to influence one's destiny; (usually pl.) a
   configuration of the planets, supposed to influence fortune.


word: Star
wordtype: n.
definition:
That which resembles the figure of a star, as an ornament
   worn on the breast to indicate rank or honor.


word: Star
wordtype: n.
definition:
Specifically, a radiated mark in writing or printing; an
   asterisk [thus, *]; -- used as a reference to a note, or to fill a
   blank where something is omitted, etc.


word: Star
wordtype: n.
definition:
A composition of combustible matter used in the heading of
   rockets, in mines, etc., which, exploding in the air, presents a
   starlike appearance.


word: Star
wordtype: n.
definition:
A person of brilliant and attractive qualities, especially on
   public occasions, as a distinguished orator, a leading theatrical
   performer, etc.


word: Star
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies;
   to bespangle; as, a robe starred with gems.


word: Star
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To be bright, or attract attention, as a star; to shine
   like a star; to be brilliant or prominent; to play a part as a
   theatrical star.


word: Starboard
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
That side of a vessel which is on the right hand of a
   person who stands on board facing the bow; -- opposed to larboard, or
   port.


word: Starboard
wordtype: a.
definition:
Pertaining to the right-hand side of a ship; being or
   lying on the right side; as, the starboard quarter; starboard tack.


word: Starch
wordtype: n.
definition:
A widely diffused vegetable substance found especially in
   seeds, bulbs, and tubers, and extracted (as from potatoes, corn, rice,
   etc.) as a white, glistening, granular or powdery substance, without
   taste or smell, and giving a very peculiar creaking sound when rubbed
   between the fingers. It is used as a food, in the production of
   commercial grape sugar, for stiffening linen in laundries, in making
   paste, etc.


word: Star-chamber
wordtype: n.
definition:
An ancient high court exercising jurisdiction in
   certain cases, mainly criminal, which sat without the intervention of a
   jury. It consisted of the king's council, or of the privy council only
   with the addition of certain judges. It could proceed on mere rumor or
   examine witnesses; it could apply torture. It was abolished by the Long
   Parliament in 1641.


word: Stare
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To look with fixed eyes wide open, as through fear,
   wonder, surprise, impudence, etc.; to fasten an earnest and prolonged
   gaze on some object.


word: Stare
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To be very conspicuous on account of size, prominence,
   color, or brilliancy; as, staring windows or colors.


word: Starfish
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any one of numerous species of echinoderms belonging to
   the class Asterioidea, in which the body is star-shaped and usually has
   five rays, though the number of rays varies from five to forty or more.
   The rays are often long, but are sometimes so short as to appear only
   as angles to the disklike body. Called also sea star, five-finger, and
   stellerid.


word: Stargaser
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any one of several species of spiny-rayed marine fishes
   belonging to Uranoscopus, Astroscopus, and allied genera, of the family
   Uranoscopidae. The common species of the Eastern United States are
   Astroscopus anoplus, and A. guttatus. So called from the position of
   the eyes, which look directly upward.


word: Stargasing
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act or practice of observing the stars with
   attention; contemplation of the stars as connected with astrology or
   astronomy.


word: Starling
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any passerine bird belonging to Sturnus and allied
   genera. The European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is dark brown or
   greenish black, with a metallic gloss, and spotted with yellowish
   white. It is a sociable bird, and builds about houses, old towers, etc.
   Called also stare, and starred. The pied starling of India is
   Sternopastor contra.


word: Starling
wordtype: n.
definition:
A structure of piles driven round the piers of a bridge
   for protection and support; -- called also sterling.


word: Starnose
wordtype: n.
definition:
A curious American mole (Condylura cristata) having the
   nose expanded at the end into a stellate disk; -- called also
   star-nosed mole.


word: Start
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To move suddenly, as with a spring or leap, from
   surprise, pain, or other sudden feeling or emotion, or by a voluntary
   act.


word: Start
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To become somewhat displaced or loosened; as, a rivet or
   a seam may start under strain or pressure.


word: Start
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To cause to move suddenly; to disturb suddenly; to
   startle; to alarm; to rouse; to cause to flee or fly; as, the hounds
   started a fox.


word: Start
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To cause to move or act; to set going, running, or
   flowing; as, to start a railway train; to start a mill; to start a
   stream of water; to start a rumor; to start a business.


word: Start
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To move suddenly from its place or position; to displace
   or loosen; to dislocate; as, to start a bone; the storm started the
   bolts in the vessel.


word: Start
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act of starting; a sudden spring, leap, or motion,
   caused by surprise, fear, pain, or the like; any sudden motion, or
   beginning of motion.


word: Start
wordtype: n.
definition:
The beginning, as of a journey or a course of action; first
   motion from a place; act of setting out; the outset; -- opposed to
   finish.


word: Starthroat
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any humming bird of the genus Heliomaster. The feathers
   of the throat have a brilliant metallic luster.


word: Startle
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension;
   to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.


word: Stasimon
wordtype: n.
definition:
In the Greek tragedy, a song of the chorus, continued
   without the interruption of dialogue or anapaestics.


word: Stasis
wordtype: n.
definition:
A slackening or arrest of the blood current in the vessels,
   due not to a lessening of the heart's beat, but presumably to some
   abnormal resistance of the capillary walls. It is one of the phenomena
   observed in the capillaries in inflammation.


word: Statal
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of, pertaining to, or existing with reference to, a State
   of the American Union, as distinguished from the general government.


word: State
wordtype: n.
definition:
A chair with a canopy above it, often standing on a dais; a
   seat of dignity; also, the canopy itself.


word: State
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any body of men united by profession, or constituting a
   community of a particular character; as, the civil and ecclesiastical
   states, or the lords spiritual and temporal and the commons, in Great
   Britain. Cf. Estate, n., 6.


word: State
wordtype: n.
definition:
A political body, or body politic; the whole body of people
   who are united one government, whatever may be the form of the
   government; a nation.


word: State
wordtype: n.
definition:
In the United States, one of the commonwealth, or bodies
   politic, the people of which make up the body of the nation, and which,
   under the national constitution, stands in certain specified relations
   with the national government, and are invested, as commonwealth, with
   full power in their several spheres over all matters not expressly
   inhibited.


word: State
wordtype: n.
definition:
Highest and stationary condition, as that of maturity
   between growth and decline, or as that of crisis between the increase
   and the abating of a disease; height; acme.


word: State
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To express the particulars of; to set down in detail or
   in gross; to represent fully in words; to narrate; to recite; as, to
   state the facts of a case, one's opinion, etc.


word: Statement
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act of stating, reciting, or presenting, orally or
   in paper; as, to interrupt a speaker in the statement of his case.


word: Statement
wordtype: n.
definition:
That which is stated; a formal embodiment in language of
   facts or opinions; a narrative; a recital.


word: Stater
wordtype: n.
definition:
The principal gold coin of ancient Grece. It varied much in
   value, the stater best known at Athens being worth about £1 2s., or
   about $5.35. The Attic silver tetradrachm was in later times called
   stater.


word: Stateroom
wordtype: n.
definition:
A small apartment for lodging or sleeping in the cabin,
   or on the deck, of a vessel; also, a somewhat similar apartment in a
   railway sleeping car.


word: States-general
wordtype: n.
definition:
In France, before the Revolution, the assembly of
   the three orders of the kingdom, namely, the clergy, the nobility, and
   the third estate, or commonalty.


word: Statesman
wordtype: n.
definition:
A man versed in public affairs and in the principles and
   art of government; especially, one eminent for political abilities.


word: Statics
wordtype: n.
definition:
That branch of mechanics which treats of the equilibrium
   of forces, or relates to bodies as held at rest by the forces acting on
   them; -- distinguished from dynamics.


word: Station
wordtype: n.
definition:
The spot or place where anything stands, especially where
   a person or thing habitually stands, or is appointed to remain for a
   time; as, the station of a sentinel.


word: Station
wordtype: n.
definition:
A regular stopping place in a stage road or route; a place
   where railroad trains regularly come to a stand, for the convenience of
   passengers, taking in fuel, moving freight, etc.


word: Station
wordtype: n.
definition:
A place calculated for the rendezvous of troops, or for
   the distribution of them; also, a spot well adapted for offensive
   measures. Wilhelm (Mil. Dict.).


word: Station
wordtype: n.
definition:
An enlargement in a shaft or galley, used as a landing, or
   passing place, or for the accomodation of a pump, tank, etc.


word: Station
wordtype: n.
definition:
Post assigned; office; the part or department of public
   duty which a person is appointed to perform; sphere of duty or
   occupation; employment.


word: Station
wordtype: n.
definition:
The fast of the fourth and sixth days of the week,
   Wednesday and Friday, in memory of the council which condemned Christ,
   and of his passion.


word: Station
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of the places at which ecclesiastical processions
   pause for the performance of an act of devotion; formerly, the tomb of
   a martyr, or some similarly consecrated spot; now, especially, one of
   those representations of the successive stages of our Lord's passion
   which are often placed round the naves of large churches and by the
   side of the way leading to sacred edifices or shrines, and which are
   visited in rotation, stated services being performed at each; -- called
   also Station of the cross.


word: Station
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To place; to set; to appoint or assign to the
   occupation of a post, place, or office; as, to station troops on the
   right of an army; to station a sentinel on a rampart; to station ships
   on the coasts of Africa.


word: Stationary
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not improving or getting worse; not growing wiser,
   greater, better, more excellent, or the contrary.


word: Stationary
wordtype: a.
definition:
Appearing to be at rest, because moving in the line of
   vision; not progressive or retrograde, as a planet.


word: Stationary
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who, or that which, is stationary, as a planet when
   apparently it has neither progressive nor retrograde motion.


word: Stationer
wordtype: a.
definition:
A bookseller or publisher; -- formerly so called from
   his occupying a stand, or station, in the market place or elsewhere.


word: Stationer
wordtype: a.
definition:
One who sells paper, pens, quills, inkstands, pencils,
   blank books, and other articles used in writing.


word: Statistics
wordtype: n.
definition:
The science which has to do with the collection and
   classification of certain facts respecting the condition of the people
   in a state.


word: Statistics
wordtype: n.
definition:
Classified facts respecting the condition of the people
   in a state, their health, their longevity, domestic economy, arts,
   property, and political strength, their resources, the state of the
   country, etc., or respecting any particular class or interest;
   especially, those facts which can be stated in numbers, or in tables of
   numbers, or in any tabular and classified arrangement.


word: Statoblast
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of a peculiar kind of internal buds, or germs,
   produced in the interior of certain Bryozoa and sponges, especially in
   the fresh-water species; -- also called winter buds.


word: Statocracy
wordtype: n.
definition:
Government by the state, or by political power, in
   distinction from government by ecclesiastical power.


word: Statuary
wordtype: n.
definition:
The art of carving statues or images as representatives
   of real persons or things; a branch of sculpture.


word: Statue
wordtype: n.
definition:
The likeness of a living being sculptured or modeled in
   some solid substance, as marble, bronze, or wax; an image; as, a statue
   of Hercules, or of a lion.


word: Statuesque
wordtype: a.
definition:
Partaking of, or exemplifying, the characteristics of a
   statue; having the symmetry, or other excellence, of a statue
   artistically made; as, statuesquelimbs; a statuesque attitude.


word: Statuette
wordtype: n.
definition:
A small statue; -- usually applied to a figure much less
   than life size, especially when of marble or bronze, or of plaster or
   clay as a preparation for the marble or bronze, as distinguished from a
   figure in terra cotta or the like. Cf. Figurine.


word: Status quo
definition:
The state in which anything is already. The phrase is
   also used retrospectively, as when, on a treaty of place, matters
   return to the status quo ante bellum, or are left in statu quo ante
   bellum, i.e., the state (or, in the state) before the war.


word: Statutable
wordtype: a.
definition:
Made or introduced by statute; proceeding from an act
   of the legistature; as, a statutable provision or remedy.


word: Statute
wordtype: n.
definition:
An act of the legislature of a state or country,
   declaring, commanding, or prohibiting something; a positive law; the
   written will of the legislature expressed with all the requisite forms
   of legislation; -- used in distinction fraom common law. See Common
   law, under Common, a.


word: Statute
wordtype: a.
definition:
An act of a corporation or of its founder, intended as a
   permanent rule or law; as, the statutes of a university.


word: Statute
wordtype: a.
definition:
An assemblage of farming servants (held possibly by
   statute) for the purpose of being hired; -- called also statute fair.


word: Staurolite
wordtype: n.
definition:
A mineral of a brown to black color occurring in
   prismatic crystals, often twinned so as to form groups resembling a
   cross. It is a silicate of aluminia and iron, and is generally found
   imbedded in mica schist. Called also granatite, and grenatite.


word: Stauroscope
wordtype: n.
definition:
An optical instrument used in determining the position
   of the planes of light-vibration in sections of crystals.


word: Stave
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of a number of narrow strips of wood, or narrow iron
   plates, placed edge to edge to form the sides, covering, or lining of a
   vessel or structure; esp., one of the strips which form the sides of a
   cask, a pail, etc.


word: Stave
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of the cylindrical bars of a lantern wheel; one of the
   bars or rounds of a rack, a ladder, etc.


word: Stave
wordtype: n.
definition:
The five horizontal and parallel lines on and between which
   musical notes are written or pointed; the staff.


word: Stave
wordtype: n.
definition:
To break in a stave or the staves of; to break a hole in; to
   burst; -- often with in; as, to stave a cask; to stave in a boat.


word: Stave
wordtype: n.
definition:
To delay by force or craft; to drive away; -- usually with
   off; as, to stave off the execution of a project.


word: Stave
wordtype: n.
definition:
To render impervious or solid by driving with a calking
   iron; as, to stave lead, or the joints of pipes into which lead has
   been run.


word: Stavesacre
wordtype: n.
definition:
A kind of larkspur (Delphinium Staphysagria), and its
   seeds, which are violently purgative and emetic. They are used as a
   parasiticide, and in the East for poisoning fish.


word: Stavewood
wordtype: n.
definition:
A tall tree (Simaruba amara) growing in tropical
   America. It is one of the trees which yields quassia.


word: Stay
wordtype: n.
definition:
A large, strong rope, employed to support a mast, by being
   extended from the head of one mast down to some other, or to some part
   of the vessel. Those which lead forward are called fore-and-aft stays;
   those which lead to the vessel's side are called backstays. See Illust.
   of Ship.


word: Stay
wordtype: n.
definition:
Continuance in a place; abode for a space of time; sojourn;
   as, you make a short stay in this city.


word: Stayer
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who upholds or supports that which props; one who, or
   that which, stays, stops, or restrains; also, colloquially, a horse,
   man, etc., that has endurance, an a race.


word: Steading
wordtype: n.
definition:
The brans, stables, cattle-yards, etc., of a farm; --
   called also onstead, farmstead, farm offices, or farmery.


word: Steady
wordtype: n.
definition:
Constant in feeling, purpose, or pursuit; not fickle,
   changeable, or wavering; not easily moved or persuaded to alter a
   purpose; resolute; as, a man steady in his principles, in his purpose,
   or in the pursuit of an object.


word: Steady
wordtype: n.
definition:
Regular; constant; undeviating; uniform; as, the steady
   course of the sun; a steady breeze of wind.


word: Steady
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To make steady; to hold or keep from shaking, reeling,
   or falling; to make or keep firm; to support; to make constant,
   regular, or resolute.


word: Steak
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
A slice of beef, broiled, or cut for broiling; -- also
   extended to the meat of other large animals; as, venison steak; bear
   steak; pork steak; turtle steak.


word: Steal
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To take and carry away, feloniously; to take without
   right or leave, and with intent to keep wrongfully; as, to steal the
   personal goods of another.


word: Steal
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To get into one's power gradually and by imperceptible
   degrees; to take possession of by a gradual and imperceptible
   appropriation; -- with away.


word: Steal
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To accomplish in a concealed or unobserved manner; to try
   to carry out secretly; as, to steal a look.


word: Stealing
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act of taking feloniously the personal property of
   another without his consent and knowledge; theft; larceny.


word: Stealth
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
The bringing to pass anything in a secret or concealed
   manner; a secret procedure; a clandestine practice or action; -- in
   either a good or a bad sense.


word: Steam
wordtype: n.
definition:
The elastic, aeriform fluid into which water is converted
   when heated to the boiling points; water in the state of vapor.


word: Steam
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To expose to the action of steam; to apply steam to for
   softening, dressing, or preparing; as, to steam wood; to steamcloth; to
   steam food, etc.


word: Steamboat
wordtype: n.
definition:
A boat or vessel propelled by steam power; -- generally
   used of river or coasting craft, as distinguished from ocean steamers.


word: Steamboating
wordtype: n.
definition:
The occupation or business of running a steamboat, or
   of transporting merchandise, passengers, etc., by steamboats.


word: Steamer
wordtype: n.
definition:
A vessel in which articles are subjected to the action of
   steam, as in washing, in cookery, and in various processes of
   manufacture.


word: Steapsin
wordtype: n.
definition:
An unorganized ferment or enzyme present in pancreatic
   juice. It decomposes neutral fats into glycerin and fatty acids.


word: Stearin
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of the constituents of animal fats and also of some
   vegetable fats, as the butter of cacao. It is especially characterized
   by its solidity, so that when present in considerable quantity it
   materially increases the hardness, or raises the melting point, of the
   fat, as in mutton tallow. Chemically, it is a compound of glyceryl with
   three molecules of stearic acid, and hence is technically called
   tristearin, or glyceryl tristearate.


word: Stearolic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of, pertaining to, or designating, an acid of the
   acetylene series, isologous with stearis acid, and obtained, as a white
   crystalline substance, from oleic acid.


word: Stearone
wordtype: n.
definition:
The ketone of stearic acid, obtained as a white
   crystalline substance, (C17H35)2.CO, by the distillation of calcium
   stearate.


word: Steatite
wordtype: n.
definition:
A massive variety of talc, of a grayish green or brown
   color. It forms extensive beds, and is quarried for fireplaces and for
   coarse utensils. Called also potstone, lard stone, and soapstone.


word: Steatopyga
wordtype: n.
definition:
A remarkable accretion of fat upon the buttocks of
   Africans of certain tribes, especially of Hottentot women.


word: Steed
wordtype: n.
definition:
A horse, especially a spirited horse for state of war; --
   used chiefly in poetry or stately prose.


word: Steel
wordtype: n.
definition:
A variety of iron intermediate in composition and properties
   between wrought iron and cast iron (containing between one half of one
   per cent and one and a half per cent of carbon), and consisting of an
   alloy of iron with an iron carbide. Steel, unlike wrought iron, can be
   tempered, and retains magnetism. Its malleability decreases, and
   fusibility increases, with an increase in carbon.


word: Steel
wordtype: n.
definition:
To cover, as an electrotype plate, with a thin layer of iron
   by electrolysis. The iron thus deposited is very hard, like steel.


word: Steelbow goods
definition:
Those goods on a farm, such as corn, cattle,
   implements husbandry, etc., which may not be carried off by a removing
   tenant, as being the property of the landlord.


word: Steelhead
wordtype: n.
definition:
A North Pacific salmon (Salmo Gairdneri) found from
   Northern California to Siberia; -- called also hardhead, and preesil.


word: Steelyard
wordtype: n.
definition:
A form of balance in which the body to be weighed is
   suspended from the shorter arm of a lever, which turns on a fulcrum,
   and a counterpoise is caused to slide upon the longer arm to produce
   equilibrium, its place upon this arm (which is notched or graduated)
   indicating the weight; a Roman balance; -- very commonly used also in
   the plural form, steelyards.


word: Steep
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To soak in a liquid; to macerate; to extract the essence
   of by soaking; as, to soften seed by steeping it in water. Often used
   figuratively.


word: Steep
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
Making a large angle with the plane of the horizon;
   ascending or descending rapidly with respect to a horizontal line or a
   level; precipitous; as, a steep hill or mountain; a steep roof; a steep
   ascent; a steep declivity; a steep barometric gradient.


word: Steep
wordtype: n.
definition:
A precipitous place, hill, mountain, rock, or ascent; any
   elevated object sloping with a large angle to the plane of the horizon;
   a precipice.


word: Steeple
wordtype: n.
definition:
A spire; also, the tower and spire taken together; the
   whole of a structure if the roof is of spire form. See Spire.


word: Steeple-crowned
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having a crown shaped like a steeple; as, a
   steeple-crowned hat; also, wearing a hat with such a crown.


word: Steer
wordtype: a.
definition:
A young male of the ox kind; especially, a common ox; a
   castrated taurine male from two to four years old. See the Note under
   Ox.


word: Steer
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To be directed and governed; to take a direction, or
   course; to obey the helm; as, the boat steers easily.


word: Steerage
wordtype: n.
definition:
The effect of the helm on a ship; the manner in which an
   individual ship is affected by the helm.


word: Steerage
wordtype: n.
definition:
Properly, the space in the after part of a vessel, under
   the cabin, but used generally to indicate any part of a vessel having
   the poorest accommodations and occupied by passengers paying the lowest
   rate of fare.


word: Steeve
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To project upward, or make an angle with the horizon or
   with the line of a vessel's keel; -- said of the bowsprit, etc.


word: Steeve
wordtype: n.
definition:
The angle which a bowsprit makes with the horizon, or with
   the line of the vessel's keel; -- called also steeving.


word: Steeve
wordtype: n.
definition:
A spar, with a block at one end, used in stowing cotton
   bales, and similar kinds of cargo which need to be packed tightly.


word: Steganography
wordtype: n.
definition:
The art of writing in cipher, or in characters which
   are not intelligible except to persons who have the key; cryptography.


word: Steganopodes
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
A division of swimming birds in which all four
   toes are united by a broad web. It includes the pelicans, cormorants,
   gannets, and others.


word: Stegocephala
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
An extinct order of amphibians found fossil in
   the Mesozoic rocks; called also Stegocephali, and Labyrinthodonta.


word: Stegosauria
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
An extinct order of herbivorous dinosaurs,
   including the genera Stegosaurus, Omosaurus, and their allies.


word: Stegosaurus
wordtype: n.
definition:
A genus of large Jurassic dinosaurs remarkable for a
   powerful dermal armature of plates and spines.


word: Steinbock
wordtype: n.
definition:
A small South African antelope (Nanotragus tragulus)
   which frequents dry, rocky districts; -- called also steenbok.


word: Toadfish
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any marine fish of the genus Batrachus, having a large,
   thick head and a wide mouth, and bearing some resemblance to a toad.
   The American species (Batrachus tau) is very common in shallow water.
   Called also oyster fish, and sapo.


word: Toadflax
wordtype: n.
definition:
An herb (Linaria vulgaris) of the Figwort family, having
   narrow leaves and showy orange and yellow flowers; -- called also
   butter and eggs, flaxweed, and ramsted.


word: Toadstone
wordtype: n.
definition:
A local name for the igneous rocks of Derbyshire,
   England; -- said by some to be derived from the German todter stein,
   meaning dead stone, that is, stone which contains no ores.


word: Toadstool
wordtype: n.
definition:
A name given to many umbrella-shaped fungi, mostly of
   the genus Agaricus. The species are almost numberless. They grow on
   decaying organic matter.


word: Toast
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To name when a health is proposed to be drunk; to drink
   to the health, or in honor, of; as, to toast a lady.


word: Toast
wordtype: v.
definition:
Bread dried and browned before a fire, usually in slices;
   also, a kind of food prepared by putting slices of toasted bread into
   milk, gravy, etc.


word: Toast
wordtype: v.
definition:
A lady in honor of whom persons or a company are invited to
   drink; -- so called because toasts were formerly put into the liquor,
   as a great delicacy.


word: Toast
wordtype: v.
definition:
Hence, any person, especially a person of distinction, in
   honor of whom a health is drunk; hence, also, anything so commemorated;
   a sentiment, as "The land we live in," "The day we celebrate," etc.


word: Tobacco
wordtype: n.
definition:
An American plant (Nicotiana Tabacum) of the Nightshade
   family, much used for smoking and chewing, and as snuff. As a medicine,
   it is narcotic, emetic, and cathartic. Tobacco has a strong, peculiar
   smell, and an acrid taste.


word: Tobacco
wordtype: n.
definition:
The leaves of the plant prepared for smoking, chewing,
   etc., by being dried, cured, and manufactured in various ways.


word: Toboggan
wordtype: n.
definition:
A kind of sledge made of pliable board, turned up at one
   or both ends, used for coasting down hills or prepared inclined planes;
   also, a sleigh or sledge, to be drawn by dogs, or by hand, over soft
   and deep snow.


word: Toccata
wordtype: n.
definition:
An old form of piece for the organ or harpsichord,
   somewhat in the free and brilliant style of the prelude, fantasia, or
   capriccio.


word: Tocology
wordtype: n.
definition:
The science of obstetrics, or midwifery; that department
   of medicine which treats of parturition.


word: Toddy
wordtype: n.
definition:
A juice drawn from various kinds of palms in the East
   Indies; or, a spirituous liquor procured from it by fermentation.


word: Tody
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any one of several species of small insectivorous West Indian
   birds of the genus Todus. They are allied to the kingfishers.


word: Toe
wordtype: n.
definition:
Anything, or any part, corresponding to the toe of the foot;
   as, the toe of a boot; the toe of a skate.


word: Toe
wordtype: n.
definition:
A lateral projection at one end, or between the ends, of a
   piece, as a rod or bolt, by means of which it is moved.


word: Toed
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having the end secured by nails driven obliquely, said of a
   board, plank, or joist serving as a brace, and in general of any part
   of a frame secured to other parts by diagonal nailing.


word: Toga
wordtype: n.
definition:
The loose outer garment worn by the ancient Romans,
   consisting of a single broad piece of woolen cloth of a shape
   approaching a semicircle. It was of undyed wool, except the border of
   the toga praetexta.


word: Together
wordtype: prep.
definition:
In company or association with respect to place or
   time; as, to live together in one house; to live together in the same
   age; they walked together to the town.


word: Together
wordtype: prep.
definition:
In or into union; into junction; as, to sew, knit, or
   fasten two things together; to mix things together.


word: Toggle
wordtype: n.
definition:
A wooden pin tapering toward both ends with a groove around
   its middle, fixed transversely in the eye of a rope to be secured to
   any other loop or bight or ring; a kind of button or frog capable of
   being readily engaged and disengaged for temporary purposes.


word: Toil
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To exert strength with pain and fatigue of body or mind,
   especially of the body, with efforts of some continuance or duration;
   to labor; to work.


word: Toilet
wordtype: n.
definition:
Act or mode of dressing, or that which is arranged in
   dressing; attire; dress; as, her toilet is perfect.


word: Toilinette
wordtype: n.
definition:
A cloth, the weft of which is of woolen yarn, and the
   warp of cotton and silk, -- used for waistcoats.


word: Token
wordtype: n.
definition:
Something intended or supposed to represent or indicate
   another thing or an event; a sign; a symbol; as, the rainbow is a token
   of God's covenant established with Noah.


word: Token
wordtype: n.
definition:
A memorial of friendship; something by which the friendship
   of another person is to be kept in mind; a memento; a souvenir.


word: Token
wordtype: n.
definition:
Something given or shown as a symbol or guarantee of
   authority or right; a sign of authenticity, of power, good faith, etc.


word: Token
wordtype: n.
definition:
A piece of metal intended for currency, and issued by a
   private party, usually bearing the name of the issuer, and redeemable
   in lawful money. Also, a coin issued by government, esp. when its use
   as lawful money is limited and its intrinsic value is much below its
   nominal value.


word: Token
wordtype: n.
definition:
Ten and a half quires, or, commonly, 250 sheets, of paper
   printed on both sides; also, in some cases, the same number of sheets
   printed on one side, or half the number printed on both sides.


word: Token
wordtype: n.
definition:
A piece of metal given beforehand to each person in the
   congregation who is permitted to partake of the Lord's Supper.


word: Token
wordtype: n.
definition:
A bit of leather having a peculiar mark designating a
   particular miner. Each hewer sends one of these with each corf or tub
   he has hewn.


word: Tolane
wordtype: n.
definition:
A hydrocarbon, C14H10, related both to the acetylene and
   the aromatic series, and produced artificially as a white crystalline
   substance; -- called also diphenyl acetylene.


word: Tole
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To draw, or cause to follow, by displaying something
   pleasing or desirable; to allure by some bait.


word: Toledo
wordtype: n.
definition:
A sword or sword blade made at Toledo in Spain, which city
   was famous in the 16th and 17th centuries for the excellence of its
   weapons.


word: Tolerable
wordtype: a.
definition:
Moderately good or agreeable; not contemptible; not very
   excellent or pleasing, but such as can be borne or received without
   disgust, resentment, or opposition; passable; as, a tolerable
   administration; a tolerable entertainment; a tolerable translation.


word: Tolerance
wordtype: n.
definition:
The endurance of the presence or actions of
   objectionable persons, or of the expression of offensive opinions;
   toleration.


word: Tolerance
wordtype: n.
definition:
The power possessed or acquired by some persons of
   bearing doses of medicine which in ordinary cases would prove injurious
   or fatal.


word: Tolerate
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To suffer to be, or to be done, without prohibition or
   hindrance; to allow or permit negatively, by not preventing; not to
   restrain; to put up with; as, to tolerate doubtful practices.


word: Toleration
wordtype: n.
definition:
Specifically, the allowance of religious opinions and
   modes of worship in a state when contrary to, or different from, those
   of the established church or belief.


word: Toleration
wordtype: n.
definition:
Hence, freedom from bigotry and severity in judgment of
   the opinions or belief of others, especially in respect to religious
   matters.


word: Toll
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To cause to sound, as a bell, with strokes slowly and
   uniformly repeated; as, to toll the funeral bell.


word: Toll
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To strike, or to indicate by striking, as the hour; to
   ring a toll for; as, to toll a departed friend.


word: Toll
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To sound or ring, as a bell, with strokes uniformly
   repeated at intervals, as at funerals, or in calling assemblies, or to
   announce the death of a person.


word: Toll
wordtype: n.
definition:
A tax paid for some liberty or privilege, particularly for
   the privilege of passing over a bridge or on a highway, or for that of
   vending goods in a fair, market, or the like.


word: Tolsester
wordtype: n.
definition:
A toll or tribute of a sextary of ale, paid to the lords
   of some manors by their tenants, for liberty to brew and sell ale.


word: Tolu
wordtype: n.
definition:
A fragrant balsam said to have been first brought from
   Santiago de Tolu, in New Granada. See Balsam of Tolu, under Balsam.


word: Toluene
wordtype: n.
definition:
A hydrocarbon, C6H5.CH3, of the aromatic series,
   homologous with benzene, and obtained as a light mobile colorless
   liquid, by distilling tolu balsam, coal tar, etc.; -- called also
   methyl benzene, phenyl methane, etc.


word: Toluic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Pertaining to, or designating, one of three metameric
   acids, CH3.C6H4.CO2H, which are related to toluene and analogous to
   benzoic acids. They are white crystalline substances, and are called
   respectively orthotoluic acid, metatoluic acid, and paratoluic acid.


word: Toluid
wordtype: n.
definition:
A complex double tolyl and toluidine derivative of
   glycocoll, obtained as a white crystalline substance.


word: Toluidine
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any one of three metameric amido derivatives of toluene
   analogous to aniline, and called respectively orthtoluidine,
   metatoluidine, and paratoluidine; especially, the commonest one, or
   paratoluidine, which is obtained as a white crystalline substance.


word: Toluric
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of, pertaining to, or designating, any one of three
   isomeric crystalline acids, C9H10ON.CO2H, which are toluyl derivatives
   of glycocoll.


word: Tolyl
wordtype: n.
definition:
The hydrocarbon radical, CH3.C6H4, regarded as
   characteristic of certain compounds of the aromatic series related to
   toluene; as, tolyl carbinol.


word: Tomahawk
wordtype: n.
definition:
A kind of war hatchet used by the American Indians. It
   was originally made of stone, but afterwards of iron.


word: Toman
wordtype: n.
definition:
A money of account in Persia, whose value varies greatly at
   different times and places. Its average value may be reckoned at about
   two and a half dollars.


word: Tomato
wordtype: n.
definition:
The fruit of a plant of the Nightshade family (Lycopersicum
   esculentun); also, the plant itself. The fruit, which is called also
   love apple, is usually of a rounded, flattened form, but often
   irregular in shape. It is of a bright red or yellow color, and is eaten
   either cooked or uncooked.


word: Tomb
wordtype: n.
definition:
A house or vault, formed wholly or partly in the earth, with
   walls and a roof, for the reception of the dead.


word: Tombac
wordtype: n.
definition:
An alloy of copper and zinc, resembling brass, and
   containing about 84 per cent of copper; -- called also German, / Dutch,
   brass. It is very malleable and ductile, and when beaten into thin
   leaves is sometimes called Dutch metal. The addition of arsenic makes
   white tombac.


word: Tomcod
wordtype: n.
definition:
A small edible American fish (Microgadus tomcod) of the
   Codfish family, very abundant in autumn on the Atlantic coast of the
   Northen United States; -- called also frostfish. See Illust. under
   Frostfish.


word: Tome
wordtype: n.
definition:
As many writings as are bound in a volume, forming part of a
   larger work; a book; -- usually applied to a ponderous volume.


word: Tommy
wordtype: n.
definition:
Bread, -- generally a penny roll; the supply of food carried
   by workmen as their daily allowance.


word: Tomopteris
wordtype: n.
definition:
A genus of transparent marine annelids which swim
   actively at the surface of the sea. They have deeply divided or forked
   finlike organs (parapodia). This genus is the type of the order, or
   suborder, Gymnocopa.


word: Ton
wordtype: n.
definition:
Forty cubic feet of space, being the unit of measurement of
   the burden, or carrying capacity, of a vessel; as a vessel of 300 tons
   burden.


word: Ton
wordtype: n.
definition:
A certain weight or quantity of merchandise, with reference to
   transportation as freight; as, six hundred weight of ship bread in
   casks, seven hundred weight in bags, eight hundred weight in bulk; ten
   bushels of potatoes; eight sacks, or ten barrels, of flour; forty cubic
   feet of rough, or fifty cubic feet of hewn, timber, etc.


word: Tonality
wordtype: n.
definition:
The principle of key in music; the character which a
   composition has by virtue of the key in which it is written, or through
   the family relationship of all its tones and chords to the keynote, or
   tonic, of the whole.


word: Tone
wordtype: n.
definition:
Sound, or the character of a sound, or a sound considered as
   of this or that character; as, a low, high, loud, grave, acute, sweet,
   or harsh tone.


word: Tone
wordtype: n.
definition:
A whining style of speaking; a kind of mournful or artificial
   strain of voice; an affected speaking with a measured rhythm ahd a
   regular rise and fall of the voice; as, children often read with a
   tone.


word: Tone
wordtype: n.
definition:
The larger kind of interval between contiguous sounds in the
   diatonic scale, the smaller being called a semitone as, a whole tone
   too flat; raise it a tone.


word: Tone
wordtype: n.
definition:
That state of a body, or of any of its organs or parts, in
   which the animal functions are healthy and performed with due vigor.


word: Tone
wordtype: n.
definition:
General or prevailing character or style, as of morals,
   manners, or sentiment, in reference to a scale of high and low; as, a
   low tone of morals; a tone of elevated sentiment; a courtly tone of
   manners.


word: Tone
wordtype: n.
definition:
The general effect of a picture produced by the combination
   of light and shade, together with color in the case of a painting; --
   commonly used in a favorable sense; as, this picture has tone.


word: Tonga
wordtype: n.
definition:
A drug useful in neuralgia, derived from a Fijian plant
   supposed to be of the aroid genus Epipremnum.


word: Tongs
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
An instrument, usually of metal, consisting of two
   parts, or long shafts, jointed together at or near one end, or united
   by an elastic bow, used for handling things, especially hot coals or
   metals; -- often called a pair of tongs.


word: Tongue
wordtype: n.
definition:
an organ situated in the floor of the mouth of most
   vertebrates and connected with the hyoid arch.


word: Tongue
wordtype: n.
definition:
The pole of a vehicle; especially, the pole of an ox cart,
   to the end of which the oxen are yoked.


word: Tongue
wordtype: n.
definition:
A short piece of rope spliced into the upper part of
   standing backstays, etc.; also. the upper main piece of a mast composed
   of several pieces.


word: Tenuis
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of the three surd mutes /, /, /; -- so called in
   relation to their respective middle letters, or medials, /, /, /, and
   their aspirates, /, /, /. The term is also applied to the corresponding
   letters and articulate elements in other languages.


word: Tenuity
wordtype: n.
definition:
The quality or state of being tenuous; thinness, applied
   to a broad substance; slenderness, applied to anything that is long;
   as, the tenuity of a leaf; the tenuity of a hair.


word: Tenure
wordtype: n.
definition:
The consideration, condition, or service which the occupier
   of land gives to his lord or superior for the use of his land.


word: Tenure
wordtype: n.
definition:
Manner of holding, in general; as, in absolute governments,
   men hold their rights by a precarious tenure.


word: Teocalli
wordtype: n.
definition:
Literally, God's house; a temple, usually of pyramidal
   form, such as were built by the aborigines of Mexico, Yucatan, etc.


word: Teosinte
wordtype: n.
definition:
A large grass (Euchlaena luxurians) closely related to
   maize. It is native of Mexico and Central America, but is now
   cultivated for fodder in the Southern United States and in many warm
   countries. Called also Guatemala grass.


word: Tephrosia
wordtype: n.
definition:
A genus of leguminous shrubby plants and herbs, mostly
   found in tropical countries, a few herbaceous species being North
   American. The foliage is often ashy-pubescent, whence the name.


word: Teraconic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Pertaining to, or designating, an acid obtained by the
   distillation of terebic acid, and homologous with citraconic acid.


word: Teracrylic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of, pertaining to, or designating, an acid of the
   acrylic series, obtained by the distillation of terpenylic acid, as an
   only substance having a peculiar cheesy odor.


word: Teraphim
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
Images connected with the magical rites used by those
   Israelites who added corrupt practices to the patriarchal religion.
   Teraphim were consulted by the Israelites for oracular answers.


word: Teratoid
wordtype: a.
definition:
Resembling a monster; abnormal; of a pathological growth,
   exceedingly complex or highly organized.


word: Teratology
wordtype: n.
definition:
That branch of biological science which treats of
   monstrosities, malformations, or deviations from the normal type of
   structure, either in plants or animals.


word: Teratoma
wordtype: n.
definition:
A tumor, sometimes found in newborn children, which is
   made up of a heterigenous mixture of tissues, as of bone, cartilage and
   muscle.


word: Terbium
wordtype: n.
definition:
A rare metallic element, of uncertain identification,
   supposed to exist in certain minerals, as gadolinite and samarskite,
   with other rare ytterbium earth. Symbol Tr or Tb. Atomic weight 150.


word: Tercine
wordtype: n.
definition:
A cellular layer derived from the nucleus of an ovule and
   surrounding the embryo sac. Cf. Quintine.


word: Terebene
wordtype: n.
definition:
A polymeric modification of terpene, obtained as a white
   crystalline camphorlike substance; -- called also camphene. By
   extension, any one of a group of related substances.


word: Terebic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Pertaining to, or obtained from, terbenthene (oil of
   turpentine); specifically, designating an acid, C7H10O4, obtained by
   the oxidation of terbenthene with nitric acid, as a white crystalline
   substance.


word: Terebilenic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of, pertaining to, or designating, a complex acid,
   C7H8O4, obtained as a white crystalline substance by a modified
   oxidation of terebic acid.


word: Terebra
wordtype: n.
definition:
A genus of marine gastropods having a long, tapering
   spire. They belong to the Toxoglossa. Called also auger shell.


word: Terebrantia
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
A division of Hymenoptera including those which
   have an ovipositor adapted for perforating plants. It includes the
   sawflies.


word: Terebratula
wordtype: n.
definition:
A genus of brachiopods which includes many living and
   some fossil species. The larger valve has a perforated beak, through
   which projects a short peduncle for attachment. Called also lamp shell.


word: Teredo
wordtype: n.
definition:
A genus of long, slender, wormlike bivalve mollusks which
   bore into submerged wood, such as the piles of wharves, bottoms of
   ships, etc.; -- called also shipworm. See Shipworm. See Illust. in App.


word: Terephthalic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of, pertaining to, or designating, a dibasic acid of
   the aromatic series, metameric with phthalic acid, and obtained, as a
   tasteless white crystalline powder, by the oxidation of oil of
   turpentine; -- called also paraphthalic acid. Cf. Phthalic.


word: Teretial
wordtype: a.
definition:
Rounded; as, the teretial tracts in the floor of the
   fourth ventricle of the brain of some fishes.


word: Tergite
wordtype: n.
definition:
The dorsal portion of an arthromere or somite of an
   articulate animal. See Illust. under Coleoptera.


word: Term
wordtype: n.
definition:
In universities, schools, etc., a definite continuous period
   during which instruction is regularly given to students; as, the school
   year is divided into three terms.


word: Term
wordtype: n.
definition:
A point, line, or superficies, that limits; as, a line is the
   term of a superficies, and a superficies is the term of a solid.


word: Term
wordtype: n.
definition:
The limitation of an estate; or rather, the whole time for
   which an estate is granted, as for the term of a life or lives, or for
   a term of years.


word: Term
wordtype: n.
definition:
The subject or the predicate of a proposition; one of the
   three component parts of a syllogism, each one of which is used twice.


word: Term
wordtype: n.
definition:
A word or expression; specifically, one that has a precisely
   limited meaning in certain relations and uses, or is peculiar to a
   science, art, profession, or the like; as, a technical term.


word: Term
wordtype: n.
definition:
A quadrangular pillar, adorned on the top with the figure of
   a head, as of a man, woman, or satyr; -- called also terminal figure.
   See Terminus, n., 2 and 3.


word: Term
wordtype: n.
definition:
Propositions or promises, as in contracts, which, when
   assented to or accepted by another, settle the contract and bind the
   parties; conditions.


word: Terma
wordtype: n.
definition:
The terminal lamina, or thin ventral part, of the anterior
   wall of the third ventricle of the brain.


word: Termagancy
wordtype: n.
definition:
The quality or state of being termagant; turbulence;
   tumultuousness; as, a violent termagancy of temper.


word: Termagant
wordtype: n.
definition:
An imaginary being supposed by the Christians to be a
   Mohammedan deity or false god. He is represented in the ancient
   moralities, farces, and puppet shows as extremely vociferous and
   tumultous.


word: Termer
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who resorted to London during the law term only, in
   order to practice tricks, to carry on intrigues, or the like.


word: Terminal
wordtype: n.
definition:
Either of the ends of the conducting circuit of an
   electrical apparatus, as an inductorium, dynamo, or electric motor,
   usually provided with binding screws for the attachment of wires by
   which a current may be conveyed into or from the machine; a pole.


word: Terminalia
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
A festival celebrated annually by the Romans on
   February 23 in honor of Terminus, the god of boundaries.


word: Terminate
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To set a term or limit to; to form the extreme point
   or side of; to bound; to limit; as, to terminate a surface by a line.


word: Terminate
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To be limited in space by a point, line, or surface;
   to stop short; to end; to cease; as, the torrid zone terminates at the
   tropics.


word: Termination
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act of terminating, or of limiting or setting
   bounds; the act of ending or concluding; as, a voluntary termination of
   hostilities.


word: Termination
wordtype: n.
definition:
End in time or existence; as, the termination of the
   year, or of life; the termination of happiness.


word: Terminist
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of a class of theologians who maintain that God has
   fixed a certain term for the probation of individual persons, during
   which period, and no longer, they have the offer to grace.


word: Terminology
wordtype: n.
definition:
The terms actually used in any business, art, science,
   or the like; nomenclature; technical terms; as, the terminology of
   chemistry.


word: Terminus
wordtype: n.
definition:
The Roman divinity who presided over boundaries, whose
   statue was properly a short pillar terminating in the bust of a man,
   woman, satyr, or the like, but often merely a post or stone stuck in
   the ground on a boundary line.


word: Termite
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any one of numerous species of pseudoneoropterous insects
   belonging to Termes and allied genera; -- called also white ant. See
   Illust. of White ant.


word: Tern
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any one of numerous species of long-winged aquatic birds,
   allied to the gulls, and belonging to Sterna and various allied genera.


word: Tern
wordtype: a.
definition:
That which consists of, or pertains to, three things or
   numbers together; especially, a prize in a lottery resulting from the
   favorable combination of three numbers in the drawing; also, the three
   numbers themselves.


word: Ternary
wordtype: a.
definition:
Proceeding by threes; consisting of three; as, the ternary
   number was anciently esteemed a symbol of perfection, and held in great
   veneration.


word: Ternary
wordtype: a.
definition:
Containing, or consisting of, three different parts, as
   elements, atoms, groups, or radicals, which are regarded as having
   different functions or relations in the molecule; thus, sodic
   hydroxide, NaOH, is a ternary compound.


word: Terneplate
wordtype: a.
definition:
Thin iron sheets coated with an alloy of lead and tin;
   -- so called because made up of three metals.


word: Terpene
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any one of a series of isomeric hydrocarbons of pleasant
   aromatic odor, occurring especially in coniferous plants and
   represented by oil of turpentine, but including also certain
   hydrocarbons found in some essential oils.


word: Terpenylic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of, pertaining to, or designating, an acid, C8H12O4
   (called also terpentic acid), homologous with terebic acid, and
   obtained as a white crystalline substance by the oxidation of oil of
   turpentine with chromic acid.


word: Terpinol
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any oil substance having a hyacinthine odor, obtained by
   the action of acids on terpin, and regarded as a related hydrate.


word: Terrace
wordtype: v.
definition:
A raised level space, shelf, or platform of earth,
   supported on one or more sides by a wall, a bank of tuft, or the like,
   whether designed for use or pleasure.


word: Terrace
wordtype: v.
definition:
A street, or a row of houses, on a bank or the side of a
   hill; hence, any street, or row of houses.


word: Terrace
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To form into a terrace or terraces; to furnish with a
   terrace or terraces, as, to terrace a garden, or a building.


word: Terrane
wordtype: n.
definition:
A group of rocks having a common age or origin; -- nearly
   equivalent to formation, but used somewhat less comprehensively.


word: Terrapin
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any one of numerous species of tortoises living in fresh
   and brackish waters. Many of them are valued for food.


word: Terreplein
wordtype: n.
definition:
The top, platform, or horizontal surface, of a rampart,
   on which the cannon are placed. See Illust. of Casemate.


word: Terrestrial
wordtype: a.
definition:
Consisting of land, in distinction from water;
   belonging to, or inhabiting, the land or ground, in distinction from
   trees, water, or the like; as, terrestrial serpents.


word: Terrestrial
wordtype: a.
definition:
Adapted for the observation of objects on land and on
   the earth; as, a terrestrial telescope, in distinction from an
   astronomical telescope.


word: Terrier
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of a breed of small dogs, which includes several
   distinct subbreeds, some of which, such as the Skye terrier and
   Yorkshire terrier, have long hair and drooping ears, while others, at
   the English and the black-and-tan terriers, have short, close, smooth
   hair and upright ears.


word: Terrier
wordtype: n.
definition:
Formerly, a collection of acknowledgments of the vassals
   or tenants of a lordship, containing the rents and services they owed
   to the lord, and the like.


word: Terrier
wordtype: n.
definition:
In modern usage, a book or roll in which the lands of
   private persons or corporations are described by their site,
   boundaries, number of acres, or the like.


word: Terrific
wordtype: a.
definition:
Causing terror; adapted to excite great fear or dread;
   terrible; as, a terrific form; a terrific sight.


word: Territorial
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to all or any of the Territories of
   the United States, or to any district similarly organized elsewhere;
   as, Territorial governments.


word: Territory
wordtype: n.
definition:
The extent of land belonging to, or under the dominion
   of, a prince, state, or other form of government; often, a tract of
   land lying at a distance from the parent country or from the seat of
   government; as, the territory of a State; the territories of the East
   India Company.


word: Territory
wordtype: n.
definition:
In the United States, a portion of the country not
   included within the limits of any State, and not yet admitted as a
   State into the Union, but organized with a separate legislature, under
   a Territorial governor and other officers appointed by the President
   and Senate of the United States. In Canada, a similarly organized
   portion of the country not yet formed into a Province.


word: Terrorism
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act of terrorizing, or state of being terrorized; a
   mode of government by terror or intimidation.


word: Terrorism
wordtype: n.
definition:
The practise of coercing governments to accede to
   political demands by committing violence on civilian targets; any
   similar use of violence to achieve goals.


word: Terrorist
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who governs by terrorism or intimidation;
   specifically, an agent or partisan of the revolutionary tribunal during
   the Reign of Terror in France.


word: Terry
wordtype: n.
definition:
A kind of heavy colored fabric, either all silk, or silk and
   worsted, or silk and cotton, often called terry velvet, used for
   upholstery and trimmings.


word: Tersanctus
wordtype: n.
definition:
An ancient ascription of praise (containing the word
   "Holy" -- in its Latin form, "Sanctus" -- thrice repeated), used in the
   Mass of the Roman Catholic Church and before the prayer of consecration
   in the communion service of the Church of England and the Protestant
   Episcopal Church. Cf. Trisagion.


word: Terse
wordtype: superl.
definition:
Elegantly concise; free of superfluous words; polished
   to smoothness; as, terse language; a terse style.


word: Tertian
wordtype: n.
definition:
A disease, especially an intermittent fever, which returns
   every third day, reckoning inclusively, or in which the intermission
   lasts one day.


word: Tertian
wordtype: n.
definition:
A liquid measure formerly used for wine, equal to seventy
   imperial, or eighty-four wine, gallons, being one third of a tun.


word: Tertiary
wordtype: a.
definition:
Possessing some quality in the third degree; having been
   subjected to the substitution of three atoms or radicals; as, a
   tertiary alcohol, amine, or salt. Cf. Primary, and Secondary.


word: Tertiary
wordtype: n.
definition:
A member of the Third Order in any monastic system; as,
   the Franciscan tertiaries; the Dominican tertiaries; the Carmelite
   tertiaries. See Third Order, under Third.


word: Tertiary
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of the quill feathers which are borne upon the basal
   joint of the wing of a bird. See Illust. of Bird.


word: Tertiate
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To examine, as the thickness of the metal at the
   muzzle of a gun; or, in general, to examine the thickness of, as
   ordnance, in order to ascertain its strength.


word: Terutero
wordtype: n.
definition:
The South American lapwing (Vanellus Cayennensis). Its
   wings are furnished with short spurs. Called also Cayenne lapwing.


word: Terza rima
definition:
A peculiar and complicated system of versification,
   borrowed by the early Italian poets from the Troubadours.


word: Tessellata
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
A division of Crinoidea including numerous fossil
   species in which the body is covered with tessellated plates.


word: Tessera
wordtype: n.
definition:
A small piece of marble, glass, earthenware, or the like,
   having a square, or nearly square, face, used by the ancients for
   mosaic, as for making pavements, for ornamenting walls, and like
   purposes; also, a similar piece of ivory, bone, wood, etc., used as a
   ticket of admission to theaters, or as a certificate for successful
   gladiators, and as a token for various other purposes.


word: Test
wordtype: n.
definition:
Examination or trial by the cupel; hence, any critical
   examination or decisive trial; as, to put a man's assertions to a test.


word: Test
wordtype: n.
definition:
A reaction employed to recognize or distinguish any
   particular substance or constituent of a compound, as the production of
   some characteristic precipitate; also, the reagent employed to produce
   such reaction; thus, the ordinary test for sulphuric acid is the
   production of a white insoluble precipitate of barium sulphate by means
   of some soluble barium salt.


word: Test
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To put to the proof; to prove the truth, genuineness, or
   quality of by experiment, or by some principle or standard; to try; as,
   to test the soundness of a principle; to test the validity of an
   argument.


word: Testament
wordtype: n.
definition:
A solemn, authentic instrument in writing, by which a
   person declares his will as to disposal of his estate and effects after
   his death.


word: Testament
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of the two distinct revelations of God's purposes
   toward man; a covenant; also, one of the two general divisions of the
   canonical books of the sacred Scriptures, in which the covenants are
   respectively revealed; as, the Old Testament; the New Testament; --
   often limited, in colloquial language, to the latter.


word: Testamentary
wordtype: a.
definition:
Done, appointed by, or founded on, a testament, or
   will; as, a testamentary guardian of a minor, who may be appointed by
   the will of a father to act in that capacity until the child becomes of
   age.


word: Testamur
wordtype: n.
definition:
A certificate of merit or proficiency; -- so called from
   the Latin words, Ita testamur, with which it commences.


word: Tester
wordtype: n.
definition:
An old French silver coin, originally of the value of about
   eighteen pence, subsequently reduced to ninepence, and later to
   sixpence, sterling. Hence, in modern English slang, a sixpence; --
   often contracted to tizzy. Called also teston.


word: Testicardines
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
A division of brachiopods including those which
   have a calcareous shell furnished with a hinge and hinge teeth.
   Terebratula and Spirifer are examples.


word: Testification
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act of testifying, or giving testimony or
   evidence; as, a direct testification of our homage to God.


word: Testify
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To make a solemn declaration, verbal or written, to
   establish some fact; to give testimony for the purpose of communicating
   to others a knowledge of something not known to them.


word: Testify
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To make a solemn declaration under oath or affirmation,
   for the purpose of establishing, or making proof of, some fact to a
   court; to give testimony in a cause depending before a tribunal.


word: Testimonial
wordtype: a.
definition:
A writing or certificate which bears testimony in
   favor of one's character, good conduct, ability, etc., or of the value
   of a thing.


word: Testimonial
wordtype: a.
definition:
Something, as money or plate, presented to a preson as
   a token of respect, or of obligation for services rendered.


word: Testimony
wordtype: n.
definition:
Affirmation; declaration; as, these doctrines are
   supported by the uniform testimony of the fathers; the belief of past
   facts must depend on the evidence of human testimony, or the testimony
   of historians.


word: Testudinarious
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to the shell of a tortoise;
   resembling a tortoise shell; having the color or markings of a tortoise
   shell.


word: Testudinata
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
An order of reptiles which includes the turtles
   and tortoises. The body is covered by a shell consisting of an upper or
   dorsal shell, called the carapace, and a lower or ventral shell, called
   the plastron, each of which consists of several plates.


word: Testudo
wordtype: n.
definition:
A genus of tortoises which formerly included a large
   number of diverse forms, but is now restricted to certain terrestrial
   species, such as the European land tortoise (Testudo Graeca) and the
   gopher of the Southern United States.


word: Testudo
wordtype: n.
definition:
A cover or screen which a body of troops formed with their
   shields or targets, by holding them over their heads when standing
   close to each other. This cover resembled the back of a tortoise, and
   served to shelter the men from darts, stones, and other missiles. A
   similar defense was sometimes formed of boards, and moved on wheels.


word: Testudo
wordtype: n.
definition:
A kind of musical instrument. a species of lyre; -- so
   called in allusion to the lyre of Mercury, fabled to have been made of
   the shell of a tortoise.


word: Tetanic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to tetanus; having the character of
   tetanus; as, a tetanic state; tetanic contraction.


word: Tetanic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Producing, or tending to produce, tetanus, or tonic
   contraction of the muscles; as, a tetanic remedy. See Tetanic, n.


word: Tetanic
wordtype: n.
definition:
A substance (notably nux vomica, strychnine, and brucine)
   which, either as a remedy or a poison, acts primarily on the spinal
   cord, and which, when taken in comparatively large quantity, produces
   tetanic spasms or convulsions.


word: Tetanin
wordtype: n.
definition:
A poisonous base (ptomaine) formed in meat broth through
   the agency of a peculiar microbe from the wound of a person who has
   died of tetanus; -- so called because it produces tetanus as one of its
   prominent effects.


word: Tetanize
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To throw, as a muscle, into a state of permanent
   contraction; to cause tetanus in. See Tetanus, n., 2.


word: Tetanus
wordtype: n.
definition:
A painful and usually fatal disease, resulting generally
   from a wound, and having as its principal symptom persistent spasm of
   the voluntary muscles. When the muscles of the lower jaw are affected,
   it is called locked-jaw, or lickjaw, and it takes various names from
   the various incurvations of the body resulting from the spasm.


word: Tetanus
wordtype: n.
definition:
That condition of a muscle in which it is in a state of
   continued vibratory contraction, as when stimulated by a series of
   induction shocks.


word: Tetany
wordtype: n.
definition:
A morbid condition resembling tetanus, but distinguished
   from it by being less severe and having intermittent spasms.


word: Tete-de-pont
wordtype: n.
definition:
A work thrown up at the end of a bridge nearest the
   enemy, for covering the communications across a river; a bridgehead.


word: Tether
wordtype: n.
definition:
A long rope or chain by which an animal is fastened, as to
   a stake, so that it can range or feed only within certain limits.


word: Tethyodea
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
A division of Tunicata including the common attached
   ascidians, both simple and compound. Called also Tethioidea.


word: Tethys
wordtype: n.
definition:
A genus of a large naked mollusks having a very large,
   broad, fringed cephalic disk, and branched dorsal gills. Some of the
   species become a foot long and are brilliantly colored.


word: Tetra-
definition:
A combining form (also used adjectively) denoting four
   proportional or combining parts of the substance or ingredient denoted
   by the term to which it is prefixed, as in tetra-chloride, tetroxide.


word: Tetrabasic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Capable of neutralizing four molecules of a monacid
   base; having four hydrogen atoms capable of replacement by bases;
   quadribasic; -- said of certain acids; thus, normal silicic acid,
   Si(OH)4, is a tetrabasic acid.


word: Tetrabranchiata
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
An order of Cephalopoda having four gills.
   Among living species it includes only the pearly nautilus. Numerous
   genera and species are found in the fossil state, such as Ammonites,
   Baculites, Orthoceras, etc.


word: Tetrachord
wordtype: n.
definition:
A scale series of four sounds, of which the extremes,
   or first and last, constituted a fourth. These extremes were immutable;
   the two middle sounds were changeable.


word: Tetracid
wordtype: a.
definition:
Capable of neutralizing four molecules of a monobasic
   acid; having four hydrogen atoms capable of replacement ba acids or
   acid atoms; -- said of certain bases; thus, erythrine, C4H6(OH)4, is a
   tetracid alcohol.


word: Tetractinellida
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
A division of Spongiae in which the spicules
   are siliceous and have four branches diverging at right angles. Called
   also Tetractinellinae.


word: Tetradecane
wordtype: n.
definition:
A light oily hydrocarbon, C14H30, of the marsh-gas
   series; -- so called from the fourteen carbon atoms in the molecule.


word: Tetradic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to a tetrad; possessing or having the
   characteristics of a tetrad; as, a carbon is a tetradic element.


word: Tetradite
wordtype: n.
definition:
A person in some way remarkable with regard to the
   number four, as one born on the fourth day of the month, or one who
   reverenced four persons in the Godhead.


word: Tetradymite
wordtype: n.
definition:
A telluride of bismuth. It is of a pale steel-gray
   color and metallic luster, and usually occurs in foliated masses.
   Called also telluric bismuth.


word: Tetradynamous
wordtype: a.
definition:
Belonging to the order Tetradynamia; having six
   stamens, four of which are uniformly longer than the others.


word: Tetragon
wordtype: n.
definition:
An aspect of two planets with regard to the earth when
   they are distant from each other ninety degrees, or the fourth of a
   circle.


word: Tetragonal
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to a tetragon; having four angles or
   sides; thus, the square, the parallelogram, the rhombus, and the
   trapezium are tetragonal fingers.


word: Tetragonal
wordtype: a.
definition:
Designating, or belonging to, a certain system of
   crystallization; dimetric. See Tetragonal system, under
   Crystallization.


word: Tetragrammaton
wordtype: n.
definition:
The mystic number four, which was often symbolized
   to represent the Deity, whose name was expressed by four letters among
   some ancient nations; as, the Hebrew JeHoVaH, Greek qeo`s, Latin deus,
   etc.


word: Tetrahedral
wordtype: a.
definition:
Pertaining or related to a tetrahedron, or to the
   system of hemihedral forms to which the tetrahedron belongs.


word: Tetrahedrite
wordtype: n.
definition:
A sulphide of antimony and copper, with small
   quantities of other metals. It is a very common ore of copper, and some
   varieties yield a considerable presentage of silver. Called also gray
   copper ore, fahlore, and panabase.


word: Tetrahexahedron
wordtype: n.
definition:
A solid in the isometric system, bounded by
   twenty-four equal triangular faces, four corresponding to each face of
   the cube.


word: Tetrakosane
wordtype: n.
definition:
A hydrocarbon, C24H50, resembling paraffin, and like
   it belonging to the marsh-gas series; -- so called from having
   twenty-four atoms of carbon in the molecule.


word: Tetralogy
wordtype: n.
definition:
A group or series of four dramatic pieces, three
   tragedies and one satyric, or comic, piece (or sometimes four
   tragedies), represented consequently on the Attic stage at the
   Dionysiac festival.


word: Tetramera
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
A division of Coleoptera having, apparently, only
   four tarsal joints, one joint being rudimentary.


word: Tetrameter
wordtype: n.
definition:
A verse or line consisting of four measures, that is,
   in iambic, trochaic, and anapestic verse, of eight feet; in other kinds
   of verse, of four feet.


word: Tetramethylene
wordtype: n.
definition:
A hypothetical hydrocarbon, C4H8, analogous to
   trimethylene, and regarded as the base of well-known series or
   derivatives.


word: Tetramethylene
wordtype: n.
definition:
Sometimes, an isomeric radical used to designate
   certain compounds which are really related to butylene.


word: Tetramorph
wordtype: n.
definition:
The union of the four attributes of the Evangelists in
   one figure, which is represented as winged, and standing on winged
   fiery wheels, the wings being covered with eyes. The representations of
   it are evidently suggested by the vision of Ezekiel (ch. i.)


word: Tetraonid
wordtype: n.
definition:
A bird belonging to the tribe of which the genus Tetrao
   is the type, as the grouse, partridge, quail, and the like. Used also
   adjectively.


word: Tetrapla
wordtype: sing.
definition:
A Bible consisting of four different Greek versions
   arranged in four columns by Origen; hence, any version in four
   languages or four columns.


word: Tetraneumona
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
A division of Arachnida including those spiders
   which have four lungs, or pulmonary sacs. It includes the bird spiders
   (Mygale) and the trapdoor spiders. See Mygale.


word: Tetrarch
wordtype: a.
definition:
A Roman governor of the fourth part of a province; hence,
   any subordinate or dependent prince; also, a petty king or sovereign.


word: Tetrathionic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of, pertaining to, or designating, a thionic
   derivative, H/S/O/, of sulphuric acid, obtained as a colorless,
   odorless liquid.


word: Tetratomic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having a valence of four; quadrivalent; tetravalent;
   sometimes, in a specific sense, having four hydroxyl groups, whether
   acid or basic.


word: Tetrazo-
wordtype: a.
definition:
A combining form (also used adjectively), designating any
   one of a series of double derivatives of the azo and diazo compounds
   containing four atoms of nitrogen.


word: Tetrazone
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any one of a certain series of basic compounds
   containing a chain of four nitrogen atoms; for example, ethyl
   tetrazone, (C2H5)2N.N2.N(C2H5)2, a colorless liquid having an odor of
   leeks.


word: Tetrinic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of, pertaining to, or designating, a complex ketonic
   acid, C5H6O3, obtained as a white crystalline substance; -- so called
   because once supposed to contain a peculiar radical of four carbon
   atoms. Called also acetyl-acrylic acid.


word: Tetrodon
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any one of numerous species of plectognath fishes
   belonging to Tetrodon and allied genera. Each jaw is furnished with two
   large, thick, beaklike, bony teeth.


word: Tetrol
wordtype: n.
definition:
A hypothetical hydrocarbon, C4H4, analogous to benzene; --
   so called from the four carbon atoms in the molecule.


word: Tetrolic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of, pertaining to, or designating, an acid, C3H3.CO2H, of
   the acetylene series, homologous with propiolic acid, obtained as a
   white crystalline substance.


word: Tettigonian
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any one of numerous species of Hemiptera belonging to
   Tettigonia and allied genera; a leaf hopper.


word: Teuton
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of an ancient German tribe; later, a name applied to
   any member of the Germanic race in Europe; now used to designate a
   German, Dutchman, Scandinavian, etc., in distinction from a Celt or one
   of a Latin race.


word: Teutonicism
wordtype: n.
definition:
A mode of speech peculiar to the Teutons; a Teutonic
   idiom, phrase, or expression; a Teutonic mode or custom; a Germanism.


word: Texas
wordtype: n.
definition:
A structure on the hurricane deck of a steamer, containing
   the pilot house, officers' cabins, etc.


word: Text
wordtype: n.
definition:
A discourse or composition on which a note or commentary is
   written; the original words of an author, in distinction from a
   paraphrase, annotation, or commentary.


word: Text
wordtype: n.
definition:
A verse or passage of Scripture, especially one chosen as the
   subject of a sermon, or in proof of a doctrine.


word: Text
wordtype: n.
definition:
Hence, anything chosen as the subject of an argument,
   literary composition, or the like; topic; theme.


word: Text
wordtype: n.
definition:
A style of writing in large characters; text-hand also, a
   kind of type used in printing; as, German text.


word: Text-book
wordtype: n.
definition:
A volume, as of some classical author, on which a
   teacher lectures or comments; hence, any manual of instruction; a
   schoolbook.


word: Text-hand
wordtype: n.
definition:
A large hand in writing; -- so called because it was the
   practice to write the text of a book in a large hand and the notes in a
   smaller hand.


word: Prick
wordtype: v.
definition:
That which pricks, penetrates, or punctures; a sharp and
   slender thing; a pointed instrument; a goad; a spur, etc.; a point; a
   skewer.


word: Prick
wordtype: v.
definition:
The act of pricking, or the sensation of being pricked; a
   sharp, stinging pain; figuratively, remorse.


word: Prick
wordtype: n.
definition:
To pierce slightly with a sharp-pointed instrument or
   substance; to make a puncture in, or to make by puncturing; to drive a
   fine point into; as, to prick one with a pin, needle, etc.; to prick a
   card; to prick holes in paper.


word: Prick
wordtype: n.
definition:
To mark or denote by a puncture; to designate by pricking;
   to choose; to mark; -- sometimes with off.


word: Prick
wordtype: n.
definition:
To mark the outline of by puncturing; to trace or form by
   pricking; to mark by punctured dots; as, to prick a pattern for
   embroidery; to prick the notes of a musical composition.


word: Prick
wordtype: n.
definition:
To ride or guide with spurs; to spur; to goad; to incite; to
   urge on; -- sometimes with on, or off.


word: Prick
wordtype: n.
definition:
To make sharp; to erect into a point; to raise, as something
   pointed; -- said especially of the ears of an animal, as a horse or
   dog; and usually followed by up; -- hence, to prick up the ears, to
   listen sharply; to have the attention and interest strongly engaged.


word: Pricking
wordtype: n.
definition:
The mark or trace left by a hare's foot; a prick; also,
   the act of tracing a hare by its footmarks.


word: Pricking-up
wordtype: n.
definition:
The first coating of plaster in work of three coats
   upon laths. Its surface is scratched once to form a better key for the
   next coat. In the United States called scratch coat.


word: Prickle
wordtype: n.
definition:
A little prick; a small, sharp point; a fine, sharp
   process or projection, as from the skin of an animal, the bark of a
   plant, etc.; a spine.


word: Prickmadam
wordtype: n.
definition:
A name given to several species of stonecrop, used as
   ingredients of vermifuge medicines. See Stonecrop.


word: Pricksong
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
Music written, or noted, with dots or points; -- so
   called from the points or dots with which it is noted down.


word: Prickwood
wordtype: n.
definition:
A shrub (Euonymus Europaeus); -- so named from the use
   of its wood for goads, skewers, and shoe pegs. Called also spindle
   tree.


word: Pride
wordtype: n.
definition:
The quality or state of being proud; inordinate self-esteem;
   an unreasonable conceit of one's own superiority in talents, beauty,
   wealth, rank, etc., which manifests itself in lofty airs, distance,
   reserve, and often in contempt of others.


word: Pride
wordtype: n.
definition:
A sense of one's own worth, and abhorrence of what is
   beneath or unworthy of one; lofty self-respect; noble self-esteem;
   elevation of character; dignified bearing; proud delight; -- in a good
   sense.


word: Pride
wordtype: n.
definition:
Proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or
   arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct; insolent
   exultation; disdain.


word: Pride
wordtype: n.
definition:
That of which one is proud; that which excites boasting or
   self-gratulation; the occasion or ground of self-esteem, or of arrogant
   and presumptuous confidence, as beauty, ornament, noble character,
   children, etc.


word: Pride
wordtype: n.
definition:
Consciousness of power; fullness of animal spirits; mettle;
   wantonness; hence, lust; sexual desire; esp., an excitement of sexual
   appetite in a female beast.


word: Priest
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who is authorized to consecrate the host and to say
   Mass; but especially, one of the lowest order possessing this power.


word: Priest
wordtype: n.
definition:
A presbyter; one who belongs to the intermediate order
   between bishop and deacon. He is authorized to perform all ministerial
   services except those of ordination and confirmation.


word: Priest
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who officiates at the altar, or performs the rites of
   sacrifice; one who acts as a mediator between men and the divinity or
   the gods in any form of religion; as, Buddhist priests.


word: Priestcraft
wordtype: n.
definition:
Priestly policy; the policy of a priesthood; esp., in
   an ill sense, fraud or imposition in religious concerns; management by
   priests to gain wealth and power by working upon the religious motives
   or credulity of others.


word: Priesthood
wordtype: n.
definition:
Priests, taken collectively; the order of men set apart
   for sacred offices; the order of priests.


word: Priestly
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to a priest or the priesthood;
   sacerdotal; befitting or becoming a priest; as, the priestly office; a
   priestly farewell.


word: Primacy
wordtype: a.
definition:
The state or condition of being prime or first, as in
   time, place, rank, etc., hence, excellency; supremacy.


word: Primacy
wordtype: a.
definition:
The office, rank, or character of a primate; the chief
   ecclesiastical station or dignity in a national church; the office or
   dignity of an archbishop; as, the primacy of England.


word: Primage
wordtype: n.
definition:
A charge in addition to the freight; originally, a
   gratuity to the captain for his particular care of the goods (sometimes
   called hat money), but now belonging to the owners or freighters of the
   vessel, unless by special agreement the whole or part is assigned to
   the captain.


word: Primary
wordtype: a.
definition:
First in order, as being preparatory to something higher;
   as, primary assemblies; primary schools.


word: Primary
wordtype: a.
definition:
First in dignity or importance; chief; principal; as,
   primary planets; a matter of primary importance.


word: Primary
wordtype: a.
definition:
Illustrating, possessing, or characterized by, some
   quality or property in the first degree; having undergone the first
   stage of substitution or replacement.


word: Primary
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of the large feathers on the distal joint of a bird's
   wing. See Plumage, and Illust. of Bird.


word: Primate
wordtype: a.
definition:
The chief ecclesiastic in a national church; one who
   presides over other bishops in a province; an archbishop.


word: Prime
wordtype: n.
definition:
The first part; the earliest stage; the beginning or
   opening, as of the day, the year, etc.; hence, the dawn; the spring.


word: Prime
wordtype: a.
definition:
Any number expressing the combining weight or equivalent of
   any particular element; -- so called because these numbers were
   respectively reduced to their lowest relative terms on the fixed
   standard of hydrogen as 1.


word: Prime
wordtype: a.
definition:
An inch, as composed of twelve seconds in the duodecimal
   system; -- denoted by [']. See 2d Inch, n., 1.


word: Prime
wordtype: a.
definition:
To lay the first color, coating, or preparation upon (a
   surface), as in painting; as, to prime a canvas, a wall.


word: Prime
wordtype: a.
definition:
To prepare; to make ready; to instruct beforehand; to post;
   to coach; as, to prime a witness; the boys are primed for mischief.


word: Prime
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To work so that foaming occurs from too violent
   ebullition, which causes water to become mixed with, and be carried
   along with, the steam that is formed; -- said of a steam boiler.


word: Primer
wordtype: n.
definition:
an instrument or device for priming; esp., a cap, tube, or
   water containing percussion powder or other compound for igniting a
   charge of gunpowder.


word: Primer
wordtype: n.
definition:
Originally, a small prayer book for church service,
   containing the little office of the Virgin Mary; also, a work of
   elementary religious instruction.


word: Primer
wordtype: n.
definition:
A small elementary book for teaching children to read; a
   reading or spelling book for a beginner.


word: Primer
wordtype: n.
definition:
A kind of type, of which there are two species; one, called
   long primer, intermediate in size between bourgeois and small pica [see
   Long primer]; the other, called great primer, larger than pica.


word: Primeval
wordtype: a.
definition:
Belonging to the first ages; pristine; original;
   primitive; primary; as, the primeval innocence of man.


word: Priming
wordtype: n.
definition:
The powder or other combustible used to communicate fire
   to a charge of gunpowder, as in a firearm.


word: Priming
wordtype: n.
definition:
The first coating of color, size, or the like, laid on
   canvas, or on a building, or other surface.


word: Primitive
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early
   times; original; primordial; primeval; first; as, primitive innocence;
   the primitive church.


word: Primitive
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to a former time; old-fashioned;
   characterized by simplicity; as, a primitive style of dress.


word: Primogeniture
wordtype: a.
definition:
The state of being the firstborn of the same
   parents; seniority by birth among children of the same family.


word: Primogeniture
wordtype: a.
definition:
The exclusive right of inheritance which belongs to
   the eldest son. Thus in England the right of inheriting the estate of
   the father belongs to the eldest son, and in the royal family the
   eldest son of the sovereign is entitled to the throne by primogeniture.
   In exceptional cases, among the female children, the crown descends by
   right of primogeniture to the eldest daughter only and her issue.


word: Primordial
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to the lowest beds of the Silurian
   age, corresponding to the Acadian and Potsdam periods in American
   geology. It is called also Cambrian, and by many geologists is
   separated from the Silurian.


word: Primordial
wordtype: a.
definition:
Originally or earliest formed in the growth of an
   individual or organ; as, a primordial leaf; a primordial cell.


word: Primrose
wordtype: a.
definition:
An early flowering plant of the genus Primula (P.
   vulgaris) closely allied to the cowslip. There are several varieties,
   as the white-, the red-, the yellow-flowered, etc. Formerly called also
   primerole, primerolles.


word: Primulaceous
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to an order of herbaceous plants
   (Primulaceae), of which the primrose is the type, and the pimpernel,
   the cyclamen, and the water violet are other examples.


word: Primum mobile
definition:
In the Ptolemaic system, the outermost of the
   revolving concentric spheres constituting the universe, the motion of
   which was supposed to carry with it all the inclosed spheres with their
   planets in a daily revolution from east to west. See Crystalline
   heavens, under Crystalline.


word: Primus
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of the bishops of the Episcopal Church of Scotland, who
   presides at the meetings of the bishops, and has certain privileges but
   no metropolitan authority.


word: Prince
wordtype: a.
definition:
The one of highest rank; one holding the highest place and
   authority; a sovereign; a monarch; -- originally applied to either sex,
   but now rarely applied to a female.


word: Prince
wordtype: a.
definition:
A title belonging to persons of high rank, differing in
   different countries. In England it belongs to dukes, marquises, and
   earls, but is given to members of the royal family only. In Italy a
   prince is inferior to a duke as a member of a particular order of
   nobility; in Spain he is always one of the royal family.


word: Prince
wordtype: a.
definition:
The chief of any body of men; one at the head of a class or
   profession; one who is preeminent; as, a merchant prince; a prince of
   players.


word: Princely
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or relating to a prince; regal; royal; of highest rank
   or authority; as, princely birth, character, fortune, etc.


word: Princely
wordtype: a.
definition:
Suitable for, or becoming to, a prince; grand; august;
   munificent; magnificent; as, princely virtues; a princely fortune.


word: Princewood
wordtype: n.
definition:
The wood of two small tropical American trees (Hamelia
   ventricosa, and Cordia gerascanthoides). It is brownish, veined with
   lighter color.


word: Principal
wordtype: a.
definition:
Highest in rank, authority, character, importance, or
   degree; most considerable or important; chief; main; as, the principal
   officers of a Government; the principal men of a state; the principal
   productions of a country; the principal arguments in a case.


word: Principal
wordtype: n.
definition:
A leader, chief, or head; one who takes the lead; one
   who acts independently, or who has controlling authority or influence;
   as, the principal of a faction, a school, a firm, etc.; --
   distinguished from a subordinate, abettor, auxiliary, or assistant.


word: Principal
wordtype: n.
definition:
The chief actor in a crime, or an abettor who is present
   at it, -- as distinguished from an accessory.


word: Principal
wordtype: n.
definition:
A capital sum of money, placed out at interest, due as a
   debt or used as a fund; -- so called in distinction from interest or
   profit.


word: Principal
wordtype: n.
definition:
The construction which gives shape and strength to a
   roof, -- generally a truss of timber or iron, but there are roofs with
   stone principals. Also, loosely, the most important member of a piece
   of framing.


word: Principal
wordtype: n.
definition:
In English organs the chief open metallic stop, an
   octave above the open diapason. On the manual it is four feet long, on
   the pedal eight feet. In Germany this term corresponds to the English
   open diapason.


word: Principal
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of turrets or pinnacles of waxwork and tapers with
   which the posts and center of a funeral hearse were formerly crowned.


word: Principality
wordtype: n.
definition:
The territory or jurisdiction of a prince; or the
   country which gives title to a prince; as, the principality of Wales.


word: Principle
wordtype: n.
definition:
A source, or origin; that from which anything proceeds;
   fundamental substance or energy; primordial substance; ultimate
   element, or cause.


word: Principle
wordtype: n.
definition:
A fundamental truth; a comprehensive law or doctrine,
   from which others are derived, or on which others are founded; a
   general truth; an elementary proposition; a maxim; an axiom; a
   postulate.


word: Principle
wordtype: n.
definition:
A settled rule of action; a governing law of conduct; an
   opinion or belief which exercises a directing influence on the life and
   behavior; a rule (usually, a right rule) of conduct consistently
   directing one's actions; as, a person of no principle.


word: Principle
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any original inherent constituent which characterizes a
   substance, or gives it its essential properties, and which can usually
   be separated by analysis; -- applied especially to drugs, plant
   extracts, etc.


word: Principle
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To equip with principles; to establish, or fix, in
   certain principles; to impress with any tenet, or rule of conduct, good
   or ill.


word: Print
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To stamp something in or upon; to make an impression or
   mark upon by pressure, or as by pressure.


word: Print
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To strike off an impression or impressions of, from type,
   or from stereotype, electrotype, or engraved plates, or the like; in a
   wider sense, to do the typesetting, presswork, etc., of (a book or
   other publication); as, to print books, newspapers, pictures; to print
   an edition of a book.


word: Print
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To take (a copy, a positive picture, etc.), from a
   negative, a transparent drawing, or the like, by the action of light
   upon a sensitized surface.


word: Print
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To use or practice the art of typography; to take
   impressions of letters, figures, or electrotypes, engraved plates, or
   the like.


word: Print
wordtype: n.
definition:
A mark made by impression; a line, character, figure, or
   indentation, made by the pressure of one thing on another; as, the
   print of teeth or nails in flesh; the print of the foot in sand or
   snow.


word: Print
wordtype: n.
definition:
A stamp or die for molding or impressing an ornamental
   design upon an object; as, a butter print.


word: Print
wordtype: n.
definition:
Printed letters; the impression taken from type, as to
   excellence, form, size, etc.; as, small print; large print; this line
   is in print.


word: Print
wordtype: n.
definition:
A photographic copy, or positive picture, on prepared paper,
   as from a negative, or from a drawing on transparent paper.


word: Printer
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who prints; especially, one who prints books,
   newspapers, engravings, etc., a compositor; a typesetter; a pressman.


word: Printing
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act, art, or practice of impressing letters,
   characters, or figures on paper, cloth, or other material; the business
   of a printer, including typesetting and presswork, with their adjuncts;
   typography; also, the act of producing photographic prints.


word: Prior
wordtype: a.
definition:
Preceding in the order of time; former; antecedent;
   anterior; previous; as, a prior discovery; prior obligation; -- used
   elliptically in cases like the following: he lived alone [in the time]
   prior to his marriage.


word: Priority
wordtype: a.
definition:
The quality or state of being prior or antecedent in
   time, or of preceding something else; as, priority of application.


word: Priory
wordtype: n.
definition:
A religious house presided over by a prior or prioress; --
   sometimes an offshoot of, an subordinate to, an abbey, and called also
   cell, and obedience. See Cell, 2.


word: Prisage
wordtype: n.
definition:
A right belonging to the crown of England, of taking two
   tuns of wine from every ship importing twenty tuns or more, -- one
   before and one behind the mast. By charter of Edward I. butlerage was
   substituted for this.


word: Priscillianist
wordtype: n.
definition:
A follower of Priscillian, bishop of Avila in
   Spain, in the fourth century, who mixed various elements of Gnosticism
   and Manicheism with Christianity.


word: Prism
wordtype: n.
definition:
A solid whose bases or ends are any similar, equal, and
   parallel plane figures, and whose sides are parallelograms.


word: Prism
wordtype: n.
definition:
A transparent body, with usually three rectangular plane
   faces or sides, and two equal and parallel triangular ends or bases; --
   used in experiments on refraction, dispersion, etc.


word: Prison
wordtype: n.
definition:
A place where persons are confined, or restrained of
   personal liberty; hence, a place or state o/ confinement, restraint, or
   safe custody.


word: Prison
wordtype: n.
definition:
Specifically, a building for the safe custody or
   confinement of criminals and others committed by lawful authority.


word: Prisoner
wordtype: n.
definition:
A person under arrest, or in custody, whether in prison
   or not; a person held in involuntary restraint; a captive; as, a
   prisoner at the bar of a court.


word: Pristine
wordtype: a.
definition:
Belonging to the earliest period or state; original;
   primitive; primeval; as, the pristine state of innocence; the pristine
   manners of a people; pristine vigor.


word: Private
wordtype: a.
definition:
Belonging to, or concerning, an individual person,
   company, or interest; peculiar to one's self; unconnected with others;
   personal; one's own; not public; not general; separate; as, a man's
   private opinion; private property; a private purse; private expenses or
   interests; a private secretary.


word: Private
wordtype: a.
definition:
Sequestered from company or observation; appropriated to
   an individual; secret; secluded; lonely; solitary; as, a private room
   or apartment; private prayer.


word: Private
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not invested with, or engaged in, public office or
   employment; as, a private citizen; private life.


word: Privateer
wordtype: n.
definition:
An armed private vessel which bears the commission of
   the sovereign power to cruise against the enemy. See Letters of marque,
   under Marque.


word: Privately
wordtype: adv.
definition:
In a manner affecting an individual; personally not
   officially; as, he is not privately benefited.


word: Privation
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act of depriving, or taking away; hence, the
   depriving of rank or office; degradation in rank; deprivation.


word: Privation
wordtype: n.
definition:
The state of being deprived or destitute of something,
   especially of something required or desired; destitution; need; as, to
   undergo severe privations.


word: Privative
wordtype: a.
definition:
Implying privation or negation; giving a negative force
   to a word; as, alpha privative; privative particles; -- applied to such
   prefixes and suffixes as a- (Gr. /), un-, non-, -less.


word: Privative
wordtype: n.
definition:
A term indicating the absence of any quality which might
   be naturally or rationally expected; -- called also privative term.


word: Privilege
wordtype: n.
definition:
A peculiar benefit, advantage, or favor; a right or
   immunity not enjoyed by others or by all; special enjoyment of a good,
   or exemption from an evil or burden; a prerogative; advantage;
   franchise.


word: Privilege
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To grant some particular right or exemption to; to
   invest with a peculiar right or immunity; to authorize; as, to
   privilege representatives from arrest.


word: Privilege
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To bring or put into a condition of privilege or
   exemption from evil or danger; to exempt; to deliver.


word: Privity
wordtype: a.
definition:
Private knowledge; joint knowledge with another of a
   private concern; cognizance implying consent or concurrence.


word: Privity
wordtype: a.
definition:
A connection, or bond of union, between parties, as to
   some particular transaction; mutual or successive relationship to the
   same rights of property.


word: Privy
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to some person exclusively; assigned to
   private uses; not public; private; as, the privy purse.


word: Privy
wordtype: n.
definition:
A partaker; a person having an interest in any action or
   thing; one who has an interest in an estate created by another; a
   person having an interest derived from a contract or conveyance to
   which he is not himself a party. The term, in its proper sense, is
   distinguished from party.


word: Prize
wordtype: n.
definition:
That which is taken from another; something captured; a
   thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power.


word: Prize
wordtype: n.
definition:
Anything captured by a belligerent using the rights of war;
   esp., property captured at sea in virtue of the rights of war, as a
   vessel.


word: Prize
wordtype: n.
definition:
An honor or reward striven for in a competitive contest;
   anything offered to be competed for, or as an inducement to, or reward
   of, effort.


word: Prizing
wordtype: n.
definition:
The application of a lever to move any weighty body, as a
   cask, anchor, cannon, car, etc. See Prize, n., 5.


word: Pro-
definition:
A prefix signifying before, in front, forth, for, in behalf of,
   in place of, according to; as, propose, to place before; proceed, to go
   before or forward; project, to throw forward; prologue, part spoken
   before (the main piece); propel, prognathous; provide, to look out for;
   pronoun, a word instead of a noun; proconsul, a person acting in place
   of a consul; proportion, arrangement according to parts.


word: Proa
wordtype: n.
definition:
A sailing canoe of the Ladrone Islands and Malay Archipelago,
   having its lee side flat and its weather side like that of an ordinary
   boat. The ends are alike. The canoe is long and narrow, and is kept
   from overturning by a cigar-shaped log attached to a frame extending
   several feet to windward. It has been called the flying proa, and is
   the swiftest sailing craft known.


word: Probabiliorist
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who holds, in opposition to the probabilists,
   that a man is bound to do that which is most probably right.


word: Probabilist
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who maintains that certainty is impossible, and
   that probability alone is to govern our faith and actions.


word: Probabilist
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who maintains that a man may do that which has a
   probability of being right, or which is inculcated by teachers of
   authority, although other opinions may seem to him still more probable.


word: Probability
wordtype: n.
definition:
The quality or state of being probable; appearance of
   reality or truth; reasonable ground of presumption; likelihood.


word: Probability
wordtype: n.
definition:
Likelihood of the occurrence of any event in the
   doctrine of chances, or the ratio of the number of favorable chances to
   the whole number of chances, favorable and unfavorable. See 1st Chance,
   n., 5.


word: Probable
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having more evidence for than against; supported by
   evidence which inclines the mind to believe, but leaves some room for
   doubt; likely.


word: Probable
wordtype: a.
definition:
Rendering probable; supporting, or giving ground for,
   belief, but not demonstrating; as, probable evidence; probable
   presumption.


word: Probang
wordtype: n.
definition:
A slender elastic rod, as of whalebone, with a sponge on
   the end, for removing obstructions from the esophagus, etc.


word: Probate
wordtype: n.
definition:
Official proof; especially, the proof before a competent
   officer or tribunal that an instrument offered, purporting to be the
   last will and testament of a person deceased, is indeed his lawful act;
   the copy of a will proved, under the seal of the Court of Probate,
   delivered to the executors with a certificate of its having been
   proved.


word: Probate
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To obtain the official approval of, as of an instrument
   purporting to be the last will and testament; as, the executor has
   probated the will.


word: Probation
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any proceeding designed to ascertain truth, to determine
   character, qualification, etc.; examination; trial; as, to engage a
   person on probation.


word: Probation
wordtype: n.
definition:
The novitiate which a person must pass in a convent, to
   probe his or her virtue and ability to bear the severities of the rule.


word: Probation
wordtype: n.
definition:
The trial of a ministerial candidate's qualifications
   prior to his ordination, or to his settlement as a pastor.


word: Probation
wordtype: n.
definition:
Moral trial; the state of man in the present life, in
   which he has the opportunity of proving his character, and becoming
   qualified for a happier state.


word: Probationer
wordtype: n.
definition:
A student in divinity, who, having received
   certificates of good morals and qualifications from his university, is
   admitted to several trials by a presbytery, and, on acquitting himself
   well, is licensed to preach.


word: Probator
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who, when indicted for crime, confessed it, and
   accused others, his accomplices, in order to obtain pardon; a state's
   evidence.


word: Probe
wordtype: n.
definition:
An instrument for examining the depth or other circumstances
   of a wound, ulcer, or cavity, or the direction of a sinus, of for
   exploring for bullets, for stones in the bladder, etc.


word: Problem
wordtype: n.
definition:
A question proposed for solution; a matter stated for
   examination or proof; hence, a matter difficult of solution or
   settlement; a doubtful case; a question involving doubt.


word: Problem
wordtype: n.
definition:
Anything which is required to be done; as, in geometry, to
   bisect a line, to draw a perpendicular; or, in algebra, to find an
   unknown quantity.


word: Proboscidifera
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
An extensive division of pectinibranchiate
   gastropods, including those that have a long retractile proboscis, with
   the mouth at the end, as the cones, whelks, tritons, and cowries. See
   Illust. of Gastropoda, and of Winkle.


word: Proboscidifera
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
A subdivision of the taenioglossate gastropods,
   including the fig-shells (Pyrula), the helmet shells (Cassis), the
   tritons, and allied genera.


word: Proboscis
wordtype: n.
definition:
A hollow organ or tube attached to the head, or
   connected with the mouth, of various animals, and generally used in
   taking food or drink; a snout; a trunk.


word: Proboscis
wordtype: n.
definition:
By extension, applied to various tubelike mouth organs
   of the lower animals that can be everted or protruded.


word: Procambium
wordtype: n.
definition:
The young tissue of a fibrovascular bundle before its
   component cells have begun to be differentiated.


word: Procedendo
wordtype: n.
definition:
A writ by which a cause which has been removed on
   insufficient grounds from an inferior to a superior court by
   certiorari, or otherwise, is sent down again to the same court, to be
   proceeded in there.


word: Procedendo
wordtype: n.
definition:
In English practice, a writ issuing out of chancery in
   cases where the judges of subordinate courts delay giving judgment,
   commanding them to proceed to judgment.


word: Procedendo
wordtype: n.
definition:
A writ by which the commission of the justice of the
   peace is revived, after having been suspended.


word: Procedure
wordtype: n.
definition:
A step taken; an act performed; a proceeding; the steps
   taken in an action or other legal proceeding.


word: Proceed
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To move, pass, or go forward or onward; to advance; to
   continue or renew motion begun; as, to proceed on a journey.


word: Proceed
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To issue or come forth as from a source or origin; to
   come from; as, light proceeds from the sun.


word: Proceed
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To go on in an orderly or regulated manner; to begin
   and carry on a series of acts or measures; to act by method; to
   prosecute a design.


word: Proceeding
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act of one who proceeds, or who prosecutes a design
   or transaction; progress or movement from one thing to another; a
   measure or step taken in a course of business; a transaction; as, an
   illegal proceeding; a cautious or a violent proceeding.


word: Procellarian
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of a family of oceanic birds (Procellaridae)
   including the petrels, fulmars, and shearwaters. They are often seen in
   great abundance in stormy weather.


word: Process
wordtype: n.
definition:
A series of actions, motions, or occurrences; progressive
   act or transaction; continuous operation; normal or actual course or
   procedure; regular proceeding; as, the process of vegetation or
   decomposition; a chemical process; processes of nature.


word: Process
wordtype: n.
definition:
The whole course of proceedings in a cause real or
   personal, civil or criminal, from the beginning to the end of the suit;
   strictly, the means used for bringing the defendant into court to
   answer to the action; -- a generic term for writs of the class called
   judicial.


word: Procession
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act of proceeding, moving on, advancing, or
   issuing; regular, orderly, or ceremonious progress; continuous course.


word: Procession
wordtype: n.
definition:
That which is moving onward in an orderly, stately, or
   solemn manner; a train of persons advancing in order; a ceremonious
   train; a retinue; as, a procession of mourners; the Lord Mayor's
   procession.


word: Procession
wordtype: n.
definition:
An orderly and ceremonial progress of persons, either
   from the sacristy to the choir, or from the choir around the church,
   within or without.


word: Processional
wordtype: n.
definition:
A hymn, or other selection, sung during a church
   procession; as, the processional was the 202d hymn.


word: Processioning
wordtype: n.
definition:
A proceeding prescribed by statute for ascertaining
   and fixing the boundaries of land. See 2d Procession.


word: Prochordal
wordtype: a.
definition:
Situated in front of the notochord; -- applied
   especially to parts of the cartilaginous rudiments in the base of the
   skull.


word: Proclaim
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To make known by public announcement; to give wide
   publicity to; to publish abroad; to promulgate; to declare; as, to
   proclaim war or peace.


word: Proclamation
wordtype: n.
definition:
That which is proclaimed, publicly announced, or
   officially declared; a published ordinance; as, the proclamation of a
   king; a Thanksgiving proclamation.


word: Proclitic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Leaning forward; -- said of certain monosyllabic words
   which are so closely attached to the following word as not to have a
   separate accent.


word: Procoelia
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
A division of Crocodilia, including the true
   crocodiles and alligators, in which the dorsal vertebrae are concave in
   front.


word: Procoelian
wordtype: a.
definition:
Concave in front; as, procoelian vertebrae, which have
   the anterior end of the centra concave and the posterior convex.


word: Proconsul
wordtype: n.
definition:
An officer who discharged the duties of a consul without
   being himself consul; a governor of, or a military commander in, a
   province. He was usually one who had previously been consul.


word: Procrastinate
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To put off till to-morrow, or from day to day; to
   defer; to postpone; to delay; as, to procrastinate repentance.


word: Procris
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any species of small moths of the genus Procris. The
   larvae of some species injure the grapevine by feeding in groups upon
   the leaves.


word: Procrustean
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to Procrustes, or the mode of torture
   practiced by him; producing conformity by violent means; as, the
   Procrustean treatment; a Procrustean limit. See Procrustes.


word: Procrustes
wordtype: n.
definition:
A celebrated legendary highwayman of Attica, who tied
   his victims upon an iron bed, and, as the case required, either
   stretched or cut of their legs to adapt them to its length; -- whence
   the metaphorical phrase, the bed of Procrustes.


word: Proctocele
wordtype: n.
definition:
Inversion and prolapse of the mucous coat of the
   rectum, from relaxation of the sphincter, with more or less swelling;
   prolapsus ani.


word: Proctor
wordtype: n.
definition:
A person appointed to collect alms for those who could not
   go out to beg for themselves, as lepers, the bedridden, etc.; hence a
   beggar.


word: Proctor
wordtype: n.
definition:
An officer employed in admiralty and ecclesiastical
   causes. He answers to an attorney at common law, or to a solicitor in
   equity.


word: Proctor
wordtype: n.
definition:
An officer in a university or college whose duty it is to
   enforce obedience to the laws of the institution.


word: Procumbent
wordtype: a.
definition:
Lying on the ground, but without putting forth roots;
   trailing; prostrate; as, a procumbent stem.


word: Procuration
wordtype: n.
definition:
A sum of money paid formerly to the bishop or
   archdeacon, now to the ecclesiastical commissioners, by an incumbent,
   as a commutation for entertainment at the time of visitation; -- called
   also proxy.


word: Procurator
wordtype: n.
definition:
A governor of a province under the emperors; also, one
   who had charge of the imperial revenues in a province; as, the
   procurator of Judea.


word: Procure
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To bring into possession; to cause to accrue to, or to
   come into possession of; to acquire or provide for one's self or for
   another; to gain; to get; to obtain by any means, as by purchase or
   loan.


word: Procurer
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who procures, or obtains; one who, or that which,
   brings on, or causes to be done, esp. by corrupt means.


word: Prod
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To thrust some pointed instrument into; to prick with
   something sharp; as, to prod a soldier with a bayonet; to prod oxen;
   hence, to goad, to incite, to worry; as, to prod a student.


word: Prodigal
wordtype: a.
definition:
Given to extravagant expenditure; expending money or
   other things without necessity; recklessly or viciously profuse;
   lavish; wasteful; not frugal or economical; as, a prodigal man; the
   prodigal son; prodigal giving; prodigal expenses.


word: Prodigal
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who expends money extravagantly, viciously, or
   without necessity; one that is profuse or lavish in any expenditure; a
   waster; a spendthrift.


word: Prodigality
wordtype: n.
definition:
Extravagance in expenditure, particularly of money;
   excessive liberality; profusion; waste; -- opposed to frugality,
   economy, and parsimony.


word: Prodigally
wordtype: adv.
definition:
In a prodigal manner; with profusion of expense;
   extravagantly; wasteful; profusely; lavishly; as, an estate prodigally
   dissipated.


word: Prodigious
wordtype: a.
definition:
Extraordinary in bulk, extent, quantity, or degree;
   very great; vast; huge; immense; as, a prodigious mountain; a
   prodigious creature; a prodigious blunder.


word: Prodigiousness
wordtype: n.
definition:
The quality or state of being prodigious; the state
   of having qualities that excite wonder or astonishment; enormousness;
   vastness.


word: Prodigy
wordtype: n.
definition:
Something extraordinary, or out of the usual course of
   nature, from which omens are drawn; a portent; as, eclipses and meteors
   were anciently deemed prodigies.


word: Prodigy
wordtype: n.
definition:
Anything so extraordinary as to excite wonder or
   astonishment; a marvel; as, a prodigy of learning.


word: Produce
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To bring forward; to lead forth; to offer to view or
   notice; to exhibit; to show; as, to produce a witness or evidence in
   court.


word: Produce
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To bring forth, as young, or as a natural product or
   growth; to give birth to; to bear; to generate; to propagate; to yield;
   to furnish; as, the earth produces grass; trees produce fruit; the
   clouds produce rain.


word: Produce
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To cause to be or to happen; to originate, as an effect
   or result; to bring about; as, disease produces pain; vice produces
   misery.


word: Produce
wordtype: n.
definition:
That which is produced, brought forth, or yielded;
   product; yield; proceeds; result of labor, especially of agricultural
   labors


word: Product
wordtype: n.
definition:
Anything that is produced, whether as the result of
   generation, growth, labor, or thought, or by the operation of
   involuntary causes; as, the products of the season, or of the farm; the
   products of manufactures; the products of the brain.


word: Product
wordtype: n.
definition:
The number or sum obtained by adding one number or
   quantity to itself as many times as there are units in another number;
   the number resulting from the multiplication of two or more numbers;
   as, the product of the multiplication of 7 by 5 is 35. In general, the
   result of any kind of multiplication. See the Note under
   Multiplication.


word: Production
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act or process or producing, bringing forth, or
   exhibiting to view; as, the production of commodities, of a witness.


word: Production
wordtype: n.
definition:
That which is produced, yielded, or made, whether
   naturally, or by the application of intelligence and labor; as, the
   productions of the earth; the productions of handicraft; the
   productions of intellect or genius.


word: Productive
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having the quality or power of producing; yielding or
   furnishing results; as, productive soil; productive enterprises;
   productive labor, that which increases the number or amount of
   products.


word: Productive
wordtype: a.
definition:
Bringing into being; causing to exist; producing;
   originative; as, an age productive of great men; a spirit productive of
   heroic achievements.


word: Proembryo
wordtype: n.
definition:
The series of cells formed in the ovule of a flowering
   plant after fertilization, but before the formation of the embryo.


word: Proembryo
wordtype: n.
definition:
The primary growth from the spore in certain
   cryptogamous plants; as, the proembryo, or protonema, of mosses.


word: Profanation
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
The act of violating sacred things, or of treating
   them with contempt or irreverence; irreverent or too familiar treatment
   or use of what is sacred; desecration; as, the profanation of the
   Sabbath; the profanation of a sanctuary; the profanation of the name of
   God.


word: Profane
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not sacred or holy; not possessing peculiar sanctity;
   unconsecrated; hence, relating to matters other than sacred; secular;
   -- opposed to sacred, religious, or inspired; as, a profane place.


word: Profane
wordtype: a.
definition:
Treating sacred things with contempt, disrespect,
   irreverence, or undue familiarity; irreverent; impious.


word: Profane
wordtype: a.
definition:
Irreverent in language; taking the name of God in vain;
   given to swearing; blasphemous; as, a profane person, word, oath, or
   tongue.


word: Profane
wordtype: a.
definition:
To violate, as anything sacred; to treat with abuse,
   irreverence, obloquy, or contempt; to desecrate; to pollute; as, to
   profane the name of God; to profane the Scriptures, or the ordinance of
   God.


word: Profaner
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who treats sacred things with irreverence, or defiles
   what is holy; one who uses profane language.


word: Profanity
wordtype: n.
definition:
The quality or state of being profane; profaneness;
   irreverence; esp., the use of profane language; blasphemy.


word: Profert
wordtype: n.
definition:
The exhibition or production of a record or paper in open
   court, or an allegation that it is in court.


word: Profess
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To make open declaration of, as of one's knowledge,
   belief, action, etc.; to avow or acknowledge; to confess publicly; to
   own or admit freely.


word: Profess
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To present to knowledge of, to proclaim one's self
   versed in; to make one's self a teacher or practitioner of, to set up
   as an authority respecting; to declare (one's self to be such); as, he
   professes surgery; to profess one's self a physician.


word: Provessel
wordtype: a.
definition:
Openly declared, avowed, acknowledged, or claimed; as, a
   professed foe; a professed tyrant; a professed Christian.


word: Profession
wordtype: v.
definition:
The act of professing or claiming; open declaration;
   public avowal or acknowledgment; as, professions of friendship; a
   profession of faith.


word: Profession
wordtype: v.
definition:
That of which one professed knowledge; the occupation,
   if not mechanical, agricultural, or the like, to which one devotes
   one's self; the business which one professes to understand, and to
   follow for subsistence; calling; vocation; employment; as, the
   profession of arms; the profession of a clergyman, lawyer, or
   physician; the profession of lecturer on chemistry.


word: Professional
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to a profession, or calling;
   conforming to the rules or standards of a profession; following a
   profession; as, professional knowledge; professional conduct.


word: Professional
wordtype: n.
definition:
A person who prosecutes anything professionally, or
   for a livelihood, and not in the character of an amateur; a
   professional worker.


word: Professionally
wordtype: adv.
definition:
In a professional manner or capacity; by
   profession or calling; in the exercise of one's profession; one
   employed professionally.


word: Professor
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who professed, or makes open declaration of, his
   sentiments or opinions; especially, one who makes a public avowal of
   his belief in the Scriptures and his faith in Christ, and thus unites
   himself to the visible church.


word: Professor
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who professed, or publicly teaches, any science or
   branch of learning; especially, an officer in a university, college, or
   other seminary, whose business it is to read lectures, or instruct
   students, in a particular branch of learning; as a professor of
   theology, of botany, of mathematics, or of political economy.


word: Proffer
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To offer for acceptance; to propose to give; to make a
   tender of; as, to proffer a gift; to proffer services; to proffer
   friendship.


word: Proffer
wordtype: n.
definition:
An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by
   another; a tender; as, proffers of peace or friendship.


word: Proficiency
wordtype: n.
definition:
The quality of state of being proficient; advance in
   the acquisition of any art, science, or knowledge; progression in
   knowledge; improvement; adeptness; as, to acquire proficiency in music.


word: Proficient
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who has made considerable advances in any business,
   art, science, or branch of learning; an expert; an adept; as,
   proficient in a trade; a proficient in mathematics, music, etc.


word: Proficient
wordtype: a.
definition:
Well advanced in any branch of knowledge or skill;
   possessed of considerable acquirements; well-skilled; versed; adept,


word: Profile
wordtype: n.
definition:
A section of any member, made at right angles with its
   main lines, showing the exact shape of moldings and the like.


word: Profile
wordtype: n.
definition:
A drawing exhibiting a vertical section of the ground
   along a surveyed line, or graded work, as of a railway, showing
   elevations, depressions, grades, etc.


word: Profiling
wordtype: n.
definition:
In the construction of fieldworks, the erection at
   proper intervals of wooden profiles, to show to the workmen the
   sectional form of the parapets at those points.


word: Profit
wordtype: n.
definition:
Acquisition beyond expenditure; excess of value received
   for producing, keeping, or selling, over cost; hence, pecuniary gain in
   any transaction or occupation; emolument; as, a profit on the sale of
   goods.


word: Profit
wordtype: n.
definition:
Accession of good; valuable results; useful consequences;
   benefit; avail; gain; as, an office of profit,


word: Profit
wordtype: n.
definition:
To be of service to; to be good to; to help on; to benefit;
   to advantage; to avail; to aid; as, truth profits all men.


word: Profitable
wordtype: a.
definition:
Yielding or bringing profit or gain; gainful;
   lucrative; useful; helpful; advantageous; beneficial; as, a profitable
   trade; profitable business; a profitable study or profession.


word: Profligacy
wordtype: a.
definition:
The quality of state of being profligate; a profligate
   or very vicious course of life; a state of being abandoned in moral
   principle and in vice; dissoluteness.


word: Profligate
wordtype: a.
definition:
Broken down in respect of rectitude, principle, virtue,
   or decency; openly and shamelessly immoral or vicious; dissolute; as,
   profligate man or wretch.


word: Profound
wordtype: a.
definition:
Intellectually deep; entering far into subjects; reaching
   to the bottom of a matter, or of a branch of learning; thorough; as, a
   profound investigation or treatise; a profound scholar; profound
   wisdom.


word: Profound
wordtype: a.
definition:
Characterized by intensity; deeply felt; pervading;
   overmastering; far-reaching; strongly impressed; as, a profound sleep.


word: Profuse
wordtype: a.
definition:
Pouring forth with fullness or exuberance; bountiful;
   exceedingly liberal; giving without stint; as, a profuse government;
   profuse hospitality.


word: Prog
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To wander about and beg; to seek food or other supplies by
   low arts; to seek for advantage by mean shift or tricks.


word: Progeny
wordtype: n.
definition:
Descendants of the human kind, or offspring of other
   animals; children; offspring; race, lineage.


word: Proglottis
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of the free, or nearly free, segments of a
   tapeworm. It contains both male and female reproductive organs, and is
   capable of a brief independent existence.


word: Prognathous
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having the jaws projecting beyond the upper part of
   the face; -- opposed to orthognathous. See Gnathic index, under
   Gnathic.


word: Progne
wordtype: n.
definition:
An American butterfly (Polygonia, / Vanessa, Progne). It is
   orange and black above, grayish beneath, with an L-shaped silver mark
   on the hind wings. Called also gray comma.


word: Prognosis
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act or art of foretelling the course and termination
   of a disease; also, the outlook afforded by this act of judgment; as,
   the prognosis of hydrophobia is bad.


word: Prognostic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Indicating something future by signs or symptoms;
   foreshowing; aiding in prognosis; as, the prognostic symptoms of a
   disease; prognostic signs.


word: Prognostic
wordtype: a.
definition:
That which prognosticates; a sign by which a future
   event may be known or foretold; an indication; a sign or omen; hence, a
   foretelling; a prediction.


word: Prognosticate
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To indicate as future; to foretell from signs or
   symptoms; to prophesy; to foreshow; to predict; as, to prognosticate
   evil.


word: Programma
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any law, which, after it had passed the Athenian senate,
   was fixed on a tablet for public inspection previously to its being
   proposed to the general assembly of the people.


word: Programme
wordtype: n.
definition:
That which is written or printed as a public notice or
   advertisement; a scheme; a prospectus; especially, a brief outline or
   explanation of the order to be pursued, or the subjects embraced, in
   any public exercise, performance, or entertainment; a preliminary
   sketch.


word: Progress
wordtype: n.
definition:
Toward ideal completeness or perfection in respect of
   quality or condition; -- applied to individuals, communities, or the
   race; as, social, moral, religious, or political progress.


word: Progress
wordtype: n.
definition:
A journey of state; a circuit; especially, one made by a
   sovereign through parts of his own dominions.


word: Progress
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To make progress; to move forward in space; to
   continue onward in course; to proceed; to advance; to go on; as,
   railroads are progressing.


word: Progression
wordtype: n.
definition:
Regular or proportional advance in increase or
   decrease of numbers; continued proportion, arithmetical, geometrical,
   or harmonic.


word: Progression
wordtype: n.
definition:
A regular succession of tones or chords; the movement
   of the parts in harmony; the order of the modulations in a piece from
   key to key.


word: Progressive
wordtype: a.
definition:
Moving forward; proceeding onward; advancing; evincing
   progress; increasing; as, progressive motion or course; -- opposed to
   retrograde.


word: Prohibit
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To forbid by authority; to interdict; as, God
   prohibited Adam from eating of the fruit of a certain tree; we prohibit
   a person from doing a thing, and also the doing of the thing; as, the
   law prohibits men from stealing, or it prohibits stealing.


word: Prohibitionist
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who favors the prohibition of the sale (or of
   the sale and manufacture) of alcoholic liquors as beverages.


word: Prohibitory
wordtype: a.
definition:
Tending to prohibit, forbid, or exclude; implying
   prohibition; forbidding; as, a prohibitory law; a prohibitory price.


word: Project
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To cast forward or revolve in the mind; to contrive; to
   devise; to scheme; as, to project a plan.


word: Project
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To draw or exhibit, as the form of anything; to
   delineate; as, to project a sphere, a map, an ellipse, and the like; --
   sometimes with on, upon, into, etc.; as, to project a line or point
   upon a plane. See Projection, 4.


word: Project
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To shoot forward; to extend beyond something else; to
   be prominent; to jut; as, the cornice projects; branches project from
   the tree.


word: Projectile
wordtype: n.
definition:
A body projected, or impelled forward, by force;
   especially, a missile adapted to be shot from a firearm.


word: Projectile
wordtype: n.
definition:
A part of mechanics which treats of the motion, range,
   time of flight, etc., of bodies thrown or driven through the air by an
   impelling force.


word: Projection
wordtype: n.
definition:
The representation of something; delineation; plan;
   especially, the representation of any object on a perspective plane, or
   such a delineation as would result were the chief points of the object
   thrown forward upon the plane, each in the direction of a line drawn
   through it from a given point of sight, or central point; as, the
   projection of a sphere. The several kinds of projection differ
   according to the assumed point of sight and plane of projection in
   each.


word: Prolapse
wordtype: n.
definition:
The falling down of a part through the orifice with which
   it is naturally connected, especially of the uterus or the rectum.


word: Textile
wordtype: a.
definition:
Pertaining to weaving or to woven fabrics; as, textile
   arts; woven, capable of being woven; formed by weaving; as, textile
   fabrics.


word: Texture
wordtype: n.
definition:
The disposition or connection of threads, filaments, or
   other slender bodies, interwoven; as, the texture of cloth or of a
   spider's web.


word: Texture
wordtype: n.
definition:
The disposition of the several parts of any body in
   connection with each other, or the manner in which the constituent
   parts are united; structure; as, the texture of earthy substances or
   minerals; the texture of a plant or a bone; the texture of paper; a
   loose or compact texture.


word: Th
definition:
In Old English, the article the, when the following word began
   with a vowel, was often written with elision as if a part of the word.
   Thus in Chaucer, the forms thabsence, tharray, thegle, thend, thingot,
   etc., are found for the absence, the array, the eagle, the end, etc.


word: Thalamencephalon
wordtype: n.
definition:
The segment of the brain next in front of the
   midbrain, including the thalami, pineal gland, and pituitary body; the
   diencephalon; the interbrain.


word: Thalamiflorous
wordtype: a.
definition:
Bearing the stamens directly on the receptacle; --
   said of a subclass of polypetalous dicotyledonous plants in the system
   of De Candolle.


word: Thalamus
wordtype: n.
definition:
A mass of nervous matter on either side of the third
   ventricle of the brain; -- called also optic thalamus.


word: Thalassic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to the sea; -- sometimes applied to
   rocks formed from sediments deposited upon the sea bottom.


word: Thalassinian
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any species of Thalaassinidae, a family of burrowing
   macrurous Crustacea, having a long and soft abdomen.


word: Thallene
wordtype: n.
definition:
A hydrocarbon obtained from coal-tar residues, and
   remarkable for its intense yellowish green fluorescence.


word: Thallic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to thallium; derived from, or containing,
   thallium; specifically, designating those compounds in which the
   element has a higher valence as contrasted with the thallous compounds;
   as, thallic oxide.


word: Thalline
wordtype: n.
definition:
An artificial alkaloid of the quinoline series, obtained
   as a white crystalline substance, C10H13NO, whose salts are valuable as
   antipyretics; -- so called from the green color produced in its
   solution by certain oxidizing agents.


word: Thallium
wordtype: n.
definition:
A rare metallic element of the aluminium group found in
   some minerals, as certain pyrites, and also in the lead-chamber deposit
   in the manufacture of sulphuric acid. It is isolated as a heavy, soft,
   bluish white metal, easily oxidized in moist air, but preserved by
   keeping under water. Symbol Tl. Atomic weight 203.7.


word: Thallogen
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of a large class or division of the vegetable
   kingdom, which includes those flowerless plants, such as fungi, algae,
   and lichens, that consist of a thallus only, composed of cellular
   tissue, or of a congeries of cells, or even of separate cells, and
   never show a distinction into root, stem, and leaf.


word: Thallous
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to thallium; derived from, or
   containing, thallium; specifically, designating those compounds in
   which the element has a lower valence as contrasted with the thallic
   compounds.


word: Thallus
wordtype: n.
definition:
A solid mass of cellular tissue, consisting of one or more
   layers, usually in the form of a flat stratum or expansion, but
   sometimes erect or pendulous, and elongated and branching, and forming
   the substance of the thallogens.


word: Tammuz
wordtype: n.
definition:
A deity among the ancient Syrians, in honor of whom the
   Hebrew idolatresses held an annual lamentation. This deity has been
   conjectured to be the same with the Phoenician Adon, or Adonis.


word: Tammuz
wordtype: n.
definition:
The fourth month of the Jewish ecclesiastical year, --
   supposed to correspond nearly with our month of July.


word: Than
wordtype: conj.
definition:
A particle expressing comparison, used after certain
   adjectives and adverbs which express comparison or diversity, as more,
   better, other, otherwise, and the like. It is usually followed by the
   object compared in the nominative case. Sometimes, however, the object
   compared is placed in the objective case, and than is then considered
   by some grammarians as a preposition. Sometimes the object is expressed
   in a sentence, usually introduced by that; as, I would rather suffer
   than that you should want.


word: Thane
wordtype: n.
definition:
A dignitary under the Anglo-Saxons and Danes in England. Of
   these there were two orders, the king's thanes, who attended the kings
   in their courts and held lands immediately of them, and the ordinary
   thanes, who were lords of manors and who had particular jurisdiction
   within their limits. After the Conquest, this title was disused, and
   baron took its place.


word: Thank
wordtype: n.
definition:
A expression of gratitude; an acknowledgment expressive of a
   sense of favor or kindness received; obligation, claim, or desert, or
   gratitude; -- now generally used in the plural.


word: Thank
wordtype: n.
definition:
To express gratitude to (anyone) for a favor; to make
   acknowledgments to (anyone) for kindness bestowed; -- used also
   ironically for blame.


word: Thanksgiving
wordtype: n.
definition:
A public acknowledgment or celebration of divine
   goodness; also, a day set apart for religious services, specially to
   acknowledge the goodness of God, either in any remarkable deliverance
   from calamities or danger, or in the ordinary dispensation of his
   bounties.


word: Thar
wordtype: n.
definition:
A goatlike animal (Capra Jemlaica) native of the Himalayas.
   It has small, flattened horns, curved directly backward. The hair of
   the neck, shoulders, and chest of the male is very long, reaching to
   the knees. Called also serow, and imo.


word: Tharos
wordtype: n.
definition:
A small American butterfly (Phycoides tharos) having the
   upper surface of the wings variegated with orange and black, the outer
   margins black with small white crescents; -- called also pearl
   crescent.


word: That
wordtype: pron., a., conj., &
definition:
As a demonstrative pronoun (pl. Those),
   that usually points out, or refers to, a person or thing previously
   mentioned, or supposed to be understood. That, as a demonstrative, may
   precede the noun to which it refers; as, that which he has said is
   true; those in the basket are good apples.


word: That
wordtype: pron., a., conj., &
definition:
As an adjective, that has the same
   demonstrative force as the pronoun, but is followed by a noun.


word: That
wordtype: pron., a., conj., &
definition:
As a relative pronoun, that is
   equivalent to who or which, serving to point out, and make definite, a
   person or thing spoken of, or alluded to, before, and may be either
   singular or plural.


word: That
wordtype: pron., a., conj., &
definition:
To introduce a clause employed as the
   object of the preceding verb, or as the subject or predicate nominative
   of a verb.


word: That
wordtype: pron., a., conj., &
definition:
To introduce, a reason or cause; --
   equivalent to for that, in that, for the reason that, because.


word: That
wordtype: pron., a., conj., &
definition:
To introduce a purpose; -- usually
   followed by may, or might, and frequently preceded by so, in order, to
   the end, etc.


word: That
wordtype: pron., a., conj., &
definition:
To introduce a consequence, result, or
   effect; -- usually preceded by so or such, sometimes by that.


word: That
wordtype: pron., a., conj., &
definition:
In an elliptical sentence to introduce
   a dependent sentence expressing a wish, or a cause of surprise,
   indignation, or the like.


word: Thatch
wordtype: n.
definition:
Straw, rushes, or the like, used for making or covering the
   roofs of buildings, or of stacks of hay or grain.


word: Thatch
wordtype: n.
definition:
To cover with, or with a roof of, straw, reeds, or some
   similar substance; as, to thatch a roof, a stable, or a stack of grain.


word: Thaumatrope
wordtype: n.
definition:
An optical instrument or toy for showing the
   presistence of an impression upon the eyes after the luminous object is
   withdrawn.


word: Thaw
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To melt, dissolve, or become fluid; to soften; -- said of
   that which is frozen; as, the ice thaws.


word: Thaw
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To become so warm as to melt ice and snow; -- said in
   reference to the weather, and used impersonally.


word: Thaw
wordtype: n.
definition:
The melting of ice, snow, or other congealed matter; the
   resolution of ice, or the like, into the state of a fluid; liquefaction
   by heat of anything congealed by frost; also, a warmth of weather
   sufficient to melt that which is congealed.


word: The
wordtype: adv.
definition:
By that; by how much; by so much; on that account; -- used
   before comparatives; as, the longer we continue in sin, the more
   difficult it is to reform.


word: Theandric
wordtype: a.
definition:
Relating to, or existing by, the union of divine and
   human operation in Christ, or the joint agency of the divine and human
   nature.


word: Theatre
wordtype: n.
definition:
An edifice in which dramatic performances or spectacles
   are exhibited for the amusement of spectators; anciently uncovered,
   except the stage, but in modern times roofed.


word: Theatre
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any room adapted to the exhibition of any performances
   before an assembly, as public lectures, scholastic exercises,
   anatomical demonstrations, surgical operations, etc.


word: Theatre
wordtype: n.
definition:
That which resembles a theater in form, use, or the like;
   a place rising by steps or gradations, like the seats of a theater.


word: Theatine
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of an order of Italian monks, established in 1524,
   expressly to oppose Reformation, and to raise the tone of piety among
   Roman Catholics. They hold no property, nor do they beg, but depend on
   what Providence sends. Their chief employment is preaching and giving
   religious instruction.


word: Theatrical
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to a theater, or to the scenic
   representations; resembling the manner of dramatic performers;
   histrionic; hence, artificial; as, theatrical performances; theatrical
   gestures.


word: Thebaic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to Thebes in Egypt; specifically,
   designating a version of the Bible preserved by the Copts, and esteemed
   of great value by biblical scholars. This version is also called the
   Sahidic version.


word: Thebaine
wordtype: n.
definition:
A poisonous alkaloid, C19H21NO3, found in opium in small
   quantities, having a sharp, astringent taste, and a tetanic action
   resembling that of strychnine.


word: Theca
wordtype: n.
definition:
A sheath; a case; as, the theca, or cell, of an anther; the
   theca, or spore case, of a fungus; the theca of the spinal cord.


word: Thecla
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any one of many species of small delicately colored
   butterflies belonging to Thecla and allied genera; -- called also
   hairstreak, and elfin.


word: Thecodactyl
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any one of a group of lizards of the Gecko tribe,
   having the toes broad, and furnished with a groove in which the claws
   can be concealed.


word: Thecophora
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
A division of hydroids comprising those which have
   the hydranths in thecae and the gonophores in capsules. The
   campanularians and sertularians are examples. Called also Thecata. See
   Illust. under Hydroidea.


word: Theft
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act of stealing; specifically, the felonious taking and
   removing of personal property, with an intent to deprive the rightful
   owner of the same; larceny.


word: Theftbote
wordtype: n.
definition:
The receiving of a man's goods again from a thief, or a
   compensation for them, by way of composition, with the intent that the
   thief shall escape punishment.


word: Theism
wordtype: n.
definition:
The belief or acknowledgment of the existence of a God, as
   opposed to atheism, pantheism, or polytheism.


word: Theist
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who believes in the existence of a God; especially, one
   who believes in a personal God; -- opposed to atheist.


word: Thelphusian
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of a tribe of fresh-water crabs which live in or
   on the banks of rivers in tropical countries.


word: Theme
wordtype: n.
definition:
A subject or topic on which a person writes or speaks; a
   proposition for discussion or argument; a text.


word: Theme
wordtype: n.
definition:
A noun or verb, not modified by inflections; also, that part
   of a noun or verb which remains unchanged (except by euphonic
   variations) in declension or conjugation; stem.


word: Thenar
wordtype: n.
definition:
The prominence of the palm above the base of the thumb; the
   thenar eminence; the ball of the thumb. Sometimes applied to the
   corresponding part of the foot.


word: Theobromic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of, pertaining to, or designating, an acid extracted
   from cacao butter (from the Theobroma Cacao), peanut oil (from Arachis
   hypogaea), etc., as a white waxy crystalline substance.


word: Theobromine
wordtype: n.
definition:
An alkaloidal ureide, C7H8N4O2, homologous with and
   resembling caffeine, produced artificially, and also extracted from
   cacao and chocolate (from Theobroma Cacao) as a bitter white
   crystalline substance; -- called also dimethyl xanthine.


word: Theocracy
wordtype: n.
definition:
Government of a state by the immediate direction or
   administration of God; hence, the exercise of political authority by
   priests as representing the Deity.


word: Theocrasy
wordtype: n.
definition:
An intimate union of the soul with God in contemplation,
   -- an ideal of the Neoplatonists and of some Oriental mystics.


word: Theocrat
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who lives under a theocratic form of government; one
   who in civil affairs conforms to divine law.


word: Theocratical
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to a theocracy; administred by the
   immediate direction of God; as, the theocratical state of the
   Israelites.


word: Theodicy
wordtype: n.
definition:
That department of philosophy which treats of the being,
   perfections, and government of God, and the immortality of the soul.


word: Theodolite
wordtype: n.
definition:
An instrument used, especially in trigonometrical
   surveying, for the accurate measurement of horizontal angles, and also
   usually of vertical angles. It is variously constructed.


word: Theogony
wordtype: n.
definition:
The generation or genealogy of the gods; that branch of
   heathen theology which deals with the origin and descent of the
   deities; also, a poem treating of such genealogies; as, the Theogony of
   Hesiod.


word: Theological
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to theology, or the science of God
   and of divine things; as, a theological treatise.


word: Theology
wordtype: n.
definition:
The science of God or of religion; the science which
   treats of the existence, character, and attributes of God, his laws and
   government, the doctrines we are to believe, and the duties we are to
   practice; divinity; (as more commonly understood) "the knowledge
   derivable from the Scriptures, the systematic exhibition of revealed
   truth, the science of Christian faith and life."


word: Theopneusty
wordtype: n.
definition:
Divine inspiration; the supernatural influence of the
   Divine Spirit in qualifying men to receive and communicate revealed
   truth.


word: Theorbo
wordtype: n.
definition:
An instrument made like large lute, but having two necks,
   with two sets of pegs, the lower set holding the strings governed by
   frets, while to the upper set were attached the long bass strings used
   as open notes.


word: Theoretical
wordtype: a.
definition:
Pertaining to theory; depending on, or confined to,
   theory or speculation; speculative; terminating in theory or
   speculation: not practical; as, theoretical learning; theoretic
   sciences.


word: Theorica
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
Public moneys expended at Athens on festivals,
   sacrifices, and public entertainments (especially theatrical
   performances), and in gifts to the people; -- also called theoric fund.


word: Theory
wordtype: n.
definition:
A doctrine, or scheme of things, which terminates in
   speculation or contemplation, without a view to practice; hypothesis;
   speculation.


word: Theory
wordtype: n.
definition:
The philosophical explanation of phenomena, either physical
   or moral; as, Lavoisier's theory of combustion; Adam Smith's theory of
   moral sentiments.


word: Theosophy
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any system of philosophy or mysticism which proposes to
   attain intercourse with God and superior spirits, and consequent
   superhuman knowledge, by physical processes, as by the theurgic
   operations of some ancient Platonists, or by the chemical processes of
   the German fire philosophers; also, a direct, as distinguished from a
   revealed, knowledge of God, supposed to be attained by extraordinary
   illumination; especially, a direct insight into the processes of the
   divine mind, and the interior relations of the divine nature.


word: Therapeutae
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
A name given to certain ascetics said to have
   anciently dwelt in the neighborhood of Alexandria. They are described
   in a work attributed to Philo, the genuineness and credibility of which
   are now much discredited.


word: Therapeutical
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to the healing art; concerned in
   discovering and applying remedies for diseases; curative.


word: Therapeutics
wordtype: n.
definition:
That part of medical science which treats of the
   discovery and application of remedies for diseases.


word: There
wordtype: pron.
definition:
In that matter, relation, etc.; at that point, stage,
   etc., regarded as a distinct place; as, he did not stop there, but
   continued his speech.


word: Theriaca
wordtype: n.
definition:
An ancient composition esteemed efficacious against the
   effects of poison; especially, a certain compound of sixty-four drugs,
   prepared, pulverized, and reduced by means of honey to an electuary; --
   called also theriaca Andromachi, and Venice treacle.


word: Theriodontia
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
An extinct order of reptiles found in the Permian
   and Triassic formations in South Africa. In some respects they
   resembled carnivorous mammals. Called also Theromorpha.


word: Report
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To bring back, as an answer; to announce in return; to
   relate, as what has been discovered by a person sent to examine,
   explore, or investigate; as, a messenger reports to his employer what
   he has seen or ascertained; the committee reported progress.


word: Report
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To give an account of; to relate; to tell; to circulate
   publicly, as a story; as, in the common phrase, it is reported.


word: Report
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To give an official account or statement of; as, a
   treasurer reports the receipts and expenditures.


word: Report
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To return or present as the result of an examination or
   consideration of any matter officially referred; as, the committee
   reported the bill witth amendments, or reported a new bill, or reported
   the results of an inquiry.


word: Report
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To make minutes of, as a speech, or the doings of a
   public body; to write down from the lips of a speaker.


word: Report
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To write an account of for publication, as in a
   newspaper; as, to report a public celebration or a horse race.


word: Report
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To make a statement of the conduct of, especially in an
   unfavorable sense; as, to report a servant to his employer.


word: Report
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To make a report, or response, in respect of a matter
   inquired of, a duty enjoined, or information expected; as, the
   committee will report at twelve o'clock.


word: Report
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To furnish in writing an account of a speech, the
   proceedings at a meeting, the particulars of an occurrence, etc., for
   publication.


word: Report
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To present one's self, as to a superior officer, or to
   one to whom service is due, and to be in readiness for orders or to do
   service; also, to give information, as of one's address, condition,
   etc.; as, the officer reported to the general for duty; to report
   weekly by letter.


word: Report
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
An account or statement of the results of examination or
   inquiry made by request or direction; relation.


word: Report
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
An official statement of facts, verbal or written;
   especially, a statement in writing of proceedings and facts exhibited
   by an officer to his superiors; as, the reports of the heads af
   departments to Congress, of a master in chancery to the court, of
   committees to a legislative body, and the like.


word: Report
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
An account or statement of a judicial opinion or
   decision, or of case argued and determined in a court of law, chancery,
   etc.; also, in the plural, the volumes containing such reports; as,
   Coke's Reports.


word: Report
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
A sketch, or a fully written account, of a speech,
   debate, or the proceedings of a public meeting, legislative body, etc.


word: Reporter
wordtype: n.
definition:
An officer or person who makes authorized statements of
   law proceedings and decisions, or of legislative debates.


word: Repose
wordtype: v.
definition:
To lay at rest; to cause to be calm or quiet; to compose;
   to rest, -- often reflexive; as, to repose one's self on a couch.


word: Repose
wordtype: v.
definition:
That harmony or moderation which affords rest for the eye;
   -- opposed to the scattering and division of a subject into too many
   unconnected parts, and also to anything which is overstrained; as, a
   painting may want repose.


word: Reposit
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To cause to rest or stay; to lay away; to lodge, as for
   safety or preservation; to place; to store.


word: Repository
wordtype: n.
definition:
A place where things are or may be reposited, or laid
   up, for safety or preservation; a depository.


word: Repousse
wordtype: a.
definition:
Ornamented with patterns in relief made by pressing or
   hammering on the reverse side; -- said of thin metal, or of a vessel
   made of thin metal.


word: Reprehend
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To reprove or reprimand with a view of restraining,
   checking, or preventing; to make charge of fault against; to disapprove
   of; to chide; to blame; to censure.


word: Represent
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To present again or anew; to present by means of
   something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image
   of; to typify.


word: Represent
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To portray by pictoral or plastic art; to delineate;
   as, to represent a landscape in a picture, a horse in bronze, and the
   like.


word: Represent
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To portray by mimicry or action of any kind; to act
   the part or character of; to personate; as, to represent Hamlet.


word: Represent
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To stand in the place of; to supply the place,
   perform the duties, exercise the rights, or receive the share, of; to
   speak and act with authority in behalf of; to act the part of
   (another); as, an heir represents his ancestor; an attorney represents
   his client in court; a member of Congress represents his district in
   Congress.


word: Represent
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To exhibit to another mind in language; to show; to
   give one's own impressions and judgement of; to bring before the mind;
   to set forth; sometimes, to give an account of; to describe.


word: Represent
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To serve as a sign or symbol of; as, mathematical
   symbols represent quantities or relations; words represent ideas or
   things.


word: Represent
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To bring a sensation of into the mind or sensorium;
   to cause to be known, felt, or apprehended; to present.


word: Represent
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To form or image again in consciousness, as an object
   of cognition or apprehension (something which was originally
   apprehended by direct presentation). See Presentative, 3.


word: Representation
wordtype: n.
definition:
A likeness, a picture, or a model; as, a
   representation of the human face, or figure, and the like.


word: Representation
wordtype: n.
definition:
A description or statement; as, the representation
   of an historian, of a witness, or an advocate.


word: Representation
wordtype: n.
definition:
The body of those who act as representatives of a
   community or society; as, the representation of a State in Congress.


word: Representation
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any collateral statement of fact, made orally or in
   writing, by which an estimate of the risk is affected, or either party
   is influenced.


word: Re-presentation
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act of re-presenting, or the state of being
   presented again; a new presentation; as, re-presentation of facts
   previously stated.


word: Representative
wordtype: a.
definition:
Bearing the character or power of another; acting
   for another or others; as, a council representative of the people.


word: Representative
wordtype: a.
definition:
Conducted by persons chosen to represent, or act as
   deputies for, the people; as, a representative government.


word: Representative
wordtype: a.
definition:
Serving or fitted to present the full characters of
   the type of a group; typical; as, a representative genus in a family.


word: Representative
wordtype: a.
definition:
Similar in general appearance, structure, and
   habits, but living in different regions; -- said of certain species and
   varieties.


word: Representative
wordtype: a.
definition:
Giving, or existing as, a transcript of what was
   originally presentative knowledge; as, representative faculties;
   representative knowledge. See Presentative, 3 and Represent, 8.


word: Representative
wordtype: n.
definition:
An agent, deputy, or substitute, who supplies the
   place of another, or others, being invested with his or their
   authority.


word: Repress
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To press back or down effectually; to crush down or
   out; to quell; to subdue; to supress; as, to repress sedition or
   rebellion; to repress the first risings of discontent.


word: Reprieve
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To delay the punishment of; to suspend the execution
   of sentence on; to give a respite to; to respite; as, to reprieve a
   criminal for thirty days.


word: Reprimand
wordtype: n.
definition:
To reprove publicly and officially, in execution of a
   sentence; as, the court ordered him to be reprimanded.


word: Reprimer
wordtype: n.
definition:
A machine or implement for applying fresh primers to
   spent cartridge shells, so that the shells be used again.


word: Reprint
wordtype: n.
definition:
A second or a new impression or edition of any printed
   work; specifically, the publication in one country of a work previously
   published in another.


word: Reprisal
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act of retorting on an enemy by inflicting suffering
   or death on a prisoner taken from him, in retaliation for an act of
   inhumanity.


word: Reprise
wordtype: n.
definition:
Deductions and duties paid yearly out of a manor and
   lands, as rent charge, rent seck, pensions, annuities, and the like.


word: Reproach
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To come back to, or come home to, as a matter of
   blame; to bring shame or disgrace upon; to disgrace.


word: Reproach
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To attribute blame to; to allege something disgraceful
   against; to charge with a fault; to censure severely or contemptuously;
   to upbraid.


word: Reproach
wordtype: v.
definition:
The act of reproaching; censure mingled with contempt;
   contumelious or opprobrious language toward any person; abusive
   reflections; as, severe reproach.


word: Reprobate
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To disapprove with detestation or marks of extreme
   dislike; to condemn as unworthy; to disallow; to reject.


word: Reprobation
wordtype: n.
definition:
The predestination of a certain number of the human
   race as reprobates, or objects of condemnation and punishment.


word: Reproduce
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To produce again, by generation or the like; to cause
   the existence of (something of the same class, kind, or nature as
   another thing); to generate or beget, as offspring; as, to reproduce a
   rose; some animals are reproduced by gemmation.


word: Reproduce
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To make an image or other representation of; to
   portray; to cause to exist in the memory or imagination; to make a copy
   of; as, to reproduce a person's features in marble, or on canvas; to
   reproduce a design.


word: Reproof
wordtype: n.
definition:
An expression of blame or censure; especially, blame
   expressed to the face; censure for a fault; chiding; reproach.


word: Rep-silver
wordtype: n.
definition:
Money anciently paid by servile tenants to their lord,
   in lieu of the customary service of reaping his corn or grain.


word: Reptile
wordtype: n.
definition:
An animal that crawls, or moves on its belly, as snakes,,
   or by means of small, short legs, as lizards, and the like.


word: Reptilia
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
A class of air-breathing oviparous vertebrates,
   usually covered with scales or bony plates. The heart generally has two
   auricles and one ventricle. The development of the young is the same as
   that of birds.


word: Republic
wordtype: a.
definition:
A state in which the sovereign power resides in the whole
   body of the people, and is exercised by representatives elected by
   them; a commonwealth. Cf. Democracy, 2.


word: Republican
wordtype: a.
definition:
Consonant with the principles of a republic; as,
   republican sentiments or opinions; republican manners.


word: Republican
wordtype: n.
definition:
A South African weaver bird (Philetaerus socius). These
   weaver birds build many nests together, under a large rooflike shelter,
   which they make of straw.


word: Republicanize
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To change, as a state, into a republic; to
   republican principles; as, France was republicanized; to republicanize
   the rising generation.


word: Republication
wordtype: n.
definition:
A second publication, or a new publication of
   something before published, as of a former will, of a volume already
   published, or the like; specifically, the publication in one country of
   a work first issued in another; a reprint.


word: Republish
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To publish anew; specifically, to publish in one
   country (a work first published in another); also, to revive (a will)
   by re/xecution or codicil.


word: Repudiation
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act of repudiating, or the state of being
   repuddiated; as, the repudiation of a doctrine, a wife, a debt, etc.


word: Repugnancy
wordtype: n.
definition:
The state or condition of being repugnant; opposition;
   contrariety; especially, a strong instinctive antagonism; aversion;
   reluctance; unwillingness, as of mind, passions, principles, qualities,
   and the like.


word: Repugnant
wordtype: a.
definition:
Disposed to fight against; hostile; at war with; being
   at variance; contrary; inconsistent; refractory; disobedient; also,
   distasteful in a high degree; offensive; -- usually followed by to,
   rarely and less properly by with; as, all rudeness was repugnant to her
   nature.


word: Repulse
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To repel by discourtesy, coldness, or denial; to
   reject; to send away; as, to repulse a suitor or a proffer.


word: Repulsion
wordtype: n.
definition:
The power, either inherent or due to some physical
   action, by which bodies, or the particles of bodies, are made to recede
   from each other, or to resist each other's nearer approach; as,
   molecular repulsion; electrical repulsion.


word: Reputable
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having, or worthy of, good repute; held in esteem;
   honorable; praiseworthy; as, a reputable man or character; reputable
   conduct.


word: Reputation
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
The estimation in which one is held; character in
   public opinion; the character attributed to a person, thing, or action;
   repute.


word: Reputation
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
The character imputed to a person in the community
   in which he lives. It is admissible in evidence when he puts his
   character in issue, or when such reputation is otherwise part of the
   issue of a case.


word: Repute
wordtype: n.
definition:
Character reputed or attributed; reputation, whether good
   or bad; established opinion; public estimate.


word: Repute
wordtype: n.
definition:
Specifically: Good character or reputation; credit or honor
   derived from common or public opinion; -- opposed to disrepute.


word: Request
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act of asking for anything desired; expression of
   desire or demand; solicitation; prayer; petition; entreaty.


word: Request
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To ask for (something); to express desire ffor; to
   solicit; as, to request his presence, or a favor.


word: Requin
wordtype: n.
definition:
The man-eater, or white shark (Carcharodon carcharias); --
   so called on account of its causing requiems to be sung.


word: Require
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To demand; to insist upon having; to claim as by right
   and authority; to exact; as, to require the surrender of property.


word: Requirement
wordtype: n.
definition:
That which is required; an imperative or authoritative
   command; an essential condition; something needed or necessary; a need.


word: Requisite
wordtype: a.
definition:
Required by the nature of things, or by circumstances;
   so needful that it can not be dispensed with; necessary; indispensable.


word: Requisition
wordtype: n.
definition:
A formal demand made by one state or government upon
   another for the surrender or extradition of a fugitive from justice.


word: Requisition
wordtype: n.
definition:
A demand by the invader upon the people of an invaded
   country for supplies, as of provision, forage, transportation, etc.


word: Requisition
wordtype: n.
definition:
A formal application by one officer to another for
   things needed in the public service; as, a requisition for clothing,
   troops, or money.


word: Requital
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act of requiting; also, that which requites; return,
   good or bad, for anything done; in a good sense, compensation;
   recompense; as, the requital of services; in a bad sense, retaliation,
   or punishment; as, the requital of evil deeds.


word: Requite
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To repay; in a good sense, to recompense; to return (an
   equivalent) in good; to reward; in a bad sense, to retaliate; to return
   (evil) for evil; to punish.


word: Reredos
wordtype: n.
definition:
The open hearth, upon which fires were lighted,
   immediately under the louver, in the center of ancient halls.


word: Resaw
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To saw again; specifically, to saw a balk, or a timber,
   which has already been squared, into dimension lumber, as joists,
   boards, etc.


word: Rescind
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
Specifically, to vacate or make void, as an act, by the
   enacting authority or by superior authority; to repeal; as, to rescind
   a law, a resolution, or a vote; to rescind a decree or a judgment.


word: Rescission
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act of rescinding, abrogating, annulling, or
   vacating; as, the rescission of a law, decree, or judgment.


word: Rescript
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
The answer of an emperor when formallyconsulted by
   particular persons on some difficult question; hence, an edict or
   decree.


word: Rescue
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To free or deliver from any confinement, violence,
   danger, or evil; to liberate from actual restraint; to remove or
   withdraw from a state of exposure to evil; as, to rescue a prisoner
   from the enemy; to rescue seamen from destruction.


word: Research
wordtype: n.
definition:
Diligent inquiry or examination in seeking facts or
   principles; laborious or continued search after truth; as, researches
   of human wisdom.


word: Resection
wordtype: n.
definition:
The removal of the articular extremity of a bone, or of
   the ends of the bones in a false articulation.


word: Reseizer
wordtype: n.
definition:
The taking of lands into the hands of the king where a
   general livery, or oustre le main, was formerly mis-sued, contrary to
   the form and order of law.


word: Resemble
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To be like or similar to; to bear the similitude of,
   either in appearance or qualities; as, these brothers resemble each
   other.


word: Resent
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To recognize; to perceive, especially as if by smelling;
   -- associated in meaning with sent, the older spelling of scent to
   smell. See Resent, v. i.


word: Resentment
wordtype: n.
definition:
The state of holding something in the mind as a subject
   of contemplation, or of being inclined to reflect upon something; a
   state of consciousness; conviction; feeling; impression.


word: Reservation
wordtype: n.
definition:
A tract of the public land reserved for some special
   use, as for schools, for the use of Indians, etc.


word: Reservation
wordtype: n.
definition:
A clause in an instrument by which some new thing is
   reserved out of the thing granted, and not in esse before.


word: Reservation
wordtype: n.
definition:
The portion of the sacramental elements reserved for
   purposes of devotion and for the communion of the absent and sick.


word: Reservation
wordtype: n.
definition:
A term of canon law, which signifies that the pope
   reserves to himself appointment to certain benefices.


word: Reserve
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
Hence, to keep in store for future or special use; to
   withhold from present use for another purpose or time; to keep; to
   retain.


word: Reserve
wordtype: n.
definition:
A tract of land reserved, or set apart, for a particular
   purpose; as, the Connecticut Reserve in Ohio, originally set apart for
   the school fund of Connecticut; the Clergy Reserves in Canada, for the
   support of the clergy.


word: Reserve
wordtype: n.
definition:
A body of troops in the rear of an army drawn up for
   battle, reserved to support the other lines as occasion may require; a
   force or body of troops kept for an exigency.


word: Reserved
wordtype: a.
definition:
Kept for future or special use, or for an exigency; as,
   reserved troops; a reserved seat in a theater.


word: Reserved
wordtype: a.
definition:
Restrained from freedom in words or actions; backward, or
   cautious, in communicating one's thoughts and feelings; not free or
   frank.


word: Reservoir
wordtype: n.
definition:
A place where anything is kept in store; especially, a
   place where water is collected and kept for use when wanted, as to
   supply a fountain, a canal, or a city by means of aqueducts, or to
   drive a mill wheel, or the like.


word: Reservoir
wordtype: n.
definition:
A small intercellular space, often containing resin,
   essential oil, or some other secreted matter.


word: Reship
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To ship again; to put on board of a vessel a second
   time; to send on a second voyage; as, to reship bonded merchandise.


word: Reside
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To dwell permanently or for a considerable time; to have
   a settled abode for a time; to abide continuosly; to have one's
   domicile of home; to remain for a long time.


word: Residence
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act or fact of residing, abiding, or dwelling in a
   place for some continuance of time; as, the residence of an American in
   France or Italy for a year.


word: Residence
wordtype: n.
definition:
The place where one resides; an abode; a dwelling or
   habitation; esp., a settled or permanent home or domicile.


word: Residency
wordtype: n.
definition:
A political agency at a native court in British India,
   held by an officer styled the Resident; also, a Dutch commercial colony
   or province in the East Indies.


word: Resident
wordtype: a.
definition:
Dwelling, or having an abode, in a place for a continued
   length of time; residing on one's own estate; -- opposed to
   nonresident; as, resident in the city or in the country.


word: Resident
wordtype: n.
definition:
A diplomatic representative who resides at a foreign
   court; -- a term usualy applied to ministers of a rank inferior to that
   of ambassadors. See the Note under Minister, 4.


word: Residuary
wordtype: a.
definition:
Consisting of residue; as, residuary matter; pertaining
   to the residue, or part remaining; as, the residuary advantage of an
   estate.


word: Residue
wordtype: n.
definition:
That part of a testeator's estate wwhich is not disposed
   of in his will by particular and special legacies and devises, and
   which remains after payment of debts and legacies.


word: Residue
wordtype: n.
definition:
That which remains of a molecule after the removal of a
   portion of its constituents; hence, an atom or group regarded as a
   portion of a molecule; -- used as nearly equivalent to radical, but in
   a more general sense.


word: Residue
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any positive or negative number that differs from a given
   number by a multiple of a given modulus; thus, if 7 is the modulus, and
   9 the given number, the numbers -5, 2, 16, 23, etc., are residues.


word: Residuum
wordtype: n.
definition:
That which is left after any process of separation or
   purification; that which remains after certain specified deductions are
   made; residue.


word: Resign
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To sign back; to return by a formal act; to yield to
   another; to surrender; -- said especially of office or emolument.
   Hence, to give up; to yield; to submit; -- said of the wishes or will,
   or of something valued; -- also often used reflexively.


word: Resignation
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act of resigning or giving up, as a claim,
   possession, office, or the like; surrender; as, the resignation of a
   crown or comission.


word: Resignation
wordtype: n.
definition:
The state of being resigned or submissive; quiet or
   patient submission; unresisting acquiescence; as, resignation to the
   will and providence of God.


word: Resiliency
wordtype: n.
definition:
The mechanical work required to strain an elastic body,
   as a deflected beam, stretched spring, etc., to the elastic limit;
   also, the work performed by the body in recovering from such strain.


word: Resin
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any one of a class of yellowish brown solid inflammable
   substances, of vegetable origin, which are nonconductors of
   electricity, have a vitreous fracture, and are soluble in ether,
   alcohol, and essential oils, but not in water; specif., pine resin (see
   Rosin).


word: Resist
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To strive against; to endeavor to counteract, defeat, or
   frustrate; to act in opposition to; to oppose.


word: Resist
wordtype: n.
definition:
A substance used to prevent a color or mordant from fixing
   on those parts to which it has been applied, either by acting
   machanically in preventing the color, etc., from reaching the cloth, or
   chemically in changing the color so as to render it incapable of fixing
   itself in the fibers.. The pastes prepared for this purpose are called
   resist pastes.


word: Resistance
wordtype: n.
definition:
The quality of not yielding to force or external
   pressure; that power of a body which acts in opposition to the impulse
   or pressure of another, or which prevents the effect of another power;
   as, the resistance of the air to a body passing through it; the
   resistance of a target to projectiles.


word: Resistance
wordtype: n.
definition:
A certain hindrance or opposition to the passage of an
   electrical current or discharge offered by conducting bodies. It bears
   an inverse relation to the conductivity, -- good conductors having a
   small resistance, while poor conductors or insulators have a very high
   resistance. The unit of resistance is the ohm.


word: Resolute
wordtype: v. t. & i.
definition:
Having a decided purpose; determined; resolved;
   fixed in a determination; hence, bold; firm; steady.


word: Resolution
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act, operation, or process of resolving.
   Specifically: (a) The act of separating a compound into its elements or
   component parts. (b) The act of analyzing a complex notion, or solving
   a vexed question or difficult problem.


word: Resolution
wordtype: n.
definition:
The state of being resolved, settled, or determined;
   firmness; steadiness; constancy; determination.


word: Resolution
wordtype: n.
definition:
That which is resolved or determined; a settled
   purpose; determination. Specifically: A formal expression of the
   opinion or will of an official body or a public assembly, adopted by
   vote; as, a legislative resolution; the resolutions of a public
   meeting.


word: Resolution
wordtype: n.
definition:
The passing of a dissonant into a consonant chord by
   the rising or falling of the note which makes the discord.


word: Resolutioner
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who makes a resolution; one who joins with others
   in a declaration or resolution; specifically, one of a party in the
   Scottish Church in the 17th century.


word: Resolvable
wordtype: a.
definition:
Admitting of being resolved; admitting separation into
   constituent parts, or reduction to first principles; admitting solution
   or explanation; as, resolvable compounds; resolvable ideas or
   difficulties.


word: Resolve
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To separate the component parts of; to reduce to the
   constituent elements; -- said of compound substances; hence, sometimes,
   to melt, or dissolve.


word: Resolve
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To reduce to simple or intelligible notions; -- said of
   complex ideas or obscure questions; to make clear or certain; to free
   from doubt; to disentangle; to unravel; to explain; hence, to clear up,
   or dispel, as doubt; as, to resolve a riddle.


word: Resolve
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To cause to perceive or understand; to acquaint; to
   inform; to convince; to assure; to make certain.


word: Resolve
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To determine or decide in purpose; to make ready in
   mind; to fix; to settle; as, he was resolved by an unexpected event.


word: Resolve
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To express, as an opinion or determination, by
   resolution and vote; to declare or decide by a formal vote; -- followed
   by a clause; as, the house resolved (or, it was resolved by the house)
   that no money should be apropriated (or, to appropriate no money).


word: Resolve
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To change or convert by resolution or formal vote; --
   used only reflexively; as, the house resolved itself into a committee
   of the whole.


word: Resolve
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To solve, as a problem, by enumerating the several
   things to be done, in order to obtain what is required; to find the
   answer to, or the result of.


word: Resolve
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To form a purpose; to make a decision; especially, to
   determine after reflection; as, to resolve on a better course of life.


word: Resolve
wordtype: n.
definition:
That which has been resolved on or determined; decisive
   conclusion; fixed purpose; determination; also, legal or official
   determination; a legislative declaration; a resolution.


word: Resolved
wordtype: p. p. & a.
definition:
Having a fixed purpose; determined; resolute; --
   usually placed after its noun; as, a man resolved to be rich.


word: Resolvent
wordtype: n.
definition:
That which has power to disperse inflammatory or other
   tumors; a discutient; anything which aids the absorption of effused
   products.


word: Resonance
wordtype: n.
definition:
A prolongation or increase of any sound, either by
   reflection, as in a cavern or apartment the walls of which are not
   distant enough to return a distinct echo, or by the production of
   vibrations in other bodies, as a sounding-board, or the bodies of
   musical instruments.


word: Resonator
wordtype: n.
definition:
Anything which resounds; specifically, a vessel in the
   form of a cylinder open at one end, or a hollow ball of brass with two
   apertures, so contrived as to greatly intensify a musical tone by its
   resonance. It is used for the study and analysis of complex sounds.


word: Resorcin
wordtype: n.
definition:
A colorless crystalline substance of the phenol series,
   obtained by melting certain resins, as galbanum, asafetida, etc., with
   caustic potash. It is also produced artificially and used in making
   certain dyestuffs, as phthalein, fluorescein, and eosin.


word: Resort
wordtype: v.
definition:
The act of going to, or making application; a betaking
   one's self; the act of visiting or seeking; recourse; as, a place of
   popular resort; -- often figuratively; as, to have resort to force.


word: Resound
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To praise or celebrate with the voice, or the sound of
   instruments; to extol with sounds; to spread the fame of.


word: Resource
wordtype: n.
definition:
That to which one resorts orr on which one depends for
   supply or support; means of overcoming a difficulty; resort; expedient.


word: Resource
wordtype: n.
definition:
Pecuniary means; funds; money, or any property that can
   be converted into supplies; available means or capabilities of any
   kind.


word: Respect
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To take notice of; to regard with special attention; to
   regard as worthy of special consideration; hence, to care for; to heed.


word: Respect
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To have regard to; to have reference to; to relate to;
   as, the treaty particularly respects our commerce.


word: Respect
wordtype: v.
definition:
The act of noticing with attention; the giving particular
   consideration to; hence, care; caution.


word: Respectability
wordtype: n.
definition:
The state or quality of being respectable; the
   state or quality which deserves or commands respect.


word: Respectable
wordtype: a.
definition:
Worthy of respect; fitted to awaken esteem; deserving
   regard; hence, of good repute; not mean; as, a respectable citizen.


word: Respectable
wordtype: a.
definition:
Moderate in degree of excellence or in number; as, a
   respectable performance; a respectable audience.


word: Respecting
wordtype: prep.
definition:
With regard or relation to; regarding; concerning;
   as, respecting his conduct there is but one opinion.


word: Respective
wordtype: a.
definition:
Looking towardl having reference to; relative, not
   absolute; as, the respective connections of society.


word: Respective
wordtype: a.
definition:
Relating to particular persons or things, each to each;
   particular; own; as, they returned to their respective places of abode.


word: Respectively
wordtype: adv.
definition:
As relating to each; particularly; as each belongs
   to each; as each refers to each in order; as, let each man respectively
   perform his duty.


word: Respiration
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act of resping or breathing; the act of taking in
   and giving out air; the aggregate of those processes bu which oxygen is
   introduced into the system, and carbon dioxide, or carbonic acid,
   removed.


word: Respirator
wordtype: n.
definition:
A divice of gauze or wire, covering the mouth or nose,
   to prevent the inhalation of noxious substances, as dust or smoke.
   Being warmed by the breath, it tempers cold air passing through it, and
   may also be used for the inhalation of medicated vapors.


word: Respiratory
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to respiration; serving for
   respiration; as, the respiratory organs; respiratory nerves; the
   respiratory function; respiratory changes.


word: Respire
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To breathe; to inhale air into the lungs, and exhale it
   from them, successively, for the purpose of maintaining the vitality of
   the blood.


word: Respondent
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who answers in certain suits or proceedings,
   generally those which are not according to the course of the common
   law, as in equity and admiralty causes, in petitions for partition, and
   the like; -- distinquished from appellant.


word: Respondent
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who maintains a thesis in reply, and whose province
   it is to refute objections, or overthrow arguments; -- distinguished
   from opponent.


word: Respondentia
wordtype: n.
definition:
A loan upon goods laden on board a ship. It differs
   from bottomry, which is a loan on the ship itself.


word: Response
wordtype: n.
definition:
The answer of the people or congregation to the priest or
   clergyman, in the litany and other parts of divine service.


word: Responsible
wordtype: a.
definition:
Liable to respond; likely to be called upon to answer;
   accountable; answerable; amenable; as, a guardian is responsible to the
   court for his conduct in the office.


word: Responsible
wordtype: a.
definition:
Able to respond or answer for one's conduct and
   obligations; trustworthy, financially or otherwise; as, to have a
   responsible man for surety.


word: Responsible
wordtype: a.
definition:
Involving responsibility; involving a degree of
   accountability on the part of the person concerned; as, a responsible
   office.


word: Rest
wordtype: n.
definition:
A state of quiet or repose; a cessation from motion or labor;
   tranquillity; as, rest from mental exertion; rest of body or mind.


word: Rest
wordtype: n.
definition:
That on which anything rests or leans for support; as, a rest
   in a lathe, for supporting the cutting tool or steadying the work.


word: Rest
wordtype: n.
definition:
Silence in music or in one of its parts; the name of the
   character that stands for such silence. They are named as notes are,
   whole, half, quarter,etc.


word: Rest
wordtype: n.
definition:
To cease from action or motion, especially from action which
   has caused weariness; to desist from labor or exertion.


word: Rest
wordtype: n.
definition:
To lean in confidence; to trust; to rely; to repose without
   anxiety; as, to rest on a man's promise.


word: Rest
wordtype: n.
definition:
That which is left, or which remains after the separation of
   a part, either in fact or in contemplation; remainder; residue.


word: Rest
wordtype: n.
definition:
A surplus held as a reserved fund by a bank to equalize its
   dividends, etc.; in the Bank of England, the balance of assets above
   liabilities.


word: Restiform
wordtype: a.
definition:
Formed like a rope; -- applied especially to several
   ropelike bundles or masses of fibers on the dorsal side of the medulla
   oblongata.


word: Restitution
wordtype: v.
definition:
The act of restoring anything to its rightful owner,
   or of making good, or of giving an equivalent for any loss, damage, or
   injury; indemnification.


word: Restitution
wordtype: v.
definition:
That which is offered or given in return for what has
   been lost, injured, or destroved; compensation.


word: Restitution
wordtype: v.
definition:
The movement of rotetion which usually occurs in
   childbirth after the head has been delivered, and which causes the
   latter to point towards the side to which it was directed at the
   beginning of labor.


word: Restless
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not satisfied to be at rest or in peace; averse to repose
   or quiet; eager for change; discontented; as, restless schemers;
   restless ambition; restless subjects.


word: Restoration
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act of restoring or bringing back to a former
   place, station, or condition; the fact of being restored; renewal;
   reestablishment; as, the restoration of friendship between enemies; the
   restoration of peace after war.


word: Restorationist
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who believes in a temporary future punishment
   and a final restoration of all to the favor and presence of God; a
   Universalist.


word: Restore
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To bring back to its former state; to bring back from a
   state of ruin, decay, disease, or the like; to repair; to renew; to
   recover.


word: Restore
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To give or bring back, as that which has been lost., or
   taken away; to bring back to the owner; to replace.


word: Restore
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To bring back from a state of injury or decay, or from
   a changed condition; as, to restore a painting, statue, etc.


word: Restore
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To form a picture or model of, as of something lost or
   mutilated; as, to restore a ruined building, city, or the like.


word: Restrain
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To draw back again; to hold back from acting,
   proceeding, or advancing, either by physical or moral force, or by any
   interposing obstacle; to repress or suppress; to keep down; to curb.


word: Restraint
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act or process of restraining, or of holding back or
   hindering from motion or action, in any manner; hindrance of the will,
   or of any action, physical or mental.


word: Restrict
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To restrain within bounds; to limit; to confine; as,
   to restrict worlds to a particular meaning; to restrict a patient to a
   certain diet.


word: Result
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To come out, or have an issue; to terminate; to have
   consequences; -- followed by in; as, this measure will result in good
   or in evil.


word: Result
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To proceed, spring, or rise, as a consequence, from
   facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation,
   thought, or endeavor.


word: Result
wordtype: n.
definition:
That which results; the conclusion or end to which any
   course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any
   process or operation; consequence or effect; as, the result of a course
   of action; the result of a mathematical operation.


word: Resume
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To begin again; to recommence, as something which has
   been interrupted; as, to resume an argument or discourse.


word: Resumption
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act of resuming; as, the resumption of a grant, of
   delegated powers, of an argument, of specie payments, etc.


word: Resumption
wordtype: n.
definition:
The taking again into the king's hands of such lands or
   tenements as he had granted to any man on false suggestions or other
   error.


word: Resupinate
wordtype: a.
definition:
Inverted in position; appearing to be upside down or
   reversed, as the flowers of the orchis and the leaves of some plants.


word: Resurrection
wordtype: n.
definition:
Especially, the rising again from the dead; the
   resumption of life by the dead; as, the resurrection of Jesus Christ;
   the general resurrection of all the dead at the Day of Judgment.


word: Resuscitate
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To revivify; to revive; especially, to recover or
   restore from apparent death; as, to resuscitate a drowned person; to
   resuscitate withered plants.


word: Ret
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To prepare for use, as flax, by separating the fibers from
   the woody part by process of soaking, macerating, and other treatment.


word: Retail
wordtype: v.
definition:
The sale of commodities in small quantities or parcels; --
   opposed to wholesale; sometimes, the sale of commodities at second
   hand.


word: Retail
wordtype: n.
definition:
To sell in small quantities, as by the single yard, pound,
   gallon, etc.; to sell directly to the consumer; as, to retail cloth or
   groceries.


word: Retail
wordtype: n.
definition:
To distribute in small portions or at second hand; to tell
   again or to many (what has been told or done); to report; as, to retail
   slander.


word: Unvalued
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not valued; not appraised; hence, not considered;
   disregarded; valueless; as, an unvalued estate.


word: Unveil
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To remove a veil from; to divest of a veil; to uncover;
   to disclose to view; to reveal; as, she unveiled her face.


word: Unwind
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To wind off; to loose or separate, as what or convolved;
   to untwist; to untwine; as, to unwind thread; to unwind a ball of yarn.


word: Unwise
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not wise; defective in wisdom; injudicious; indiscreet;
   foolish; as, an unwise man; unwise kings; unwise measures.


word: Unwonted
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not wonted; unaccustomed; unused; not made familiar by
   practice; as, a child unwonted to strangers.


word: Unworthy
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not worthy; wanting merit, value, or fitness;
   undeserving; worthless; unbecoming; -- often with of.


word: Up
wordtype: adv.
definition:
Aloft; on high; in a direction contrary to that of gravity;
   toward or in a higher place or position; above; -- the opposite of
   down.


word: Up
wordtype: adv.
definition:
From a lower to a higher position, literally or figuratively;
   as, from a recumbent or sitting position; from the mouth, toward the
   source, of a river; from a dependent or inferior condition; from
   concealment; from younger age; from a quiet state, or the like; -- used
   with verbs of motion expressed or implied.


word: Up
wordtype: adv.
definition:
In a higher place or position, literally or figuratively; in
   the state of having arisen; in an upright, or nearly upright, position;
   standing; mounted on a horse; in a condition of elevation, prominence,
   advance, proficiency, excitement, insurrection, or the like; -- used
   with verbs of rest, situation, condition, and the like; as, to be up on
   a hill; the lid of the box was up; prices are up.


word: Up
wordtype: adv.
definition:
To or in a position of equal advance or equality; not short
   of, back of, less advanced than, away from, or the like; -- usually
   followed by to or with; as, to be up to the chin in water; to come up
   with one's companions; to come up with the enemy; to live up to
   engagements.


word: Up
wordtype: adv.
definition:
To or in a state of completion; completely; wholly; quite;
   as, in the phrases to eat up; to drink up; to burn up; to sum up; etc.;
   to shut up the eyes or the mouth; to sew up a rent.


word: Up
wordtype: prep.
definition:
From the coast towards the interior of, as a country; from
   the mouth towards the source of, as a stream; as, to journey up the
   country; to sail up the Hudson.


word: Up
wordtype: n.
definition:
The state of being up or above; a state of elevation,
   prosperity, or the like; -- rarely occurring except in the phrase ups
   and downs.


word: Upas
wordtype: n.
definition:
A tree (Antiaris toxicaria) of the Breadfruit family, common
   in the forests of Java and the neighboring islands. Its secretions are
   poisonous, and it has been fabulously reported that the atmosphere
   about it is deleterious. Called also bohun upas.


word: Upas
wordtype: n.
definition:
A virulent poison used in Java and the adjacent islands for
   poisoning arrows. One kind, upas antiar, is, derived from upas tree
   (Antiaris toxicaria). Upas tieute is prepared from a climbing plant
   (Strychnos Tieute).


word: Upbraid
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To charge with something wrong or disgraceful; to
   reproach; to cast something in the teeth of; -- followed by with or
   for, and formerly of, before the thing imputed.


word: Upburst
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act of bursting upwards; a breaking through to the
   surface; an upbreak or uprush; as, an upburst of molten matter.


word: Upcast
wordtype: n.
definition:
The ventilating shaft of a mine out of which the air passes
   after having circulated through the mine; -- distinguished from the
   downcast. Called also upcast pit, and upcast shaft.


word: Upheaval
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act of upheaving, or the state of being upheaved;
   esp., an elevation of a portion of the earth's crust.


word: Upher
wordtype: n.
definition:
A fir pole of from four to seven inches diameter, and twenty
   to forty feet long, sometimes roughly hewn, used for scaffoldings, and
   sometimes for slight and common roofs, for which use it is split.


word: Upholster
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To furnish (rooms, carriages, bedsteads, chairs,
   etc.) with hangings, coverings, cushions, etc.; to adorn with
   furnishings in cloth, velvet, silk, etc.; as, to upholster a couch; to
   upholster a room with curtains.


word: Upland
wordtype: n.
definition:
High land; ground elevated above the meadows and intervals
   which lie on the banks of rivers, near the sea, or between hills; land
   which is generally dry; -- opposed to lowland, meadow, marsh, swamp,
   interval, and the like.


word: Upland
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to uplands; being on upland; high in
   situation; as, upland inhabitants; upland pasturage.


word: Upland
wordtype: a.
definition:
Pertaining to the country, as distinguished from the
   neighborhood of towns; rustic; rude; unpolished.


word: Uplift
wordtype: n.
definition:
A raising or upheaval of strata so as to disturb their
   regularity and uniformity, and to occasion folds, dislocations, and the
   like.


word: Up-line
wordtype: n.
definition:
A line or track leading from the provinces toward the
   metropolis or a principal terminus; the track upon which up-trains run.
   See Up-train.


word: Upokororo
wordtype: n.
definition:
An edible fresh-water New Zealand fish (Prototroctes
   oxyrhynchus) of the family Haplochitonidae. In general appearance and
   habits, it resembles the northern lake whitefishes and trout. Called
   also grayling.


word: Upper
wordtype: comp.
definition:
Being further up, literally or figuratively; higher in
   place, position, rank, dignity, or the like; superior; as, the upper
   lip; the upper side of a thing; the upper house of a legislature.


word: Upright
wordtype: a.
definition:
In an erect position or posture; perpendicular; vertical,
   or nearly vertical; pointing upward; as, an upright tree.


word: Uproot
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To root up; to tear up by the roots, or as if by the
   roots; to remove utterly; to eradicate; to extirpate.


word: Upset
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To shorten (a tire) in the process of resetting,
   originally by cutting it and hammering on the ends.


word: Upset
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To disturb the self-possession of; to disorder the nerves
   of; to make ill; as, the fright upset her.


word: Upset
wordtype: a.
definition:
Set up; fixed; determined; -- used chiefly or only in the
   phrase upset price; that is, the price fixed upon as the minimum for
   property offered in a public sale, or, in an auction, the price at
   which property is set up or started by the auctioneer, and the lowest
   price at which it will be sold.


word: Upstroke
wordtype: n.
definition:
An upward stroke, especially the stroke, or line, made by
   a writing instrument when moving upward, or from the body of the
   writer, or a line corresponding to the part of a letter thus made.


word: Uptake
wordtype: n.
definition:
The pipe leading upward from the smoke box of a steam
   boiler to the chimney, or smokestack; a flue leading upward.


word: Uptown
wordtype: a.
definition:
Situated in, or belonging to, the upper part of a town or
   city; as, a uptown street, shop, etc.; uptown society.


word: Upwards
wordtype: adv.
definition:
In a direction from lower to higher; toward a higher
   place; in a course toward the source or origin; -- opposed to downward;
   as, to tend or roll upward.


word: Uralite
wordtype: n.
definition:
Amphibole resulting from the alternation of pyroxene by
   paramorphism. It is not uncommon in massive eruptive rocks.


word: Urania
wordtype: n.
definition:
A genus of large, brilliantly colored moths native of the
   West Indies and South America. Their bright colored and tailed hind
   wings and their diurnal flight cause them to closely resemble
   butterflies.


word: Uranic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Pertaining to, resembling, or containing uranium;
   specifically, designating those compounds in which uranium has a
   valence relatively higher than in uranous compounds.


word: Uranin
wordtype: n.
definition:
An alkaline salt of fluorescein, obtained as a brownish red
   substance, which is used as a dye; -- so called from the peculiar
   yellowish green fluorescence (resembling that of uranium glass) of its
   solutions. See Fluorescein.


word: Uraninite
wordtype: n.
definition:
A mineral consisting chiefly of uranium oxide with some
   lead, thorium, etc., occurring in black octahedrons, also in masses
   with a pitchlike luster; pitchblende.


word: Uranite
wordtype: n.
definition:
A general term for the uranium phosphates, autunite, or
   lime uranite, and torbernite, or copper uranite.


word: Uranium
wordtype: n.
definition:
An element of the chromium group, found in certain rare
   minerals, as pitchblende, uranite, etc., and reduced as a heavy, hard,
   nickel-white metal which is quite permanent. Its yellow oxide is used
   to impart to glass a delicate greenish-yellow tint which is accompanied
   by a strong fluorescence, and its black oxide is used as a pigment in
   porcelain painting. Symbol U. Atomic weight 239.


word: Uran-ochre
wordtype: n.
definition:
A yellow, earthy incrustation, consisting essentially
   of the oxide of uranium, but more or less impure.


word: Uranography
wordtype: n.
definition:
A description or plan of the heavens and the heavenly
   bodies; the construction of celestial maps, globes, etc.; uranology.


word: Uranology
wordtype: n.
definition:
A discourse or treatise on the heavens and the heavenly
   bodies; the study of the heavens; uranography.


word: Uranoso-
wordtype: a.
definition:
A combining form (also used adjectively) from uranium; --
   used in naming certain complex compounds; as in uranoso-uranic oxide,
   uranoso-uranic sulphate.


word: Uranous
wordtype: a.
definition:
Pertaining to, or containing, uranium; designating those
   compounds in which uranium has a lower valence as contrasted with the
   uranic compounds.


word: Uranus
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of the primary planets. It is about 1,800,000,000 miles
   from the sun, about 36,000 miles in diameter, and its period of
   revolution round the sun is nearly 84 of our years.


word: Urcelate
wordtype: a.
definition:
Shaped like a pitcher or urn; swelling below, and
   contrasted at the orifice, as a calyx or corolla.


word: Urchin
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of a pair in a series of small card cylinders, arranged
   around a carding drum; -- so called from its fancied resemblance to the
   hedgehog.


word: Urea
wordtype: a.
definition:
A very soluble crystalline body which is the chief
   constituent of the urine in mammals and some other animals. It is also
   present in small quantity in blood, serous fluids, lymph, the liver,
   etc.


word: Ureameter
wordtype: n.
definition:
An apparatus for the determination of the amount of urea
   in urine, in which the nitrogen evolved by the action of certain
   reagents, on a given volume of urine, is collected and measured, and
   the urea calculated accordingly.


word: Urechitin
wordtype: n.
definition:
A glucoside extracted from the leaves of a certain plant
   (Urechitis suberecta) as a bitter white crystalline substance.


word: Urechitoxin
wordtype: n.
definition:
A poisonous glucoside found accompanying urechitin,
   and extracted as a bitter white crystalline substance.


word: Uredo
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of the stages in the life history of certain rusts
   (Uredinales), regarded at one time as a distinct genus. It is a summer
   stage preceding the teleutospore, or winter stage. See Uredinales, in
   the Supplement.


word: Uredospore
wordtype: n.
definition:
The thin-walled summer spore which is produced during
   the so-called Uredo stage of certain rusts. See (in the Supplement)
   Uredinales, Heter/cious, etc.


word: Ureide
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any one of the many complex derivatives of urea; thus,
   hydantoin, and, in an extended dense, guanidine, caffeine, et., are
   ureides.


word: Ureter
wordtype: n.
definition:
The duct which conveys the urine from the kidney to the
   bladder or cloaca. There are two ureters, one for each kidney.


word: Urethane
wordtype: n.
definition:
A white crystalline substance, NH2.CO.OC2H5, produced by
   the action of ammonia on ethyl carbonate. It is used somewhat in
   medicine as a hypnotic. By extension, any one of the series of related
   substances of which urethane proper is the type.


word: Urge
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To present in an urgent manner; to press upon attention;
   to insist upon; as, to urge an argument; to urge the necessity of a
   case.


word: Urge
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To treat with forcible means; to take severe or violent
   measures with; as, to urge an ore with intense heat.


word: Urgency
wordtype: n.
definition:
The quality or condition of being urgent; insistence;
   pressure; as, the urgency of a demand or an occasion.


word: Urgent
wordtype: a.
definition:
Urging; pressing; besetting; plying, with importunity;
   calling for immediate attention; instantly important.


word: Urim
wordtype: n.
definition:
A part or decoration of the breastplate of the high priest
   among the ancient Jews, by which Jehovah revealed his will on certain
   occasions. Its nature has been the subject of conflicting conjectures.


word: Urine
wordtype: n.
definition:
In mammals, a fluid excretion from the kidneys; in birds and
   reptiles, a solid or semisolid excretion.


word: Urinogenital
wordtype: a.
definition:
Pertaining to the urinary and genital organs;
   genitourinary; urogenital; as, the urinogenital canal.


word: Urinous
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to urine, or partaking of its qualities;
   having the character or odor of urine; similar to urine.


word: Urn
wordtype: n.
definition:
A vessel of various forms, usually a vase furnished with a
   foot or pedestal, employed for different purposes, as for holding
   liquids, for ornamental uses, for preserving the ashes of the dead
   after cremation, and anciently for holding lots to be drawn.


word: Urn
wordtype: n.
definition:
A measure of capacity for liquids, containing about three
   gallons and a haft, wine measure. It was haft the amphora, and four
   times the congius.


word: Urn
wordtype: n.
definition:
A hollow body shaped like an urn, in which the spores of
   mosses are contained; a spore case; a theca.


word: Urobilin
wordtype: n.
definition:
A yellow pigment identical with hydrobilirubin, abundant
   in the highly colored urine of fever, and also present in normal urine.
   See Urochrome.


word: Urochrome
wordtype: n.
definition:
A yellow urinary pigment, considered by Thudichum as the
   only pigment present in normal urine. It is regarded by Maly as
   identical with urobilin.


word: Urodela
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
An order of amphibians having the tail well developed
   and often long. It comprises the salamanders, tritons, and allied
   animals.


word: Uroerythrin
wordtype: n.
definition:
A reddish urinary pigment, considered as the substance
   which gives to the urine of rheumatism its characteristic color. It
   also causes the red color often seen in deposits of urates.


word: Uroglaucin
wordtype: n.
definition:
A body identical with indigo blue, occasionally found
   in the urine in degeneration of the kidneys. It is readily formed by
   oxidation or decomposition of indican.


word: Urohaematin
wordtype: n.
definition:
Urinary haematin; -- applied to the normal coloring
   matter of the urine, on the supposition that it is formed either
   directly or indirectly (through bilirubin) from the haematin of the
   blood. See Urochrome, and Urobilin.


word: Uropod
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any one of the abdominal appendages of a crustacean,
   especially one of the posterior ones, which are often larger than the
   rest, and different in structure, and are used chiefly in locomotion.
   See Illust. of Crustacea, and Stomapoda.


word: Uropoetic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of, pertaining to, or designating, a system of organs
   which eliminate nitrogenous waste matter from the blood of certain
   invertebrates.


word: Uropygium
wordtype: n.
definition:
The prominence at the posterior extremity of a bird's
   body, which supports the feathers of the tail; the rump; -- sometimes
   called pope's nose.


word: Urosacral
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to both the caudal and sacral parts of
   the vertebral column; as, the urosacral vertebrae of birds.


word: Urostyle
wordtype: n.
definition:
A styliform process forming the posterior extremity of
   the vertebral column in some fishes and amphibians.


word: Uroxanic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Pertaining to, or designating, an acid, C5H8N4O6, which
   is obtained, as a white crystalline substance, by the slow oxidation of
   uric acid in alkaline solution.


word: Urrhodin
wordtype: n.
definition:
Indigo red, a product of the decomposition, or oxidation,
   of indican. It is sometimes found in the sediment of pathological
   urines. It is soluble in ether or alcohol, giving the solution a
   beautiful red color. Also called indigrubin.


word: Ursula
wordtype: n.
definition:
A beautiful North American butterfly (Basilarchia, /
   Limenitis, astyanax). Its wings are nearly black with red and blue
   spots and blotches. Called also red-spotted purple.


word: Ursuline
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of an order of nuns founded by St. Angela Merici, at
   Brescia, in Italy, about the year 1537, and so called from St. Ursula,
   under whose protection it was placed. The order was introduced into
   Canada as early as 1639, and into the United States in 1727. The
   members are devoted entirely to education.


word: Urticaceous
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to a natural order (Urticaceae) of
   plants, of which the nettle is the type. The order includes also the
   hop, the elm, the mulberry, the fig, and many other plants.


word: Urticaria
wordtype: n.
definition:
The nettle rash, a disease characterized by a transient
   eruption of red pimples and of wheals, accompanied with a burning or
   stinging sensation and with itching; uredo.


word: Urtication
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act or process of whipping or stinging with
   nettles; -- sometimes used in the treatment of paralysis.


word: Urubu
wordtype: n.
definition:
The black vulture (Catharista atrata). It ranges from the
   Southern United States to South America. See Vulture.


word: Urus
wordtype: n.
definition:
A very large, powerful, and savage extinct bovine animal (Bos
   urus / primigenius) anciently abundant in Europe. It appears to have
   still existed in the time of Julius Caesar. It had very large horns,
   and was hardly capable of domestication. Called also, ur, ure, and tur.


word: Urva
wordtype: n.
definition:
The crab-eating ichneumon (Herpestes urva), native of India.
   The fur is black, annulated with white at the tip of each hair, and a
   white streak extends from the mouth to the shoulder.


word: Usage
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act of using; mode of using or treating; treatment;
   conduct with respect to a person or a thing; as, good usage; ill usage;
   hard usage.


word: Usance
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
The time, fixed variously by the usage between different
   countries, when a bill of exchange is payable; as, a bill drawn on
   London at one usance, or at double usance.


word: Usbeks
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
A Turkish tribe which about the close of the 15th
   century conquered, and settled in, that part of Asia now called
   Turkestan.


word: Use
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
The act of employing anything, or of applying it to one's
   service; the state of being so employed or applied; application;
   employment; conversion to some purpose; as, the use of a pen in
   writing; his machines are in general use.


word: Use
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
The special form of ritual adopted for use in any diocese;
   as, the Sarum, or Canterbury, use; the Hereford use; the York use; the
   Roman use; etc.


word: Use
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
The benefit or profit of lands and tenements. Use imports a
   trust and confidence reposed in a man for the holding of lands. He to
   whose use or benefit the trust is intended shall enjoy the profits. An
   estate is granted and limited to A for the use of B.


word: Use
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
A stab of iron welded to the side of a forging, as a shaft,
   near the end, and afterward drawn down, by hammering, so as to lengthen
   the forging.


word: Use
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To make use of; to convert to one's service; to avail one's
   self of; to employ; to put a purpose; as, to use a plow; to use a
   chair; to use time; to use flour for food; to use water for irrigation.


word: Use
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To accustom; to habituate; to render familiar by practice;
   to inure; -- employed chiefly in the passive participle; as, men used
   to cold and hunger; soldiers used to hardships and danger.


word: Use
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To be wont or accustomed; to be in the habit or practice;
   as, he used to ride daily; -- now disused in the present tense, perhaps
   because of the similarity in sound, between "use to," and "used to."


word: Useful
wordtype: a.
definition:
Full of use, advantage, or profit; producing, or having
   power to produce, good; serviceable for any end or object; helpful
   toward advancing any purpose; beneficial; profitable; advantageous; as,
   vessels and instruments useful in a family; books useful for
   improvement; useful knowledge; useful arts.


word: Useless
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having, or being of, no use; unserviceable; producing no
   good end; answering no valuable purpose; not advancing the end
   proposed; unprofitable; ineffectual; as, a useless garment; useless
   pity.


word: Usher
wordtype: n.
definition:
An officer or servant who has the care of the door of a
   court, hall, chamber, or the like; hence, an officer whose business it
   is to introduce strangers, or to walk before a person of rank. Also,
   one who escorts persons to seats in a church, theater, etc.


word: Usher
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To introduce or escort, as an usher, forerunner, or
   harbinger; to forerun; -- sometimes followed by in or forth; as, to
   usher in a stranger; to usher forth the guests; to usher a visitor into
   the room.


word: Usnea
wordtype: n.
definition:
A genus of lichens, most of the species of which have long,
   gray, pendulous, and finely branched fronds. Usnea barbata is the
   common bearded lichen which grows on branches of trees in northern
   forests.


word: Usnic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Pertaining to, or designating, a complex acid obtained, as a
   yellow crystalline substance, from certain genera of lichens (Usnea,
   Parmelia, etc.).


word: Ustulation
wordtype: n.
definition:
The operation of expelling one substance from another
   by heat, as sulphur or arsenic from ores, in a muffle.


word: Usual
wordtype: n.
definition:
Such as is in common use; such as occurs in ordinary
   practice, or in the ordinary course of events; customary; ordinary;
   habitual; common.


word: Usucaption
wordtype: n.
definition:
The acquisition of the title or right to property by
   the uninterrupted possession of it for a certain term prescribed by
   law; -- the same as prescription in common law.


word: Usufruct
wordtype: n.
definition:
The right of using and enjoying the profits of an estate
   or other thing belonging to another, without impairing the substance.


word: Usurer
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who lends money at a rate of interest beyond that
   established by law; one who exacts an exorbitant rate of interest for
   the use of money.


word: Usurious
wordtype: a.
definition:
Practicing usury; taking illegal or exorbitant interest
   for the use of money; as, a usurious person.


word: Usurp
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To seize, and hold in possession, by force, or without
   right; as, to usurp a throne; to usurp the prerogatives of the crown;
   to usurp power; to usurp the right of a patron is to oust or dispossess
   him.


word: Usurp
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To commit forcible seizure of place, power, functions, or
   the like, without right; to commit unjust encroachments; to be, or act
   as, a usurper.


word: Usurpation
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act of usurping, or of seizing and enjoying; an
   authorized, arbitrary assumption and exercise of power, especially an
   infringing on the rights of others; specifically, the illegal seizure
   of sovereign power; -- commonly used with of, also used with on or
   upon; as, the usurpation of a throne; the usurpation of the supreme
   power.


word: Usurper
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who usurps; especially, one who seizes illegally on
   sovereign power; as, the usurper of a throne, of power, or of the
   rights of a patron.


word: Utensil
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
That which is used; an instrument; an implement;
   especially, an instrument or vessel used in a kitchen, or in domestic
   and farming business.


word: Uterus
wordtype: n.
definition:
A receptacle, or pouch, connected with the oviducts of many
   invertebrates in which the eggs are retained until they hatch or until
   the embryos develop more or less. See Illust. of Hermaphrodite in
   Append.


word: Utes
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
An extensive tribe of North American Indians of the
   Shoshone stock, inhabiting Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, and
   adjacent regions. They are subdivided into several subordinate tribes,
   some of which are among the most degraded of North American Indians.


word: Utia
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any species of large West Indian rodents of the genus
   Capromys, or Utia. In general appearance and habits they resemble rats,
   but they are as large as rabbits.


word: Utica
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of, pertaining to, or designating, a subdivision of the
   Trenton Period of the Lower Silurian, characterized in the State of New
   York by beds of shale.


word: Utilitarian
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to utility; consisting in utility;
   /iming at utility as distinguished from beauty, ornament, etc.;
   sometimes, reproachfully, evincing, or characterized by, a regard for
   utility of a lower kind, or marked by a sordid spirit; as, utilitarian
   narrowness; a utilitarian indifference to art.


word: Utilitarian
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to utilitarianism; supporting
   utilitarianism; as, the utilitarian view of morality; the Utilitarian
   Society.


word: Utilitarianism
wordtype: n.
definition:
The doctrine that the greatest happiness of the
   greatest number should be the end and aim of all social and political
   institutions.


word: Utilitarianism
wordtype: n.
definition:
The doctrine that virtue is founded in utility, or
   that virtue is defined and enforced by its tendency to promote the
   highest happiness of the universe.


word: Utilitarianism
wordtype: n.
definition:
The doctrine that utility is the sole standard of
   morality, so that the rectitude of an action is determined by its
   usefulness.


word: Utility
wordtype: n.
definition:
The quality or state of being useful; usefulness;
   production of good; profitableness to some valuable end; as, the
   utility of manure upon land; the utility of the sciences; the utility
   of medicines.


word: Utility
wordtype: n.
definition:
Happiness; the greatest good, or happiness, of the
   greatest number, -- the foundation of utilitarianism.


word: Utilize
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To make useful; to turn to profitable account or use;
   to make use of; as, to utilize the whole power of a machine; to utilize
   one's opportunities.


word: Uti possidetis
definition:
The basis or principle of a treaty which leaves
   belligerents mutually in possession of what they have acquired by their
   arms during the war.


word: Uti possidetis
definition:
A species of interdict granted to one who was in
   possession of an immovable thing, in order that he might be declared
   the legal possessor.


word: Utmost
wordtype: a.
definition:
Situated at the farthest point or extremity; farthest out;
   most distant; extreme; as, the utmost limits of the land; the utmost
   extent of human knowledge.


word: Utmost
wordtype: a.
definition:
Being in the greatest or highest degree, quantity, number,
   or the like; greatest; as, the utmost assiduity; the utmost harmony;
   the utmost misery or happiness.


word: Utmost
wordtype: n.
definition:
The most that can be; the farthest limit; the greatest
   power, degree, or effort; as, he has done his utmost; try your utmost.


word: Utopia
wordtype: n.
definition:
An imaginary island, represented by Sir Thomas More, in a
   work called Utopia, as enjoying the greatest perfection in politics,
   laws, and the like. See Utopia, in the Dictionary of Noted Names in
   Fiction.


word: Utopian
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to Utopia; resembling Utopia; hence,
   ideal; chimerical; fanciful; founded upon, or involving, imaginary
   perfections; as, Utopian projects; Utopian happiness.


word: Utopian
wordtype: n.
definition:
An inhabitant of Utopia; hence, one who believes in the
   perfectibility of human society; a visionary; an idealist; an optimist.


word: Utraquist
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who receives the eucharist in both kinds; esp., one
   of a body of Hussites who in the 15th century fought for the right to
   do this. Called also Calixtines.


word: Selion
wordtype: n.
definition:
A short piece of land in arable ridges and furrows, of
   uncertain quantity; also, a ridge of land lying between two furrows.


word: Seljukian
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to Seljuk, a Tartar chief who embraced
   Mohammedanism, and began the subjection of Western Asia to that faith
   and rule; of or pertaining to the dynasty founded by him, or the empire
   maintained by his descendants from the 10th to the 13th century.


word: Seljuckian
wordtype: n.
definition:
A member of the family of Seljuk; an adherent of that
   family, or subject of its government; (pl.) the dynasty of Turkish
   sultans sprung from Seljuk.


word: Sell
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To transfer to another for an equivalent; to give up for a
   valuable consideration; to dispose of in return for something,
   especially for money.


word: Sell
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To make a matter of bargain and sale of; to accept a price
   or reward for, as for a breach of duty, trust, or the like; to betray.


word: Selters water
definition:
A mineral water from Sellers, in the district of
   Nassan, Germany, containing much free carbonic acid.


word: Selvagee
wordtype: n.
definition:
A skein or hank of rope yarns wound round with yarns or
   marline, -- used for stoppers, straps, etc.


word: Semaeostomata
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
A division of Discophora having large free mouth
   lobes. It includes Aurelia, and Pelagia. Called also Semeostoma. See
   Illustr. under Discophora, and Medusa.


word: Semaphore
wordtype: n.
definition:
A signal telegraph; an apparatus for giving signals by
   the disposition of lanterns, flags, oscillating arms, etc.


word: Sematology
wordtype: n.
definition:
The doctrine of signs as the expression of thought or
   reasoning; the science of indicating thought by signs.


word: Semblance
wordtype: a.
definition:
Likeness; resemblance, actual or apparent; similitude;
   as, the semblance of worth; semblance of virtue.


word: Semble
wordtype: a.
definition:
It seems; -- chiefly used impersonally in reports and
   judgments to express an opinion in reference to the law on some point
   not necessary to be decided, and not intended to be definitely settled
   in the cause.


word: Sembling
wordtype: n.
definition:
The practice of attracting the males of Lepidoptera or
   other insects by exposing the female confined in a cage.


word: Semiologioal
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to the science of signs, or the
   systematic use of signs; as, a semeiological classification of the
   signs or symptoms of disease; a semeiological arrangement of signs used
   as signals.


word: Semiotic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Relating to signs or indications; pertaining to the
   language of signs, or to language generally as indicating thought.


word: Semen
wordtype: n.
definition:
The seed or fecundating fluid of male animals; sperm. It is
   a white or whitish viscid fluid secreted by the testes, characterized
   by the presence of spermatozoids to which it owes its generative power.


word: Semester
wordtype: n.
definition:
A period of six months; especially, a term in a college
   or uneversity which divides the year into two terms.


word: Semi-
definition:
A prefix signifying half, and sometimes partly or imperfectly;
   as, semiannual, half yearly; semitransparent, imperfectly transparent.


word: Semi-Arian
wordtype: n.
definition:
A member of a branch of the Arians which did not
   acknowledge the Son to be consubstantial with the Father, that is, of
   the same substance, but admitted him to be of a like substance with the
   Father, not by nature, but by a peculiar privilege.


word: Semibreve
wordtype: n.
definition:
A note of half the time or duration of the breve; -- now
   usually called a whole note. It is the longest note in general use.


word: Semicentennial
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to half of a century, or a period
   of fifty years; as, a semicentennial commemoration.


word: Semichorus
wordtype: n.
definition:
A half chorus; a passage to be sung by a selected
   portion of the voices, as the female voices only, in contrast with the
   full choir.


word: Semicircle
wordtype: n.
definition:
The half of a circle; the part of a circle bounded by
   its diameter and half of its circumference.


word: Semicolon
wordtype: n.
definition:
The punctuation mark [;] indicating a separation between
   parts or members of a sentence more distinct than that marked by a
   comma.


word: Semicrystalline
wordtype: a.
definition:
Half crystalline; -- said of certain cruptive
   rocks composed partly of crystalline, partly of amorphous matter.


word: Semicupium
wordtype: n.
definition:
A half bath, or one that covers only the lewer
   extremities and the hips; a sitz-bath; a half bath, or hip bath.


word: Semidiameter
wordtype: n.
definition:
Half of a diameter; a right line, or the length of a
   right line, drawn from the center of a circle, a sphere, or other
   curved figure, to its circumference or periphery; a radius.


word: Semidiurnal
wordtype: a.
definition:
Pertaining to, or traversed in, six hours, or in half
   the time between the rising and setting of a heavenly body; as, a
   semidiurnal arc.


word: Semidome
wordtype: n.
definition:
A roof or ceiling covering a semicircular room or recess,
   or one of nearly that shape, as the apse of a church, a niche, or the
   like. It is approximately the quarter of a hollow sphere.


word: Semidouble
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having the outermost stamens converted into petals,
   while the inner ones remain perfect; -- said of a flower.


word: Semifloscule
wordtype: n.
definition:
A floscule, or florest, with its corolla prolonged
   into a strap-shaped petal; -- called also semifloret.


word: Semiglutin
wordtype: n.
definition:
A peptonelike body, insoluble in alcohol, formed by
   boiling collagen or gelatin for a long time in water. Hemicollin, a
   like body, is also formed at the same time, and differs from semiglutin
   by being partly soluble in alcohol.


word: Semimetal
wordtype: n.
definition:
An element possessing metallic properties in an inferior
   degree and not malleable, as arsenic, antimony, bismuth, molybdenum,
   uranium, etc.


word: Semimetallic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to a semimetal; possessing metallic
   properties in an inferior degree; resembling metal.


word: Seminal
wordtype: a.
definition:
Contained in seed; holding the relation of seed, source,
   or first principle; holding the first place in a series of developed
   results or consequents; germinal; radical; primary; original; as,
   seminal principles of generation; seminal virtue.


word: Seminarist
wordtype: n.
definition:
A member of, or one educated in, a seminary;
   specifically, an ecclesiastic educated for the priesthood in a
   seminary.


word: Seminary
wordtype: n.
definition:
A piece of ground where seed is sown for producing plants
   for transplantation; a nursery; a seed plat.


word: Seminiferous
wordtype: a.
definition:
Seed-bearing; producing seed; pertaining to, or
   connected with, the formation of semen; as, seminiferous cells or
   vesicles.


word: Seminist
wordtype: n.
definition:
A believer in the old theory that the newly created being
   is formed by the admixture of the seed of the male with the supposed
   seed of the female.


word: Seminoles
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
A tribe of Indians who formerly occupied Florida,
   where some of them still remain. They belonged to the Creek
   Confideration.


word: Seminose
wordtype: n.
definition:
A carbohydrate of the glucose group found in the
   thickened endosperm of certain seeds, and extracted as yellow sirup
   having a sweetish-bitter taste.


word: Semipalmated
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having the anterior toes joined only part way down
   with a web; half-webbed; as, a semipalmate bird or foot. See Illust. k
   under Aves.


word: Semi-Pelagian
wordtype: n.
definition:
A follower of John Cassianus, a French monk (died
   about 448), who modified the doctrines of Pelagius, by denying human
   merit, and maintaining the necessity of the Spirit's influence, while,
   on the other hand, he rejected the Augustinian doctrines of election,
   the inability of man to do good, and the certain perseverance of the
   saints.


word: Semiquartile
wordtype: n.
definition:
An aspect of the planets when distant from each other
   the half of a quadrant, or forty-five degrees, or one sign and a half.


word: Semiquintile
wordtype: n.
definition:
An aspect of the planets when distant from each other
   half of the quintile, or thirty-six degrees.


word: Semirecondite
wordtype: a.
definition:
Half hidden or half covered; said of the head of an
   insect when half covered by the shield of the thorax.


word: Semiring
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of the incomplete rings of the upper part of the
   bronchial tubes of most birds. The semerings form an essential part of
   the syrinx, or musical organ, of singing birds.


word: Semi-Saxon
wordtype: a.
definition:
Half Saxon; -- specifically applied to the language
   intermediate between Saxon and English, belonging to the period
   1150-1250.


word: Semisextile
wordtype: n.
definition:
An aspect of the planets when they are distant from
   each other the twelfth part of a circle, or thirty degrees.


word: Semitic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to Shem or his descendants; belonging to
   that division of the Caucasian race which includes the Arabs, Jews, and
   related races.


word: Semivowel
wordtype: n.
definition:
A sound intermediate between a vowel and a consonant, or
   partaking of the nature of both, as in the English w and y.


word: Sempervivum
wordtype: n.
definition:
A genus of fleshy-leaved plants, of which the
   houseleek (Sempervivum tectorum) is the commonest species.


word: Senate
wordtype: n.
definition:
A body of elders appointed or elected from among the nobles
   of the nation, and having supreme legislative authority.


word: Senate
wordtype: n.
definition:
The upper and less numerous branch of a legislature in
   various countries, as in France, in the United States, in most of the
   separate States of the United States, and in some Swiss cantons.


word: Senate
wordtype: n.
definition:
In some American colleges, a council of elected students,
   presided over by the president of the college, to which are referred
   cases of discipline and matters of general concern affecting the
   students.


word: Senatorial
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to a senator, or a senate; becoming to
   a senator, or a senate; as, senatorial duties; senatorial dignity.


word: Send
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To cause to go in any manner; to dispatch; to commission
   or direct to go; as, to send a messenger.


word: Send
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To give motion to; to cause to be borne or carried; to
   procure the going, transmission, or delivery of; as, to send a message.


word: Send
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To cause to be or to happen; to bestow; to inflict; to
   grant; -- sometimes followed by a dependent proposition.


word: Senecas
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
A tribe of Indians who formerly inhabited a part of
   Western New York. This tribe was the most numerous and most warlike of
   the Five Nations.


word: Senegin
wordtype: n.
definition:
A substance extracted from the rootstock of the Polygala
   Senega (Seneca root), and probably identical with polygalic acid.


word: Seneschal
wordtype: n.
definition:
An officer in the houses of princes and dignitaries, in
   the Middle Ages, who had the superintendence of feasts and domestic
   ceremonies; a steward. Sometimes the seneschal had the dispensing of
   justice, and was given high military commands.


word: Senile
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to old age; proceeding from, or
   characteristic of, old age; affected with the infirmities of old age;
   as, senile weakness.


word: Senior
wordtype: a.
definition:
More advanced than another in age; prior in age; elder;
   hence, more advanced in dignity, rank, or office; superior; as, senior
   member; senior counsel.


word: Senior
wordtype: a.
definition:
Belonging to the final year of the regular course in
   American colleges, or in professional schools.


word: Senior
wordtype: n.
definition:
One older in office, or whose entrance upon office was
   anterior to that of another; one prior in grade.


word: Senior
wordtype: n.
definition:
One in the fourth or final year of his collegiate course at
   an American college; -- originally called senior sophister; also, one
   in the last year of the course at a professional schools or at a
   seminary.


word: Senna
wordtype: n.
definition:
The leaves of several leguminous plants of the genus Cassia.
   (C. acutifolia, C. angustifolia, etc.). They constitute a valuable but
   nauseous cathartic medicine.


word: Senna
wordtype: n.
definition:
The plants themselves, native to the East, but now
   cultivated largely in the south of Europe and in the West Indies.


word: Sensate
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To feel or apprehend more or less distinctly through a
   sense, or the senses; as, to sensate light, or an odor.


word: Sensation
wordtype: n.
definition:
An impression, or the consciousness of an impression,
   made upon the central nervous organ, through the medium of a sensory or
   afferent nerve or one of the organs of sense; a feeling, or state of
   consciousness, whether agreeable or disagreeable, produced either by an
   external object (stimulus), or by some change in the internal state of
   the body.


word: Sensation
wordtype: n.
definition:
A purely spiritual or psychical affection; agreeable or
   disagreeable feelings occasioned by objects that are not corporeal or
   material.


word: Sensational
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to sensationalism, or the doctrine
   that sensation is the sole origin of knowledge.


word: Sensational
wordtype: a.
definition:
Suited or intended to excite temporarily great
   interest or emotion; melodramatic; emotional; as, sensational plays or
   novels; sensational preaching; sensational journalism; a sensational
   report.


word: Sensationalism
wordtype: n.
definition:
The doctrine held by Condillac, and by some
   ascribed to Locke, that our ideas originate solely in sensation, and
   consist of sensations transformed; sensualism; -- opposed to
   intuitionalism, and rationalism.


word: Sense
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
A faculty, possessed by animals, of perceiving external
   objects by means of impressions made upon certain organs (sensory or
   sense organs) of the body, or of perceiving changes in the condition of
   the body; as, the senses of sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch.
   See Muscular sense, under Muscular, and Temperature sense, under
   Temperature.


word: Sense
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
Perception through the intellect; apprehension;
   recognition; understanding; discernment; appreciation.


word: Sense
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
Sound perception and reasoning; correct judgment; good
   mental capacity; understanding; also, that which is sound, true, or
   reasonable; rational meaning.


word: Sense
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
One of two opposite directions in which a line, surface,
   or volume, may be supposed to be described by the motion of a point,
   line, or surface.


word: Senseless
wordtype: a.
definition:
Destitute of, deficient in, or contrary to, sense;
   without sensibility or feeling; unconscious; stupid; foolish; unwise;
   unreasonable.


word: Sensibility
wordtype: n.
definition:
The capacity of emotion or feeling, as distinguished
   from the intellect and the will; peculiar susceptibility of impression,
   pleasurable or painful; delicacy of feeling; quick emotion or sympathy;
   as, sensibility to pleasure or pain; sensibility to shame or praise;
   exquisite sensibility; -- often used in the plural.


word: Sensibility
wordtype: n.
definition:
That quality of an instrument which makes it indicate
   very slight changes of condition; delicacy; as, the sensibility of a
   balance, or of a thermometer.


word: Sensible
wordtype: a.
definition:
Capable of being perceived by the senses; apprehensible
   through the bodily organs; hence, also, perceptible to the mind; making
   an impression upon the sense, reason, or understanding; ////// heat;
   sensible resistance.


word: Sensible
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having the capacity of receiving impressions from
   external objects; capable of perceiving by the instrumentality of the
   proper organs; liable to be affected physsically or mentally;
   impressible.


word: Sensible
wordtype: a.
definition:
Hence: Liable to impression from without; easily
   affected; having nice perception or acute feeling; sensitive; also,
   readily moved or affected by natural agents; delicate; as, a sensible
   thermometer.


word: Sensible
wordtype: a.
definition:
Perceiving or having perception, either by the senses or
   the mind; cognizant; perceiving so clearly as to be convinced;
   satisfied; persuaded.


word: Sensible
wordtype: a.
definition:
Possessing or containing sense or reason; giftedwith, or
   characterized by, good or common sense; intelligent; wise.


word: Sensibleness
wordtype: n.
definition:
The quality or state of being sensible; sensibility;
   appreciation; capacity of perception; susceptibility.


word: Sensibly
wordtype: adv.
definition:
In a sensible manner; so as to be perceptible to the
   senses or to the mind; appreciably; with perception; susceptibly;
   sensitively.


word: Sensitive
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having sense of feeling; possessing or exhibiting the
   capacity of receiving impressions from external objects; as, a
   sensitive soul.


word: Sensitive
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having quick and acute sensibility, either to the action
   of external objects, or to impressions upon the mind and feelings;
   highly susceptible; easily and acutely affected.


word: Sensitive
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having a capacity of being easily affected or moved; as,
   a sensitive thermometer; sensitive scales.


word: Sensitive
wordtype: a.
definition:
Readily affected or changed by certain appropriate
   agents; as, silver chloride or bromide, when in contact with certain
   organic substances, is extremely sensitive to actinic rays.


word: Sensitive
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to sensation; depending on sensation;
   as, sensitive motions; sensitive muscular motions excited by
   irritation.


word: Sensitivity
wordtype: n.
definition:
The quality or state of being sensitive; -- used
   chiefly in science and the arts; as, the sensitivity of iodized silver.


word: Sensitize
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To render sensitive, or susceptible of being easily
   acted on by the actinic rays of the sun; as, sensitized paper or plate.


word: Sensorium
wordtype: n.
definition:
The seat of sensation; the nervous center or centers to
   which impressions from the external world must be conveyed before they
   can be perceived; the place where external impressions are localized,
   and transformed into sensations, prior to being reflected to other
   parts of the organism; hence, the whole nervous system, when animated,
   so far as it is susceptible of common or special sensations.


word: Sensori-volitional
wordtype: a.
definition:
Concerned both in sensation and volition; --
   applied to those nerve fibers which pass to and from the cerebro-spinal
   axis, and are respectively concerned in sensation and volition.


word: Sensory
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to the sensorium or sensation; as,
   sensory impulses; -- especially applied to those nerves and nerve
   fibers which convey to a nerve center impulses resulting in sensation;
   also sometimes loosely employed in the sense of afferent, to indicate
   nerve fibers which convey impressions of any kind to a nerve center.


word: Sensual
wordtype: a.
definition:
Pertaining to, consisting in, or affecting, the sense, or
   bodily organs of perception; relating to, or concerning, the body, in
   distinction from the spirit.


word: Sensual
wordtype: a.
definition:
Hence, not spiritual or intellectual; carnal; fleshly;
   pertaining to, or consisting in, the gratification of the senses, or
   the indulgence of appetites; wordly.


word: Sensualism
wordtype: n.
definition:
The condition or character of one who is sensual;
   subjection to sensual feelings and appetite; sensuality.


word: Sensualism
wordtype: n.
definition:
The doctrine that all our ideas, or the operations of
   the understanding, not only originate in sensation, but are transformed
   sensations, copies or relics of sensations; sensationalism; sensism.


word: Sensualist
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who is sensual; one given to the indulgence of the
   appetites or senses as the means of happiness.


word: Sensuality
wordtype: n.
definition:
The quality or state of being sensual; devotedness to
   the gratification of the bodily appetites; free indulgence in carnal or
   sensual pleasures; luxuriousness; voluptuousness; lewdness.


word: Sensualize
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To make sensual; to subject to the love of sensual
   pleasure; to debase by carnal gratifications; to carnalize; as,
   sensualized by pleasure.


word: Sensuous
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to the senses, or sensible objects;
   addressing the senses; suggesting pictures or images of sense.


word: Sentence
wordtype: n.
definition:
A philosophical or theological opinion; a dogma; as,
   Summary of the Sentences; Book of the Sentences.


word: Sentence
wordtype: n.
definition:
In civil and admiralty law, the judgment of a court
   pronounced in a cause; in criminal and ecclesiastical courts, a
   judgment passed on a criminal by a court or judge; condemnation
   pronounced by a judgical tribunal; doom. In common law, the term is
   exclusively used to denote the judgment in criminal cases.


word: Sentence
wordtype: n.
definition:
A combination of words which is complete as expressing a
   thought, and in writing is marked at the close by a period, or full
   point. See Proposition, 4.


word: Sentence
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To pass or pronounce judgment upon; to doom; to
   condemn to punishment; to prescribe the punishment of.


word: Sententiary
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who read lectures, or commented, on the Sentences
   of Peter Lombard, Bishop of Paris (1159-1160), a school divine.


word: Sententious
wordtype: a.
definition:
Abounding with sentences, axioms, and maxims; full of
   meaning; terse and energetic in expression; pithy; as, a sententious
   style or discourse; sententious truth.


word: Sentient
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having a faculty, or faculties, of sensation and
   perception. Specif. (Physiol.), especially sensitive; as, the sentient
   extremities of nerves, which terminate in the various organs or
   tissues.


word: Sentiment
wordtype: a.
definition:
A thought prompted by passion or feeling; a state of
   mind in view of some subject; feeling toward or respecting some person
   or thing; disposition prompting to action or expression.


word: Sentiment
wordtype: a.
definition:
Hence, generally, a decision of the mind formed by
   deliberation or reasoning; thought; opinion; notion; judgment; as, to
   express one's sentiments on a subject.


word: Sentimental
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having, expressing, or containing a sentiment or
   sentiments; abounding with moral reflections; containing a moral
   reflection; didactic.


word: Sentimental
wordtype: a.
definition:
Inclined to sentiment; having an excess of sentiment
   or sensibility; indulging the sensibilities for their own sake;
   artificially or affectedly tender; -- often in a reproachful sense.


word: Sentimentalize
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To think or act in a sentimental manner, or like
   a sentimentalist; to affect exquisite sensibility.


word: Sentinel
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who watches or guards; specifically (Mil.), a soldier
   set to guard an army, camp, or other place, from surprise, to observe
   the approach of danger, and give notice of it; a sentry.


word: Sentinel
wordtype: n.
definition:
A marine crab (Podophthalmus vigil) native of the Indian
   Ocean, remarkable for the great length of its eyestalks; -- called also
   sentinel crab.


word: Separable
wordtype: a.
definition:
Capable of being separated, disjoined, disunited, or
   divided; as, the separable parts of plants; qualities not separable
   from the substance in which they exist.


word: Separate
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To come between; to keep apart by occupying the space
   between; to lie between; as, the Mediterranean Sea separates Europe and
   Africa.


word: Separate
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To part; to become disunited; to be disconnected; to
   withdraw from one another; as, the family separated.


word: Separate
wordtype: p. a.
definition:
Divided from another or others; disjoined;
   disconnected; separated; -- said of things once connected.


word: Separatism
wordtype: n.
definition:
The character or act of a separatist; disposition to
   withdraw from a church; the practice of so withdrawing.


word: Separatist
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who withdraws or separates himself; especially, one
   who withdraws from a church to which he has belonged; a seceder from an
   established church; a dissenter; a nonconformist; a schismatic; a
   sectary.


word: Separatrix
wordtype: n.
definition:
The decimal point; the dot placed at the left of a
   decimal fraction, to separate it from the whole number which it
   follows. The term is sometimes also applied to other marks of
   separation.


word: Sephen
wordtype: n.
definition:
A large sting ray of the genus Trygon, especially T. sephen
   of the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea. The skin is an article of
   commerce.


word: Sepia
wordtype: n.
definition:
A genus comprising the common cuttlefish and numerous
   similar species. See Illustr. under Cuttlefish.


word: Sepia
wordtype: n.
definition:
A pigment prepared from the ink, or black secretion, of the
   sepia, or cuttlefish. Treated with caustic potash, it has a rich brown
   color; and this mixed with a red forms Roman sepia. Cf. India ink,
   under India.


word: Sepoy
wordtype: n.
definition:
A native of India employed as a soldier in the service of a
   European power, esp. of Great Britain; an Oriental soldier disciplined
   in the European manner.


word: Sepsin
wordtype: n.
definition:
A soluble poison (ptomaine) present in putrid blood. It is
   also formed in the putrefaction of proteid matter in general.


word: Sept
wordtype: n.
definition:
A clan, tribe, or family, proceeding from a common
   progenitor; -- used especially of the ancient clans in Ireland.


word: Septarium
wordtype: n.
definition:
A flattened concretionary nodule, usually of limestone,
   intersected within by cracks which are often filled with calcite,
   barite, or other minerals.


word: Septembrist
wordtype: n.
definition:
An agent in the massacres in Paris, committed in
   patriotic frenzy, on the 22d of September, 1792.


word: Septennate
wordtype: n.
definition:
A period of seven years; as, the septennate during
   which the President of the French Republic holds office.


word: Septfoil
wordtype: n.
definition:
A typical figure, consisting of seven equal segments of a
   circle, used to denote the gifts of the Holy Chost, the seven
   sacraments as recognized by the Roman Catholic Church, etc.


word: Septicaemia
wordtype: n.
definition:
A poisoned condition of the blood produced by the
   absorption into it of septic or putrescent material; blood poisoning.
   It is marked by chills, fever, prostration, and inflammation of the
   different serous membranes and of the lungs, kidneys, and other organs.


word: Septicidal
wordtype: a.
definition:
Dividing the partitions; -- said of a method of
   dehiscence in which a pod splits through the partitions and is divided
   into its component carpels.


word: Septifragal
wordtype: a.
definition:
Breaking from the partitions; -- said of a method of
   dehiscence in which the valves of a pod break away from the partitions,
   and these remain attached to the common axis.


word: Septillion
wordtype: n.
definition:
According to the French method of numeration (which is
   followed also in the United States), the number expressed by a unit
   with twenty-four ciphers annexed. According to the English method, the
   number expressed by a unit with forty-two ciphers annexed. See
   Numeration.


word: Septuagint
wordtype: n.
definition:
A Greek version of the Old Testament; -- so called
   because it was believed to be the work of seventy (or rather of
   seventy-two) translators.


word: Septum
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of the transverse partitions dividing the shell of a
   mollusk, or of a rhizopod, into several chambers. See Illust. under
   Nautilus.


word: Sepulchre
wordtype: n.
definition:
The place in which the dead body of a human being is
   interred, or a place set apart for that purpose; a grave; a tomb.


word: Sepulchral
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to burial, to the grave, or to
   monuments erected to the memory of the dead; as, a sepulchral stone; a
   sepulchral inscription.


word: Sequacious
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having or observing logical sequence; logically
   consistent and rigorous; consecutive in development or transition of
   thought.


word: Sequel
wordtype: n.
definition:
That which follows; a succeeding part; continuation; as,
   the sequel of a man's advantures or history.


word: Sequel
wordtype: n.
definition:
Consequence; event; effect; result; as, let the sun cease,
   fail, or swerve, and the sequel would be ruin.


word: Sequence
wordtype: n.
definition:
Simple succession, or the coming after in time, without
   asserting or implying causative energy; as, the reactions of chemical
   agents may be conceived as merely invariable sequences.


word: Sequence
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any succession of chords (or harmonic phrase) rising or
   falling by the regular diatonic degrees in the same scale; a succession
   of similar harmonic steps.


word: Sequence
wordtype: n.
definition:
A hymn introduced in the Mass on certain festival days,
   and recited or sung immediately before the gospel, and after the
   gradual or introit, whence the name.


word: Sequence
wordtype: n.
definition:
Three or more cards of the same suit in immediately
   consecutive order of value; as, ace, king, and queen; or knave, ten,
   nine, and eight.


word: Sequence
wordtype: n.
definition:
All five cards, of a hand, in consecutive order as to
   value, but not necessarily of the same suit; when of one suit, it is
   called a sequence flush.


word: Sequester
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To separate from the owner for a time; to take from
   parties in controversy and put into the possession of an indifferent
   person; to seize or take possession of, as property belonging to
   another, and hold it till the profits have paid the demand for which it
   is taken, or till the owner has performed the decree of court, or
   clears himself of contempt; in international law, to confiscate.


word: Sequester
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To cause (one) to submit to the process of
   sequestration; to deprive (one) of one's estate, property, etc.


word: Sequester
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To cause to retire or withdraw into obscurity; to
   seclude; to withdraw; -- often used reflexively.


word: Sequester
wordtype: n.
definition:
A person with whom two or more contending parties
   deposit the subject matter of the controversy; one who mediates between
   two parties; a mediator; an umpire or referee.


word: Seguestration
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act of separating, or setting aside, a thing in
   controversy from the possession of both the parties that contend for
   it, to be delivered to the one adjudged entitled to it. It may be
   voluntary or involuntary.


word: Seguestration
wordtype: n.
definition:
A prerogative process empowering certain
   commissioners to take and hold a defendant's property and receive the
   rents and profits thereof, until he clears himself of a contempt or
   performs a decree of the court.


word: Seguestration
wordtype: n.
definition:
A kind of execution for a rent, as in the case of a
   beneficed clerk, of the profits of a benefice, till he shall have
   satisfied some debt established by decree; the gathering up of the
   fruits of a benefice during a vacancy, for the use of the next
   incumbent; the disposing of the goods, by the ordinary, of one who is
   dead, whose estate no man will meddle with.


word: Seguestration
wordtype: n.
definition:
The seizure of the property of an individual for the
   use of the state; particularly applied to the seizure, by a belligerent
   power, of debts due from its subjects to the enemy.


word: Sequestrator
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who sequesters property, or takes the possession
   of it for a time, to satisfy a demand out of its rents or profits.


word: Sequin
wordtype: n.
definition:
An old gold coin of Italy and Turkey. It was first struck
   at Venice about the end of the 13th century, and afterward in the other
   Italian cities, and by the Levant trade was introduced into Turkey. It
   is worth about 9s. 3d. sterling, or about $2.25. The different kinds
   vary somewhat in value.


word: Sequoia
wordtype: n.
definition:
A genus of coniferous trees, consisting of two species,
   Sequoia Washingtoniana, syn. S. gigantea, the "big tree" of California,
   and S. sempervirens, the redwood, both of which attain an immense
   height.


word: Sequoiene
wordtype: n.
definition:
A hydrocarbon (C13H10) obtained in white fluorescent
   crystals, in the distillation products of the needles of the California
   "big tree" (Sequoia gigantea).


word: Seraglio
wordtype: n.
definition:
The palace of the Grand Seignior, or Turkish sultan, at
   Constantinople, inhabited by the sultan himself, and all the officers
   and dependents of his court. In it are also kept the females of the
   harem.


word: Seraglio
wordtype: n.
definition:
A harem; a place for keeping wives or concubines;
   sometimes, loosely, a place of licentious pleasure; a house of
   debauchery.


word: Serai
wordtype: n.
definition:
A palace; a seraglio; also, in the East, a place for the
   accommodation of travelers; a caravansary, or rest house.


word: Seraph
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of an order of celestial beings, each having three
   pairs of wings. In ecclesiastical art and in poetry, a seraph is
   represented as one of a class of angels.


word: Seraphical
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to a seraph; becoming, or suitable to,
   a seraph; angelic; sublime; pure; refined.


word: Seraphine
wordtype: n.
definition:
A wind instrument whose sounding parts are reeds,
   consisting of a thin tongue of brass playing freely through a slot in a
   plate. It has a case, like a piano, and is played by means of a similar
   keybord, the bellows being worked by the foot. The melodeon is a
   portable variety of this instrument.


word: Serapis
wordtype: n.
definition:
An Egyptian deity, at first a symbol of the Nile, and so
   of fertility; later, one of the divinities of the lower world. His
   worship was introduced into Greece and Rome.


word: Seraskier
wordtype: n.
definition:
A general or commander of land forces in the Turkish
   empire; especially, the commander-in-chief of minister of war.


word: Serbonian
wordtype: a.
definition:
Relating to the lake of Serbonis in Egypt, which by
   reason of the sand blowing into it had a deceptive appearance of being
   solid land, but was a bog.


word: Serenade
wordtype: n.
definition:
Music sung or performed in the open air at nights; --
   usually applied to musical entertainments given in the open air at
   night, especially by gentlemen, in a spirit of gallantry, under the
   windows of ladies.


word: Serf
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
A servant or slave employed in husbandry, and in some
   countries attached to the soil and transferred with it, as formerly in
   Russia.


word: Sergeant
wordtype: n.
definition:
Formerly, in England, an officer nearly answering to the
   more modern bailiff of the hundred; also, an officer whose duty was to
   attend on the king, and on the lord high steward in court, to arrest
   traitors and other offenders. He is now called sergeant-at-arms, and
   two of these officers, by allowance of the sovereign, attend on the
   houses of Parliament (one for each house) to execute their commands,
   and another attends the Court Chancery.


word: Sergeant
wordtype: n.
definition:
In a company, battery, or troop, a noncommissioned
   officer next in rank above a corporal, whose duty is to instruct
   recruits in discipline, to form the ranks, etc.


word: Sergeant
wordtype: n.
definition:
A lawyer of the highest rank, answering to the doctor of
   the civil law; -- called also serjeant at law.


word: Sergeant
wordtype: n.
definition:
A title sometimes given to the servants of the sovereign;
   as, sergeant surgeon, that is, a servant, or attendant, surgeon.


word: Sergeanty
wordtype: n.
definition:
Tenure of lands of the crown by an honorary kind of
   service not due to any lord, but to the king only.


word: Serial
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to a series; consisting of a series;
   appearing in successive parts or numbers; as, a serial work or
   publication.


word: Serial
wordtype: n.
definition:
A publication appearing in a series or succession of part;
   a tale, or other writing, published in successive numbers of a
   periodical.


word: Sericin
wordtype: n.
definition:
A gelatinous nitrogenous material extracted from crude
   silk and other similar fiber by boiling water; -- called also silk
   gelatin.


word: Sericite
wordtype: n.
definition:
A kind of muscovite occuring in silky scales having a
   fibrous structure. It is characteristic of sericite schist.


word: Seriema
wordtype: n.
definition:
A large South American bird (Dicholophus, / Cariama
   cristata) related to the cranes. It is often domesticated. Called also
   cariama.


word: Series
wordtype: n.
definition:
A number of things or events standing or succeeding in
   order, and connected by a like relation; sequence; order; course; a
   succession of things; as, a continuous series of calamitous events.


word: Series
wordtype: n.
definition:
An indefinite number of terms succeeding one another, each
   of which is derived from one or more of the preceding by a fixed law,
   called the law of the series; as, an arithmetical series; a geometrical
   series.


word: Serine
wordtype: n.
definition:
A white crystalline nitrogenous substance obtained by the
   action of dilute sulphuric acid on silk gelatin.


word: Sermon
wordtype: n.
definition:
Specifically, a discourse delivered in public, usually by a
   clergyman, for the purpose of religious instruction and grounded on
   some text or passage of Scripture.


word: Sermon
wordtype: n.
definition:
Hence, a serious address; a lecture on one's conduct or
   duty; an exhortation or reproof; a homily; -- often in a depreciatory
   sense.


word: Serolin
wordtype: n.
definition:
A body found in fecal matter and thought to be formed in
   the intestines from the cholesterin of the bile; -- called also
   stercorin, and stercolin.


word: Serpent
wordtype: n.
definition:
A species of firework having a serpentine motion as it
   passess through the air or along the ground.


word: Serpent
wordtype: n.
definition:
A bass wind instrument, of a loud and coarse tone,
   formerly much used in military bands, and sometimes introduced into the
   orchestra; -- so called from its form.


word: Serpentine
wordtype: a.
definition:
Resembling a serpent; having the shape or qualities of
   a serpent; subtle; winding or turning one way and the other, like a
   moving serpent; anfractuous; meandering; sinuous; zigzag; as,
   serpentine braid.


word: Serpentine
wordtype: n.
definition:
A mineral or rock consisting chiefly of the hydrous
   silicate of magnesia. It is usually of an obscure green color, often
   with a spotted or mottled appearance resembling a serpent's skin.
   Precious, or noble, serpentine is translucent and of a rich oil-green
   color.


word: Serpentize
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To turn or bend like a serpent, first in one
   direction and then in the opposite; to meander; to wind; to serpentine.


word: Serpula
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any one of numerous species of tubicolous annelids of the
   genus Serpula and allied genera of the family Serpulidae. They secrete
   a calcareous tube, which is usually irregularly contorted, but is
   sometimes spirally coiled. The worm has a wreath of plumelike and often
   bright-colored gills around its head, and usually an operculum to close
   the aperture of its tube when it retracts.


word: Serranoid
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any fish of the family Serranidae, which includes the
   striped bass, the black sea bass, and many other food fishes.


word: Serricorn
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any one of a numerous tribe of beetles (Serricornia).
   The joints of the antennae are prominent, thus producing a serrate
   appearance. See Illust. under Antenna.


word: Sertularia
wordtype: n.
definition:
A genus of delicate branching hydroids having small
   sessile hydrothecae along the sides of the branches.


word: Sertularian
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any species of Sertularia, or of Sertularidae, a
   family of hydroids having branched chitinous stems and simple sessile
   hydrothecae. Also used adjectively.


word: Serum
wordtype: n.
definition:
A thin watery fluid, containing more or less albumin,
   secreted by the serous membranes of the body, such as the pericardium
   and peritoneum.


word: Serval
wordtype: n.
definition:
An African wild cat (Felis serval) of moderate size. It has
   rather long legs and a tail of moderate length. Its color is tawny,
   with black spots on the body and rings of black on the tail.


word: Servant
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who serves, or does services, voluntarily or on
   compulsion; a person who is employed by another for menial offices, or
   for other labor, and is subject to his command; a person who labors or
   exerts himself for the benefit of another, his master or employer; a
   subordinate helper.


word: Serve
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To work for; to labor in behalf of; to exert one's self
   continuously or statedly for the benefit of; to do service for; to be
   in the employment of, as an inferior, domestic, serf, slave, hired
   assistant, official helper, etc.; specifically, in a religious sense,
   to obey and worship.


word: Serve
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To be subordinate to; to act a secondary part under; to
   appear as the inferior of; to minister to.


word: Serve
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To wait upon; to supply the wants of; to attend;
   specifically, to wait upon at table; to attend at meals; to supply with
   food; as, to serve customers in a shop.


word: Serve
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
Hence, to bring forward, arrange, deal, or distribute, as
   a portion of anything, especially of food prepared for eating; -- often
   with up; formerly with in.


word: Serve
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To perform the duties belonging to, or required in or
   for; hence, to be of use to; as, a curate may serve two churches; to
   serve one's country.


word: Serve
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To contribute or conduce to; to promote; to be sufficient
   for; to satisfy; as, to serve one's turn.


word: Serve
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To bring to notice, deliver, or execute, either actually
   or constructively, in such manner as the law requires; as, to serve a
   summons.


word: Serve
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To make legal service opon (a person named in a writ,
   summons, etc.); as, to serve a witness with a subp/na.


word: Serve
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To wind spun yarn, or the like, tightly around (a rope or
   cable, etc.) so as to protect it from chafing or from the weather. See
   under Serving.


word: Serve
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To be a servant or a slave; to be employed in labor or
   other business for another; to be in subjection or bondage; to render
   menial service.


word: Serve
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To perform domestic offices; to be occupied with
   household affairs; to prepare and dish up food, etc.


word: Serve
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To be in service; to do duty; to discharge the
   requirements of an office or employment. Specifically, to act in the
   public service, as a soldier, seaman. etc.


word: Uniform
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having always the same form, manner, or degree; not
   varying or variable; unchanging; consistent; equable; homogenous; as,
   the dress of the Asiatics has been uniform from early ages; the
   temperature is uniform; a stratum of uniform clay.


word: Uniform
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of the same form with others; agreeing with each other;
   conforming to one rule or mode; consonant.


word: Uniform
wordtype: a.
definition:
A dress of a particular style or fashion worn by persons
   in the same service or order by means of which they have a distinctive
   appearance; as, the uniform of the artillery, of the police, of the
   Freemasons, etc.


word: Uniformism
wordtype: n.
definition:
The doctrine of uniformity in the geological history of
   the earth; -- in part equivalent to uniformitarianism, but also used,
   more broadly, as opposed to catastrophism.


word: Uniformitarian
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of, pertaining to, or designating, the view or
   doctrine that existing causes, acting in the same manner and with
   essentially the same intensity as at the present time, are sufficient
   to account for all geological changes.


word: Uniformity
wordtype: n.
definition:
The quality or state of being uniform; freedom from
   variation or difference; resemblance to itself at all times; sameness
   of action, effect, etc., under like conditions; even tenor; as, the
   uniformity of design in a poem; the uniformity of nature.


word: Uniformity
wordtype: n.
definition:
Similitude between the parts of a whole; as, the
   uniformity of sides in a regular figure; beauty is said to consist in
   uniformity with variety.


word: Uniformity
wordtype: n.
definition:
Conformity to a pattern or rule; resemblance,
   consonance, or agreement; as, the uniformity of different churches in
   ceremonies or rites.


word: Uniformly
wordtype: adv.
definition:
In a uniform manner; without variation or diversity;
   by a regular, constant, or common ratio of change; with even tenor; as,
   a temper uniformly mild.


word: Unilateral
wordtype: a.
definition:
Pertaining to one side; one-sided; as, a unilateral
   raceme, in which the flowers grow only on one side of a common axis, or
   are all turned to one side.


word: Unimpeachable
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not impeachable; not to be called in question;
   exempt from liability to accusation; free from stain, guilt, or fault;
   irreproachable; blameless; as, an unimpeachable reputation;
   unimpeachable testimony.


word: Unimproved
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not used; not employed; especially, not used or
   employed for a valuable purpose; as, unimproved opportunities;
   unimproved blessings.


word: Unimuscular
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having only one adductor muscle, and one muscular
   impression on each valve, as the oyster; monomyarian.


word: Unincumbered
wordtype: a.
definition:
Free from any temporary estate or interest, or from
   mortgage, or other charge or debt; as, an estate unincumbered with
   dower.


word: Uninterested
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not interested; not having any interest or property
   in; having nothing at stake; as, to be uninterested in any business.


word: Union
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act of uniting or joining two or more things into one,
   or the state of being united or joined; junction; coalition;
   combination.


word: Union
wordtype: n.
definition:
That which is united, or made one; something formed by a
   combination or coalition of parts or members; a confederation; a
   consolidated body; a league; as, the weavers have formed a union;
   trades unions have become very numerous; the United States of America
   are often called the Union.


word: Union
wordtype: n.
definition:
A device emblematic of union, used on a national flag or
   ensign, sometimes, as in the military standard of Great Britain,
   covering the whole field; sometimes, as in the flag of the United
   States, and the English naval and marine flag, occupying the upper
   inner corner, the rest of the flag being called the fly. Also, a flag
   having such a device; especially, the flag of Great Britain.


word: Union
wordtype: n.
definition:
A joint or other connection uniting parts of machinery, or
   the like, as the elastic pipe of a tender connecting it with the feed
   pipe of a locomotive engine; especially, a pipe fitting for connecting
   pipes, or pipes and fittings, in such a way as to facilitate
   disconnection.


word: Unionism
wordtype: n.
definition:
The sentiment of attachment to a federal union,
   especially to the federal union of the United States.


word: Unionism
wordtype: n.
definition:
The principles, or the system, of combination among
   workmen engaged in the same occupation or trade.


word: Unionist
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who advocates or promotes union; especially a loyal
   supporter of a federal union, as that of the United States.


word: Unipolar
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having but one pole or process; -- applied to those
   ganglionic nerve cells which have but one radiating process; -- opposed
   to multipolar.


word: Unique
wordtype: a.
definition:
Being without a like or equal; unmatched; unequaled;
   unparalleled; single in kind or excellence; sole.


word: Uniseptate
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having but one septum, or partition; -- said of
   two-celled fruits, such as the silicles of cruciferous plants.


word: Unisexual
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having one sex only, as plants which have the male and
   female flowers on separate individuals, or animals in which the sexes
   are in separate individuals; di/cious; -- distinguished from bisexual,
   or hermaphrodite. See Di/cious.


word: Unisilicate
wordtype: n.
definition:
A salt of orthosilicic acid, H4SiO4; -- so called
   because the ratio of the oxygen atoms united to the basic metals and
   silicon respectively is 1:1; for example, Mg2SiO4 or 2MgO.SiO2.


word: Unison
wordtype: n.
definition:
Identity in pitch; coincidence of sounds proceeding from an
   equality in the number of vibrations made in a given time by two or
   more sonorous bodies. Parts played or sung in octaves are also said to
   be in unison, or in octaves.


word: Unison
wordtype: n.
definition:
Sounded alike in pitch; unisonant; unisonous; as, unison
   passages, in which two or more parts unite in coincident sound.


word: Unit
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any determinate amount or quantity (as of length, time, heat,
   value) adopted as a standard of measurement for other amounts or
   quantities of the same kind.


word: Unitarian
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who denies the doctrine of the Trinity, believing
   that God exists only in one person; a unipersonalist; also, one of a
   denomination of Christians holding this belief.


word: Unite
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To put together so as to make one; to join, as two or
   more constituents, to form a whole; to combine; to connect; to join; to
   cause to adhere; as, to unite bricks by mortar; to unite iron bars by
   welding; to unite two armies.


word: Unite
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
Hence, to join by a legal or moral bond, as families by
   marriage, nations by treaty, men by opinions; to join in interest,
   affection, fellowship, or the like; to cause to agree; to harmonize; to
   associate; to attach.


word: Unite
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To become one; to be cemented or consolidated; to
   combine, as by adhesion or mixture; to coalesce; to grow together.


word: Unity
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any definite quantity, or aggregate of quantities or
   magnitudes taken as one, or for which 1 is made to stand in
   calculation; thus, in a table of natural sines, the radius of the
   circle is regarded as unity.


word: Unity
wordtype: n.
definition:
In dramatic composition, one of the principles by which a
   uniform tenor of story and propriety of representation are preserved;
   conformity in a composition to these; in oratory, discourse, etc., the
   due subordination and reference of every part to the development of the
   leading idea or the eastablishment of the main proposition.


word: Unity
wordtype: n.
definition:
Such a combination of parts as to constitute a whole, or a
   kind of symmetry of style and character.


word: Univalent
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having a valence of one; capable of combining with, or
   of being substituted for, one atom of hydrogen; monovalent; -- said of
   certain atoms and radicals.


word: Univalve
wordtype: n.
definition:
A shell consisting of one valve only; a mollusk whose
   shell is composed of a single piece, as the snails and conchs.


word: Universal
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to the universe; extending to,
   including, or affecting, the whole number, quantity, or space;
   unlimited; general; all-reaching; all-pervading; as, universal ruin;
   universal good; universal benevolence or benefice.


word: Universal
wordtype: a.
definition:
Adapted or adaptable to all or to various uses, shapes,
   sizes, etc.; as, a universal milling machine.


word: Universal
wordtype: a.
definition:
Forming the whole of a genus; relatively unlimited in
   extension; affirmed or denied of the whole of a subject; as, a
   universal proposition; -- opposed to particular; e. g. (universal
   affirmative) All men are animals; (universal negative) No men are
   omniscient.


word: Universal
wordtype: n.
definition:
A general abstract conception, so called from being
   universally applicable to, or predicable of, each individual or species
   contained under it.


word: Universality
wordtype: n.
definition:
The quality or state of being universal; unlimited
   extension or application; generality; -- distinguished from
   particularity; as, the unversality of a proposition; the unversality of
   sin; the unversality of the Deluge.


word: Universally
wordtype: adv.
definition:
In a universal manner; without exception; as, God's
   laws are universally binding on his creatures.


word: Universe
wordtype: n.
definition:
All created things viewed as constituting one system or
   whole; the whole body of things, or of phenomena; the / / of the
   Greeks, the mundus of the Latins; the world; creation.


word: University
wordtype: n.
definition:
An association, society, guild, or corporation, esp.
   one capable of having and acquiring property.


word: University
wordtype: n.
definition:
An institution organized and incorporated for the
   purpose of imparting instruction, examining students, and otherwise
   promoting education in the higher branches of literature, science, art,
   etc., empowered to confer degrees in the several arts and faculties, as
   in theology, law, medicine, music, etc. A university may exist without
   having any college connected with it, or it may consist of but one
   college, or it may comprise an assemblage of colleges established in
   any place, with professors for instructing students in the sciences and
   other branches of learning.


word: Unjust
wordtype: a.
definition:
Acting contrary to the standard of right; not animated or
   controlled by justice; false; dishonest; as, an unjust man or judge.


word: Unjust
wordtype: a.
definition:
Contrary to justice and right; prompted by a spirit of
   injustice; wrongful; as, an unjust sentence; an unjust demand; an
   unjust accusation.


word: Unke
wordtype: n.
definition:
A European aquatic toad (Bombinator igneus). Its back is
   dark; its belly is marked with crimson. Called also feuerkrote.


word: Unkind
wordtype: a.
definition:
Wanting in kindness, sympathy, benevolence, gratitude, or
   the like; cruel; harsh; unjust; ungrateful.


word: Unlace
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To loose, and take off, as a bonnet from a sail, or to
   cast off, as any lacing in any part of the rigging of a vessel.


word: Unless
wordtype: conj.
definition:
Upon any less condition than (the fact or thing stated
   in the sentence or clause which follows); if not; supposing that not;
   if it be not; were it not that; except; as, we shall fail unless we are
   industrious.


word: Unlikely
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected;
   as, an unlikely event; the thing you mention is very unlikely.


word: Unload
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To take the load from; to discharge of a load or cargo;
   to disburden; as, to unload a ship; to unload a beast.


word: Unlocated
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not surveyed, or designated by marks, limits, or
   boundaries, as appropriated to some individual, company, or
   corporation; as, unlocated lands.


word: Unlovely
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not lovely; not amiable; possessing qualities that excite
   dislike; disagreeable; displeasing; unpleasant.


word: Unlucky
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not lucky; not successful; unfortunate; ill-fated;
   unhappy; as, an unlucky man; an unlucky adventure; an unlucky throw of
   dice; an unlucky game.


word: Unman
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To deprive of the courage and fortitude of a man; to
   break or subdue the manly spirit in; to cause to despond; to
   dishearten; to make womanish.


word: Unmoor
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To cause to ride with one anchor less than before, after
   having been moored by two or more anchors.


word: Unmoral
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having no moral perception, quality, or relation;
   involving no idea of morality; -- distinguished from both moral and
   immoral.


word: Unnatural
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not natural; contrary, or not conforming, to the order
   of nature; being without natural traits; as, unnatural crimes.


word: Unnesessary
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not necessary; not required under the circumstances;
   unless; needless; as, unnecessary labor, care, or rigor.


word: Unorganized
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not organized; being without organic structure;
   specifically (Biol.), not having the different tissues and organs
   characteristic of living organisms, nor the power of growth and
   development; as, the unorganized ferments. See the Note under Ferment,
   n., 1.


word: Unpack
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To separate and remove, as things packed; to open and
   remove the contents of; as, to unpack a trunk.


word: Unpin
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To loose from pins; to remove the pins from; to unfasten;
   as, to unpin a frock; to unpin a frame.


word: Unprecedented
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having no precedent or example; not preceded by a
   like case; not having the authority of prior example; novel; new;
   unexampled.


word: Unprejudiced
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not prejudiced; free from undue bias or
   prepossession; not preoccupied by opinion; impartial; as, an
   unprejudiced mind; an unprejudiced judge.


word: Unprincipled
wordtype: a.
definition:
Being without principles; especially, being without
   right moral principles; also, characterized by absence of principle.


word: Unprotestantize
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To render other than Protestant; to cause to
   change from Protestantism to some other form of religion; to deprive of
   some Protestant feature or characteristic.


word: Unruly
wordtype: superl.
definition:
Not submissive to rule; disregarding restraint;
   disposed to violate; turbulent; ungovernable; refractory; as, an unruly
   boy; unruly boy; unruly conduct.


word: Unsaturated
wordtype: a.
definition:
Capable of taking up, or of uniting with, certain
   other elements or compounds, without the elimination of any side
   product; thus, aldehyde, ethylene, and ammonia are unsaturated.


word: Unsay
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To recant or recall, as what has been said; to refract;
   to take back again; to make as if not said.


word: Unscrew
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To draw the screws from; to loose from screws; to
   loosen or withdraw (anything, as a screw) by turning it.


word: Unseasonable
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not seasonable; being, done, or occurring out of the
   proper season; ill-timed; untimely; too early or too late; as, he
   called at an unseasonable hour; unseasonable advice; unseasonable
   frosts; unseasonable food.


word: Unseconded
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not seconded; not supported, aided, or assisted; as,
   the motion was unseconded; the attempt was unseconded.


word: Unsettle
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To move or loosen from a settled position or state; to
   unfix; to displace; to disorder; to confuse.


word: Unsew
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To undo, as something sewn, or something inclosed by
   sewing; to rip apart; to take out the stitches of.


word: Unsex
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To deprive of sex, or of qualities becoming to one's sex;
   esp., to make unfeminine in character, manners, duties, or the like;
   as, to unsex a woman.


word: Unship
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To remove or detach, as any part or implement, from its
   proper position or connection when in use; as, to unship an oar; to
   unship capstan bars; to unship the tiller.


word: Unsighted
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not aimed by means of a sight; also, not furnished with
   a sight, or with a properly adjusted sight; as, to shoot and unsighted
   rife or cannon.


word: Unskillful
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not skillful; inexperienced; awkward; bungling; as, an
   unskillful surgeon or mechanic; an unskillful logician.


word: Spoilfive
wordtype: n.
definition:
A certain game at cards in which, if no player wins
   three of the five tricks possible on any deal, the game is said to be
   spoiled.


word: Spoilsman
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who serves a cause or a party for a share of the
   spoils; in United States politics, one who makes or recognizes a demand
   for public office on the ground of partisan service; also, one who
   sanctions such a policy in appointments to the public service.


word: Spoilsmonger
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who promises or distributes public offices and
   their emoluments as the price of services to a party or its leaders.


word: Spoke
wordtype: n.
definition:
The radius or ray of a wheel; one of the small bars which
   are inserted in the hub, or nave, and which serve to support the rim or
   felly.


word: Spoke
wordtype: n.
definition:
A contrivance for fastening the wheel of a vehicle, to
   prevent it from turning in going down a hill.


word: Spoken
wordtype: a.
definition:
Characterized by a certain manner or style in speaking; --
   often in composition; as, a pleasant-spoken man.


word: Spokeshave
wordtype: n.
definition:
A kind of drawing knife or planing tool for dressing
   the spokes of wheels, the shells of blocks, and other curved work.


word: Spoliation
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
Robbery or plunder in war; especially, the
   authorized act or practice of plundering neutrals at sea.


word: Spoliation
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
The act of an incumbent in taking the fruits of his
   benefice without right, but under a pretended title.


word: Spoliative
wordtype: a.
definition:
Serving to take away, diminish, or rob; esp. (Med.),
   serving to diminish sensibily the amount of blood in the body; as,
   spoliative bloodletting.


word: Spondaical
wordtype: a.
definition:
Containing spondees in excess; marked by spondees; as,
   a spondaic hexameter, i. e., one which has a spondee instead of a
   dactyl in the fifth foot.


word: Sponge
wordtype: n.
definition:
The elastic fibrous skeleton of many species of horny
   Spongiae (keratosa), used for many purposes, especially the varieties
   of the genus Spongia. The most valuable sponges are found in the
   Mediterranean and the Red Sea, and on the coasts of Florida and the
   West Indies.


word: Sponge
wordtype: n.
definition:
Dough before it is kneaded and formed into loaves, and
   after it is converted into a light, spongy mass by the agency of the
   yeast or leaven.


word: Sponge
wordtype: n.
definition:
A mop for cleaning the bore of a cannon after a discharge.
   It consists of a cylinder of wood, covered with sheepskin with the wool
   on, or cloth with a heavy looped nap, and having a handle, or staff.


word: Sponge
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To cleanse or wipe with a sponge; as, to sponge a slate
   or a cannon; to wet with a sponge; as, to sponge cloth.


word: Spongiae
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
The grand division of the animal kingdom which
   includes the sponges; -- called also Spongida, Spongiaria, Spongiozoa,
   and Porifera.


word: Spongin
wordtype: n.
definition:
The chemical basis of sponge tissue, a nitrogenous,
   hornlike substance which on decomposition with sulphuric acid yields
   leucin and glycocoll.


word: Spongiole
wordtype: n.
definition:
A supposed spongelike expansion of the tip of a rootlet
   for absorbing water; -- called also spongelet.


word: Spongiolite
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of the microsporic siliceous spicules which occur
   abundantly in the texture of sponges, and are sometimes found fossil,
   as in flints.


word: Spongiopilin
wordtype: n.
definition:
A kind of cloth interwoven with small pieces of
   sponge and rendered waterproof on one side by a covering of rubber.
   When moistend with hot water it is used as a poultice.


word: Spongy
wordtype: a.
definition:
Soft, and full of cavities; of an open, loose, pliable
   texture; as, a spongy excrescence; spongy earth; spongy cake; spongy
   bones.


word: Sponsion
wordtype: n.
definition:
An act or engagement on behalf of a state, by an agent
   not specially authorized for the purpose, or by one who exceeds the
   limits of authority.


word: Sponsor
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who at the baptism of an infant professore the
   christian faith in its name, and guarantees its religious education; a
   godfather or godmother.


word: Spontaneity
wordtype: n.
definition:
The quality or state of being spontaneous, or acting
   from native feeling, proneness, or temperament, without constraint or
   external force.


word: Spontaneity
wordtype: n.
definition:
The tendency to undergo change, characteristic of both
   animal and vegetable organisms, and not restrained or cheked by the
   environment.


word: Spontaneity
wordtype: n.
definition:
The tendency to activity of muscular tissue, including
   the voluntary muscles, when in a state of healthful vigor and
   refreshment.


word: Spontaneous
wordtype: a.
definition:
Proceding from natural feeling, temperament, or
   disposition, or from a native internal proneness, readiness, or
   tendency, without constraint; as, a spontaneous gift or proportion.


word: Spontaneous
wordtype: a.
definition:
Proceeding from, or acting by, internal impulse,
   energy, or natural law, without external force; as, spontaneous motion;
   spontaneous growth.


word: Spontoon
wordtype: n.
definition:
A kind of half-pike, or halberd, formerly borne by
   inferior officers of the British infantry, and used in giving signals
   to the soldiers.


word: Spool
wordtype: n.
definition:
A piece of cane or red with a knot at each end, or a hollow
   cylinder of wood with a ridge at each end, used to wind thread or yarn
   upon.


word: Spoom
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To be driven steadily and swiftly, as before a strong
   wind; to be driven before the wind without any sail, or with only a
   part of the sails spread; to scud under bare poles.


word: Spoon
wordtype: n.
definition:
An implement consisting of a small bowl (usually a shallow
   oval) with a handle, used especially in preparing or eating food.


word: Spoonbill
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any one of several species of wading birds of the genera
   Ajaja and Platalea, and allied genera, in which the long bill is
   broadly expanded and flattened at the tip.


word: Spoondrift
wordtype: n.
definition:
Spray blown from the tops waves during a gale at sea;
   also, snow driven in the wind at sea; -- written also spindrift.


word: Spoor
wordtype: n.
definition:
The track or trail of any wild animal; as, the spoor of an
   elephant; -- used originally by travelers in South Africa.


word: Sporadic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Occuring singly, or apart from other things of the same
   kind, or in scattered instances; separate; single; as, a sporadic
   fireball; a sporadic case of disease; a sporadic example of a flower.


word: Spore
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of the minute grains in flowerless plants, which are
   analogous to seeds, as serving to reproduce the species.


word: Spore
wordtype: n.
definition:
A minute grain or germ; a small, round or ovoid body, formed
   in certain organisms, and by germination giving rise to a new organism;
   as, the reproductive spores of bacteria, etc.


word: Sporocyst
wordtype: n.
definition:
An asexual zooid, usually forming one of a series of
   larval forms in the agamic reproduction of various trematodes and other
   parasitic worms. The sporocyst generally develops from an egg, but in
   its turn produces other larvae by internal budding, or by the
   subdivision of a part or all of its contents into a number of minute
   germs. See Redia.


word: Sporophore
wordtype: n.
definition:
That alternately produced form of certain cryptogamous
   plants, as ferns, mosses, and the like, which is nonsexual, but
   produces spores in countless numbers. In ferns it is the leafy plant,
   in mosses the capsule. Cf. Oophore.


word: Sporosac
wordtype: n.
definition:
A hydrozoan reproductive zooid or gonophore which does
   not become medusoid in form or structure. See Illust. under Athecata.


word: Sporosac
wordtype: n.
definition:
An early or simple larval stage of trematode worms and
   some other invertebrates, which is capable or reproducing other germs
   by asexual generation; a nurse; a redia.


word: Sporozoa
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
An extensive division of parasitic Protozoa, which
   increase by sporulation. It includes the Gregarinida.


word: Sporran
wordtype: n.
definition:
A large purse or pouch made of skin with the hair or fur
   on, worn in front of the kilt by Highlanders when in full dress.


word: Sport
wordtype: n.
definition:
That with which one plays, or which is driven about in play;
   a toy; a plaything; an object of mockery.


word: Sport
wordtype: n.
definition:
Diversion of the field, as fowling, hunting, fishing,
   racing, games, and the like, esp. when money is staked.


word: Sport
wordtype: n.
definition:
A plant or an animal, or part of a plant or animal, which
   has some peculiarity not usually seen in the species; an abnormal
   variety or growth. See Sporting plant, under Sporting.


word: Sport
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To assume suddenly a new and different character from the
   rest of the plant or from the type of the species; -- said of a bud,
   shoot, plant, or animal. See Sport, n., 6.


word: Sport
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To give utterance to in a sportive manner; to throw out
   in an easy and copious manner; -- with off; as, to sport off epigrams.


word: Sportful
wordtype: a.
definition:
Full of sport; merry; frolicsome; full of jesting;
   indulging in mirth or play; playful; wanton; as, a sportful companion.


word: Sporting
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of pertaining to, or engaging in, sport or sporrts;
   exhibiting the character or conduct of one who, or that which, sports.


word: Spot
wordtype: n.
definition:
A stain on character or reputation; something that soils
   purity; disgrace; reproach; fault; blemish.


word: Spot
wordtype: n.
definition:
A small part of a different color from the main part, or from
   the ground upon which it is; as, the spots of a leopard; the spots on a
   playing card.


word: Spot
wordtype: n.
definition:
A sciaenoid food fish (Liostomus xanthurus) of the Atlantic
   coast of the United States. It has a black spot behind the shoulders
   and fifteen oblique dark bars on the sides. Called also goody,
   Lafayette, masooka, and old wife.


word: Spot
wordtype: n.
definition:
The southern redfish, or red horse, which has a spot on each
   side at the base of the tail. See Redfish.


word: Spot
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To make visible marks upon with some foreign matter; to
   discolor in or with spots; to stain; to cover with spots or figures;
   as, to spot a garnment; to spot paper.


word: Spotless
wordtype: a.
definition:
Without a spot; especially, free from reproach or
   impurity; pure; untainted; innocent; as, a spotless mind; spotless
   behavior.


word: Spousal
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to a spouse or marriage; nuptial;
   matrimonial; conjugal; bridal; as, spousal rites; spousal ornaments.


word: Spout
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To throw out forcibly and abudantly, as liquids through
   an office or a pipe; to eject in a jet; as, an elephant spouts water
   from his trunk.


word: Spout
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To issue with with violence, or in a jet, as a liquid
   through a narrow orifice, or from a spout; as, water spouts from a
   hole; blood spouts from an artery.


word: Spout
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
That through which anything spouts; a discharging lip,
   pipe, or orifice; a tube, pipe, or conductor of any kind through which
   a liquid is poured, or by which it is conveyed in a stream from one
   place to another; as, the spout of a teapot; a spout for conducting
   water from the roof of a building.


word: Spoutfish
wordtype: n.
definition:
A marine animal that spouts water; -- applied especially
   to certain bivalve mollusks, like the long clams (Mya), which spout, or
   squirt out, water when retiring into their holes.


word: Spoutshell
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any marine gastropod shell of the genus Apporhais
   having an elongated siphon. See Illust. under Rostrifera.


word: Sprag
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To check the motion of, as a carriage on a steep grade,
   by putting a sprag between the spokes of the wheel.


word: Sprain
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden
   and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch
   injuriously, but without luxation; as, to sprain one's ankle.


word: Sprat
wordtype: n.
definition:
A small European herring (Clupea sprattus) closely allied to
   the common herring and the pilchard; -- called also garvie. The name is
   also applied to small herring of different kinds.


word: Sprawl
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To spread and stretch the body or limbs carelessly in a
   horizontal position; to lie with the limbs stretched out ungracefully.


word: Sprawl
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To move, when lying down, with awkward extension and
   motions of the limbs; to scramble in creeping.


word: Spray
wordtype: n.
definition:
A side channel or branch of the runner of a flask, made to
   distribute the metal in all parts of the mold.


word: Spray
wordtype: n.
definition:
A group of castings made in the same mold and connected by
   sprues formed in the runner and its branches.


word: Spray
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
Water flying in small drops or particles, as by the force
   of wind, or the dashing of waves, or from a waterfall, and the like.


word: Spray
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
A jet of fine medicated vapor, used either as an
   application to a diseased part or to charge the air of a room with a
   disinfectant or a deodorizer.


word: Spray
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To throw spray upon; to treat with a liquid in the form
   of spray; as, to spray a wound, or a surgical instrument, with carbolic
   acid.


word: Spread
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To extend in length and breadth, or in breadth only; to
   stretch or expand to a broad or broader surface or extent; to open; to
   unfurl; as, to spread a carpet; to spread a tent or a sail.


word: Spread
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To extend so as to cover something; to extend to a great
   or grater extent in every direction; to cause to fill or cover a wide
   or wider space.


word: Spread
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To divulge; to publish, as news or fame; to cause to be
   more extensively known; to disseminate; to make known fully; as, to
   spread a report; -- often acompanied by abroad.


word: Spread
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To extend in length and breadth in all directions, or in
   breadth only; to be extended or stretched; to expand.


word: Spread
wordtype: n.
definition:
A privilege which one person buys of another, of demanding
   certain shares of stock at a certain price, or of delivering the same
   shares of stock at another price, within a time agreed upon.


word: Spread-eagle
wordtype: a.
definition:
Characterized by a pretentious, boastful, exaggerated
   style; defiantly or extravagantly bombastic; as, a spread-eagle orator;
   a spread-eagle speech.


word: Sprengel pump
definition:
A form of air pump in which exhaustion is produced by
   a stream of mercury running down a narrow tube, in the manner of an
   aspirator; -- named from the inventor.


word: Sprig
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To mark or adorn with the representation of small
   branches; to work with sprigs; as, to sprig muslin.


word: Sprightliness
wordtype: n.
definition:
The quality or state of being sprightly; liveliness;
   life; briskness; vigor; activity; gayety; vivacity.


word: Sprightly
wordtype: superl.
definition:
Sprightlike, or spiritlike; lively; brisk;
   animated; vigorous; airy; gay; as, a sprightly youth; a sprightly air;
   a sprightly dance.


word: Spring
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To bend from a straight direction or plane surface; to
   become warped; as, a piece of timber, or a plank, sometimes springs in
   seasoning.


word: Spring
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To shoot up, out, or forth; to come to the light; to
   begin to appear; to emerge; as a plant from its seed, as streams from
   their source, and the like; -often followed by up, forth, or out.


word: Spring
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To issue or proceed, as from a parent or ancestor; to
   result, as from a cause, motive, reason, or principle.


word: Spring
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To cause to spring up; to start or rouse, as game; to
   cause to rise from the earth, or from a covert; as, to spring a
   pheasant.


word: Spring
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To bend by force, as something stiff or strong; to force
   or put by bending, as a beam into its sockets, and allowing it to
   straighten when in place; -- often with in, out, etc.; as, to spring in
   a slat or a bar.


word: Spring
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
A flying back; the resilience of a body recovering its
   former state by elasticity; as, the spring of a bow.


word: Spring
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
An elastic body of any kind, as steel, India rubber,
   tough wood, or compressed air, used for various mechanical purposes, as
   receiving and imparting power, diminishing concussion, regulating
   motion, measuring weight or other force.


word: Spring
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
Any source of supply; especially, the source from which
   a stream proceeds; as issue of water from the earth; a natural
   fountain.


word: Spring
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
Any active power; that by which action, or motion, is
   produced or propagated; cause; origin; motive.


word: Spring
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
The season of the year when plants begin to vegetate and
   grow; the vernal season, usually comprehending the months of March,
   April, and May, in the middle latitudes north of the equator.


word: Spring
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
A line led from a vessel's quarter to her cable so that
   by tightening or slacking it she can be made to lie in any desired
   position; a line led diagonally from the bow or stern of a vessel to
   some point upon the wharf to which she is moored.


word: Springboard
wordtype: n.
definition:
An elastic board, secured at the ends, or at one end,
   often by elastic supports, used in performing feats of agility or in
   exercising.


word: Springbuck
wordtype: n.
definition:
A South African gazelle (Gazella euchore) noted for its
   graceful form and swiftness, and for its peculiar habit of springing
   lighty and suddenly into the air. It has a white dorsal stripe,
   expanding into a broad patch of white on the rump and tail. Called also
   springer.


word: Springe
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
A noose fastened to an elastic body, and drawn close
   with a sudden spring, whereby it catches a bird or other animal; a gin;
   a snare.


word: Springtail
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any one of numerous species of small apterous insects
   belonging to the order Thysanura. They have two elastic caudal stylets
   which can be bent under the abdomen and then suddenly extended like a
   spring, thus enabling them to leap to a considerable distance. See
   Collembola, and Podura.


word: Springy
wordtype: superl.
definition:
Resembling, having the qualities of, or pertaining
   to, a spring; elastic; as, springy steel; a springy step.


word: Sprinkle
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To scatter on; to disperse something over in small
   drops or particles; to besprinkle; as, to sprinkle the earth with
   water; to sprinkle a floor with sand.


word: Sprinkle
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To baptize by the application of a few drops, or a
   small quantity, of water; hence, to cleanse; to purify.


word: Sprit
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
A small boom, pole, or spar, which crosses the sail of a
   boat diagonally from the mast to the upper aftmost corner, which it is
   used to extend and elevate.


word: Sprout
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To shoot, as the seed of a plant; to germinate; to push
   out new shoots; hence, to grow like shoots of plants.


word: Sprout
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
The shoot of a plant; a shoot from the seed, from the
   stump, or from the root or tuber, of a plant or tree; more rarely, a
   shoot from the stem of a plant, or the end of a branch.


word: Spruce
wordtype: a.
definition:
Any coniferous tree of the genus Picea, as the Norway
   spruce (P. excelsa), and the white and black spruces of America (P.
   alba and P. nigra), besides several others in the far Northwest. See
   Picea.


word: Spruce
wordtype: n.
definition:
Neat, without elegance or dignity; -- formerly applied to
   things with a serious meaning; now chiefly applied to persons.


word: Spud
wordtype: n.
definition:
A sharp, narrow spade, usually with a long handle, used by
   farmers for digging up large-rooted weeds; a similarly shaped implement
   used for various purposes.


word: Spunk
wordtype: n.
definition:
Wood that readily takes fire; touchwood; also, a kind of
   tinder made from a species of fungus; punk; amadou.


word: Spur
wordtype: n.
definition:
An implement secured to the heel, or above the heel, of a
   horseman, to urge the horse by its pressure. Modern spurs have a small
   wheel, or rowel, with short points. Spurs were the badge of knighthood.


word: Spur
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any stiff, sharp spine, as on the wings and legs of certain
   burds, on the legs of insects, etc.; especially, the spine on a cock's
   leg.


word: Spur
wordtype: n.
definition:
A mountain that shoots from any other mountain, or range of
   mountains, and extends to some distance in a lateral direction, or at
   right angles.


word: Spur
wordtype: n.
definition:
A spiked iron worn by seamen upon the bottom of the boot, to
   enable them to stand upon the carcass of a whale, to strip off the
   blubber.


word: Spur
wordtype: n.
definition:
A projection from the round base of a column, occupying the
   angle of a square plinth upon which the base rests, or bringing the
   bottom bed of the base to a nearly square form. It is generally carved
   in leafage.


word: Spur
wordtype: n.
definition:
A piece of timber fixed on the bilge ways before launching,
   having the upper ends bolted to the vessel's side.


word: Spur
wordtype: n.
definition:
A curved piece of timber serving as a half to support the
   deck where a whole beam can not be placed.


word: Spur
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous
   pursuit of an object; to incite; to stimulate; to instigate; to impel;
   to drive.


word: Spur
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To spur on one' horse; to travel with great expedition; to
   hasten; hence, to press forward in any pursuit.


word: Spurious
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not proceeding from the true source, or from the source
   pretended; not genuine; false; adulterate.


word: Spur-royal
wordtype: n.
definition:
A gold coin, first made in the reign of Edward IV.,
   having a star on the reverse resembling the rowel of a spur. In the
   reigns of Elizabeth and of James I., its value was fifteen shillings.


word: Spurry
wordtype: n.
definition:
An annual herb (Spergula arvensis) with whorled filiform
   leaves, sometimes grown in Europe for fodder.


word: Spur-shell
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any one of several species of handsome gastropod shells
   of the genus Trochus, or Imperator. The shell is conical, with the
   margin toothed somewhat like the rowel of a spur.


word: Spurt
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To gush or issue suddenly or violently out in a stream,
   as liquor from a cask; to rush from a confined place in a small stream
   or jet; to spirt.


word: Spurt
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To throw out, as a liquid, in a stream or jet; to drive
   or force out with violence, as a liquid from a pipe or small orifice;
   as, to spurt water from the mouth.


word: Sourt
wordtype: n.
definition:
A sudden or violent ejection or gushing of a liquid, as of
   water from a tube, orifice, or other confined place, or of blood from a
   wound; a jet; a spirt.


word: Sputter
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To spit out hastily by quick, successive efforts, with
   a spluttering sound; to utter hastily and confusedly, without control
   over the organs of speech.


word: Spy
wordtype: n.
definition:
A person sent secretly into an enemy's camp, territory, or
   fortifications, to inspect his works, ascertain his strength,
   movements, or designs, and to communicate such intelligence to the
   proper officer.


word: Squab
wordtype: n.
definition:
A thickly stuffed cushion; especially, one used for the seat
   of a sofa, couch, or chair; also, a sofa.


word: Squabble
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To contend for superiority in an unseemly maner; to
   scuffle; to struggle; to wrangle; to quarrel.


word: Squabble
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To disarrange, so that the letters or lines stand awry
   or are mixed and need careful readjustment; -- said of type that has
   been set up.


word: Squadron
wordtype: n.
definition:
A body of cavarly comparising two companies or troops,
   and averging from one hundred and twenty to two hundred men.


word: Squadron
wordtype: n.
definition:
A detachment of vessels employed on any particular
   service or station, under the command of the senior officer; as, the
   North Atlantic Squadron.


word: Squall
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To cry out; to scream or cry violently, as a woman
   frightened, or a child in anger or distress; as, the infant squalled.


word: Squally
wordtype: a.
definition:
Abounding with squalls; disturbed often with sudden and
   violent gusts of wind; gusty; as, squally weather.


word: Squalodon
wordtype: n.
definition:
A genus of fossil whales belonging to the Phocodontia;
   -- so called because their are serrated, like a shark's.


word: Squamata
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
A division of edentates having the body covered with
   large, imbricated horny scales. It includes the pangolins.


word: Squamella
wordtype: n.
definition:
A diminutive scale or bractlet, such as those found on
   the receptacle in many composite plants; a palea.


word: Squamous
definition:
Covered with, or consisting of, scales; resembling a scale;
   scaly; as, the squamose cones of the pine; squamous epithelial cells;
   the squamous portion of the temporal bone, which is so called from a
   fancied resemblance to a scale.


word: Squamozygomatic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to both the squamosal and
   zygomatic bones; -- applied to a bone, or a center of ossification, in
   some fetal skulls.


word: Squander
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To spend lavishly or profusely; to spend prodigally or
   wastefully; to use without economy or judgment; to dissipate; as, to
   squander an estate.


word: Square
wordtype: n.
definition:
A certain number of lines, forming a portion of a column,
   nearly square; -- used chiefly in reckoning the prices of
   advertisements in newspapers.


word: Square
wordtype: n.
definition:
An area of four sides, generally with houses on each side;
   sometimes, a solid block of houses; also, an open place or area for
   public use, as at the meeting or intersection of two or more streets.


word: Square
wordtype: n.
definition:
An instrument having at least one right angle and two or
   more straight edges, used to lay out or test square work. It is of
   several forms, as the T square, the carpenter's square, the
   try-square., etc.


word: Square
wordtype: n.
definition:
The product of a number or quantity multiplied by itself;
   thus, 64 is the square of 8, for 8 / 8 = 64; the square of a + b is a2
   + 2ab + b2.


word: Square
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having a shape broad for the height, with rectilineal and
   angular rather than curving outlines; as, a man of a square frame.


word: Square
wordtype: a.
definition:
At right angles with the mast or the keel, and parallel to
   the horizon; -- said of the yards of a square-rigged vessel when they
   are so braced.


word: Square
wordtype: n.
definition:
To adjust; to regulate; to mold; to shape; to fit; as, to
   square our actions by the opinions of others.


word: Square-rigged
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having the sails extended upon yards suspended
   horizontally by the middle, as distinguished from fore-and-aft sails;
   thus, a ship and a brig are square-rigged vessels.


word: Squarrose
wordtype: a.
definition:
Consisting of scales widely divaricating; having scales,
   small leaves, or other bodies, spreading widely from the axis on which
   they are crowded; -- said of a calyx or stem.


word: Squarrose
wordtype: a.
definition:
Divided into shreds or jags, raised above the plane of
   the leaf, and not parallel to it; said of a leaf.


word: Squarrose
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having scales spreading every way, or standing upright,
   or at right angles to the surface; -- said of a shell.


word: Squat
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To sit close to the ground; to cower; to stoop, or lie
   close, to escape observation, as a partridge or rabbit.


word: Squatter
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who squats; specifically, one who settles unlawfully
   upon land without a title. In the United States and Australia the term
   is sometimes applied also to a person who settles lawfully upon
   government land under permission and restrictions, before acquiring
   title.


word: Squaw
wordtype: n.
definition:
A female; a woman; -- in the language of Indian tribes of
   the Algonquin family, correlative of sannup.


word: Squawroot
wordtype: n.
definition:
A scaly parasitic plant (Conopholis Americana) found in
   oak woods in the United States; -- called also cancer root.


word: Squeak
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To utter a sharp, shrill cry, usually of short duration;
   to cry with an acute tone, as an animal; or, to make a sharp,
   disagreeable noise, as a pipe or quill, a wagon wheel, a door; to
   creak.


word: Squeak
wordtype: n.
definition:
A sharp, shrill, disagreeable sound suddenly utered, either
   of the human voice or of any animal or instrument, such as is made by
   carriage wheels when dry, by the soles of leather shoes, or by a pipe
   or reed.


word: Squeal
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To cry with a sharp, shrill, prolonged sound, as certain
   animals do, indicating want, displeasure, or pain.


word: Squeamish
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having a stomach that is easily or nauseated; hence,
   nice to excess in taste; fastidious; easily disgusted; apt to be
   offended at trifling improprieties.


word: Squeeze
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To press between two bodies; to press together closely;
   to compress; often, to compress so as to expel juice, moisture, etc.;
   as, to squeeze an orange with the fingers; to squeeze the hand in
   friendship.


word: Squeeze
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To force, or cause to pass, by compression; often with
   out, through, etc.; as, to squeeze water through felt.


word: Squeeze
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To press; to urge one's way, or to pass, by pressing;
   to crowd; -- often with through, into, etc.; as, to squeeze hard to get
   through a crowd.


word: Squeezer
wordtype: n.
definition:
A machine like a large pair of pliers, for shingling, or
   squeezing, the balls of metal when puddled; -- used only in the plural.


word: Squeteague
wordtype: n.
definition:
An American sciaenoid fish (Cynoscion regalis),
   abundant on the Atlantic coast of the United States, and much valued as
   a food fish. It is of a bright silvery color, with iridescent
   reflections. Called also weakfish, squitee, chickwit, and sea trout.
   The spotted squeteague (C. nebulosus) of the Southern United States is
   a similar fish, but the back and upper fins are spotted with black. It
   is called also spotted weakfish, and, locally, sea trout, and sea
   salmon.


word: Squib
wordtype: a.
definition:
A little pipe, or hollow cylinder of paper, filled with
   powder or combustible matter, to be thrown into the air while burning,
   so as to burst there with a crack.


word: Squib
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To throw squibs; to utter sarcatic or severe reflections;
   to contend in petty dispute; as, to squib a little debate.


word: Squid
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any one of numerous species of ten-armed cephalopods having
   a long, tapered body, and a caudal fin on each side; especially, any
   species of Loligo, Ommastrephes, and related genera. See Calamary,
   Decacerata, Dibranchiata.


word: Squid
wordtype: n.
definition:
A fishhook with a piece of bright lead, bone, or other
   substance, fastened on its shank to imitate a squid.


word: Squilgee
wordtype: n.
definition:
Formerly, a small swab for drying a vessel's deck; now, a
   kind of scraper having a blade or edge of rubber or of leather, -- used
   for removing superfluous, water or other liquids, as from a vessel's
   deck after washing, from window panes, photographer's plates, etc.


word: Squill
wordtype: n.
definition:
A European bulbous liliaceous plant (Urginea, formerly
   Scilla, maritima), of acrid, expectorant, diuretic, and emetic
   properties used in medicine. Called also sea onion.


word: Squilla
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any one of numerous stomapod crustaceans of the genus
   Squilla and allied genera. They make burrows in mud or beneath stones
   on the seashore. Called also mantis shrimp. See Illust. under
   Stomapoda.


word: Squinancy
wordtype: n.
definition:
A European perennial herb (Asperula cynanchica) with
   narrowly linear whorled leaves; -- formerly thought to cure the quinsy.
   Also called quincewort.


word: Squinch
wordtype: n.
definition:
A small arch thrown across the corner of a square room to
   support a superimposed mass, as where an octagonal spire or drum rests
   upon a square tower; -- called also sconce, and sconcheon.


word: Squint
wordtype: a.
definition:
Looking obliquely. Specifically (Med.), not having the
   optic axes coincident; -- said of the eyes. See Squint, n., 2.


word: Squire
wordtype: n.
definition:
A male attendant on a great personage; also (Colloq.), a
   devoted attendant or follower of a lady; a beau.


word: Squirrel
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
Any one of numerous species of small rodents belonging
   to the genus Sciurus and several allied genera of the family Sciuridae.
   Squirrels generally have a bushy tail, large erect ears, and strong
   hind legs. They are commonly arboreal in their habits, but many species
   live in burrows.


word: Stab
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To pierce with a pointed weapon; to wound or kill by the
   thrust of a pointed instrument; as, to stab a man with a dagger; also,
   to thrust; as, to stab a dagger into a person.


word: Stab
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
Fig.: To injure secretly or by malicious falsehood or
   slander; as, to stab a person's reputation.


word: Stabat Mater
definition:
A celebrated Latin hymn, beginning with these words,
   commemorating the sorrows of the mother of our Lord at the foot of the
   cross. It is read in the Mass of the Sorrows of the Virgin Mary, and is
   sung by Catholics when making "the way of the cross" (Via Crucis). See
   Station, 7 (c).


word: Stability
wordtype: a.
definition:
The state or quality of being stable, or firm;
   steadiness; firmness; strength to stand without being moved or
   overthrown; as, the stability of a structure; the stability of a throne
   or a constitution.


word: Stability
wordtype: a.
definition:
Steadiness or firmness of character, firmness of
   resolution or purpose; the quality opposite to fickleness,
   irresolution, or inconstancy; constancy; steadfastness; as, a man of
   little stability, or of unusual stability.


word: Stable
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
Steady in purpose; constant; firm in resolution; not
   easily diverted from a purpose; not fickle or wavering; as, a man of
   stable character.


word: Stable
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
A house, shed, or building, for beasts to lodge and feed
   in; esp., a building or apartment with stalls, for horses; as, a horse
   stable; a cow stable.


word: Stable stand
definition:
The position of a man who is found at his standing in
   the forest, with a crossbow or a longbow bent, ready to shoot at a
   deer, or close by a tree with greyhounds in a leash ready to slip; --
   one of the four presumptions that a man intends stealing the king's
   deer.


word: Staccato
wordtype: a.
definition:
Disconnected; separated; distinct; -- a direction to
   perform the notes of a passage in a short, distinct, and pointed
   manner. It is opposed to legato, and often indicated by heavy accents
   written over or under the notes, or by dots when the performance is to
   be less distinct and emphatic.


word: Stack
wordtype: a.
definition:
A large pile of hay, grain, straw, or the like, usually of a
   nearly conical form, but sometimes rectangular or oblong, contracted at
   the top to a point or ridge, and sometimes covered with thatch.


word: Stack
wordtype: a.
definition:
Any single insulated and prominent structure, or upright
   pipe, which affords a conduit for smoke; as, the brick smokestack of a
   factory; the smokestack of a steam vessel.


word: Stack
wordtype: a.
definition:
A section of memory in a computer used for temporary storage
   of data, in which the last datum stored is the first retrieved.


word: Stack
wordtype: a.
definition:
A data structure within random-access memory used to
   simulate a hardware stack; as, a push-down stack.


word: Stack
wordtype: n.
definition:
To lay in a conical or other pile; to make into a large
   pile; as, to stack hay, cornstalks, or grain; to stack or place wood.


word: Stacte
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of the sweet spices used by the ancient Jews in the
   preparation of incense. It was perhaps an oil or other form of myrrh or
   cinnamon, or a kind of storax.


word: Stadimeter
wordtype: n.
definition:
A horizontal graduated bar mounted on a staff, used as
   a stadium, or telemeter, for measuring distances.


word: Stadium
wordtype: n.
definition:
A Greek measure of length, being the chief one used for
   itinerary distances, also adopted by the Romans for nautical and
   astronomical measurements. It was equal to 600 Greek or 625 Roman feet,
   or 125 Roman paces, or to 606 feet 9 inches English. This was also
   called the Olympic stadium, as being the exact length of the foot-race
   course at Olympia.


word: Stadium
wordtype: n.
definition:
A kind of telemeter for measuring the distance of an
   object of known dimensions, by observing the angle it subtends;
   especially (Surveying), a graduated rod used to measure the distance of
   the place where it stands from an instrument having a telescope, by
   observing the number of the graduations of the rod that are seen
   between certain parallel wires (stadia wires) in the field of view of
   the telescope; -- also called stadia, and stadia rod.


word: Stadtholder
wordtype: n.
definition:
Formerly, the chief magistrate of the United Provinces
   of Holland; also, the governor or lieutenant governor of a province.


word: Staff
wordtype: n.
definition:
A long piece of wood; a stick; the long handle of an
   instrument or weapon; a pole or srick, used for many purposes; as, a
   surveyor's staff; the staff of a spear or pike.


word: Staff
wordtype: n.
definition:
A stick carried in the hand for support or defense by a
   person walking; hence, a support; that which props or upholds.


word: Staff
wordtype: n.
definition:
A pole, stick, or wand borne as an ensign of authority; a
   badge of office; as, a constable's staff.


word: Staff
wordtype: n.
definition:
A series of verses so disposed that, when it is concluded,
   the same order begins again; a stanza; a stave.


word: Staff
wordtype: n.
definition:
An establishment of officers in various departments attached
   to an army, to a section of an army, or to the commander of an army.
   The general's staff consists of those officers about his person who are
   employed in carrying his commands into execution. See Etat Major.


word: Staff
wordtype: n.
definition:
Hence: A body of assistants serving to carry into effect the
   plans of a superintendant or manager; as, the staff of a newspaper.


word: Stag
wordtype: n.
definition:
The adult male of the red deer (Cervus elaphus), a large
   European species closely related to the American elk, or wapiti.


word: Stag
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who applies for the allotment of shares in new projects,
   with a view to sell immediately at a premium, and not to hold the
   stock.


word: Stage
wordtype: n.
definition:
An elevated platform on which an orator may speak, a play be
   performed, an exhibition be presented, or the like.


word: Stage
wordtype: n.
definition:
The floor for scenic performances; hence, the theater; the
   playhouse; hence, also, the profession of representing dramatic
   compositions; the drama, as acted or exhibited.


word: Stage
wordtype: n.
definition:
A place where anything is publicly exhibited; the scene of
   any noted action or carrer; the spot where any remarkable affair
   occurs.


word: Stage
wordtype: n.
definition:
The platform of a microscope, upon which an object is placed
   to be viewed. See Illust. of Microscope.


word: Stage
wordtype: n.
definition:
A place of rest on a regularly traveled road; a stage house;
   a station; a place appointed for a relay of horses.


word: Stage
wordtype: n.
definition:
A degree of advancement in a journey; one of several
   portions into which a road or course is marked off; the distance
   between two places of rest on a road; as, a stage of ten miles.


word: Unsociable
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not sociable; not inclined to society; averse to
   companionship or conversation; solitary; reserved; as, an unsociable
   person or temper.


word: Unspeakable
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not speakable; incapable of being uttered or
   adequately described; inexpressible; unutterable; ineffable; as,
   unspeakable grief or rage.


word: Unspecialized
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not specialized; specifically (Biol.), not adapted,
   or set apart, for any particular purpose or function; as, an
   unspecialized unicellular organism.


word: Unspell
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To break the power of (a spell); to release (a person)
   from the influence of a spell; to disenchant.


word: Unspotted
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not spotted; free from spot or stain; especially, free
   from moral stain; unblemished; immaculate; as, an unspotted reputation.


word: Unstratified
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not stratified; -- applied to massive rocks, as
   granite, porphyry, etc., and also to deposits of loose material, as the
   glacial till, which occur in masses without layers or strata.


word: Unsuccessful
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not successful; not producing the desired event; not
   fortunate; meeting with, or resulting in, failure; unlucky; unhappy.


word: Unsymmetrical
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not symmetrical; being without symmetry, as the
   parts of a flower when similar parts are of different size and shape,
   or when the parts of successive circles differ in number. See Symmetry.


word: Until
wordtype: prep.
definition:
To; up to; till; before; -- used of time; as, he staid
   until evening; he will not come back until the end of the month.


word: Untimely
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not timely; done or happening at an unnatural, unusual,
   or improper time; unseasonable; premature; inopportune; as, untimely
   frosts; untimely remarks; an untimely death.


word: Untraveled
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having never visited foreign countries; not having
   gained knowledge or experience by travel; as, an untraveled Englishman.


word: Untruth
wordtype: n.
definition:
The quality of being untrue; contrariety to truth; want of
   veracity; also, treachery; faithlessness; disloyalty.


word: Untruth
wordtype: n.
definition:
That which is untrue; a false assertion; a falsehood; a
   lie; also, an act of treachery or disloyalty.


word: Unutterable
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not utterable; incapable of being spoken or voiced;
   inexpressible; ineffable; unspeakable; as, unutterable anguish.


word: Tarsorrhaphy
wordtype: n.
definition:
An operation to diminish the size of the opening
   between eyelids when enlarged by surrounding cicatrices.


word: Tarsus
wordtype: n.
definition:
The ankle; the bones or cartilages of the part of the foot
   between the metatarsus and the leg, consisting in man of seven short
   bones.


word: Tarsus
wordtype: n.
definition:
A plate of dense connective tissue or cartilage in the
   eyelid of man and many animals; -- called also tarsal cartilage, and
   tarsal plate.


word: Tart
wordtype: n.
definition:
A species of small open pie, or piece of pastry, containing
   jelly or conserve; a sort of fruit pie.


word: Tartan
wordtype: n.
definition:
Woolen cloth, checkered or crossbarred with narrow bands of
   various colors, much worn in the Highlands of Scotland; hence, any
   pattern of tartan; also, other material of a similar pattern.


word: Tartan
wordtype: n.
definition:
A small coasting vessel, used in the Mediterranean, having
   one mast carrying large leteen sail, and a bowsprit with staysail or
   jib.


word: Tartar
wordtype: n.
definition:
A reddish crust or sediment in wine casks, consisting
   essentially of crude cream of tartar, and used in marking pure cream of
   tartar, tartaric acid, potassium carbonate, black flux, etc., and, in
   dyeing, as a mordant for woolen goods; -- called also argol, wine
   stone, etc.


word: Tartar
wordtype: n.
definition:
A correction which often incrusts the teeth, consisting of
   salivary mucus, animal matter, and phosphate of lime.


word: Tartar
wordtype: n.
definition:
A native or inhabitant of Tartary in Asia; a member of any
   one of numerous tribes, chiefly Moslem, of Turkish origin, inhabiting
   the Russian Europe; -- written also, more correctly but less usually,
   Tatar.


word: Tartarus
wordtype: n.
definition:
The infernal regions, described in the Iliad as situated
   as far below Hades as heaven is above the earth, and by later writers
   as the place of punishment for the spirits of the wicked. By the later
   poets, also, the name is often used synonymously with Hades, or the
   Lower World in general.


word: Tartralic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Pertaining to, or designating, an acid obtained as a
   white amorphous deliquescent substance, C8H10O11; -- called also
   ditartaric, tartrilic, or tartrylic acid.


word: Tartramic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of, pertaining to, or designating, an acid which is the
   primary acid amide derivative of tartaric acid.


word: Tartrazine
wordtype: n.
definition:
An artificial dyestuff obtained as an orange-yellow
   powder, and regarded as a phenyl hydrazine derivative of tartaric and
   sulphonic acids.


word: Tartrelic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of, pertaining to, or designating, an anhydride, C4H4O5,
   of tartaric acid, obtained as a white crystalline deliquescent
   substance.


word: Tartro-
definition:
A combining form (also used adjectively) used in chemistry
   to denote the presence of tartar or of some of its compounds or
   derivatives.


word: Tartronic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of, pertaining to, or designating, an organic acid
   (called also hydroxy malonic acid) obtained, by reducing mesoxalic
   acid, as a white crystalline substance.


word: Tartronyl
wordtype: n.
definition:
A hypothetical radical constituting the characteristic
   residue of tartronic acid and certain of its derivatives.


word: Tartrovinic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of, pertaining to, or designating, a certain acid
   composed of tartaric acid in combination with ethyl, and now called
   ethyltartaric acid.


word: Tarweed
wordtype: n.
definition:
A name given to several resinous-glandular composite
   plants of California, esp. to the species of Grindelia, Hemizonia, and
   Madia.


word: Tasimer
wordtype: n.
definition:
An instrument for detecting or measuring minute extension
   or movements of solid bodies. It consists essentially of a small rod,
   disk, or button of carbon, forming part of an electrical circuit, the
   resistance of which, being varied by the changes of pressure produced
   by the movements of the object to be measured, causes variations in the
   strength of the current, which variations are indicated by a sensitive
   galvanometer. It is also used for measuring minute changes of
   temperature.


word: Taskmaster
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who imposes a task, or burdens another with labor;
   one whose duty is to assign tasks; an overseer.


word: Tasmanian
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to Tasmania, or Van Diemen's Land. --
   n. A native or inhabitant of Tasmania; specifically (Ethnol.), in the
   plural, the race of men that formerly inhabited Tasmania, but is now
   extinct.


word: Tassel
wordtype: n.
definition:
A pendent ornament, attached to the corners of cushions, to
   curtains, and the like, ending in a tuft of loose threads or cords.


word: Tassel
wordtype: n.
definition:
A piece of board that is laid upon a wall as a sort of
   plate, to give a level surface to the ends of floor timbers; -- rarely
   used in the United States.


word: Tasset
wordtype: n.
definition:
A defense for the front of the thigh, consisting of one or
   more iron plates hanging from the belt on the lower edge of the
   corselet.


word: Taste
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To try by the touch of the tongue; to perceive the relish
   or flavor of (anything) by taking a small quantity into a mouth. Also
   used figuratively.


word: Taste
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To try food with the mouth; to eat or drink a little
   only; to try the flavor of anything; as, to taste of each kind of wine.


word: Taste
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To have a smack; to excite a particular sensation, by
   which the specific quality or flavor is distinguished; to have a
   particular quality or character; as, this water tastes brackish; the
   milk tastes of garlic.


word: Taste
wordtype: n.
definition:
A particular sensation excited by the application of a
   substance to the tongue; the quality or savor of any substance as
   perceived by means of the tongue; flavor; as, the taste of an orange or
   an apple; a bitter taste; an acid taste; a sweet taste.


word: Taste
wordtype: n.
definition:
The one of the five senses by which certain properties of
   bodies (called their taste, savor, flavor) are ascertained by contact
   with the organs of taste.


word: Taste
wordtype: n.
definition:
Intellectual relish; liking; fondness; -- formerly with of,
   now with for; as, he had no taste for study.


word: Taste
wordtype: n.
definition:
The power of perceiving and relishing excellence in human
   performances; the faculty of discerning beauty, order, congruity,
   proportion, symmetry, or whatever constitutes excellence, particularly
   in the fine arts and belles-letters; critical judgment; discernment.


word: Taste
wordtype: n.
definition:
Manner, with respect to what is pleasing, refined, or in
   accordance with good usage; style; as, music composed in good taste; an
   epitaph in bad taste.


word: Taster
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of a peculiar kind of zooids situated on the polyp-stem
   of certain Siphonophora. They somewhat resemble the feeding zooids, but
   are destitute of mouths. See Siphonophora.


word: Tasting
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act of perceiving or tasting by the organs of taste;
   the faculty or sense by which we perceive or distinguish savors.


word: Tasty
wordtype: n.
definition:
Being in conformity to the principles of good taste;
   elegant; as, tasty furniture; a tasty dress.


word: Tatou
wordtype: n.
definition:
The giant armadillo (Priodontes gigas) of tropical South
   America. It becomes nearly five feet long including the tail. It is
   noted for its burrowing powers, feeds largely upon dead animals, and
   sometimes invades human graves.


word: Tatouay
wordtype: n.
definition:
An armadillo (Xenurus unicinctus), native of the tropical
   parts of South America. It has about thirteen movable bands composed of
   small, nearly square, scales. The head is long; the tail is round and
   tapered, and nearly destitute of scales; the claws of the fore feet are
   very large. Called also tatouary, and broad-banded armadillo.


word: Tatta
wordtype: n.
definition:
A bamboo frame or trellis hung at a door or window of a
   house, over which water is suffered to trickle, in order to moisten and
   cool the air as it enters.


word: Tattoo
wordtype: n.
definition:
A beat of drum, or sound of a trumpet or bugle, at night,
   giving notice to soldiers to retreat, or to repair to their quarters in
   garrison, or to their tents in camp.


word: Tattoo
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To color, as the flesh, by pricking in coloring matter,
   so as to form marks or figures which can not be washed out.


word: Tattoo
wordtype: n.
definition:
An indelible mark or figure made by puncturing the skin and
   introducing some pigment into the punctures; -- a mode of ornamentation
   practiced by various barbarous races, both in ancient and modern times,
   and also by some among civilized nations, especially by sailors.


word: Tatusiid
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any armadillo of the family Tatusiidae, of which the peba
   and mule armadillo are examples. Also used adjectively.


word: Taurine
wordtype: n.
definition:
A body occurring in small quantity in the juices of
   muscle, in the lungs, and elsewhere, but especially in the bile, where
   it is found as a component part of taurocholic acid, from which it can
   be prepared by decomposition of the acid. It crystallizes in colorless,
   regular six-sided prisms, and is especially characterized by containing
   both nitrogen and sulphur, being chemically amido-isethionic acid,
   C2H7NSO3.


word: Taurocholic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Pertaining to, or designating, a conjugate acid
   (called taurocholic acid) composed of taurine and cholic acid, present
   abundantly in human bile and in that of carnivora. It is exceedingly
   deliquescent, and hence appears generally as a thick, gummy mass,
   easily soluble in water and alcohol. It has a bitter taste.


word: Taurus
wordtype: n.
definition:
The Bull; the second in order of the twelve signs of the
   zodiac, which the sun enters about the 20th of April; -- marked thus
   [/] in almanacs.


word: Taurus
wordtype: n.
definition:
A zodiacal constellation, containing the well-known
   clusters called the Pleiades and the Hyades, in the latter of which is
   situated the remarkably bright Aldebaran.


word: Taurylic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Pertaining to, or designating, an acid found of a urine
   of neat cattle, and probably identical with cresol.


word: Tautochrone
wordtype: n.
definition:
A curved line, such that a heavy body, descending
   along it by the action of gravity, will always arrive at the lowest
   point in the same time, wherever in the curve it may begin to fall; as,
   an inverted cycloid with its base horizontal is a tautochrone.


word: Tautog
wordtype: n.
definition:
An edible labroid fish (Haitula onitis, or Tautoga onitis)
   of the Atlantic coast of the United States. When adult it is nearly
   black, more or less irregularly barred, with greenish gray. Called also
   blackfish, oyster fish, salt-water chub, and moll.


word: Tautology
wordtype: n.
definition:
A repetition of the same meaning in different words;
   needless repetition of an idea in different words or phrases; a
   representation of anything as the cause, condition, or consequence of
   itself, as in the following lines: --//The dawn is overcast, the
   morning lowers,/And heavily in clouds brings on the day. Addison.


word: Tautomerism
wordtype: n.
definition:
The condition, quality, or relation of metameric
   substances, or their respective derivatives, which are more or less
   interchangeable, according as one form or the other is the more stable.
   It is a special case of metamerism; thus, the lactam and the lactim
   compounds exhibit tautomerism.


word: Tavern
wordtype: n.
definition:
A public house where travelers and other transient guests
   are accomodated with rooms and meals; an inn; a hotel; especially, in
   modern times, a public house licensed to sell liquor in small
   quantities.


word: Taw
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To dress and prepare, as the skins of sheep, lambs, goats,
   and kids, for gloves, and the like, by imbuing them with alum, salt,
   and other agents, for softening and bleaching them.


word: Tawdry
wordtype: superl.
definition:
Very fine and showy in colors, without taste or
   elegance; having an excess of showy ornaments without grace; cheap and
   gaudy; as, a tawdry dress; tawdry feathers; tawdry colors.


word: Tawny
wordtype: n.
definition:
Of a dull yellowish brown color, like things tanned, or
   persons who are sunburnt; as, tawny Moor or Spaniard; the tawny lion.


word: Tax
wordtype: n.
definition:
Especially, the sum laid upon specific things, as upon polls,
   lands, houses, income, etc.; as, a land tax; a window tax; a tax on
   carriages, and the like.


word: Tax
wordtype: n.
definition:
A task exacted from one who is under control; a contribution
   or service, the rendering of which is imposed upon a subject.


word: Tax
wordtype: n.
definition:
To subject to the payment of a tax or taxes; to impose a tax
   upon; to lay a burden upon; especially, to exact money from for the
   support of government.


word: Tax
wordtype: n.
definition:
To assess, fix, or determine judicially, the amount of; as, to
   tax the cost of an action in court.


word: Tax
wordtype: n.
definition:
To charge; to accuse; also, to censure; -- often followed by
   with, rarely by of before an indirect object; as, to tax a man with
   pride.


word: Taxable
wordtype: a.
definition:
Capable of being taxed; liable by law to the assessment of
   taxes; as, taxable estate; taxable commodities.


word: Taxable
wordtype: a.
definition:
That may be legally charged by a court against the
   plaintiff of defendant in a suit; as, taxable costs.


word: Taxaspidean
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having the posterior tarsal scales, or scutella,
   rectangular and arranged in regular rows; -- said of certain birds.


word: Taxation
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act of laying a tax, or of imposing taxes, as on the
   subjects of a state, by government, or on the members of a corporation
   or company, by the proper authority; the raising of revenue; also, a
   system of raising revenue.


word: Taxer
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of two officers chosen yearly to regulate the assize of
   bread, and to see the true gauge of weights and measures is observed.


word: Taxicorn
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of a family of beetles (Taxicornes) whose antennae
   are largest at the tip. Also used adjectively.


word: Taxidermy
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
The art of preparing, preserving, and mounting the
   skins of animals so as to represent their natural appearance, as for
   cabinets.


word: Taxine
wordtype: n.
definition:
A poisonous alkaloid of bitter taste extracted from the
   leaves and seeds of the European yew (Taxus baccata). Called also
   taxia.


word: Taxis
wordtype: n.
definition:
Manipulation applied to a hernial tumor, or to an intestinal
   obstruction, for the purpose of reducing it.


word: Taxonomic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Pertaining to, or involving, taxonomy, or the laws and
   principles of classification; classificatory.


word: Taxonomy
wordtype: n.
definition:
That division of the natural sciences which treats of the
   classification of animals and plants; the laws or principles of
   classification.


word: Tayra
wordtype: n.
definition:
A South American carnivore (Galera barbara) allied to the
   grison. The tail is long and thick. The length, including the tail, is
   about three feet.


word: Tazza
wordtype: n.
definition:
An ornamental cup or vase with a large, flat, shallow bowl,
   resting on a pedestal and often having handles.


word: Tea
wordtype: n.
definition:
The prepared leaves of a shrub, or small tree (Thea, /
   Camellia, Chinensis). The shrub is a native of China, but has been
   introduced to some extent into some other countries.


word: Tea
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any infusion or decoction, especially when made of the dried
   leaves of plants; as, sage tea; chamomile tea; catnip tea.


word: Teach
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To impart the knowledge of; to give intelligence
   concerning; to impart, as knowledge before unknown, or rules for
   practice; to inculcate as true or important; to exhibit impressively;
   as, to teach arithmetic, dancing, music, or the like; to teach morals.


word: Teach
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To direct, as an instructor; to manage, as a preceptor;
   to guide the studies of; to instruct; to inform; to conduct through a
   course of studies; as, to teach a child or a class.


word: Teache
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of the series of boilers in which the cane juice is
   treated in making sugar; especially, the last boiler of the series.


word: Teacher
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who teaches or instructs; one whose business or
   occupation is to instruct others; an instructor; a tutor.


word: Teacher
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who instructs others in religion; a preacher; a
   minister of the gospel; sometimes, one who preaches without regular
   ordination.


word: Teak
wordtype: n.
definition:
A tree of East Indies (Tectona grandis) which furnishes an
   extremely strong and durable timber highly valued for shipbuilding and
   other purposes; also, the timber of the tree.


word: Teal
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any one of several species of small fresh-water ducks of the
   genus Anas and the subgenera Querquedula and Nettion. The male is
   handsomely colored, and has a bright green or blue speculum on the
   wings.


word: Team
wordtype: n.
definition:
Two or more horses, oxen, or other beasts harnessed to the
   same vehicle for drawing, as to a coach, wagon, sled, or the like.


word: Team
wordtype: n.
definition:
A number of persons associated together in any work; a gang;
   especially, a number of persons selected to contend on one side in a
   match, or a series of matches, in a cricket, football, rowing, etc.


word: Team
wordtype: n.
definition:
A royalty or privilege granted by royal charter to a lord of
   a manor, of having, keeping, and judging in his court, his bondmen,
   neifes, and villains, and their offspring, or suit, that is, goods and
   chattels, and appurtenances thereto.


word: Team
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To engage in the occupation of driving a team of horses,
   cattle, or the like, as in conveying or hauling lumber, goods, etc.; to
   be a teamster.


word: Teaming
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act or occupation of driving a team, or of hauling or
   carrying, as logs, goods, or the like, with a team.


word: Tear
wordtype: n.
definition:
A drop of the limpid, saline fluid secreted, normally in
   small amount, by the lachrymal gland, and diffused between the eye and
   the eyelids to moisten the parts and facilitate their motion.
   Ordinarily the secretion passes through the lachrymal duct into the
   nose, but when it is increased by emotion or other causes, it overflows
   the lids.


word: Tear
wordtype: n.
definition:
Something in the form of a transparent drop of fluid matter;
   also, a solid, transparent, tear-shaped drop, as of some balsams or
   resins.


word: Tear
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To separate by violence; to pull apart by force; to rend;
   to lacerate; as, to tear cloth; to tear a garment; to tear the skin or
   flesh.


word: Tear
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
Hence, to divide by violent measures; to disrupt; to rend;
   as, a party or government torn by factions.


word: Tearpit
wordtype: n.
definition:
A cavity or pouch beneath the lower eyelid of most deer
   and antelope; the lachrymal sinus; larmier. It is capable of being
   opened at pleasure and secretes a waxy substance.


word: Tear-thumb
wordtype: n.
definition:
A name given to several species of plants of the genus
   Polygonum, having angular stems beset with minute reflexed prickles.


word: Tease
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To vex with importunity or impertinence; to harass,
   annoy, disturb, or irritate by petty requests, or by jests and
   raillery; to plague.


word: Teasel
wordtype: n.
definition:
A plant of the genus Dipsacus, of which one species (D.
   fullonum) bears a large flower head covered with stiff, prickly, hooked
   bracts. This flower head, when dried, is used for raising a nap on
   woolen cloth.


word: Teasel
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To subject, as woolen cloth, to the action of teasels,
   or any substitute for them which has an effect to raise a nap.


word: Teaspoonful
wordtype: n.
definition:
As much as teaspoon will hold; enough to fill a
   teaspoon; -- usually reckoned at a fluid dram or one quarter of a
   tablespoonful.


word: Teat
wordtype: n.
definition:
The protuberance through which milk is drawn from the udder
   or breast of a mammal; a nipple; a pap; a mammilla; a dug; a tit.


word: Tebeth
wordtype: n.
definition:
The tenth month of the Jewish ecclesiastical year,
   answering to a part of December with a part of January.


word: Technical
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to the useful or mechanic arts, or to
   any science, business, or the like; specially appropriate to any art,
   science, or business; as, the words of an indictment must be technical.


word: Technically
wordtype: adv.
definition:
In a technical manner; according to the
   signification of terms as used in any art, business, or profession.


word: Technicals
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
Those things which pertain to the practical part of
   an art, science, or profession; technical terms; technics.


word: Technology
wordtype: n.
definition:
Industrial science; the science of systematic knowledge
   of the industrial arts, especially of the more important manufactures,
   as spinning, weaving, metallurgy, etc.


word: Tectibranchiata
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
An order, or suborder, of gastropod Mollusca
   in which the gills are usually situated on one side of the back, and
   protected by a fold of the mantle. When there is a shell, it is usually
   thin and delicate and often rudimentary. The aplysias and the bubble
   shells are examples.


word: Tectology
wordtype: n.
definition:
A division of morphology created by Haeckel; the science
   of organic individuality constituting the purely structural portion of
   morphology, in which the organism is regarded as composed of organic
   individuals of different orders, each organ being considered an
   individual. See Promorphology, and Morphon.


word: Tectonics
wordtype: n.
definition:
The science, or the art, by which implements, vessels,
   dwellings, or other edifices, are constructed, both agreeably to the
   end for which they are designed, and in conformity with artistic
   sentiments and ideas.


word: Tectorial
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to covering; -- applied to a membrane
   immediately over the organ of Corti in the internal ear.


word: Ted
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To spread, or turn from the swath, and scatter for drying,
   as new-mowed grass; -- chiefly used in the past participle.


word: Te Deum
definition:
An ancient and celebrated Christian hymn, of uncertain
   authorship, but often ascribed to St. Ambrose; -- so called from the
   first words "Te Deum laudamus." It forms part of the daily matins of
   the Roman Catholic breviary, and is sung on all occasions of
   thanksgiving. In its English form, commencing with words, "We praise
   thee, O God," it forms a part of the regular morning service of the
   Church of England and the Protestant Episcopal Church in America.


word: Tee
wordtype: n.
definition:
A short piece of pipe having a lateral outlet, used to connect
   a line of pipe with a pipe at a right angle with the line; -- so called
   because it resembles the letter T in shape.


word: Teem
wordtype: v. i.
definition:
To bring forth young, as an animal; to produce fruit, as a
   plant; to bear; to be pregnant; to conceive; to multiply.


word: Teens
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
The years of one's age having the termination -teen,
   beginning with thirteen and ending with nineteen; as, a girl in her
   teens.


word: Teetee
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any one of several species of small, soft-furred South
   American monkeys belonging to Callithrix, Chrysothrix, and allied
   genera; as, the collared teetee (Callithrix torquatus), and the
   squirrel teetee (Chrysothrix sciurea). Called also pinche, titi, and
   saimiri. See Squirrel monkey, under Squirrel.


word: Teeter
wordtype: v. i. & t.
definition:
To move up and down on the ends of a balanced
   plank, or the like, as children do for sport; to seesaw; to titter; to
   titter-totter.


word: Teething
wordtype: n.
definition:
The process of the first growth of teeth, or the
   phenomena attending their issue through the gums; dentition.


word: Tegmental
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to a tegument or tegmentum; as, the
   tegmental layer of the epiblast; the tegmental cells of the taste buds.


word: Tegmentum
wordtype: n.
definition:
A covering; -- applied especially to the bundles of
   longitudinal fibers in the upper part of the crura of the cerebrum.


word: Teguexin
wordtype: n.
definition:
A large South American lizard (Tejus teguexin). It
   becomes three or four feet long, and is blackish above, marked with
   yellowish spots of various sizes. It feeds upon fruits, insects,
   reptiles, young birds, and birds' eggs. The closely allied species
   Tejus rufescens is called red teguexin.


word: Tegula
wordtype: n.
definition:
A small appendage situated above the base of the wings of
   Hymenoptera and attached to the mesonotum.


word: Tegular
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to a tile; resembling a tile, or arranged
   like tiles; consisting of tiles; as, a tegular pavement.


word: Tegulated
wordtype: a.
definition:
Composed of small plates, as of horn or metal,
   overlapping like tiles; -- said of a kind of ancient armor.


word: Tegumentary
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to a tegument or teguments;
   consisting of teguments; serving as a tegument or covering.


word: Teinoscope
wordtype: n.
definition:
An instrument formed by combining prisms so as to
   correct the chromatic aberration of the light while linear dimensions
   of objects seen through the prisms are increased or diminished; --
   called also prism telescope.


word: Teledu
wordtype: n.
definition:
An East Indian carnivore (Mydaus meliceps) allied to the
   badger, and noted for the very offensive odor that it emits, somewhat
   resembling that of a skunk. It is a native of the high mountains of
   Java and Sumatra, and has long, silky fur. Called also stinking badger,
   and stinkard.


word: Telegraph
wordtype: n.
definition:
An apparatus, or a process, for communicating
   intelligence rapidly between distant points, especially by means of
   preconcerted visible or audible signals representing words or ideas, or
   by means of words and signs, transmitted by electrical action.


word: Telegraphic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to the telegraph; made or
   communicated by a telegraph; as, telegraphic signals; telegraphic art;
   telegraphic intelligence.


word: Telegraphy
wordtype: n.
definition:
The science or art of constructing, or of communicating
   by means of, telegraphs; as, submarine telegraphy.


word: Telemeter
wordtype: n.
definition:
An instrument used for measuring the distance of an
   object from an observer; as, a telescope with a micrometer for
   measuring the apparent diameter of an object whose real dimensions are
   known.


word: Teleocephial
wordtype: n. pl.
definition:
An extensive order of bony fishes including most
   of the common market species, as bass, salmon, cod, perch, etc.


word: Teleology
wordtype: n.
definition:
the doctrine of design, which assumes that the phenomena
   of organic life, particularly those of evolution, are explicable only
   by purposive causes, and that they in no way admit of a mechanical
   explanation or one based entirely on biological science; the doctrine
   of adaptation to purpose.


word: Teleosaur
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any one of several species of fossil suarians belonging
   to Teleosaurus and allied genera. These reptiles are related to the
   crocodiles, but have biconcave vertebrae.


word: Telepathy
wordtype: n.
definition:
The sympathetic affection of one mind by the thoughts,
   feelings, or emotions of another at a distance, without communication
   through the ordinary channels of sensation.


word: Telerythin
wordtype: n.
definition:
A red crystalline compound related to, or produced
   from, erythrin. So called because regarded as the end of the series of
   erythrin compounds.


word: Telescope
wordtype: a.
definition:
To slide or pass one within another, after the manner of
   the sections of a small telescope or spyglass; to come into collision,
   as railway cars, in such a manner that one runs into another.


word: Telescopical
wordtype: a.
definition:
Able to discern objects at a distance; farseeing;
   far-reaching; as, a telescopic eye; telescopic vision.


word: Telescopical
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having the power of extension by joints sliding one
   within another, like the tube of a small telescope or a spyglass;
   especially (Mach.), constructed of concentric tubes, either stationary,
   as in the telescopic boiler, or movable, as in the telescopic chimney
   of a war vessel, which may be put out of sight by being lowered
   endwise.


word: Telespectroscope
wordtype: n.
definition:
A spectroscope arranged to be attached to a
   telescope for observation of distant objects, as the sun or stars.


word: Telethermometer
wordtype: n.
definition:
An apparatus for determining the temperature of a
   distant point, as by a thermoelectric circuit or otherwise.


word: Teleutospore
wordtype: n.
definition:
The thick-celled winter or resting spore of the rusts
   (order Uredinales), produced in late summer. See Illust. of Uredospore.


word: Tell
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To mention one by one, or piece by piece; to recount; to
   enumerate; to reckon; to number; to count; as, to tell money.


word: Tell
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To discern so as to report; to ascertain by observing; to
   find out; to discover; as, I can not tell where one color ends and the
   other begins.


word: Teller
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of four officers of the English Exchequer, formerly
   appointed to receive moneys due to the king and to pay moneys payable
   by the king.


word: Teller
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who is appointed to count the votes given in a
   legislative body, public meeting, assembly, etc.


word: Telltale
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who officiously communicates information of the
   private concerns of others; one who tells that which prudence should
   suppress.


word: Telltale
wordtype: n.
definition:
A movable piece of ivory, lead, or other material,
   connected with the bellows of an organ, that gives notice, by its
   position, when the wind is exhausted.


word: Telltale
wordtype: n.
definition:
A mechanical attachment to the steering wheel, which, in
   the absence of a tiller, shows the position of the helm.


word: Telltale
wordtype: n.
definition:
A compass in the cabin of a vessel, usually placed where
   the captain can see it at all hours, and thus inform himself of the
   vessel's course.


word: Telltale
wordtype: n.
definition:
A machine or contrivance for indicating or recording
   something, particularly for keeping a check upon employees, as factory
   hands, watchmen, drivers, check takers, and the like, by revealing to
   their employers what they have done or omitted.


word: Tellurhydric
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of, pertaining to, or designating, hydrogen
   telluride, which is regarded as an acid, especially when in solution.


word: Tellurian
wordtype: n.
definition:
An instrument for showing the operation of the causes
   which produce the succession of day and night, and the changes of the
   seasons.


word: Telluric
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to tellurium; derived from, or
   resembling, tellurium; specifically, designating those compounds in
   which the element has a higher valence as contrasted with tellurous
   compounds; as, telluric acid, which is analogous to sulphuric acid.


word: Tellurism
wordtype: n.
definition:
An hypothesis of animal magnetism propounded by Dr.
   Keiser, in Germany, in which the phenomena are ascribed to the agency
   of a telluric spirit or influence.


word: Tellurium
wordtype: n.
definition:
A rare nonmetallic element, analogous to sulphur and
   selenium, occasionally found native as a substance of a silver-white
   metallic luster, but usually combined with metals, as with gold and
   silver in the mineral sylvanite, with mercury in Coloradoite, etc.
   Symbol Te. Atomic weight 125.2.


word: Tellurize
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To impregnate with, or to subject to the action of,
   tellurium; -- chiefly used adjectively in the past participle; as,
   tellurized ores.


word: Tellurous
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to tellurium; derived from, or
   containing, tellurium; specifically, designating those compounds in
   which the element has a lower valence as contrasted with telluric
   compounds; as, tellurous acid, which is analogous to sulphurous acid.


word: Telodynamic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Relating to a system for transmitting power to a
   distance by means of swiftly moving ropes or cables driving grooved
   pulleys of large diameter.


word: Telotrochous
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having both a preoral and a posterior band of cilla;
   -- applied to the larvae of certain annelids.


word: Telson
wordtype: n.
definition:
The terminal joint or movable piece at the end of the
   abdomen of Crustacea and other articulates. See Thoracostraca.


word: Telugu
wordtype: n.
definition:
A Darvidian language spoken in the northern parts of the
   Madras presidency. In extent of use it is the next language after
   Hindustani (in its various forms) and Bengali.


word: Temerity
wordtype: n.
definition:
Unreasonable contempt of danger; extreme venturesomeness;
   rashness; as, the temerity of a commander in war.


word: Tempean
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to Temple, a valley in Thessaly,
   celebrated by Greek poets on account of its beautiful scenery;
   resembling Temple; hence, beautiful; delightful; charming.


word: Temper
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To mingle in due proportion; to prepare by combining; to
   modify, as by adding some new element; to qualify, as by an ingredient;
   hence, to soften; to mollify; to assuage; to soothe; to calm.


word: Temper
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To moisten to a proper consistency and stir thoroughly,
   as clay for making brick, loam for molding, etc.


word: Temper
wordtype: n.
definition:
The state of any compound substance which results from the
   mixture of various ingredients; due mixture of different qualities;
   just combination; as, the temper of mortar.


word: Temper
wordtype: n.
definition:
Constitution of body; temperament; in old writers, the
   mixture or relative proportion of the four humors, blood, choler,
   phlegm, and melancholy.


word: Temper
wordtype: n.
definition:
Disposition of mind; the constitution of the mind,
   particularly with regard to the passions and affections; as, a calm
   temper; a hasty temper; a fretful temper.


word: Temper
wordtype: n.
definition:
The state of a metal or other substance, especially as to
   its hardness, produced by some process of heating or cooling; as, the
   temper of iron or steel.


word: Temperament
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
Internal constitution; state with respect to the
   relative proportion of different qualities, or constituent parts.


word: Temperament
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
The act of tempering or modifying; adjustment, as
   of clashing rules, interests, passions, or the like; also, the means by
   which such adjustment is effected.


word: Temperament
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
A system of compromises in the tuning of organs,
   pianofortes, and the like, whereby the tones generated with the
   vibrations of a ground tone are mutually modified and in part canceled,
   until their number reduced to the actual practicable scale of twelve
   tones to the octave. This scale, although in so far artificial, is yet
   closely suggestive of its origin in nature, and this system of tuning,
   although not mathematically true, yet satisfies the ear, while it has
   the convenience that the same twelve fixed tones answer for every key
   or scale, C/ becoming identical with D/, and so on.


word: Temperament
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
The peculiar physical and mental character of an
   individual, in olden times erroneously supposed to be due to individual
   variation in the relations and proportions of the constituent parts of
   the body, especially of the fluids, as the bile, blood, lymph, etc.
   Hence the phrases, bilious or choleric temperament, sanguine
   temperament, etc., implying a predominance of one of these fluids and a
   corresponding influence on the temperament.


word: Temperance
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of
   the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence;
   moderation; as, temperance in eating and drinking; temperance in the
   indulgence of joy or mirth; specifically, moderation, and sometimes
   abstinence, in respect to using intoxicating liquors.


word: Temperate
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
Moderate in the indulgence of the natural appetites
   or passions; as, temperate in eating and drinking.


word: Temperature
wordtype: n.
definition:
Condition with respect to heat or cold, especially as
   indicated by the sensation produced, or by the thermometer or
   pyrometer; degree of heat or cold; as, the temperature of the air; high
   temperature; low temperature; temperature of freezing or of boiling.


word: Tempered
wordtype: a.
definition:
Brought to a proper temper; as, tempered steel; having
   (such) a temper; -- chiefly used in composition; as, a good-tempered or
   bad-tempered man; a well-tempered sword.


word: Temperer
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who, or that which, tempers; specifically, a machine
   in which lime, cement, stone, etc., are mixed with water.


word: Tempering
wordtype: n.
definition:
The process of giving the requisite degree of hardness
   or softness to a substance, as iron and steel; especially, the process
   of giving to steel the degree of hardness required for various
   purposes, consisting usually in first plunging the article, when heated
   to redness, in cold water or other liquid, to give an excess of
   hardness, and then reheating it gradually until the hardness is reduced
   or drawn down to the degree required, as indicated by the color
   produced on a polished portion, or by the burning of oil.


word: Tempest
wordtype: n.
definition:
An extensive current of wind, rushing with great velocity
   and violence, and commonly attended with rain, hail, or snow; a furious
   storm.


word: Tempest
wordtype: n.
definition:
Fig.: Any violent tumult or commotion; as, a political
   tempest; a tempest of war, or of the passions.


word: Tempestuous
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to a tempest; involving or resembling
   a tempest; turbulent; violent; stormy; as, tempestuous weather; a
   tempestuous night; a tempestuous debate.


word: Templar
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of a religious and military order first established at
   Jerusalem, in the early part of the 12th century, for the protection of
   pilgrims and of the Holy Sepulcher. These Knights Templars, or Knights
   of the Temple, were so named because they occupied an apartment of the
   palace of Bladwin II. in Jerusalem, near the Temple.


word: Templar
wordtype: n.
definition:
A student of law, so called from having apartments in the
   Temple at London, the original buildings having belonged to the Knights
   Templars. See Inner Temple, and Middle Temple, under Temple.


word: Templar
wordtype: n.
definition:
One belonged to a certain order or degree among the
   Freemasons, called Knights Templars. Also, one of an order among
   temperance men, styled Good Templars.


word: Temple
wordtype: n.
definition:
The space, on either side of the head, back of the eye and
   forehead, above the zygomatic arch and in front of the ear.


word: Temple
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of the side bars of a pair of spectacles, jointed to
   the bows, and passing one on either side of the head to hold the
   spectacles in place.


word: Temple
wordtype: n.
definition:
A place or edifice dedicated to the worship of some deity;
   as, the temple of Jupiter at Athens, or of Juggernaut in India.


word: Templet
wordtype: n.
definition:
A gauge, pattern, or mold, commonly a thin plate or board,
   used as a guide to the form of the work to be executed; as, a mason's
   or a wheelwright's templet.


word: Templet
wordtype: n.
definition:
A short piece of timber, iron, or stone, placed in a wall
   under a girder or other beam, to distribute the weight or pressure.


word: Temporal
wordtype: n.
definition:
Of or pertaining to time, that is, to the present life,
   or this world; secular, as distinguished from sacred or eternal.


word: Temporality
wordtype: n.
definition:
That which pertains to temporal welfare; material
   interests; especially, the revenue of an ecclesiastic proceeding from
   lands, tenements, or lay fees, tithes, and the like; -- chiefly used in
   the plural.


word: Temporary
wordtype: a.
definition:
Lasting for a time only; existing or continuing for a
   limited time; not permanent; as, the patient has obtained temporary
   relief.


word: Temporize
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To comply with the time or occasion; to humor, or
   yield to, the current of opinion or circumstances; also, to trim, as
   between two parties.


word: Temporizer
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who temporizes; one who yields to the time, or
   complies with the prevailing opinions, fashions, or occasions; a
   trimmer.


word: Temporo-
definition:
A combining form used in anatomy to indicate connection
   with, or relation to, the temple, or temporal bone; as, temporofacial.


word: Temporomalar
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to both the temple and the region of
   the malar bone; as, the temporomalar nerve.


word: Tempter
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who tempts or entices; especially, Satan, or the
   Devil, regarded as the great enticer to evil.


word: Tenable
wordtype: a.
definition:
Capable of being held, naintained, or defended, as against
   an assailant or objector, or againts attempts to take or process; as, a
   tenable fortress, a tenable argument.


word: Tenace
wordtype: n.
definition:
The holding by the fourth hand of the best and third best
   cards of a suit led; also, sometimes, the combination of best with
   third best card of a suit in any hand.


word: Tenacious
wordtype: a.
definition:
Holding fast, or inclined to hold fast; inclined to
   retain what is in possession; as, men tenacious of their just rights.


word: Tenacious
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having parts apt to adhere to each other; cohesive;
   tough; as, steel is a tenacious metal; tar is more tenacious than oil.


word: Tenacity
wordtype: n.
definition:
The quality or state of being tenacious; as, tenacity, or
   retentiveness, of memory; tenacity, or persistency, of purpose.


word: Tenacity
wordtype: n.
definition:
That quality of bodies which keeps them from parting
   without considerable force; cohesiveness; the effect of attraction; --
   as distinguished from brittleness, fragility, mobility, etc.


word: Tenacity
wordtype: n.
definition:
The greatest longitudinal stress a substance can bear
   without tearing asunder, -- usually expressed with reference to a unit
   area of the cross section of the substance, as the number of pounds per
   square inch, or kilograms per square centimeter, necessary to produce
   rupture.


word: Tenaculum
wordtype: n.
definition:
An instrument consisting of a fine, sharp hook attached
   to a handle, and used mainly for taking up arteries, and the like.


word: Tenaille
wordtype: n.
definition:
An outwork in the main ditch, in front of the curtain,
   between two bastions. See Illust. of Ravelin.


word: Tenaillon
wordtype: n.
definition:
A work constructed on each side of the ravelins, to
   increase their strength, procure additional ground beyond the ditch, or
   cover the shoulders of the bastions.


word: Tenancy
wordtype: n.
definition:
A holding, or a mode of holding, an estate; tenure; the
   temporary possession of what belongs to another.


word: Tenant
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who holds or possesses lands, or other real estate, by
   any kind of right, whether in fee simple, in common, in severalty, for
   life, for years, or at will; also, one who has the occupation or
   temporary possession of lands or tenements the title of which is in
   another; -- correlative to landlord. See Citation from Blackstone,
   under Tenement, 2.


word: Tench
wordtype: n.
definition:
A European fresh-water fish (Tinca tinca, or T. vulgaris)
   allied to the carp. It is noted for its tenacity of life.


word: Tend
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the
   wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard; as, shepherds tend their
   flocks.


word: Tend
wordtype: a.
definition:
To be directed, as to any end, object, or purpose; to aim; to
   have or give a leaning; to exert activity or influence; to serve as a
   means; to contribute; as, our petitions, if granted, might tend to our
   destruction.


word: Tendency
wordtype: n.
definition:
Direction or course toward any place, object, effect, or
   result; drift; causal or efficient influence to bring about an effect
   or result.


word: Tender
wordtype: n.
definition:
A vessel employed to attend other vessels, to supply them
   with provisions and other stores, to convey intelligence, or the like.


word: Tender
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To offer in payment or satisfaction of a demand, in
   order to save a penalty or forfeiture; as, to tender the amount of rent
   or debt.


word: Tender
wordtype: n.
definition:
An offer, either of money to pay a debt, or of service to
   be performed, in order to save a penalty or forfeiture, which would be
   incurred by nonpayment or nonperformance; as, the tender of rent due,
   or of the amount of a note, with interest.


word: Tender
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any offer or proposal made for acceptance; as, a tender of
   a loan, of service, or of friendship; a tender of a bid for a contract.


word: Tender
wordtype: superl.
definition:
Easily impressed, broken, bruised, or injured; not
   firm or hard; delicate; as, tender plants; tender flesh; tender fruit.


word: Tender
wordtype: superl.
definition:
Susceptible of the softer passions, as love,
   compassion, kindness; compassionate; pitiful; anxious for another's
   good; easily excited to pity, forgiveness, or favor; sympathetic.


word: Tender
wordtype: superl.
definition:
Adapted to excite feeling or sympathy; expressive of
   the softer passions; pathetic; as, tender expressions; tender
   expostulations; a tender strain.


word: Tender-hearted
wordtype: a.
definition:
Having great sensibility; susceptible of
   impressions or influence; affectionate; pitying; sensitive.


word: Tenderloin
wordtype: n.
definition:
A strip of tender flesh on either side of the vertebral
   column under the short ribs, in the hind quarter of beef and pork. It
   consists of the psoas muscles.


word: Tenderly
wordtype: adv.
definition:
In a tender manner; with tenderness; mildly; gently;
   softly; in a manner not to injure or give pain; with pity or affection;
   kindly.


word: Tendon
wordtype: n.
definition:
A tough insensible cord, bundle, or band of fibrous
   connective tissue uniting a muscle with some other part; a sinew.


word: Tendrac
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any one of several species of small insectivores of the
   family Centetidae, belonging to Ericulus, Echinope, and related genera,
   native of Madagascar. They are more or less spinose and resemble the
   hedgehog in habits. The rice tendrac (Oryzorictes hora) is very
   injurious to rice crops. Some of the species are called also tenrec.


word: Tendril
wordtype: a.
definition:
A slender, leafless portion of a plant by which it becomes
   attached to a supporting body, after which the tendril usually
   contracts by coiling spirally.


word: Tenebrae
wordtype: n.
definition:
The matins and lauds for the last three days of Holy
   Week, commemorating the sufferings and death of Christ, -- usually sung
   on the afternoon or evening of Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, instead
   of on the following days.


word: Tenement
wordtype: n.
definition:
That which is held of another by service; property which
   one holds of a lord or proprietor in consideration of some military or
   pecuniary service; fief; fee.


word: Tenement
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any species of permanent property that may be held, so as
   to create a tenancy, as lands, houses, rents, commons, an office, an
   advowson, a franchise, a right of common, a peerage, and the like; --
   called also free / frank tenements.


word: Tenement
wordtype: n.
definition:
A dwelling house; a building for a habitation; also, an
   apartment, or suite of rooms, in a building, used by one family; often,
   a house erected to be rented.


word: Teneral
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of, pertaining to, or designating, a condition assumed by
   the imago of certain Neuroptera, after exclusion from the pupa. In this
   state the insect is soft, and has not fully attained its mature
   coloring.


word: Teneriffe
wordtype: n.
definition:
A white wine resembling Madeira in taste, but more tart,
   produced in Teneriffe, one of the Canary Islands; -- called also
   Vidonia.


word: Tenesmus
wordtype: n.
definition:
An urgent and distressing sensation, as if a discharge
   from the intestines must take place, although none can be effected; --
   always referred to the lower extremity of the rectum.


word: Tenet
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any opinion, principle, dogma, belief, or doctrine, which a
   person holds or maintains as true; as, the tenets of Plato or of
   Cicero.


word: Tennantite
wordtype: n.
definition:
A blackish lead-gray mineral, closely related to
   tetrahedrite. It is essentially a sulphide of arsenic and copper.


word: Tenne
wordtype: n.
definition:
A tincture, rarely employed, which is considered as an
   orange color or bright brown. It is represented by diagonal lines from
   sinister to dexter, crossed by vertical lines.


word: Tennis
wordtype: n.
definition:
A play in which a ball is driven to and fro, or kept in
   motion by striking it with a racket or with the open hand.


word: Tenon
wordtype: n.
definition:
A projecting member left by cutting away the wood around it,
   and made to insert into a mortise, and in this way secure together the
   parts of a frame; especially, such a member when it passes entirely
   through the thickness of the piece in which the mortise is cut, and
   shows on the other side. Cf. Tooth, Tusk.


word: Tenor
wordtype: n.
definition:
A state of holding on in a continuous course; manner of
   continuity; constant mode; general tendency; course; career.


word: Tenor
wordtype: n.
definition:
That course of thought which holds on through a discourse;
   the general drift or course of thought; purport; intent; meaning;
   understanding.


word: Tenor
wordtype: n.
definition:
An exact copy of a writing, set forth in the words and
   figures of it. It differs from purport, which is only the substance or
   general import of the instrument.


word: Tenor
wordtype: n.
definition:
The higher of the two kinds of voices usually belonging to
   adult males; hence, the part in the harmony adapted to this voice; the
   second of the four parts in the scale of sounds, reckoning from the
   base, and originally the air, to which the other parts were auxillary.


word: Ten-pounder
wordtype: n.
definition:
A large oceanic fish (Elops saurus) found in the
   tropical parts of all the oceans. It is used chiefly for bait.


word: Tenrec
wordtype: n.
definition:
A small insectivore (Centetes ecaudatus), native of
   Madagascar, but introduced also into the islands of Bourbon and
   Mauritius; -- called also tanrec. The name is applied to other allied
   genera. See Tendrac.


word: Tense
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of the forms which a verb takes by inflection or by
   adding auxiliary words, so as to indicate the time of the action or
   event signified; the modification which verbs undergo for the
   indication of time.


word: Tensility
wordtype: n.
definition:
The quality or state of being tensile, or capable of
   extension; tensibility; as, the tensility of the muscles.


word: Tension
wordtype: a.
definition:
The act of stretching or straining; the state of being
   stretched or strained to stiffness; the state of being bent strained;
   as, the tension of the muscles, tension of the larynx.


word: Tension
wordtype: a.
definition:
The degree of stretching to which a wire, cord, piece of
   timber, or the like, is strained by drawing it in the direction of its
   length; strain.


word: Tension
wordtype: a.
definition:
The force by which a part is pulled when forming part of
   any system in equilibrium or in motion; as, the tension of a srting
   supporting a weight equals that weight.


word: Tension
wordtype: a.
definition:
A device for checking the delivery of the thread in a
   sewing machine, so as to give the stitch the required degree of
   tightness.


word: Tension
wordtype: a.
definition:
Expansive force; the force with which the particles of a
   body, as a gas, tend to recede from each other and occupy a larger
   space; elastic force; elasticity; as, the tension of vapor; the tension
   of air.


word: Tension
wordtype: a.
definition:
The quality in consequence of which an electric charge
   tends to discharge itself, as into the air by a spark, or to pass from
   a body of greater to one of less electrical potential. It varies as the
   quantity of electricity upon a given area.


word: Tensor
wordtype: n.
definition:
The ratio of one vector to another in length, no regard
   being had to the direction of the two vectors; -- so called because
   considered as a stretching factor in changing one vector into another.
   See Versor.


word: Tent
wordtype: n.
definition:
A kind of wine of a deep red color, chiefly from Galicia or
   Malaga in Spain; -- called also tent wine, and tinta.


word: Tent
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To probe or to search with a tent; to keep open with a
   tent; as, to tent a wound. Used also figuratively.


word: Tent
wordtype: n.
definition:
A roll of lint or linen, or a conical or cylindrical piece of
   sponge or other absorbent, used chiefly to dilate a natural canal, to
   keep open the orifice of a wound, or to absorb discharges.


word: Tent
wordtype: n.
definition:
A pavilion or portable lodge consisting of skins, canvas, or
   some strong cloth, stretched and sustained by poles, -- used for
   sheltering persons from the weather, especially soldiers in camp.


word: Tentacle
wordtype: n.
definition:
A more or less elongated process or organ, simple or
   branched, proceeding from the head or cephalic region of invertebrate
   animals, being either an organ of sense, prehension, or motion.


word: Tentaculite
wordtype: n.
definition:
Any one of numerous species of small, conical fossil
   shells found in Paleozoic rocks. They are supposed to be pteropods.


word: Tentaculum
wordtype: n.
definition:
One of the stiff hairs situated about the mouth, or on
   the face, of many animals, and supposed to be tactile organs; a tactile
   hair.


word: Tenter
wordtype: n.
definition:
A machine or frame for stretching cloth by means of hooks,
   called tenter-hooks, so that it may dry even and square.


word: Tenth
wordtype: n.
definition:
The interval between any tone and the tone represented on
   the tenth degree of the staff above it, as between one of the scale and
   three of the octave above; the octave of the third.


word: Tenth
wordtype: n.
definition:
A temporary aid issuing out of personal property, and
   granted to the king by Parliament; formerly, the real tenth part of all
   the movables belonging to the subject.


word: Tenth
wordtype: n.
definition:
The tenth part of the annual profit of every living in the
   kingdom, formerly paid to the pope, but afterward transferred to the
   crown. It now forms a part of the fund called Queen Anne's Bounty.


word: Tenthmetre
wordtype: n.
definition:
A unit for the measurement of many small lengths, such
   that 1010 of these units make one meter; the ten millionth part of a
   millimeter.


word: Tentorium
wordtype: n.
definition:
A fold of the dura mater which separates the cerebellum
   from the cerebrum and often incloses a process or plate of the skull
   called the bony tentorium.


word: Utricular
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to a utricle, or utriculus; containing,
   or furnished with, a utricle or utricles; utriculate; as, a utricular
   plant.


word: Utricular
wordtype: a.
definition:
Resembling a utricle or bag, whether large or minute; --
   said especially with reference to the condition of certain substances,
   as sulphur, selenium, etc., when condensed from the vaporous state and
   deposited upon cold bodies, in which case they assume the form of small
   globules filled with liquid.


word: Utricularia
wordtype: n.
definition:
A genus of aquatic flowering plants, in which the
   submersed leaves bear many little utricles, or ascidia. See Ascidium,


word: Utriculus
wordtype: n.
definition:
A little sac, or bag; a utricle; especially, a part of
   the membranous labyrinth of the ear. See the Note under Ear.


word: Utro
definition:
- (/). A combining form used in anatomy to indicate connection
   with, or relation to, the uterus; as in utro-ovarian.


word: Utter
wordtype: a.
definition:
hence, to put in circulation, as money; to put off, as
   currency; to cause to pass in trade; -- often used, specifically, of
   the issue of counterfeit notes or coins, forged or fraudulent
   documents, and the like; as, to utter coin or bank notes.


word: Uttermost
wordtype: a.
definition:
Extreme; utmost; being; in the farthest, greatest, or
   highest degree; as, the uttermost extent or end.


word: Uvea
wordtype: n.
definition:
The posterior pigmented layer of the iris; -- sometimes
   applied to the whole iris together with the choroid coat.


word: Uvic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Pertaining to, or obtained from, grapes; specifically,
   designating an organic acid, C7H8O3 (also called pyrotritartaric acid),
   obtained as a white crystalline substance by the decomposition of
   tartaric and pyrotartaric acids.


word: Uvitic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Pertaining to, or designating, an acid, CH3C6H3(CO2H)2,
   obtained as a white crystalline substance by the partial oxidation of
   mesitylene; -- called also mesitic acid.


word: Uvitonic
wordtype: a.
definition:
Pertaining to, or designating, an acid which is obtained
   as a white crystalline substance by the action of ammonia on
   pyrotartaric acid.


word: Uxorial
wordtype: a.
definition:
Dotingly fond of, or servilely submissive to, a wife;
   uxorious; also, becoming a wife; pertaining to a wife.


word: Uzema
wordtype: n.
definition:
A Burman measure of twelve miles.
   V () V, the twenty-second letter of the English alphabet, is a vocal
   consonant. V and U are only varieties of the same character, U being
   the cursive form, while V is better adapted for engraving, as in stone.
   The two letters were formerly used indiscriminately, and till a
   comparatively recent date words containing them were often classed
   together in dictionaries and other books of reference (see U). The
   letter V is from the Latin alphabet, where it was used both as a
   consonant (about like English w) and as a vowel. The Latin derives it
   from it from a form (V) of the Greek vowel / (see Y), this Greek letter
   being either from the same Semitic letter as the digamma F (see F), or
   else added by the Greeks to the alphabet which they took from the
   Semitic. Etymologically v is most nearly related to u, w, f, b, p; as
   in vine, wine; avoirdupois, habit, have; safe, save; trover,
   troubadour, trope. See U, F, etc.


word: Vacancy
wordtype: n.
definition:
The quality or state of being vacant; emptiness; hence,
   freedom from employment; intermission; leisure; idleness; listlessness.


word: Vacancy
wordtype: n.
definition:
An open or unoccupied space between bodies or things; an
   interruption of continuity; chasm; gap; as, a vacancy between
   buildings; a vacancy between sentences or thoughts.


word: Vacant
wordtype: a.
definition:
Not filled or occupied by an incumbent, possessor, or
   officer; as, a vacant throne; a vacant parish.


word: Vacate
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To make vacant; to leave empty; to cease from filling or
   occupying; as, it was resolved by Parliament that James had vacated the
   throne of England; the tenant vacated the house.


word: Vacate
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To annul; to make void; to deprive of force; to make of
   no authority or validity; as, to vacate a commission or a charter; to
   vacate proceedings in a cause.


word: Vacation
wordtype: n.
definition:
Intermission of a stated employment, procedure, or
   office; a period of intermission; rest; leisure.


word: Vacation
wordtype: n.
definition:
Intermission of judicial proceedings; the space of time
   between the end of one term and the beginning of the next; nonterm;
   recess.


word: Vacation
wordtype: n.
definition:
The intermission of the regular studies and exercises of
   an educational institution between terms; holidays; as, the spring
   vacation.


word: Vacation
wordtype: n.
definition:
The time when an office is vacant; esp. (Eccl.), the time
   when a see, or other spiritual dignity, is vacant.


word: Vaccinate
wordtype: v. t.
definition:
To inoculate with the cowpox by means of a virus,
   called vaccine, taken either directly or indirectly from cows.


word: Vaccination
wordtype: n.
definition:
The act, art, or practice of vaccinating, or
   inoculating with the cowpox, in order to prevent or mitigate an attack
   of smallpox. Cf. Inoculation.


word: Vaccine
wordtype: a.
definition:
Of or pertaining to cows; pertaining to, derived from, or
   caused by, vaccinia; as, vaccine virus; the vaccine disease.


word: Vaccine
wordtype: n.
definition:
any preparation used to render an organism immune to some
   disease, by inducing or increasing the natural immunity mechanisms.
   Prior to 1995, such preparations usually contained killed organisms of
   the type for which immunity was desired, and sometimes used live
   organisms having attenuated virulence. since that date, preparations
   containing only specific antigenic portions of the pathogenic organism
   are also used, some of which are prepared by genetic engineering
   techniques.


word: Vaccinium
wordtype: n.
definition:
A genus of ericaceous shrubs including the various kinds
   of blueberries and the true cranberries.


word: Vacuist
wordtype: n.
definition:
One who holds the doctrine that the space between the
   bodies of the universe, or the molecules and atoms of matter., is a
   vacuum; -- opposed to plenist.


word: Vacuity
wordtype: n.
definition:
The quality or state of being vacuous, or not filled;
   emptiness; vacancy; as, vacuity of mind; vacuity of countenance.


word: Vacuna
wordtype: n.
definition:
The goddess of rural leisure, to whom the husbandmen
   sacrificed at the close of the harvest. She was especially honored by
   the Sabines.


word: Vacuole
wordtype: n.
definition:
A small air cell, or globular space, in the interior of
   organic cells, either containing air, or a pellucid watery liquid, or
   some special chemical secretions of the cell protoplasm.


word: Vacuum
wordtype: n.
definition:
A space entirely devoid of matter (called also, by way of
   distinction, absolute vacuum); hence, in a more general sense, a space,
   as the interior of a closed vessel, which has been exhausted to a high
   or the highest degree by an air pump or other artificial means; as,
   water boils at a reduced temperature in a vacuum.


