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Pocket Dictionary

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

COMPILED FROM THE (^JARTO AND
SCHOOL DICTIONARIES OP

JOSEPH E. WORCESTER, LL.D.

BY

LOOMIS J. CAMPBELL

WITH FOREIGN WORDS AND PHRASES, ABBREVIATIONS,
RULES FOR SPELUNG, AND NUMEROUS TABLES

PUBLISHED BY

J. B. LIPPINCOTT COMPANY

PHILADELPHL\

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Copyright, 1872, by Brewer and Tileston

Copyright, 1877, by J. B. Lippincott & Ca

Copyright, 1904, by J. B. Lippincott Company

Copyright, 1910, by J. B. Lippincott Company

Copyright, 1911, by J. B. Lippincott Company

Electrotyped and printed by
J, B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia, U.S.A.

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CONTENTS

PAGE

Foreign Words and Phrases 1

Abbreviations 14

Rules for Spelling 22

Dictionary 25

Appendix — Table op Moneys, Weights and
Measures, Statistics, etc., and other Useful
Information 329

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KEY TO PRONUNCIATION

a as in ale
& as in and
a as in arm
e as in be
S as in end
e as in her
I as in ice
I as in ill
o as in old

5 as in on

u as in use *

il as in up
55 as in ooze
66 as in good
ow as in cow
th as in thin
th as in then
zh as the z in azure

ABBREVIATIONS

fl.

for Adjective.

Pl-

for Plural.

ajs.

*• Adjectives.

pa.

" Participial adjec-

ad.

" Adverb.

tive.

conj.

*' Conjunction.

prep.

" Preposition.

i.

" Imperfect tense.

Pron.

" Pronoun.

int.

" Interjection.

sing.

" Singular.

n.

" Noun.

V.

" Verb.

ns.

*' Nouns.

v.a.

" Verb active.

P'

" Participle.

v.n.

*• Verb neuter.

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PREFACE.

THIS Pocket Dictionary of the English Language has
been prepared on a plan essentially approved by Dr.
Worcester shortly before the close of his labors. At that
time some specimen pages were set up, and the present
compiler had begun to prepare the manuscript of the work.
Dr. Worcester's death caused the task to be deferred till a
recent date.

It will be seen that the Vocabulary contains a large num-
ber of words. They are such as will be most frequently
looked for in a work of this kind.

It has not been deemed necessary to insert the simplest
derivative words, such as adverbs in ly^ nouns in ness, &c.

In order to introduce into the Vocabulary a larger amount
of matter, many words appear without definitions ; but in
all such cases, when a word stands after another with no
meaning given, the meaning can be formed easily from that
of the word which stands first in the paragraph. This mode
has been adopted by some English lexicographers, most
notably by Mr. Hyde Clarke.

Sometimes after the root -word or leading word only the

end syllable or syllables of other words belonging to that

root are given. In such cases a hyphen precedes the end

- syllable or syllables, and denotes, without exception, that

the leading word is to be prefixed, as

Allow', v.a. to permit, grant : -able, ti. : -ftllCe, n.

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4 PREFACE.

These are to he read,

Allow', v.a. to permit, to grant.

AllOW'&ble, a- that may be permitted or granted.

AUOW'ance, «. that which is permitted or granted.

Syllables which are difficult of pronunciation have been
respelled. The marked letters which have been used, and
their sounds, are shown in the following words : —

ale, eat, Ice, Old, use, OOze, good, and, fend,
111, 6n, tip, arm, her. In the respelling, 07v is
sounded as in cow; th (italicized) as in then^ th
(unitalicized) as in thin.

The Tables at the end of the book will be found to add
greatly to the usefulness of the work.

L. J. C.

ABBREVIATIONS.

a. stands for Adjective.

^a. sta

ndsf

sr Participial ad-

ajs.

««

Adjectives.

jective.

ad.

>t

Adverb.

/re/.

««

Preposition.

conL

it

Conjunction.

pron.

<«

Pronoun.

u

u

Imperfect tense.

sing.

«

Singular.

Verb active and

int.

u

Interjection

V.

**

«.

♦*

Noun.

neuter.

tu.

<«

Nouns.

v.a.

««

Verb active.

/.

<«

Participle.

v.n.

<«

Verb neuter.

M

•<

Plural.

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FOREIGN WORDS AND
PHRASES

L. Latin; Gr. Greek; G. German; Fr. French; It. Italian;
Sp. Spanish; Pg. Portuguese.

Ab initio. IL.J From the be-
ginning.

Ab urbe condita. [L.] Froin
the building of the city — i. e.
Rome.

Accoucheuse. [Fr.] Midwife.

Ad astra. [L.] To the stars.

Ad captandum vulgus. [L.]
To captivate the populace.

Ad eundem gradum. [L.] To
the same grade.

Adfinem. {L.J To the end.

Ad infinitum. (L.J To infin

Admterim. [L.] Meanwhile.
Ad libitum. [L.] At pleasure.
Ad nauseam usque. [L.] To

nausea even.
Ad referendum. |L.] For

further consideration.
Ad valorem. {L.l According

to the value.
iBquo animo. [L.] With equa-
nimity.
Affaire d'amour. [Fr.] Love

affair.
Affaire d'honneur. [Fr.) Af

fair of honor.
Affaire du coeur. [Fr.] Affair

of the heart.

A fortiori. [L.] With stronger
reason.

Agenda. [L.] Things to l>e
done.

Agnus Dei. [L.] Lamb of
God.

Al'abandon. [Fr.] At ran-
dom.

A la bonne heure. [Fr.] In
the nick of time.

A la carte. [Fr.J According
to the bill of fare; with
charge for separate dishes
ordered.

A la Fran^aise. [Fr.] After
the French manner.

A la mode. [Fr.] In the fash-
ion.

Alamort. [Fr.] To the
death.

AFAnglaise. [Fr.] After the
English manner.

Allons. [Fr.] Let us go.

Alma mater. [L.] Kind
mother.

Alter ego. [L.] Other self.

Alter idem. [L.] Another ex-
actly similar.

Amende honorable. [Fr.] Re-
paration or apology.

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A mensa et thoro. [L.] From
bed and board.

Amicus curiflB. (L.] A friend
of the court.

Amor patriflB. (L.l Patriot-
ism.

Amour propre. [Fr.] Self-love.

Anglice. [L.J In English.
Anno Christi. " ' '
of Christ.

. [L.] In the year

Anno Domini. [L.] In the

year of our Lord.
Annomundi. (L.l In the year

of the worid.
Antebellum. [L.] Before the

war.
Ante meridiem. [L.] Before

noon.
A posteriori. [L.) From the

effect to the cause.
Appui. jFrJ Point of support.
A priori. [L.] From the cause

to the effect.
A propos. (Fr.) To the point.
Aquafortis. [L.] Nitncacid
Aquavitse. [L.] Brandy.
Arg:umentum ad hominem,

[L.] An argument to the

man.
Arrectis auribus. [L.] With

listening ears.
Assumpsit. (L.) He assumed.
Au courant. (Fr.) Well in

formed; conversant.
Audi alteram partem. [L.]

Hear the other side.
Aufait. (Fr.) SkUful: expert.
Auf wiedersehen. [G.] Till

we meet again; adieu.
Au pis aller. [Fr.l At the

worst.
Aureste. [Fr.] As for the rest
Au revoir. [Fr.] Till we meet

again; adieu.

Aut Caesar, aut nullus. [L.)
Either Csesar or nobody.

Auto da f^. [Pg., ad cf/aith.]
A sentence of the Inquisition
for burning a heretic.

A vinculo matrimonii. [L.|
From the bond of matri-
mony.

Avotresant^. [Fr.] To your
health.

B

Badinage. [Fr.] Playful dis-
course; joking.

Bas bleu. [Fr.] Blue-stock-
ing; a literary woman.

Beau id^. [Fr.] Imaginary
excellence; ideal of excel-
lence.

Beaumonde. [Fr.l The gay,
fashionable world.

Beaux esprits. [Fr.] Men of
wit.

Ben trovato. [It.] Well in-
vented.

B4te noir. [Fr.] A bugbear.

Bijou. [Fr.l A jewel; trinket.

Billet doux. [Fr.] A love-
letter.

Bizarre. [Fr.l Odd; fantastic.

Blase. [Fr.] Sated with pleas-
ure.

Bona fide. [L] In good faith.

Bon-bon. [Fr.] A sugar-plum.

Bon gre. [Fr.] With a good
grace.

Bon gre, mal gr^. [Fr.] Will-
ing or unwilling.

Bonhomie. [Fr.] Good-nat-
ured simplicity.

Bon jour. [Fr.] Good-day.

Bonmarche. [Fr.] Good bar-
gain, low price.

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Bon mot. [Fr.] Witty saving.

Bonne. [Fr.J Nurse, maid.

Bonne bouche. [Fr.] Choice
morsel.

Bon ton. [Fr.] Fashionable
society.

Bouillon. (Fr.) Broth, soup.

Boulevard. (Fr.) A broad
promenade or street.

Bourgeois. (FrJ A citizen.

Bourgeoisie. [Fr.] The mid
die classes of society.

Bourse. [Fr.] Exchange where
brokers, &c., meet.

Brochette. [Fr.] A skewer.

Brutum fulmen. [L.] A harm-
less thunderbolt.

Cabochon. [Fr.l A gem in
rounded form without facets.

Cache. [Fr.] A hole dug to
conceal goods.

Cacoethes loquendi. [L.] A
rage for speaking.

Cacoethes scribendi. [L.] A
rage for writing.

Cseteris paribus. [L.] Other
things being equal.

Caf^. [Fr.] Coffee; restaurant,
refreshment room.

Cafe au lait. [Fr.] Coffee
with milk.

Caf^ chantant. [Fr.] A pub-
lic refreshment-place where
singing is a feature.

Cafe noir. [Fr.J Black coffee.

Campus Martius. [L.] Place
for military exercises.

Canaille. [Fr.] The rabble.

Capias. [L.] You shall take.

Caput mortuum. [L.] Worth-
less residue.

Carent. [L.] They are want-
ing.

Caret. [L.] It is wanting.

Carpe diem. [L.] Seize the
day.

Carte. [Fr.] Card, bill of fare.

Carte blanche. [Fr.] Blank
paper to be filled up as one
chooses.

Carte de visite. [Fr.] Visiting
card; small photograph.

Casserole. [Fr.] A stew-pan;
dish in which food is cooked
and served.

Casus belli. [L.] A cause for
war.

Caveat emptor. [L.J Let the
buyer beware.

Ce n^est que le premier pas
qui coiite. [Fr.] It is only
the first step which costs.

Certiorari. [L.] To be made
more certain.

Champs Elysees. [Fr.] Ely-
sian fidds.

Charge d'affaires. [Fr.] Sub-
ordmate diplomatic agent.

Chef-d'oeuvre. [Fr.] A mas-
terpiece.

Ch^re amie. [Fr.] Dear friend;
mistress.

Ci-devant. [Fr.] Former.

Citoyen. [Fr.] Citizen.

Cognovit. [L.] He acknowl-
edged.

Coiffeur. [Fr.] A hair-dresser.

Comme il faut. [Fr.] As it
should be.

Compos mentis. [L.] Of
sound mind.

Con amore. [It.] With love.

Concierge. [Fr.] A janitor.

Confr^e. [Fr.] A brother;
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Contrm bonos mores. [L.]{ D

Against good morals.
Contretempe. [Fr.] Mishap. Data. [L.] Things granted;
Conversazione. |It.] A meet- premises.

ing of company. i De facto. (L.) In reality.

Coram judice. [L.) Before De gustibus non disputan-

the judge.

Cordon sanitaire. [Fr.] A
line of guards against con-
tagion, &c.

Corps diplomatique. (Fr.) A
diplomatic body.

Corpus delicti. jL.) The sub
stance of the offence.

Corrigenda. [L.] Words to be
altered.

dum. IL.J There is no dis-
puting about tastes.

Dei gratia. [L.] By the grace
of God.

Deiure. (L.] By right.

Delicatessen. (G.) Table
delicacies.

Demi-monde. [Fr.J De-
praved females.

Demi-tasse. (Fr.] A small

Couleur de rose. (Fr.] Rose, cup, as for black coffee.

color; flattering hue. iDe mortuis nil nisi bonum.

Coup de gr&ce. [Fr.) A fin-j fL.] About the dead nothing

ishing stroke. but good.

Coup <fe main. |Fr.] A sud- Denouement. [Fr.j The end-
den, bold stroke. { ing.
Coup de soleil. [Fr.] Sun- iDe novo. [L.] Anew.

stroke. iDeovolente. (L.l God being

Coup d'etat. (Fr.l A stroke of 1 willing.

statecraft. I De profundis. [L.j Out of the

Coup d'oBil. [Fr.] Glance, depths.

view. iDerigueur. (Fr.) Rigorously

Crevasse. (Fr.] A crevice or required, indispensable.

fissure. J Dernier ressort. (Fr.) A last

Crux criticonun. [L.] Thei resort.

Ijuzzle of critics. i Desideratum. (L.j A thing

Cui bono? JL.) For whose to be desired.

benefit? of what use? IDe trop. (Fr.) Too much or

Cuisine. (Fr.) Kitchen; cook-' many.

ery. Deus vobiscum. (L.] God be

Cul de sac. (Fr.l Street or with you.

alley with no outlet. Dictum. (L.j A positive as-

Cum grano salis. (L.j With sertion: pi. dicta.

a grain of salt. Dies irse. (L.) Day of wrath.

Currente calamo. (L.] With Dieu defend le droit. (Fr.|

a running pen. | God defends the right.

Custos rotulorum. (L.| The Dieu et mon droit. [Fr.] God

keeper of the rolls. and my right.

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Dii peiutes. [L.] Household
gods.

Disjecta membra. [L.] Scat-
tered limbs.

Distingue. (Fr.J Distin
guished.

Distrait. (Fr.] Absent-
minded.

Dolce far niente. [It.] Sweet
idleness.

Dominus vobbcum. [L.] The
Lord be with you.

Double entendre. [Fr.] Doub-
le meaning.

Douceur. [Fr.] A bribe, tip.

Dramatis personse. [L.]
Characters of the drama.

Dulce domum. [L.] Sweet
home.

Dulce et decorum est pro
patria mori. [L.] It is
sweet and honorable to die
for one's country.

Dum vivimus, vivamus. [L.]
While we live, let us live.

Durante vita. [L.] During
life.

Eau de cologne. [Fr.] Co-
logne-water.

Eaudevie. [Fr.] Brandy.

Ecce homo. [L.] Behold the
man, — applied to a picture
of Christ.

B contra. [L.] On the other
hand.

Elite. [Fr.] The choice part.

Embonpoint. [Fr.] Plump-
ness.

Emeute. [Fr.] A riot.

Enceinte. [Fr.] With child.

En d^shabill^. [Fr.] In un-
dress or home dress.

Enfants perdus. [Fr.] Lost
children; a forlorn hope.

En masse. [Fr.] In a mass.

En passant. [Fr.] In passing.

En route. [Fr.J On the way.

Entente cordiale. [Fr.) Cord-
ial understanding.

Entree. [Fr.] Entrance; a
made dish served between
the principal courses.

Entremets. [Fr.J Dainties
between the courses.

Entre nous. [Fr.] Between
ourselves.

Entrepot. [Fr.] A warehouse.

E pluribus unum. [L.] One
of many, — motto of the U. S.

Ergo. [L.J Therefore.

Errare humanum est. [L.)
To err is human.

Esprit de corps. [Fr.] The
spirit of a body of troops. &c-

Esto perpetua. [L.J Let it be
perpetual.

Etcsetera. [L.] And the rest.

Eureka! [Gr.] I have found it.

Exanimo. [L.j Heartily.

Ex cathedra. (L.J From the
chair j from high authority.

Excelsior. [L.] Higher.

Excerpta. [L.] Extracts.

Ex curia. |L.| Out of court.

Ex dono. [L.] By the gift of.

Exempli gratia. [L.] For ex-
ample.

Exeunt onmes. [L.] All go
out.

Ex officio. [L.J By virtue of
his ofifice.

Ex parte. [L.J On one part
or side.

Expos^. [Fr.] An exposition.

Ex post facto. [L.| After the
deed is done.

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Facile princeps. [L.] The
admitted chief.

Fac totum. [L.J Do every-
thing; a man of all work.

Fait accompli. [Fr.] A thing
already done.

Fantasia. [It.] (Music.) A
fantastical air.

Faux pas. [Fr.] A false step.

Fecit. [L.l He made or did It.

Felo de se. [L.] A suicide.

Femme couverte. [Fr.) A
married woman.

Femme de chambre. [Fr.]
Chambermaid.

Femme sole. [Fr.] An un-
married woman.

F«te. [Fr.] A feast, festal day.

F4te champfttre. [Fr.] An
outdoor festival.

Feuilleton. [Fr.] A small leaf,
newspaper supplement.

Fiacre. [Fr.] A cab.

Fiat justitia, mat caelum.
[L.] Let justice be done
though the heavens fall.

Fidei defensor. [L.] De-
fender of the faith.

Fidus Achates. [L.] Faithful
Achates, true friend.

Fieri facias. [L.] You shall
cause to be done.

Filet. [Fr.l Tenderloin.

Filius nullius. [L.l A son of
nobody, a bastard.

Fille de chambre. [Fr.] A
chambermaid.

Fille de joie. [Fr.] A prosti-
tute.

Flagrante delicto. |L.] In
the actual commission of the
crime.

Frappe. [Fr.] Chilled with ice.
Fugit hora. [L.] The hour

flies.
Fuit Ilium. [L.J Troy has

been.

Galilee. [L.] In French.

Garden. [Fr.] Boy or waiter.

Genms loci. [L.] The genius
of the place.

Gens d'armes. [Fr.] Armed
police.

Gentilhomme. [Fr.] Gentle-
man.

Gloria in excelsis. [L.] Glo-
ry in the highest.

Gloria Patri. [L.] Glory be
to the Father.

Gnothi seauton. [Gr.] Know
thyself.

Grisette. [Fr.] Aworlc-girl.

Habeas corpus. [L.] You

may have the body.
Hauteur. [Fr.] Haughtiness,
Hicetubique. [L.] Here and

everywhere.
Hie jacet. [L.] Here lies.
Hoc loco. [L.] In this place.
Hoc tempore. [L.] At this

time.
Hoipolloi. IGr.] The many.
Homme d'esprit. [Fr.] A

man of wit or genius.
Honi soit qui mal y pense.

[Fr.] Evil be to him who evil

thinks.
Honorarium. [L.] A fee.
Hors de combat. [Fr.] Not

in a condition to fight.

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HortttS siccus. [L.] A dry
gsu-den, — a collection of
dried plants.

Hdtcl de villc. (Fr.J Town-
hall.

HMel Dieu. (Fr.] A hospital.

Ibidem. [L.] In the same

place, — often contracted to

ibid.
Ichdien. [G-l I serve.
Idem. (L.) The same.
Id est. [L.j That is.
Id genus omne. {L.] All of

that kind.
Ignis fatuus. [L.] Will-o'

the-wisp; a deceiving light.
Imprimatur. (L.J Let it be

printed.
Improwisatore. [It.] A poet

who extemporizes verses:

fern, improvvisatrice.
In sternum. [L.] Forever,
Inamorato, fit.l A lover.
In articulo mortis. [L.] At

the point of death.
In capite. [L.] In chief.
In curia. [L.] In court.
In esse. pL.] In being.
In eztenso. [L.] At full

length.
In extremis. (L.) At the

point of death.
Infanta. [Sp.&Pg.] Aprin

cess of Spain or Portug^.
Infante. [Sp. & Pg.] Any

prince of Spain or Portugal

except the heir-apparent.
In futuro. (L.) In future.
Ingenue. [Fr.] An artless girl.
In limine. [L.] At the thresh

old.

In loco. [L.] In the proper
place.

In loco parentis. [L.] In
place of a parent.

In medias res. [L.] Into the
midst of affairs.

Inmcmoriam. (L.] In mem-
ory.

In nubibus. [L.] In the
clouds.

In pace. [L.] In peace.

In posse. [L.] In possibility.

In propria persona. [L.] In
person.

In puris naturalibus. [L.]
Stark naked.

In re. [L.l In the affair.

In situ. [L.] In the situation.

In statu quo. [L.] In the
former state.

Inter alia. [L.] Among other
things.

Inter nos. [L.] Between our-
selves.

In terrorem. [L.] In terror.

Inter se. [L.] Among them-
selves.

In toto. [L.] In the whole.

In transitu. [L.] In the pas-
sage.

In vacuo. [L.] In an empty
space.

In vino Veritas. [L.] In wine
there b truth.

Ipse dixit. [L.] He himself
said it.

Ipsissima verba. [L.] The
very words.

Ipso facto. (L.] By the act it-
self.

Ipso jure. [L.] By the law it-

Italice. [L.l In Italian.
Item. [L.] Also.

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Je ne sais quoi. [Fr.] I know
not what.

Jeudemots. (FrJ A play up-
on words.

Jeu d'esprit. [Fr.] A witti-
cism.

Jupiter tonans. (L.J Jove
the Thunderer.

Jure divino. [L.] By divine
law.

Jure humano. (L.j By hu-
man law.

Jus civile. [L.J The civil law

Jus gentium. [L.J Law of
nations.

Juste milieu. [Fr.J The gold
en mean.

Labor omnia vincit. [L.j

Labor conquers all things.
Lapsus calami. (L.J Slip of

the pen.
Lapsus linguae. [L.j Slip of

the tongue.
Lares etpenates. [L.J House-
hold gods; home.
Largo, largnetto. (It.J (Mu

sic.) Terms denoting a slow

movement.
LatisDeo. [LJ Praise to God.
Lazzaronl. [It.J Beggars of

Naples.
Lettre de cachet. JFr.J Sealed

letter; warrant of arrest.
Lex loci. [L.J Law of the

place.
Lex non scripta. [L.J The

unwritten or common law.
Lex scripta. [L.l The written

or statute law.

LextaUonis. [L.J The law of

retaliation.
Lex terr«B. [L.J Law of the

land.
Liaison. [Fr.J An amour.
Libretto. (ItJ A litUe book.
Lingerie. [Fr.J Body-linen;

garments of linen, cotton,

lace, &c.
Lite pendente. [L.j A suit

pending.
Literatim. [LJ Literally.
Litterateur. [Fr.J A literary

nan.

Locum tenens. (L.J A sub-
stitute, a proj^.
Locus in quo. [L.J The place

in which.
Locus sigilli. [L.J The place

of the seal.
Lusus nature. [L.J A freak

of nature; a monster.

Ma ch^e. [Fr.J My dear [to
a womanj.

Mademoiselle. [Fr.J A miss;
a young girl.

Magna Charta. [L.| The
great charter of English lib-
erty.

Magnum bonum. (L.J A
great good.

Magnum optis. [L.J A great
work.

Maltre dlidtel. [Fr.J A stew-
ard.

Mai k propos. [Fr.J Unsea-
sonable.

Mahim in se. [L.J A thing
wrong in itself.

Mandamus. [L.] We com<
mand, — a writ.

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apottt. [L.] Delirium

tremens.
Materia medica. [L.] Sub

stances used in medicine.
Mauvaise honte. [Fr.] False

modesty.
Melange. (Fr.) A mixture.
Ii616e. [Fr.] A fray; a fight.
Memento mori. (L.] Be

mindful of death.
Memorabilia. [L.] Things to

be remembered.
Mens Sana in corpore sano.

(L.) A sound mind in a

sound body.
Menu. [Fr.] AbUloffare.
Mesalliance. [Fr.] A marry

ing below one's self.
Meum et tuum. [L.] Mine

and thine.
MirabUe dictu. [L.] Wonder

ful to relate.
Mittimus. [L.l We send —a

writ to commit an offender

to prison.
Modus opmndi. |L.] Mode

of operation.
Mon cher. [Fr.] My dear [to

a man].
Monsieur. [Fr.] Sir; Mr.
Morceau. [Fr.] A small

piece: pL morceauz.
Multuminparvo. [L.] Much

in little.

N

Naive. [Fr.l Natural, unaf-
fected.

Naivete. [Fr.] Natural sim-
tJicity.

Wee. [Fr.J Bom, — family
name.

Negligee. [Fr.] Loose, easy
dress; undress.

Nemme contradicente. [L.)
No one objecting; unani-
mously.

Ne plus ultra. [L.] The ut-
most limit.

Nil desperandum. [L.] Never
despair.

N'importe. [Fr.J It matters
not.

Nisi prius. [L.l Unless be-
fore, — a wnt or court.

Nolens volens. [L.] Willing
or unwilling.

Noli me tangere. [L.] Touch
me not.

Nolle prosequi. [L.J To be
unwilling to prosecute fur-
ther.

Nom de guerre. [Fr.J A war
name.

Nom de plume. [Fr.] A
writer's assumed name.

Non assumpsit. [L.] He did
not assume, — a legal plea.

Non compos mentis. [L.)
Not of sound mind.

Non est inventus. [L.j He
has not been found.

Non sequitur. [L.] It does
not follow.

Notabene. [L.] Note well.

Nousverrons. [Fr.] Wc shall
see.

Nudum pactum. [L.] A bare
contract.

Obiter dicta. |L.j Things
said in passing.

Odium meologicum. [L.)
The hatred of theologians.

011a podrida. [Sp.] A heter-
ogeneous mixture.

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Ondit. [Fr.l They say.
Onus proband!. [L.] The

burden of proof.
Qra pro nobis. (L.) Pray for

us.
Ore rotundo. (L.) With

round, full voice.
OtemporalOmoresIfL.] O

the times! O the manners!
Otium cum dignitate. [L]

Leisure with dignity.
Outre. (Fr.) Extravagant or

overdone.

Par excellence. (Fr.] By
eminence.

Particeps criminis. (L.] An
accomplice in the crune.

Parvenu. (Fr.J An upstart.

Passe. (Fr.J Past the prime;
faded.

Passim. (L.] Here and there.

PAte. (Fr.J A pie of meat,
game, oysters, &c.

Paterfamilias. (L.] The
father of a family.

Pater noster. (L.) Our
father.

Pater patriae. [L.] The fa-
ther of his country.

Patois. (Fr.] A rustic dialect.

Peccavi. (L.] I have sinned.

Penchant. [Fr.] Inclination,
propensity.

Per. fL.] By.

Per annum. [L.] By the year.

Per capita. [L.] By the head.

Per centum. (L.j By the
hundred.

Per diem. [L.] By the day.

Perse. fL.] By itself.

Petitio principii. [L.] A beg-
ging of the question.

Petit maltre. [Fr.] A fop.
Pisaller. [Fr.] The last shift.
Poeta nascitur, non fit. (L.]

The poet is bom, not made.
Point d'appui. [Fr.J Point of

support.

Mse comitattts. (L.] The

power of the county.
Post mortem. [L.] After

death.
Post obitum. [L.] After

death.
Prima facie. [L.J On first

view.
Primum mobile. (L.] The

first moving power or agency.
Probatum est. (L.] It has

been proved.
Pro bono publico. (L.J For

the public good.
Pro et con. [L.] For and

against.
Pro forma. [L.] For form's

sake.
Pro rata. [L.] In proportion.
Protege. [Fr.J One protected

or cared for by another.
Pro tempore. [L.J For the

time; temporarily.
Punica fides. [L.J Punic

faith, — i.e. treachery.

Quantum sufficit. [L.]

Enough.
Quidnunc? [L.J What now?

— a news-monger.
Quid pro quo. (L.J This for

that; an equivalent.
Qui Vive? [Fr.J Who goes

there ? — on the alert.
Quo animo. (L.J With what

intention.

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Quod erat demonstrandum.

(L.] Which was to be de-
monstrated.

Quondam. [L.] Fonner.

Quo warranto. (L.l By what
warrant or authority.

Rara avis. [LJ A lare bird.

Recherche. [Fr.] Rare, ex-
quisite.

Reductio ad absurdum. [L.]
A reduction to an absurdity.

Rentes. [Fr.] Income; stocks.

Requiescat in pace. [L.]
May he rest in peace.

Respublica. [L.J Republic.

Resume. [Fr.] A recapitula-
tion.

Resurgam. [L.] I shall rise
aeain.

Robe de chambr^. [Fr.] A
dressing-gown.

R61e. [Fr.] Dramatic part.

Ruse de guerre. [Fr.] A
stratagem of war.

Rus in urbe. [L.] The coun
try in the city.

Sal Atticum. [L.) Attic salt,
— wit.

Salon. [Fr.] A saloon; a par-
lor.

Sanctum sanctorum. [L.]
The holy of holies.

Sang froid. [Fr.] Coobess;
indifference.

Sans c^emonie. [Fr.] With-
out ceremony.

Sans culotte. [Fr.] Without
breeches; a ragamuffin.

Sans souci. [Fr.) Without
care.

Sartor resartus. [L.] The
cobbler mended.

Sauve qui pent. [Fr.] Save
himself who can.

Savant. [Fr.] A learned man.

Scire facias. [L.] You may
cause it to be known.

Stance. [Fr.] A sitting, as-
sembly.

Secundimi artem. [L.] Ac-
cording to art.

Semper idem. [L.] Always
the same.

Senatus-consultum. [L.] A
decree of the senate.

Separatio a mensa et thoro.
[L.l A se];>aration from bed
and beard' a limited divorce.

Seriatim. [L.] In regular or-
der.

Sic itur ad astra. [L.] So one
goes to the stars.

Sic passim. [L.] So every-
where.

Sic semper tyrannis. [L.]
Thus alwavs to tyrants.

Sic transit gloria mundi. [L.]
Thus passes away the glory
of the world.

Siesta. [Sp.] An after-dinner
nap.

Similia similibus curantur.
jL.l Like things are cured
by like things.

Sine die. [L.] Without a day.

Sine qua uon. [L.] Without
which not.

Soi-disant. [Fr.] Self-called;
pretended.

Soiree. [Fr.] An evening
party.

Sortie. [Fr.] A sally.

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Sotto voce. [It.] In a low!

voice. I

Statu quo. [LJ The state in

which.
Stct. |L.l Let it stand.
Suaviter in modo, fortiter in

re. [L.] ^ Gentle in manner,

resolute in deed.
Subrosa. (L.] Under the rose,

secretly.
Sui generis. [L.] Of a pecu-
liar kind.
Summum bonum. [L.] The

greatest good.
Suo jure. (L.J In his own

right.
Supersedeas. [L.] You may

supersede, — a writ.

Tableau vivant. [Fr.] Apict

ure represented by living

persons.
Table d'hdte. [Fr.l Public

table at a hotel, &c.; service

of a complete meal at one

price for all.
Tempus fugit. [L.) Time flies.
TerrsB filius. [L.] A son of

the earth,— that is, a human

being.
Terra firma. (L.J Firm

ground.
Terra incognita. (L.] An un-
known land.
Toga vb-ilis. (L.J The gown

of manhood.
Tokalon. (Gr.l The beauti

ful; the chief good.
Totoccelo. [L.] By the whole

heavens.
Tout ensemble. (Fr.J The

whole taken together.

Ubi supra. (L.l Where above

mentioned.
Ultima ratio regum. [L.)

The last argument of kings,

— war.
Ultima Thule. (L.) The

farthest boundary or point.
Ultimus, or Ultimo. (L.) The

last, — contracted to Ult.
Una voce. [L.] With one

voice.
UtUedulci. (L.] The useful

with the agreeable.
Ut infra. [L.l As below.
Ut supra. [L.l As above.

Vade mecum. [L.J Go with

me, — a pocket manual.
Valet de chambre. [Fr.J A

valet; a body servant.
Venire facias. [L.] You shall

cause to come.
Veni, vidi, vici. [L.J I came,

I saw, I conquered.
Verbatim et literatim. [L.J

Word for word, and letter

for letter.
Vexata quaestio. |L.] A

vexed question.
Via. [L.] By the way of.
Vice. [L.J In the place of.
Vice versa. [L.J The terms

being reversed.
Vide. [L.J See.
Videlicet. [L.J To wit; nanie-

ric

above.

^i^e

Vide ut supra. [L.J See as

Vietarmis. [L.J
and arms.

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Vinculum matrimonii. [L.]

Bond of matrimony.
Vis k vis. (Fr.l Face to face.
Vis inertisB. (L.) Power of

inertia.
Viva voce. (L.l By the living

voice; by word of mouth.
Vive la r^publique. (Fr.]

Long live the republic.
Vive le roi. (Fr.j Long live

the king.

Vive, vale. [L.] Live, and be
wdl.

VoUA. fFr.1 Behold.

Voltigeur. [Fr.] A light horse-
man.

Vox populi, vox Dei. [L.]
The voice of the people, the
voice of God.

Vraisemblance. [Fr.] Prob-
ability.

Vulgo. [L.] Commonly.

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ABBREVIATIONS

Aor@. (Ad.) At.

A. A. G. Assistant Adjutant-
General.

A. A. S. ( Academiee Ameri-
cana Socius.) Fdlow of the
American Academy.

A. B. (Artium Baccalaureus.)
Bachelor of Arts.

Abp. Archbishop.

A. C. (AnU Christum.) Be
fore Christ.

Acct. Account.

A. D. (Anno Domini.) In
the Year of our Lord.

Adjt. Adjutant.

Adjt.-Gen. Adjutant-General.

Ad, lib. (Ad libitum.) At
pleasure.

Admr. Administrator.

Admx. Administratrix.

iEt., or iE. (Mtatis.) Aged.

AL, or Ala. Alabama.

Alex. Alexander.

A. M. (Artium M agister.)
Master of Arts: (A nle Meri-
diem.) Before noon: (An-
no Mundi.) In the Year of
the World.

Amt. Amount.

Anon. Anonymous.

Ans. Answer.

App. Appendix.

Apr., or Apl. April.

Aritfa. Arithmetic.

Ariz. Arizona.

Ark. Arkansas.

Art. Article.

Asst. Assistant.

Astron. Astronomy.

Att^ or Atty. Attorney.

A. U. C. (Anno Urbis Con
dita.) In the Year from
the Building of the Citv
[Rome].

Aug. August.

Ave. Avenue.

B

Arts.

B. Bom.— Book.

B. A. Bachelor of

fial. Balance.

Bart., or Bt. Baronet.

Bbl. Barrel: Bbls. Barrels.

B. C. Before Christ.

B. C. L. Bachelor of Civil
Law.

B. D. Bachelor of Divinity.

Bk. Bank.— Book.

B. LL. (Baccalaureus Legum.)
Bachelor of Laws.

B. M. (Baccalaureus Medi-
cina.) Bachelor of Medi-
cine.

Bp. Bishop.

Br., or Bro. Brother.

Brig. Brigade. — Brigadier.

Brig.-Gen. Brigadier-Gen-
eral.

Brit. Britain.— British.

B. V. (Beaia Virgo.) Blessed
Virgin.
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C. (Centum.) A hundred.—
Cent.

Cor Cap. (Caput.) Chapter.

Cal. California.

Capt. Captain.

Oath. Catholic.

C. B. Cape Breton.

C. C. County Court. — Coun-
ty Commissioner.

C. C. P. Court of Common
Pleas.

C. E. Civil Engineer.— Can-
ada East.

Cent., or Ct. (Centum.) A
hundred.

Cf. (Confer.) Compare.

C. H. Court-House.

Ch. Church.

Chap. Chapter.

Chas. Charles.

Chron. Chronicles.

C. J. Chief Justice.

Cld. Cleared.

Clk. Clerk.

Co. County. — Company.

C. O. D. Cash on delivery.

Col. Colonel. — Colossians.

Col., or Colo. Colorado.

Coll. College.

Com. Commodore. — Com-
missioner.

Con. (Contra.) Against.

Cong. Congress.

Conn., or Ct. Connecticut.

Cor. Corinthians.

Cor. Sec. Corresponding Sec
retary.

C. P. Common Pleas.-Court
of Probate.

Cr. Credit.— Creditor.

Crim. Con. Criminal conver
sation, or adultery.

C.S. (Custos SigiUi.) Keeper
of the Seal.

Ct. Court.— Count.— Con-
necticut.

Cu. Cubic.

C. W. Canada West.

Cwt. (Centum and weigfU.y
Hundred-weight.

Cyc. Cyclopedia.

D. Died. — (Denarius or dena-
rii.) Penny or pence.

Dan. Daniel. — Danish.

D. C. District of Columbia.

D. C.L. Doctor of Civil Law.

D. D. (Divinitatis Doctor. y
Doctor of Divinity

Dea. Deacon.

Dec. December. — Declina-
tion.

Deft., or Dft. Defendant.

Deg. Degree, or degrees.

Del. DeUiware.

Den. Denmark.

Dep. Deputy.

Dept. Department.

Deut. Deuteronomy.

D. G. (Dei Gratia.) By the
Grace of God.

Dist. District.

Dist,-Atty. District-Attomev.

D. M. Doctor of Music.

D. O. Doctor of Osteopathy.

Do. (Ditto.) The same.

Dols., or S. Dollars.

Doz. Dozen.

Dr. Doctor. — Debtor. — Dram.
— Drawer.

D. V. (Deo volente.) God
willing.

Dwt. ( Denarius and weight.}
Pennyweight.

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E. East.

Eccl. Ecclesiastes.— Ecclesi-

JSccl.Hist. Ecclesiastical His-
tory.

Ed. Edition.— Editor.

E. g. (Exempli gratia.) For
example.

E. I. East Indies, or East In-
dia.

E. I. C. East India Company.

E. Lon. East Longitude.

Emp. Emperor. — Empress.

En^c. Encyclopaedia.

E. N. E. East-north-east.

Em. England.— English.

Epn. Ephesians. — Ephraim.

E. S. E. East-south-east.

Esq., or Esqr. Esquire.

Etal. (EtalH.) And others —
(Et alibi.) And elsewhere.

Etc.,or&c. (Etcatera.) And
others; and so forth.

Et seq. (Et sequentia.) And
what follows.

Ex. Example. — Exodus.

Exc. Excellency. — Exception

Exch. Exchequer.

Exod. Exodus.

Exon. (Exonia.) Exeter.

Exr. Executor.

Ezek. Ezekiel.

'Fir. Firkin.

Fla. Florida.

Fol. Folio.

Fr. France.— French.— Fran-
cis.

F. R. A. S. Fellow of the Roy-
al Astronomical Society.

Fri. Friday.

F. R. S. FeUow of the Royal
Society.

F. R. S. E. Fellow of the Roy-
al Society, Edinburgh.

F. R. S. L. Fellow of the Roy-
al Society of Literature.

F. S. A. Fellow of the Society
of Antiquaries. — Fellow of
the Society of Arts.

Ft. Foot, or Feet.— Fort.

Fur. Furlong.

Gi., or Geo. Georgia.
I Gal. Galatians. — Gallon.
G. B. Great Britain.
Gen. General. — Genesis.
{Gent. Gentleman.
I Geo. George. — Georgia.
Geoff. Geography.
iGeoi. Geology.
jGeom. Geometry.
Ger. Germany.
Gov. Governor.
Gr. Grain.

F

Fahr. Fahrenheit. H. Hour.

Far. Farthing. — Farriery. H. B. M. His, or Her, Britan-

F. A. S. Fellow of the Society | nic Majesty.

of Arts. iHeb. Hebrews. — Hebrew.

F. D. (Fidei Defensor.) De-IHf. bd. Half-bound.

fender of the Faith. Hhd. Hogshead.

Feb. February. IH. I. S. (Hie lacel Sepultus.)

Fee. (Fecit.) He did it. Here lies buried.

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Hist. History.

H. M. S. His, or Her, Majes-
ty's Ship, or Service.

Hon. Honorable.

Hort. Horticulture.

H. R. House of Representa-
tives.

H. R. H. His, or Her, Royal
Highness.

Hund. Hundred.

I. Idaho. — Island.

la. Iowa.

lb., or Ibid. (Ibidem.) In the
same place.

Icel. Iceland.

Id. Udem.) The same.

Ida. Idaho.

I. e. (Id est.) That is.

I. H. S. (lesus HonUnum Sal-
vaior.) Jesus the Saviour of
Men.

m. Illinois.

Imp. (Imperator.) Emperor,

In. Inch.

Incog. (Incognito.) Unknown.

Ind. India. — Indian. — Indi-
ana.

Ind. Ter. Indian Territory

Inst. Instant. — The present
month.

Int. Interest.

I. O. O. F. Independent Or
der of Odd Fellows.

Ir. Ireland.— Irish.

Isa. Isaiah.

Isl. Island.

It. Italy.

J. Judge Of Justice,
an. January.
as. James.

Ter. Jeremiah.
Fno. John.
tona. Jonathan.
[OS. Joseph.

P. Justice of the Peace,
fr., or Jun. Junior.

K

K. King.

Kan. Kansas.

K. B. Knight of the Bath.—

King's Bench.
K. C. B. Knight Commander

of the Bath.
Ken., or Ky. Kentucky.
Knt., ofKt. Knight.

L., or !b. (Libra.) Pound in
weight.

L., or £. Pound sterling.

La. Louisiana.

Lat. Latitude. — Latin.

L. C. Lord Chancellor. — Low-
er Canada.

L. C. J. Lord Chief Justice.

Ld. Lord.

Lea. Leaf^e. i

Lev. Leviticus.

L. I. Long Island.

Lib., Of L. (Uber.) Book.

Lieut., or Lt. Lieutenant.

LL. B. (Legum Baccalaureus.)
Bachelor of Laws.

LL. D. (Legum Doctor.) Doc-
tor of Laws.

Lon., ofLong. Longitude.

Lond. London.

L. S. (Locus sigilli.) Place of
the Seal.

L. s. d. (Libra, solidi, denarii.)
Pounds, shillings, pence.

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M. Monsieur, Mr. — (Mille.)
A thousand. — (Meridies.)
Meridian; mid-day or noon.

M. A. Master of Arts.

Maj. Major.

Maj.-Gen. Major-General.

Mar. March.

Mass. Massachusetts.

Matt. Matthew.

M. B. {MedicifUB Baccalau-
reus.) Bachelor of Medi-
cine.

M. C. Member of Congress.

M. D. (MediciruB Doctor.)
Doctor of Medicine.

Md. Maryland.

Me. Maine.

M. E. Methodist Episcopal.

Mem. Memorandum.

Messrs., or MM. (Messieurs.)
Sirs, Gentlemen.

Mex. Mexico.

Mich. Michigan. — Michael-
mas.

Min. Minute.

Minn. M^"^^^-

Miss. Mississippi.

Mile. Mademoiselle, Miss.

MM. Messieurs, Gentlemen,
Sirs.

Mme. Madame.

Mo. Missouri. — Month.

Mon. or Mond. Monday.

Mons. Monsieur, Mr.

Mont. Montana.

M. P. Member of Parlkiment.
— Member of Police.

Mr. Mister.

Mrs. Mistress (pron. Missis).

MS. Manuscript: MSS. Man-
uscripts.

Mt. Mount, or Mountain.

N. North. — Nitrogen.

N. A. North America.

Nath. Nathaniel.

Naut. Nautical.

N. B. (Nota Bene.) Take

notice — New Brunswick. —

North Britain.
N. C. North Carolina.
N. d. No date.
N. Dak. North Dakota.
N. E. New England.— North-
east.
Neb. Nebraska.
Neh. Nehemiah.
Nem. con. (Nemine contradi-

cente.) No one objecting,

unanimously.
Nem. diss. (Nemine dissenti-

ente.) No one dissenting.
Neth. Netherlands.
Nev. Nevada.
N. F. Newfoundland.
N. H. New Hampshire.
N. J. New Jersey.
N.Lat. North Latitude.
N. M., or N. Mex. NewMexico.
N. N. E. North-north-east.
N. N. W. North-north-west.
No. (Numero.) Number.
Non pros. (Non prosequitur.)

He does not proseaite.
Non seq. (Non sequitur.) It

does Qot follow.
Nos. Numbers.
Nov. November.
N. P. Notary Public.
N. S. New Style (after 1752).

— Nova Scotia.
N. T. New Testament.
Num., or Numb. Numbers.
N. W. North-west.
N. Y. New York.

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O. Ohio.
Ob. iObiit.) He, or she, died.
Obt.ofobdt. Obedient.
Oct. October.
Okla. Oklahoma.
Old Test.. Of O.T. Old Testa-
ment.
Opt. Optics.
Or. Oregon.
Omith. Ornithology.
O. S. Old Style (before 1752).
O.T. Old Testament.
Oxon. (Ooconia.) Oxford.
Oz. Ounce.

P. Page.— Pint

Pa. Pennsylvania.

Pari. Parhament.

Payt. Payment.

Pd. Paid.

P. E. Protestant Episcopal.

P. E. I. Prince Edward Is-
land.

Penn., or Penna. Pennsyl-
vania.

Per an. (Per annum.) By the
year.

Per cent., or Per ct. (Per
centum.) By the hundred.

Phar. Pharmacy.

Ph. B. (Philosophia Bacca-
laureus.) Bachelor of Phi-
losophy.

Ph. D. (Philosophic Doctor.)
Doctor of Philosophy.

Phil. Philip.— Philemon.—
Philippians.

Phila. Philadelphia.

P.I. Philippine Islands.

Pinz.ofPzt. iPinxit.) He or
she painted it.

Pk. Peck.

PI. Plural.— Place.

Plflf. Plaintiff.

P.M. (Post Meridiem.) After-
noon. — Postmaster. — Passed
Midshipman.

P. M.G. Postmaster-General.

P. O. Post Office.

Pop. Population.

Pp. Pages.

P.P. C. (Pour prendre congi.)
To take leave.

P. R. Porto Rico.

Pres. President.

Prof. Professor.

Pro tern. (Pro tempore.) For
the time.

Prov. Proverbs.

Prox. (Proximo.) Next.

P. R. S. President of the Roy-
al Society.

P. S. (Post Scriptum.) Post-
script.

Ps. Psalm, <?r Psalms.

Pt. Pint.— Point.

Pub. Doc. Public Document.

Pwt. Pennyweight.

). Query, question — Queen.

). B. Queen's Bench.

). C. Queen's Counsel.

). E. D. (Quod erat demon-
strandum.) Which was to
be demonstrated.

). M. Quartermaster.

Jr. Quarter. — Farthing.

n. Quart.

fn.fOrQy, (Qucere.) Query,
question.
le. Quebec.
,es. Question
V. (Quod vide.) Which see.

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ABBREVIATIONS

R. (Recipe.) Take.— (Rex.)
King. — (Regina.) Queen. —
Rood; rod. — River.

R. A. Royal Academy. — Roy-
al Academician. — Rear Ad-
miral.

Rec. Sec. Recording Secre-
tary.

Ref. Ch. Reformed Church.

Rest. Regiment.

Rep. Representative.

Retd. Returned.

Rev., or Revd. Reverend.

R. I. Rhode Island.

R. M.S. Royal Mail Steamer.

R. N. Royal Navy.

Robt. Robert.

Rom. Romans.

Rom. Cath. Roman Catho-
lic.

R. R. Raih-oad.

R. S. V. P. (Repondez, sHl
vous plait.) Reply, if you

Rt. Hon. Right Honorable
Rt. Rev. Right Reverend.

S. South. — Shilling. — Sunday.
S. A. South America.
Sam., or Saml. Samuel.
Sat. Saturday.
S. C. South Carolina.
S. caps. Small capitals.
Schr. Schooner.
Scil.,wSc. (Scilicet.) To wit.
Scot. Scotland or Scotch.
Sculp. (Sculpsit.) He or she

engraved it.
S. Dak. South Dakota.
S. E. South-east.

Sec. Secretary.— Second.
Sect. Section.
Sen. Senior. — Senator.
Sept. September. — Septua-

gint.
Serg., or Sergt. Sergeant.
Servt. Servant.
S. H. S. (Societatls Historia

Socius.) Fellow of the His-
torical Society.
S. J. Society of Jesus.
S. T. C. Supreme Judicial

Court.
S. Lat. South Latitude.
Sid. Sailed.
Soc. Society.
Sol. Solomon.
Sp. Spain. — Spanish.

.. Square.
i^., or 88. (Scilicet.) To wit.
S. S. E. South-south-cast.
S. S. W. South south-west.
St. Saint.— Street.
S. T. D. (Sacra Theologia

Doctor.) Doctor of Divinity.
Ster., or Stg. Sterling.
'^1. T. P. (Sacra Theologia

Professor.) Professor of

Theology.
Sun. Sunday.
Supt. Superintendent.
Surg. Surgeon.
S. V, (Sub verbo or voce.)

Under the word or title.
S. W. South-west.
Switz. Switzerland.

Tenn. Tennessee.
Tex. Texas.
Theo. Theodore.
Theoph. Theophilus.
Thess. Thessalonians.

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Thos. Thomas.

Thu., ^Thurs. Thursday.

Tim. Timothy.

T. O. Turn over.

Tu., orTues. Tuesday.

U

U.C. Upper Canada.

Ult. (UUimo.) I^ast.

Univ. University.

U. S. United States.

U. S. A. United States Army.

— United States of America.
IT. S. M. United States Mail.

— United States Marine.
IT. S. N. United States Navy.
U. S. S. United States Ship.
Ut. Utah.

V. Verse.

v., Of Vs. (Versus.) Against.

Va. Virginia.

Viz. {Videlicet.) To wit,

namely.
Vol. Volume.
V. P. Vice-President.
Vs. (yerms.) Against
Vt. Vermont.

W

W. Welsh.— West.

W., or Wed. Wednesday.

Wash. Washington (State).

W.I. West Indies.

Wis., or Wise. Wisconsin.

Wk. Week.

W. Lon. West Longitude.

Wm. William.

W. N. W. West-north-west.

W. S.W. West-south-wc5t.

Wt. Weight.

W. Va. West Virginia.

Wyo. Wyoming.

Xmas., or Xm. Christmas.
Xper., (>rXr. Christopher.
Xt. Christ.
Xtian., or Xn. Christian.

Y., or Yr. Year.
Yd. Yard.
Yrs. Yours.

Z

Zach. Zachary.
Zech. Zechanah.
Zeph. 2^phaniah.
Zodl. Zoology.

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RULES FOR SPELLING

1. Words of one syUahle and words accented on the last syl-
lable, ending with a single consonant preceded by a single vowel,
double the final consonant when they take an additional syllable
beginning with a vowel^ as^ — big, bigger; admit, admitted.

Exception. — Gas, gaseous.

2. If a word ends with two consonants, or if a diphthong pre-
cedes the last consonant, or if the accent is not on the last syllable,
the Anal consonant is not doubled wheht a syllable commencing
with a vowel is added, as, — bold, bolder; call, calling; drain,
draining; visit, visitor.

Exceptions. — Most words ending with 1, though not ac-
cented on the last syllable, double the final 1 in their deriva-
tives, as travel, traveller, travelled, travellinsj. The word
woollen is thus written. The verb to worship coi^monly
doubles the p, on assuming an additional syllable, as wor-
shipped. Some verbs, having a secondary accent on the last
syllable, double the last letter on assuming an additional syl-
lable, as kidnap, kidnapped; sulphuret, sulphuretted; car-
buret, carburetted; &c.

3. When an affix or termination beginning with a vowel is
added to a word ending with a silent e, the e is omitted, as, —
come, coming; force, forcible.

Exceptions. — i. Words ending in ce or ge retain the e be-
fore the terminations able and ous, in order to soften the pre-
ceding c or g, as peace, peaceable; change, changeable.

Exceptions. — a. Words ending in ee, oe, or yt drop the
teal e only when the affix begins with e, as see, seeing, agree-
ing; dye (to color), dyeing; hoe, hoeing; shoe, shoeing.
The e is retained also in singe, singeing; springe (to en-
snare), springeing; swinge, swingemg; and tinge, tinge-
ing.

Verbs ending in ie, after dropping e, change i into y, on
adding ing; as die, dying; lie, lying.

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4. When an affix or termination beginning with a consonant
is added to a word ending with silent e, the e is retained, as, —
peace, peaceful; life, lifeless.

Exceptions. — Awe, awful; due, duly: nurse, nursling;
true, truly; whole, wholly; abridge, abridgment; judge,
judgment; argue, argument; acknowledge, acknowledg-
ment; wise, wisdom.

5. Words ending in y preceded h^f a consonant change the y
into i, in their derivatives^ as, — cry, cried; easy, easily; giddy,

Exceptions. — i. The y is retained in the derivatives of dry,
shy, sl^, and sly, as dryly, dryness; shyly, skyey, slyly.

Exceptions. — 2. Y is retained before the terminations ing,
ish, ism, and ist, to prevent the doubling of the i, as deny,
densring; baby, babyish; tory, torjrism; copy, copyist;
also in the possessive singular of nouns, as spy, spy*s; lady,
lady's.

Exceptions. — 3. In the words beauty, bounty, duty, pity,
and plenty, y is changed into e before the termination ous, as
beauteous, bounteous, duteous, piteous, plenteous.

6. Final y, preceded by a vowels remains unchanged be/ore
gn additional termination, as, — money, moneys; valley, valleys;

attorney, attorneys.

Exceptions. — Day, daily; lay, laid, lain; pay, paid; say,
saith, said; stay, staid; and their compounds.

7. Words ending with a double letter, or with a, or o, gener-
ally retain the same on receiving an additional syllable not be-
ginning with the same letter, as, — agree, agreeable; flee, flee-
ing; woo, wooer; huzza, huzzaed; echo, echoing.

Exceptions. — Words ending in 11 generally drop one 1 when
used to form the first part of a compound word; as, almighty,
welfare. They also omit one 1 before the affixes full and
ness; as, wilful, skilful, fulness, dulness. But illness,
chillness, shrillness, stillness, smallness, and tallness
follow the rule.

8. Words ending in a double letter generally retain both letters
in compounds ami in derivatives formed by prefixes, as, —
waterfall, foresee.

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Exceptions.—Withal, wherewithal, annul* distil, instil,
fulfil, untU. The word full, used as an affix, drops one 1 ;
as slolful.

9. Words ending with c take the letter k after c, when a syl-
lable beginning with e or i is added, as, — traffic, trafficking,
trafficked.

10. Nouns ending in i generally form the plural by the addi-
tion of es, as, — alkali, alkalies.

11. Many nouns ending in o preceded by a consonant, form
the plural by adding es; as, — cargo, cargoes; hero, heroes; but
nouns ending in o preceded by another vowel form the plural
regularly by adding s only to the singular; as, — cameo, cameos;
folio, folios. The plurals of the following nouns, in which the
final o is immediately preceded by a consonant, are also com-
monly form^ by adding s only: armadillo, bravo, canto, cento,
octavo, proviso, quarto, salvo, sirocco, solo, two, tyTO, virtuoso,
zero.

12. Compound words formed of a noun and an adjective, or
of two nouns connected by a preposition, generally pluralize the
first word; as knights-errant; sons-in-law. But nouns ending
in ful add s to tJie termination to form the plural; as, handfuls,
spoonfuls.

13. The plural of a letter, figure, &c., is expressed by s pre-
ceded by an apostrophe, as the g's in eggs, the 4's in 444.

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DICTIONARY

A» art. indef., any, one.

A I, noting a ship of the first
class.

Ab'acus, n. kind of counting-
frame.

ABORTION

Abeceda'rian, n. a learner or

a teacher of the alphabet.
Aber^rantt a. wandering, de-
viating: ns. aber'rance» ab-
erra'tion.
Abaff, ad. toward the stem. jAbef,v.toseton, aid: -tor,».
Abandon, v. a. to give up, for- Abey'ance, n. state of suspen-

sake: aban'doned, a. for-{ sion.

saken; profligate. .Abhor', v.a. to hate extremely,

Abase% v. a. to bring low, hum- 1 detest : -rence, n. : -rent, a.

ble: abase'ment, n. i Abide', v.n. to dwell, stay.

Abash', v.a. to make ashamed. Ability, n. power, capacity.
Abate', v. to lessen, check:

-ment, ».: abafable, a.
Ab'atis (-a-tis or -ate'), n.

sharpened branches of trees,

laid to obstruct an enemy.
Abattoir' (twor'), n. a slaugh-
ter-house.
Aba>a, n. father
Ab'be, n. French title for a

priest.
Ab'bess, n. governess of a

nunnery.
Abnbey, n. a monastery.
AblMt, «. head of an abbey.
Abbre'viate, v.a. to shorten:

abbrevia'tion, n.: abbre'-

viator, n.
Ab'dicate, v. to resign, give up

an office: abdica'tion, n.
Abdo'men, n. the belly: ajs

abdom'inal, abdom'inous.
Abducf , v.a. to kidnap: ab-

ducfor, n.: abduc'tioo, n

Ab'ject, a. mean, low, basel
Abjure', v. a. to renounce on

oath, forswear: -ra'tion, n.
Ablative, a. noting the 6th

case of Latin nouns.
A'ble, a. having power: a'bly,

ad.
Ablu'tion, n. act of washing.
Ab'nesate, v.a. to deny.
Abnor'mal, a. irregular.
Aboard', ad. on board, in a

ship: — prep, on board of.
Abode', n. dwelling, stay.
Abol'i^, v.a. to annul, put an

end to: -able, a.: -ment, n.
Aboli'tion (lish'un), n. act of

abolishing: -ist, ».: -ism, n.
Abom'inate, v.a. to abhor:

abom'inable, a.: abomi-

na'tion, n.
Aborig'iiies (-rij'i-nez), n. pi.

earliest inhabitants: -nal, a.
Abor'tion, n. imtimely birth.
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ACCEPTATION

Abor'tive, a. miscarrying.
Abound', v.n. to be in great

plenty.
Abouf , prep. & ad. round,

near, concerning, nearly.
Above' (-biiv'), prep, higher

than; more than: — ad. m a

higher place: -board, ad.

openly.
Abrade', v.a. to rub or wear

off: abra'sion (-zhun), n.
Abreasf (-bresf), ad. side by

side.
Abridge', v.a. to make shorter,

lessen: abridg'ment, n.
Abroad', ad. from home.
Ab'rogate, v.a. to repeal: ns.

abroga'tion, ab'rogator.
Abrupf , a. broken, steep; sud-
den.
Ab'scess, n. tumor full of pus.
Abscind' (-sind'), v.a. to cut

off: abscis'sion(-sizh'un), n.
Ab'sciss, abscis'sa, n. a kind

of geometric line.
Abscond', v.n. to hide one's

self, steal away.
Ab'sent, a. not present: ab'

sence, n.: absenf , v.a.: ab-
sentee', n.
Ab'sinthe (sinth), n. a cordial

from wormwood, &c.
Ab'solute, a. complete, not

limited^ certain: -ly, ad.
Absolu'tion, n. absolving,

pardon.
Absolve', v.a. to dear, acquit,

free.
Absorb', v.a. to swallow up:

absorb'ent, a. & n.: ab-

sorp'tion, n.
Abstain', v.n. to forbear.
Abste'mlous, a. temperate.
Abster'gent, a, deansing.

Abster'sion, n. a deansing.

Ab'stinence, n. an abstaining
from indulgence: -ent, a.

Abstracf , v.a. to take from:
abstrac'tion, n.

Ab'stract, a. general, theoret-
ical: — n. an abridgment.

Abstruse', a. obscure, not
plain.

Absurd', a. imreasonable, non-
sensical: absurd'ity, n.

Abun'dant, a. plentiful, am-
ple: abun'dance, n.

Abuse' (-buz'), v.a. to misuse;
maltreat; revile.

Abuse' (-bus'), n. ill use, rude
speech: abu'sive, a.

Abut', v.n. to end at or border
upon: abufment, n.

Abyss' (-bis'), n. bottomless
gulf.

Aca'cia (-shi-a), n. a plant.

Academ'ic, -ical, a. belong-
ing to an academy: aca-
dem'ic, n.

Academi'cian (-mish'an), n.
a member of an academy.

Acad'emy, n. a school of arts
and sciences, higher school.

Acan'thus, n. a prickly plant.

Accede', v.n. to agree, assent.

Accel'erate, v.a. to hasten,
quicken: accelera'tion, m.:
accel'erative, a.

Ac'cent, n. modulation of
voice; stress of voice on a
syllable; a mark to express
or note the accent: accenf ,
v.a.: accenf uate, v.a.

Accepf , v.a. to receive, esp.
with favor; promise to pay:
-able, a.: -ance, n.

Accepta'tion, n. favorable re-
ception.

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ACHROMATIC

Access' or ac'cess, n. ap-
proach, admission, increase,

Accessary, accessory, a.
assisting: — n. accomplice.

Acces'sibie, a. approachable.

Acces'sion (-sesh'un), n. act
of coming to, addition.

Ac'cideat, n. an event not
foreseen or not expected,
chance: acciden'tal, a.

Acclaim', acclama'tion, n.
shout of applause.

Accli'mate, accli'matize,
v.a. to inure to a climate.

Accliv'ity, n. ascent as of a
hill: accli'vous, a.

Accom'modate, v.a. to adapt,
fit, suit; oblige; lodge, enter-
tain: accommoda'tion, n.

Accom'pany (-kiSm'-), v. to go
with: accom'paniment, n.

Accom'plice (-plis), n. a help-
mate in crime.

Accom'plish, v.a. to finish,
complete.

Accom'plished (-plisht), a,
finished, elegant, polished.

Accom'plishinent, n. com-
pletion; an acquirement, at-
tainment.

Accord', v.n. to agrtee, harmo-
nize: — n. agreement, har-
mony: -ance^ ».: -ant, a.\
-insly, ad. m agreement,
conformably, hence.

Accor'dion, n. a small musi-
cal instrument with keys and
a bellows.

Accosf , v.a. to speak to first.

Accottcne'ment (ak-kodsh'-
mong), n. delivery in child-
bed.

Accounf^ n. computation,
estimation; statement; sake

— v.a. to compute, esteem:
-able, a. liable to account,
responsible: -abil'ity, n.

Accounf ant, n. a keeper or
examiner of accounts.

Accou'tre (-koo'tgr), v.a, to
equip: -ments, n.tl. pouch-
es, belts, cartridge-boxes,
&c., of soldiers.

Accred'it, v. to give credit to.

Accres'cent, a. mcreasing.

Accre'tion, n. act of growing
to.

Accrue', v.n. to be added,
arise as profit, result.

Accu'mulate, v. to heap up,
amass; increase: accumu-
la'tion, ».: accu'mula-
tive, a.

Ac'curate, a. careful, exact,
correct: accuracy, n.

Acciirse', v.a. to doom, curse.

Accu'sative, a. noting the 4th
case of Latin and Greek
nouns.

Accuse' (-kuz'), v. a. to charge
with crime, blame: accusa'-
tion, ».: accu'satory, a.:
accu'ser, n.

Accus'tom, v.a. to make fa-
miliar by custom, habituate.

Ace, n. the card or the side of
the die having the one spot.

Aceph'alous, a. headless.

Acer'bity, n. sourness, harsh-
ness.

Acef ic, ace'tous, a. sour.

Ache (ak), n. continued pain:
— v.n. to be in pain.

Achieve' (-chev'), v.a. to per-
form: -ment, ».: achiev'-
able, a.

Achromaf ic (ak-), a. color-

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ADDUCE

Ac'id (as'id), a. sour: — n. an
acid substance: acid'ity» n.

Acid'ify, v.a. to convert into
add: acid'ifiable, a.: acid-
ifica'tion, ».: acid'ulous,
a. slightly acid.

AcknowFedge (-ndl'ei), v.a.
to own the knowledge of,
confess, admit: acknowl'-
edgment, n.

Ac'me, n. highest point.

A'com, n. fruit of the oak.

Acous'tic (-kows'tik), a. re
lating to hearing or sound.

Acous'tics, n. science of
sound.

Acquaint, v.a. to make
known: -ance, n.

Acquiesce' (wi-es'), v.n. to
assent, agree: acquies'-
cence, n.

Acquire^ v.a. to gain, attain:
-ment, ».: acquisftion, n.

Acquis'itive» a. anxious to ac-
quire.

Acquit% v.a. to set free, dis-
charge: -tal, «.: -tance, n.

A'cre (a'kgr). n. i6o square
rods of land.

Ac'rid, a. of a hot, biting taste:
acrid'ity, n.

Ac'rimony, ». sharpness, bit-
terness of temper or speech:
acrimo'nious, a.

Ac'rotmt, n. a rope-dancer, a
vaulter: acrobat'ic, a.

Acrop'olis, n. a citadel.

Acros'tic, n. a ]X)em in which
the first or last letters of the
lines spell a name, &c.

Act, V. to do, perform; play;
conduct ones self: — n. a
deed, exploit; a law; part of
a play.

Ac'tion, n. deed, feat; battle;
gesticulation; lawsuit: -able,
a. liable to a suit at law.

Ac'tive, a. that acts, busy,
quick: activ'ity, n.

Act'or, n. one who acts, a
stage-player: /em. ac'tress.

Acfual, a. real or existing:
actual'ity, n.

Acf uary, n. a register, a clerk.

Acf uate, v.a. to put into ac-
tion.

Acu'men, n. quickness of per-
ception, penetration.

Acu'minate, acu'minated, a.
sharp-pointed.

Acute', a. sharp, keen, pene-
trating: -ly, ad.: -ness, n.

Ad'age, n. a maxim, saying.

Ada'gio (-da'-jl), a. in slow
time.

Ad'amant, n. a very hard
stone, diamond: adaman'-
tine (-tin), a.

Adapf , v.a. to fit, suit: -able,
a.: -abil'ity, n.: -a'tion, n.

Add, v.a. to put together, sum

Adden'dum, n. something to
be added: pi. adden'da.

Ad'der, n. poisonous serpent.

Addicf , v.a. to give up, devote.

Addi'tion (dish'un), n. act of
adding; thing added: a
branch of arithmetic: -al, a.

Ad'dle, ad'died, a. rotten, as
eggs; muddled, spoiled.

Address', v.a. to speak or
write to; apply; court: — n.
application, speech; man-
ners; skill; direction of let-
ter: pi. courtship.

Adduce', v.a. to bring for-
ward, cite: addu'cible, a.

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ADULT

Adepf , a. & n. proficient.

Ad'equate, a. sufficient: ad'e-
quacy, n.

Adnere% v.n. to stick, remain
firmly fixed: ns. adher'ence,
adher^ency: adher'eiit, n.

Adhe'sion (zhun), n. act of
sticking to.

Adhe'sive, a. sticking.

Adieu' (-duO, ad. good-by.

Adipocere% n. a waxy sub-
stance formed from decom-
posed animal bodies.

Adipose' (pes'), a. fatty.

Adja'centf a. near, contigu-
ous: adja'cency» n.

Ad'jecdve, n. a word joined
to a noun to qualify it.

Adjoin', V. to join, be contigu-
ous.

Adjourn' (-iGm'), v. to put
off to another day, defer.

Adjudge', v.a. to decide,
award.

Adju'dicate, v.a. to adjudge:
adjudica'tion, n.

Ad'junct, n. a thing joined to
another: — a. joined to.

Adjunc'tive, n. that which is
joined: — a. joining.

Adjure', v.a. to charge on oath
or solemnly: adjuni'tion, n.

Adjusf , v.a. to make just, set-
tle, put in order: -ment, n.

Ad'jutant, n. a military officer
who assists the major or the
colonel: ad'jutancy, n.

Adju'tor, n. helper.

Admeas'ure, v.a. to measure.

Admin'ister, v.a. to serve,
supply, give; manage, act
as administrator: admini-
stra'tion, ».: admin'istra
tive, a.

Administra'tor, n. he who
manages the estate of a man
dying mtestate:/em. admin-
istra'triz.

Ad'mirable, a. worthy of be-
ing admired, excellent.

Ad'miral, n. the commander
of a fleet: -ty, n. board of
officers for managing naval
affairs.

Admire', v. to regard with
wonder; like much: admi-
ra'tion, ».: admi'rer, n.

Admis'sible, a. that may be
admitted, allowable.

Admis'sion (-mish'un), n.
admittance, allowance.

Admif , v.a. to suffer to enter,
allow: admif tance, n.

Admix', v.a. to mingle with:
admizf ure, ».

Admon'ish, v.a. to warn, ad-
vise.

Admoni'tion (-nish'un). n.
warning, counsel, kind re-
proof: ajs. admon'itive, ad-
mon'itory.

Ado' (-doo'), n. bustle, trouble.

Adoles'cent, a. growing to
manhood: adoles'cence, n.

Adopf , v.a. to take as one's
own: adop'tion, n.

Ador'able (-dor'-), a. worthy
to be adored: adora'tion, n.

Adore', v.a. to worship, love
intensely: ador'er, ».

Adorn', v.a. to deck, embel-
lish: adam'ment, n.

Adroif, a. dexterous, skilful:
-ly, ad.: -ness, «.

AdtUa'tion, ». gross flattery:
ad'ulatory, a.

Adulf , a. grown up, of mature
age: — n. a grown-up person.

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.ESTHETICS

Adul'terate, vm. to corrupt or
debase: adultera'tion, n.

Adurterous, a. guilty of adul
tery.

AdUl'tery, n. violation of the
marriage bed: adul'terer,
n.'.ftm. adurteress, n.

Adum'brate, v.a. to shadow
faintly: adum'brant, a.:
adumbra'tion, n.

Advance', v.a. to put for-
ward, promote; pay before-
hand: — v.i. to go forward
— «. a going forward, im
provement, rise; payment
beforehand: -meiit» n.

Advan'tage, ». favorable
state; benefit, gain; profit: —
V. to benefit, profit: advan-
ta'geous, a.

Ad'vent, n. a coming^ the four
weeks before Christmas.

Adventi'tious (-tish'us),
accidental, casual.

Advenf ure, n. a chance, risk,
enterprise: — v. to venture:
advenfurer, n.

Advent'urous, a. venture-
some.

Ad'verb, n. a word joined to a
verb, &c.: adver1i>ial, a.

Ad'versary, «. an opponent

Adver'sative, a. noting oppo-
sition.

Ad'verse, a. contrary, calami-
tous: -ly, ad.', -ness, n.

Adver'sity, n. affliction, ca-
lamity.

Advert', v.n. to attend, regard.

Advertise' (-tiz'), v. a. to in-
form, give public notice of:
adver'tisement (-vfir'tlz- or
-v6r-tiz'-), «.

Advice', n. counsel, notice.

Advis'able (-viz'-), a. prudent.
Advise' (-viz'), v. to counsel,

inform: -ment, n.
Advis'edly, ad. heedfuUy.
Advi'sory, a. giving advice.
Ad'vocate, v. a. to plead for:

— n. a pleader.
Advow'son (zun), n. right of

presenting to a benefice.
Adze; «. a kind of axe.
iEo'lian, a. pertaining to or

acted upon by the wind.
A'erate, v.a. to charge with

air or carbonic acid: aera'-

tion, n.
Ae'rial, a. of or in the air, high .
Ae'rie (e'ri or a'e-rl), n. nest of

a bird of prey, as an eagle;

eyry.
erifor

A'eriform, a. in the form of

air.
A'erify, v.a. to change into air

or gas; fill with air: aeri-

fica'tion, n.
A'erolite, «. a meteoric stone.
Aerorogy, n. science of the

air.
Aerom'eter, «. an instrument

for weighing air and gases:

aerom'etry, n.
A'eronaut, ». one who sails in

an air-ship, &c.: -ic, a.
Aeronauf ics, n. the art of

sailing in the air.
A'eroplaiie, n. a flying-ma-
chine on the principle of the

kite.
Aerostaf ics, ». the science

which treats of the weight

and equilibrium of air:

aerostaf ic, a.
.ffisthefics (6s-thefiks), «.

the science of the beautiful :

(z/5. flssthef ic, sesthefical.

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31 AGGLOMERATE

Affable, a. easy of conversa-
tion, sociable: afiEabUlty, n.

Affair', n. business, concern^
matter; a minor battle.

Affecf , v.a. to act on, influ-
ence; assume, feign: -ed, a.
disposed; full of affectation:
-edly, ad.: -ing» a. moving
the feelings.

Affecta'tion, n. artificial show,
pretence.

Affec'tion, n. love, fondness,
feding; disease: -ate, a.

Affi'ance, n. marriage con-
tract, trust: — v.a. to betroth

Affi'ant, n. maker of an affi-
davit.

Affida'vit, n. a written declara-
tion sworn to.

Affil'iate, v.a. to adopt as a
son, receive into a society as
a member: affilia'tion, n.

Affin'ity, n. relationship; at
traction; one to whom the
heart is peculiarly and irre-
sistibly attracted; a "soul
mate."

AfSnn% V. to declare positive-
ly: -able, a.: -a'tion, ».:
-ative, a. & ».: -ant, n.

A&xf, v.a. to unite to, attach.

Affix, n. something added to
the end of a word.

Affla'tion, n. a breathing on.

Affla'tus, n. inspiration.

Afflicf , v.a. to grieve, distress:
afflic'tion, n.: afflic'tive, a.

Affluence, n. riches: afflu-
ent, a.

Affluent, n. a stream that
flows into a body of water.

Afflux, afflux'ion, n. a flow
ing to; that which flows
to.

Afford', v.a. to yield or pro-
duce, be able to bear the ex-
pense of.

Affray', n. a quarrel, brawl.

Affrighf (fritO, v.a. to alarm:
—n. fright.

Affronf (-frflntO, v. a. to of-
fend: — n. open insult.

Affuse', v.a. to pour upon:
affu'sion (-zhun), n.

Afore', prep. & ad. before:
-said (-s6d), a.: -thought,
a. premeditated: -time, ad.

Afraid', a. struck with fear.

Afresh', ad. anew, again.

Aft, ad. toward the stem.

After, ^ep. behind, about; in
imitation of: — ad. in later
time: — a. subsequent: -clap,
n. a subsequent unexpected
event: -crop, n. a second
crop: -math, n. second crop
of grass: -noon, n. time
from noon to evening:
-pains, pi. pains after child-
birth: -piece, n. a piece
played after the main play:
-thought, n.

Afterward, afterwards, ad.
in succeeding time, later.

Again' (-gen'), ad. once more.

Againsf (-genst'), prep, oppo-
site to, in opposition to.

Ag'ate, ». a precious stone.

Age, n. a period of time, gen-
eration, term of life; legal
maturity; decline of life.

A'ged (-jed), a. old.

A'gent (-jent), n. one who
acts, a deputy: a'gency, n.

Agglom'erate, v. to gather
into a ball or mass: ag-
glom'erate, a. : agsjom*
era'tion, «.

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ALB

AgsLu'tinate, v.a. to unite as
with glue: agglutina'tion,
n.: agslu'tinative, a.

Ag'grandize (-diz) v.a. to
make great, exalt.

Ag'sravate, v. a. to make
worse; provoke: -a'tion, n.

Ag'g^egate, v.a. to collect: —
a. formed of collected parts:
— n. sum of parts collected:
aggrega'tion, n.

Aggress', v.n. to begin hos-
tilities.

Aggres'sion, n. first act of
injury, attack: aggres'siTe,
a.1 aggiies'soCy n.

Aggrieve' (grey'), v.a, to
grieve, afflict, or injure.

A^iasf (gastO, a. stupefied
with horror.

Ag'ile (aj'il), a. active, nim-
ble: agil'ity (a-jil'-), n.

Ag'itate, v.a. to stir violently,
disturb, discuss: agita'tion,
».: ag'itator, n.

Agno'men, n. an added name.

Ago', ad. in time past.

Agog', ad. in an eager state.

Ag'onize, v. to afflict with
agony; to feel agony.

Ag'ony, n. violent pain, an-
guish.

A^a'rian, a. relating to land:
-ism, n. the doctrine of
the equal distribution of
land.

Agree', v.n. to be in concord,
concur, suit: -able, a. suit
able, pleasing: -meat, n.

Ag'riculture, n. cultivation
of the ground, husbandry:
agriculf ural, a.: agriculf -
urist, n.

Aground', ad. on the ground

A'gue (-gu), n. chills and fe-
ver: a'guish, a.

Ah, irU. an exclamation of sur-
prise, &c.

Ahead', ad. farther on.

Aid, v. & n. help.

Aide'-de-camp (-kawng), n.
an ofiicer who aids a gen-
eral: pi. aides'->de-camp.

Ail, V. to give or feel pain, be
ill: ail'ment, n. illness.

Aim, V. to direct toward, point
at; design, seek: aim, n.

Air, ». the fluid which we
breathe; mien, manner, look;
a tune: — v.a. to expose to
the air.

Air'-gun, n. a gun discharged
by compressed air.

Air'-pump, n. a pump for re-
moving air from a vessel.

Air'-ship, ri. a flying-machine.

Air'y, a. exposed to the air;
gay: air'ily, ad. gayly.

Aisle (il), n. a walk in a church.

Ajar', ad. partly opened.

Akim'bo, a. with hand on hip
and elbow bent outward.

Akin', a. allied by blood.

Al'abaster, n. a kind of soft
marble generally white.

Alack', int. alas.

Alac'rity, n. cheerful readi-
ness.

Alamode' (a-la-mod'), ad. ac-
cording to the fashion.

Alarm', n. a call to arms, cry
of danger, terror: — v.a. to
terrify: -ist, n. one who in-
cites alarm.

Alas', int. exclamation of sor-
row.

Alb, ». a white linen vest-
ment.

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33

ALLIGATOR

AllMLtross* n. a large sea-bird. ! Al'iment, fi. nourishment,
Albe'it (awl-), ad. though. I food: alimenfal, a.: all-
Albi'no (-bf-), n. an abnor-l mentary, a.

mally light-colored person. ;Al'imony, n. allowance to a
Al'busnt n. a book for photo- wife on separation from her

graphs or autographs, &c. ' husband.
AlDu'men, n. a substance in Al'iquant, a. noting such parts

the white of eggs: albu'tni-, of a number as do not meas-

nouB, a. I ure it without a remainder.

Al'chemy (-ke-), n. a pre-, Al'iquot, a. noting such parts

tended science aiming to I of a number as measure it

transmute base metals into! without a remainder.

gold: ajs. alchemic, al-|Alive% a. not dead, living.

chem'ical: al'chemist, n.
Al'cohol, n. highly rectified

spirit: alcohoric, a.: al'-

coholism, n.
Al'coran, n. See Koran.
Alcove', n. recess in a library,

&c.

ArkaU (IT or -li), n. a sub-
stance caustic to the taste,
as potash, that neutralizes
acids: pi. allcalies: alka-
les'cent, a.: al'kaline (-Un
or -Im), a.

Alkal'ify, v. to turn into an

Al'der (awl'-), n. kind of, alkali: arkalize, v.a.

tree. lAl'kaloid, n. a vegetable prin-

Al'derman (awl'-), n. a cityj ciple having alkaline prop-
officer: pi. al'dermen: al- erties.
derman'ic, a. All, n. the whole: all, a. & ad.

Ale, H. a malt liquor. Allay', v.a. to quiet, alleviate.

Alem'bic, n. a vessel for dis-
tilling.

Alerf . a. watchful, active.

Ale'wile, n. a kind of fish.

Al'sebra, n. a kind of univer-
sal arithmetic: ajs. alge-
bra'ic, algebra'ical : al'-
gebraist, n.

A'lias, ad. otherwise: — «. an
assumed name.

Al'ibi, ». elsewhere.

Allege' (-lej'), v.a. to declare:
aliey^a'tion, n.

Alle'Kiance (-jans), n. duty
of a subject to his govern-
ment.

Al'legory, n. a figurative dis-
course: ajs. allegor'ic, alle-
ffor'ical: ariegorize, v.

Aue'gro. a. (Mus.) sprightly.

AUe'viate, v.a. to ease, allay:
allevia'tion.

Al'ien (al'yen), a. foreign, cs- Al'ley, n. a walk or passage.

tranged: — n. a foreigner. AH Fools* day. April i.
Al'ienate, v.a. to transfer; AUi'ance, n. a league, union.

estrange: -a'tion, n. Alliga'tion, n. a rule or pro-

Alighf , v.n. to descend. , cess of arithmetic.

Align' (;lln'), v. to form in or Al'ligator, n. the American

by a line: -ment, n. i crocodile.

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34

ALUMINOUS

Alli'sion (-lizh'un), n. a strik
ing against.

Ailitera'tion, n. repetition of
a letter at the beginning of
two or more wordfe close to
each other: alliterative, a.

Allocate, v.a. to allot: al-
loca'tion, n.

AUocu'tion, ». formal address.

Allo'dium, n. land held in
one's own ri^ht free from
feudal obligation: -dial, a,

Allop'athy, n. a name given
to the ordinary practice in
medicine: allopath'ic, a.:
allop'athist, n.

AUof, v.a. to distribute as by
lot: allofment, n.

Allow', v.a. to permit, grant.

Alloy', n. a baser metal mixed
with a finer: — v.a. to debase
by mixing.

All Saints* day. November i .

All Souls* day. November 2.

All'spice, n. Jamaica pepper.

Allude', to refer to indirectly.

Allure', v.a. to entice, attract,
tempt by lure: -ment, n.

Allu'sion, n. act of alluding,
reference: allu'sive, a.

Allu'vium, n. earth deposited
upon land by water: allu'-
vial, a. •

Ally', v.a. to unite by com
pact: — n. one allied, a con-
federate.

Al'manac (awl'-), n. yearly
calendar of months, weeks,
days, &c.

Almishf y (-mltl), a. all-pow-
erful: The Almighf y, God

Al'mond (a'mund), n. a nut

Al'moner (al'-), n. distributer
of alms.

Al'most, ad. nearly, weU-nigh.

Alms (amz), n. relief given to
the poor: -house, n. a house
in which paupers are sup-
ported.

Al'oe (al'6), n. a plant: pi.
al'oes, its medicinal juice.

Alone', a. without company:
— ad. only, sm^y.

Aloof, ad. at a distance.

Alpac'a, n. a fine cloth of wool.

Al'Dha, n. the first letter in
the Greek alphabet.

Al'phabet, n. letters of a lan-
guage: ajs. alphabef ic, -al.

Al'pine, a. lofty, like the Alps.

Alread'y, ad. before.

Al'so, ad. in like manner, too.

Al'tar, n. a place for o£Ferings.

Al'ter, V. to change: -a'tion,
«.: -ative, a. causing a
change: -ative, n. a medi-
cine that gradually restores
to health.

Al'tercate (al'-), v. n. to dis-
pute, wrangle: -a'tion, n.

Alter'nate (al-tSr'-), a. one
after the other, by turns.

Alter'nate or al'temate, v.a.
to cause to follow by turns:
to do by turns: altema'-
tion, n.

Alter'native, n. choice be-
tween things

Although', conj. though.

Al'titude, n. height, elevation.

Al'to, n. (Mus.) a part higher
than tenor.

Altogeth'er, ad. entirely.

Alu'mina, n. a kind of earth.

Alumin'ium, alu'minum, n.
a kind of white metal.

Alu'minous, a. containing
alum.

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35

AMIANTHUS

Alum'nus, n. pupil, graduate:

pi. alum'ni.
Al'vine (-vin), a. of the belly.
Al'way, al'ways, ad. forever.
Amain', ad. with force.
Amal'gam, n. a combination

of mercury with another

metal.
Amal'samate, v. to mix or

blend: amalgama'tion, n.
Amanuen'sis, n. one who

writes what another dictates:

pi. -BC8 (-sez).
Am'aranth, amaran'thus, n.

a plant and its flower.
Amaran'thine (-thin), a. like

amaranth, unfading.
Amass', v. a. to collect, heap

up.
Amateur' (-tor'), «. one who

cultivates an art for the love

of it.
Am'ative, a. full of love, affec

tionate: -ness, n. propensity

to love.
Am'atorv, a. relating to love
Amauro'sis, n. loss of sight

while the eye appears sound
Amaze', v. a. to astonish:

-ment, n.
Am'azon, n. warlike woman.

virago: amazo'nian, a.
Ambas'sador, n. a minister

sent from one nation to

another.
Am'ber, «. yellow fossil resin.
Am'bergris (-gres), n. a gray

ish fragrant substance.
Ambidex'ter, n. one that can

use both hands with equal

skill; a double-dealer; am-

bidezter'ity, ».: ambidez'-

trous, a.
Am'bient, a. surrounding.

Ambigu'ity, n. uncertainty of
meaning: ambig'uous, a.

Ambi'tion (-bish'un), n. eager
desire for power or fame,
&c.: ambi'tious, a.

Am'ble, n. an easy gait of a
horse: — v.n. to move at an
amble.

Ambro'sia (-zhi-a), n. food
for the fabled gods: ajs. am-
bro'sial, amtvo'sian.

Am'brotype, n. a photograph-
ic picture on glass.

Am'bulance, n. carriage for
the woimded or sick.

Am'bulant, a. walking or
moving about: ambula'-
tion, n. a walking about:
am'bulatory, a.

Ambuscade', am'bush, n. a
place where troops hide to
attack by surprise; troops
lying in wait: — v. to place
or lie in ambush.

Ameliorate (-mgl'yo-), v.a.
to make better: ameliora'-
tion, n.

A'men', at/, so be it.

Ame'nable, a. accoimtable.

Amend', v. to make or grow
better: -able, a.: -ment, n.

Amends', n. recompense.

Amen'ity, n. fJeasantness.

Amerce', v.a. to pimish by
fine: amerce'able, a.

Amer'icanisni, n. a word or
phrase peculiar to America.

Am'ethyst (-thist), n. a pre-
cious stone of a violet color.

A'miable, a. lovely, kindlv, of
sweet disposition: amiabil'-
ity, ».

Amian'thus, n. flaxen asbes-
tos.

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ANCHOR

Am'icable, a. friendly, kind.
Amiss', ad. at fault, wrong.
Am'ity, n. friendship, good

will.
Am'meter, n. appliance for

measuring the force of elec-
trical currents.
Ammo'nia, n. a volatile alkali:

ajs. ammo'niac, arnmoni'-

acal.
Ammuni'tion, n. gunpowder,

&c.
Am'nesty, n. a general par

don.
Amonc', axnon^sf , prep, in

the midst of, mingled with.
Am'orous, a. full of love.
Amor'phous, a. shapeless.
Amounf , v.n. to rise to, be

equivalent: — ». whole simi

or result.
Amour' (mSorO, n. affair of

love.
Am'pere (pair), n. the elec-
tric unit of quantity of

current.
Amphib'ian, n. an animal

capable of living on land or

in water: amphlb'ious, a.
Amphithe'atre, n. a building

of a circular or oval form for

public shows, &c.
Am'ple, a. large, extensive

am'ply, ad.: am'plitude, n.
Am'plify, V. to enlarge: am-

plifica'tion, n.
Am'putate, v.a. to cut off, as

a imib: amputa'tion, n.
Am'ulet, n. a charm against

evil.
Amuse', v.a. to entertain, di-
vert: -ment, n.
Amyla'ceous (-shus), a. of or

like starch.

Anabap'tist, n. one who does
not believe in the validity of
infant baptism: anabap'-
tism, H.

Anach'ronisin, n. error in
computing time or dates.

Anacon'da, n. a very large
serpent.

Anaesthef ic, n. a substance
used to render persons insen-
sible to pain: anaesthef ic, a.

An'asram, n. transposition of
the letters of a word.

Anal'ofy, n. agreement or
correspondence in some re-
spects between things other-
wise different: analog'ical,
a.: anal'ogous, a.

Anal'ysis, n. a resolving or
separating a thing into its
elements for examination:
pi. anal'yses (sez): an'-
alyst, n.: ajs. analyfic,
analyfical: an'alyze, v. a.

An'apest, n. a metrical foot,
having two short syllables
and one long one: -ic, a.

An'archy, «. lack of govern-
ment in a state: ajs. aaar'-
chic, anar'chical: an'ar-
chist, n.

Anath'ema, n. ecclesiastical
curse: anath'ematize, v.a.

Anaf omy, «. art of dissecting
animal bodies: science of the
structure of the body: ana-
tom'ical, a.: anaf omist, n.

An'cestor, n. a progenitor,
forefather:/(pm. an'cestress :
an'cestral, a.: an'cestry, n.

An'chor, n. an iron to hold a
ship: — V. to hold by anchor;
cast anchor: an'chorage, ».
ground for anchoring in.

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37

ANNUAL

Aiich'oret,anch'orite(aiik^-),
n. a recluse, hermit.

Ancho'vy (-cho'-), n. a small
sea-fish, used as a sauce.

An'cient (in'shent), a. old, of
old time: -ly, ad.: an'cients,
n.pl. men of ancient times.

An'cillary, a. subservient.

Andan'te, a. (Mm.) moder-
ately slow.

And'iron (-I-um), n. an iron
to lay wood upon in a fire-
I^ace.

An'ecdote, n. a short story:
ajs. anecdotic, anecdof-
ical.

Anem'one, n. the wind-flower.

An'eurism, n. tumor formed
by the widening of an artery.

An^^el (an'jd). n. a celestial
spirit: angeric (&n-), a.

An'ger (ang'ggr), n. wrath,
rage: — v.a. to make angry.

An'^e (ang'-), n. inclination
of two Imes; comer; fish-
hook: — v.n. to fish with
hook and line: an'gler, n,

An'KUcan, a. English.

An'^cism, ».* an English
idiom: an'Klicize, v.a.

An'gry, a. excited by anger,
enraged: an'grily, ad.

An'tiyLVBh (ang'gwish), n. acute
pain.

An'cular, a. having angles:
angqlar^ity, n.

An'ile, a. old-womanish, im-
becile: anil'ity, n.

An'iline (-Hn), n. a coal-tar
product yielding dyes.

Animadver'sioii, n. criticism,
censure, repro<^.

AnimadvexT; v.n. to say by
way of criticism.

An'imalt n. an organized body
having life and voluntary
motion, an irrational crea-
ture: an'imal, a.: -ism, n.

Animal'cule, f>.a very minute
animal: animal'cuuur, a.

Animal^culuni- n. animal-
cule: pi. animal'cula.

An'imate, v.a. to give life,
spirit, or vigor to, enliven:
an'imate, a.: anima'tion,
».: an'imator, n.

Animos'ity, n. hatred.

An'imtts, n. mind, intention.

An'ise (-is), n. an aromatic
plant.

Ank'le, n. the joint between
the foot and leg.

Ax^let, n. ankle ornament.

An'nalist, n. writer of annals.

An'nals, ». pi. history by
years.

Anneal'* vm. to temper, as
g^ass or metals, by heat.

Amiex', v.a. to add at the end,
attach; unite: -action, n.

Anniliilate, v.a. to destroy
utteriy: annihila'tion, n.

Anoiver'sarv; a. yearly: — n.
day on which an event is
annually celebrated.

An'notate, v.n. to make notes
or comments: annota'tion,
H.: an'notator, n.

Annof to, n. a ydlowish dye.

Announce', v.a. to proclaim,
make known: announce'-
ment,f>.

Annoy', v. a. to disturb, vex:
annoy'ance, n.

An'nual, a. yearly: — n. a pub-
licati(Hi issued yearly; a
plant that lives but a year:
-ly, ad.

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ANTICHRIST

Annuity, n. a yearly allow-
ance: annu'itant, n.

Annul', v.a. to make null,
abolish: annul'ment, n.

An'nular, a. ring-shaped.

An'nulate, a. having rings:
an'nulose, a.

An'nulet, n. a little ring.

Annun'ciate (-shi-at), v.a. to
announce: -action, n.

An'odyne, n. a medicine as-
suaging pain.

Anoinf, v.a. to smear with
ointment or oil: -ment, n.

Anom'alous, a. irregular, out
of rule: anom'aly, n.

Anon% ad. soon.

Anon'ymous, a. without a
name, — often contracted to
anon.

Anoth'er (-lith'-), a. not the
same, one more, any other.

An'serine (-ine), a. goose-like.

An'swer (-ser), v. to speak in
return to, reply; satisfy, suit:
— n. reply; result of a calcu-
lation: -able, a. admitting
reply; liable to account;
suitable.

Ant, ». an insect; pismire.

Antag'onist, n. an opponent:
antag'onism, n. opposition:
ajs. antagonis'tic, antag-
onis'tical; antaii'onize, v.

Antal'gic, a. relieving pain.

Antarc'tic, a. relating to the
south polar regions.

Antarthrific, a. curing gout.

Antecedent, a. going before
in time: antece'dent, ».:
antece'dence, n.

An'techamber, n. a room
that leads to a chief apart-
ment.

An'tedate, v.a. to date before
the true time.

Antedilu'vian, a. existing be-
fore the deluge.

An'telope, n. a deer-like ani-
mal.

Antemerid'ian, a. before
noon.

Antemor'tem, a. before death .

Antemun'dane, a. before the
creation of the world.

Anten'nee, n. pi. the feelers or
horns of in.sects.

Antenup'tial, a. before mar-
riage.

Antepas'chal (-kal), a. before
Easter.

Antepenulf , n. the last syl-
lable of a word but two;
antepenul'timate, a. & n.

Ante'rior, a. going before,
prior: anterior'ity, ».

An'teroom, n. a room leading
to the principal apartment.

An'them, n. a sacred song.

Another, n. top of the stamen
in flowers.

Anthology, n. a collection of
flowers, or df poems.

An'thracite, n. hard mineral
coal.

Anthropology, n. science of
the human species; anthro-
polog'ical, a. : -orogist, n.

Anthropomor'phism, n. the
doctrine of a God in human
form.

Anthropoph'agi, n. pi. canni-
bals: anthropoph'agy, n.

An'tic, a. odd; fanciful: — n. a
trick, prank, caper; buflFoon.

An'ticnri8t,w. the great enemy
of Christ and Christianity:
antichrist ian, a.

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APHELION

Antic'ipate, v.a. to take or do

before, foretaste: anticipa'-

tion, n.: antic'ipator, n.:

antic'ipatory (an-tis'-), a.
Anticli'maz, n. a fiicure in

rhetoric opposed to climax.
An'tidote, n. a medicine that

counteracts poison: an'ti>

dotal, a.
Antifeb'rile, a. curing fevers.
Antimonarcli'ical, a. hostile

to monarchy.
An'timony, n. a britde whit-
ish metal: antimo'nial, a.
An'tinomy» n. a contradiction

between two laws.
Antipa'pal, a. opposing the

Pope.
Antip'athy, n. dislike, aver

sion, opposition: -thef ic, a.
An'tiphon, antiph'ony, n.

alternate singing in choirs:

antiph'onal, a.
Antipn'rasis, n. use of words

in a sense opposite to their

meaning: antiphras'tic, a.
An'tipode, tt. one who lives

on the other side of the

globe: pi. antip'odes (-dez):

antip'odal, a.
Antiqna'riao, a. relating to

antiquity: — n. an antiquary:

-ism, n.
An'tiquary, n. one versed in

antiquities.
An'tiqnated, a. grown old.

old-fashioned, obsolete.
Antique' (t5k'), a. ancient,

old: — «. a relic of ancient

times.
Antiq'uity (-tik'we-), n. old

times or a relic of old times.
Antiscorbu'tic, antiscorbu'-

tical, a. curing scurvy.

Antisep'tic, a. & n. preven-
tive of putrefaction.

Antith'esis, n. contrast of
thoughts or words: pi. an-
tith'eses (-s6z): ajs. anti-
thetlc» antithetical : anti-
thetically, ad.

Antitox'in, n. a substance
formed in the body from
the action of bacteria and
specific against their poison.

An'titype, n. the original, or
that which is prefigured by
the type: antityp'ical, a.

Antler, n. branch of stag's
horn.

An'tonym, n. a word opposite
in meaning to another.

A'nus, n. lower orifice of the
bowels.

An'vil, n. the iron block on
which smiths hanuner their
work.

Anxi'ety (ang-zi'-), n. trouble
of mind, concern.

Anz'ious (angk'shus), a. soli-
citous: -ly, ad.: -ness, n.

Aor'ta, ft. the great artery.

Apace', ad. quickly, swiftly.

Aparf , ad. asunder, aside,
awayt

Aparfment, n. a room.

Ap'athy, n. want of feelmg,
indifference: apathef ic, a.

Ape, n. a tailless monkey; a
silly imitator.

Ape'rient, a. gently purgative.

Ap'erture,M. an oj)ening, hole.

Apef alous, a. without petals.

A'pex, «. the summit, top: pi.
a'pexes or ap'ices (-sSz).

Aphelion, n. point of a plan'
et's orbit that is farthest
from the sun: pi. aphe'lia.

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Aph'orism, n. a in-ecept ex-
pressed in few words, a max-
im: aphoristic, a.

Aph'thong (ap'- or af), n. a
letter or letters without
sound.

A'piary, n. a place where bees
are kept.

Apiece', ad. to each one's
share.

Apoc'alirpse, n. revelation, the
Revelation to St. John: ajs.
apocalirp'tic, -lyp'tical.

Apoc'ope, «. the cutting oflF of
the last letter or syllable of a
word.

Apoc'rirpha, n. pi. books ap-
pended to the Old Testa-
ment.

Apoc'ryphal, a. of doubtful
authority.

Ap'odal, a. without feet or ven-
tral fins.

Ap'ogee, n. the point in the
moon's orbit farthest from
the earth.

Ap'olocue (-ol-og), n. a fable.

ApoVogy,n. a defence, excuse:
apologet'ic, a.: ns. apoK-
ogist, apoFogizer: apol'-
ogize, v.n.

Ap'ophthegm (ap'o-them), n.
a maxim. See Apothegm.

Ap'oplexy, ». a disease which
by a sudden stroke takes
away sense and the power of
motion: apoplec'tic, a.

Apos'tasy, «. desertion of
one's religion, principles, or
party: apos'tate, ».: apos'-
tatize, v.n.

Apos'tle (-posi), «. one sent
to preach the gospel: -ship,
n.: ajs. apostoric, -tol'ical.

Apos'trophe, n. an address to
the absent as if present; the
mark * to denote that a word
is contracted: -troph'ic, a.

Apos'trophize, vm. to address
as if present.

Apoth'ecary, n. a druggist.

Ap'othegm (ap'o-them), n. a
terse pointed saying, maxim.

Apothe'osis, n. deification.

Appall', v.a. to terrify.

Ap'panage, n. lands set apart
by princes for younger chil-
dren.

Appara'tus, n. a set of instru-
ments, implements, &c.

Appar'el, ». dress, clothing: —
v.a. to dress.

Appar'ent, a. visible, evident.

Appari'tion (-rish'un), «. ap-
pearance, spectre, ghost.

Appeal', V. to transfer a cause
to a higher tribunal; address*
refer to: appeal', n.

Appear', v.n. to be or become
visible, seem: -ance, n.

Appease', v.a. to quiet, pacify.

Appel'lant, n. one who ap-
p)eals.

Appel'late, a. relating to ap-
peals.

Appella'tion, n. name.

Appel'lative, a. serving to
name; common, general: —
n. a name common to all of
a kind.

Appellee', n. one who is ap-
pealed against, a respondent.

Appellor', n. an appellant.

Append', v.a. to attach, add:
append'age, n.

Appendici'tis (-si'-), n. in-
flammation of the vermif orm
appendix.

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ARABESQUE

Appen'diz, n. attached pan,
supplement, anatomical pro-
cess: j}L appen'dixes or ap-
pen'dices (-sez).

Appertain% v.h. to belong.

Ap^petence, ap'petency, n.
strong desire, natural ten-
dency.

Ap'petite, n. de^re, hunger.

Applaud', v.a. to praise by
clapping the hands: ap-
plause', n.

Ap'ple, H. a fruit; pupil of eye.

Appli'ance, n. act of applying
or that which is applied.

Ap'plicable, a. that mav be
applied, suitable: applica-
blnty, n.

Ap'plicant, n. onewhoapi^es.

Applica'tion, n. act of apply-
ing or thing applied.

AppTir', v.a. to put, devote:—
v.n. to fit, have recourse.

Appoint, v.a. to fix, settle,
establish: appoinf ment, n.

Appor'tion, v.a. to portion
out: appor'tionmeiit, n.

Ap'posite, a. proper, fit.

Apposi'tion (-zish'un), n. the
putting of two nouns mean-
mg the same thing in the
sante case.

Appraise', v.a. to set a price
upon: apprais'er, n.

Appre'ciate (-shl-§t), v.a. to
estimate justly: appre'ci-
able. a.: apprecia'non, n.

Apprenend', v.a. to lay hold
on, conceive; fear: appre-
hen'sion, ».: apprenen'-
sive, a.

Appren'tice, n. one bound to
a master to learn a trade: ap-
pren'tice, v.a.: -shipf n.

Apprise', v.a. to inform. -

Approach', v. to draw near: —
n. a drawing near: -able, a.

Approba'tion, n. act of ap-
proving: ap'probative, a.

Appro'priate, v.a. to set
apart, take as one's own: — a.
adapted, fit: -ly, ad.: -ness,
n.: appropria'tion, n.

Approve' (-56v'), v.a. to like,
commend: appro v'al, n.

Approx'imate, v. to draw
near: — a. near: -a'tion, n.

Ap'pulse, appul'sion, n. act
of striking against.

Appur'tenance, n. that which
appertains: appur'tenant.a.

A'pncot, n. a fruit of the plum
kind.

A'pril, n. the 4th month.

A'pron, n. a protective gar-
ment.

Apropos' (-po'), ad. to the
purpose.

Apt, a. fit, proper, ready, quick .

Ap'teral, ap'terous, a. wing-
less.

Ap'titude, n. fitness, tendency.

Aquafor'tis, n. nitric acid.

Aqua'rium, n. a tank or arti-
ficial pond for water animals
and water plants.

Aquaf ic (-kw&t'-), a. belong-
mg to or living in water.

Aq'ueduct (we-), «. an arti-
ficial chaimel for conveying
water

A'queous, a. watery.

Aq'uUine (lln or -lln), a.
curved like an eagle's beak.

Ar'abesque (-besk), a. in the
Arabian style: — ». ornament
or tracery of interlacing
lines, foliage, figures, &c.

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ARM

Ar'able, a. fit for the plough. |

Ar'biter, n. an umpircj, |udge.

Arbit^rament, n. decision.

Ar'bitrary, a. bound by no
law, despotic, absolute.

Ar'bitrate, v. to judge of or
give judraient: arbitra'tion,
».: ar^bitrator* n.

Alitor, n. a seat or walk
shaded by trees or vines.

Arbores^cent, a. tree-like.

Ar'boriculture, n. culture of
trees and shrubg.

Arc, ». part of a curve.

Arcade', n. a series of arches
with a walk under them.

Arca'num, n. a secret, a mys-
tery: pi. arca'na..

Arch, ft. an arc, concave,
vaiilted roof: — v. a. to form
into or span with an arch.

Arch, a. roguish, sly.

Archseorogy (ar-ke-), n. the
science of antiquities: ar-
chaeol'ogist, n.

Archa'ic (ar-ka'-), a. ancient.

Ar'chaism (-ka-), n. anti-
quated word or phrase.

Archan'gel (ark-), ». a chief i
angel.

Archbish'op, n. chief bishop:
archbish'opric, n.

Archdea'con, ». a deputy of a
bishop.

Archduke', n. a prince of
. Austna:/«m. archduch'c

Arch'er, n. one who shoots
with a bow: arch'ery, ». j

Ar'chetype (-ke-), «. the orig-
inal model: archety'pal, a)

Archfiend', n. the chief of
fiends. I

Archiperago (ar-kY-V n. a seal
abounding in small islands.

Ar'chitect (ar'ky-), «. a scien-
tific builder: -ure, », art or
science of building: archi-
tecf ural, a.

Ar'chitrave,w. the chief beam,
lower part of entablature.

Ar'chives (ar'klvz), n. pi. pub-
lic records, or the place in
which they are kept.

Arch'way, n. arched passage.

Arc'tic, a. northern.

Ar'dent, a. hot, zealous, eager:
ns. ar'dency, ar'dor.

Ar'duous, a. lofty, difficult.

Are (ar), «. a metric measure
containing loo square me-
tres or 1 19.6 square yards.

A'rea, n. superficial contents.

Are'na, n. a place for contests.

Ar'dent, a. silvery.

Argilla'ceous, a. clayey.

Ar'gosy, n. merchant ship.

Ar'gue, V. to reason, debate.

Ar'gument, n. a reason al-
leged, plea: -ative, a.

Argumenta'tion, ». process
or act of reasoning.

Ar'id (Sr'id), a. dry, parched
with heat: arid'ity, n.

Arise', v.n. to get up, ascend.

Aristoc'racy, n. government
by nobles; the chief per-
sons.

Ar'istocrat {or ir-is'-), n. one
of the aristocracy: ajs. aris-
tocrafic, aristocraf ical.

Arith'metic, «. science of
numbers: arithmef ical, a.:
arithmeti'cian (-tish'an), ».

Ark, n. a chest; large vessel.

Arm, n. limb from hand to
shoulder; branch; weapon.

Arm, V. to furnish with arms
or take arms or weapons.

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ARTISAN

Arma'da, n. a very great fleet
of armed vessels.

Ar'mament, n. a warlike
force; a ship's guns, &c.

Ar'mature, ». armor; a piece
of iron connecting a mag-
net's poles.

Ar'mistice, n. short cessation
of hostilities.

Armlett n. a bracelet.

Ar'mor, n. defensive arms for
the body: -er, «. one who
nyikes or cares for armor.

Armo'rial, a. pertaining to
the arms of a family.

Ar'mory, n. place for arms.

Arms, M. pi. weapons; armo-
rial ensigns.

Ar'my, n. a large body of
armed men.

Aro'ma, n. sweet odor, spicy
smellraromafic, a.

Around', ad. & prep, about.

Arouse', v. to rouse.

Ar'quebuse (-bus), n. an old-
fashioned hand-gun.

Arrack', n. a spirit from the
cocoa-tree, from rice, &c.

Arraign' (-ran'), v. a. to indict,
accuse: arraign'ment, n.

Arrange' (ran)'), v.a. to put
in order, adjust: -ment, n.

Ar'rant, a. bad, notorious.

Ar'ras, n. tapestry.

Array', v.a. to put in order;
adorn: — n. order, dress.

Arrear', n. that which re-
mains unpaid after it is
due.

Arresf , v.a, to seize, stop: —
n. a seizure by legal process.

Arrive', v.n. to come to any
place: arri'val, n.

Ar'rogant, a. haughty.

Ar'rogate, v.a. to claim \m-
justly.

Ar'row, n. a missile for a bow.

Ar'rowroot, n. an edible
starch from a certain root.

Ar'senal, n. magazine of arms.

Ar'senic, n. a poisonous sub-
stance: arsen'ical, a.

Ar'son, n. criminal house-
burning.

Art, n. skill, artifice; branch
of learning or industry, pro-
fession, tnide; esp. a depart-
ment of aesthetic perform-
ance (fine art), or, pL, those
of mechanical or industrial
production.

Ar'tery, n. a tube conveying
blood from he heart: arte'-
rial, a.

Arte'sian (-te'd-an), a. made
by boring into the earth, as
wells.

Arf ful, a. crafty, skilful.

Arthrif ic, a. gouty.

Ar'tichoke, n. a vegetable.

Ar'ticle, «. a particular thing,
clause, or item; a part of
speech: — v. a. to bmd by
articles.

Artic'ular, a. relating to the
joints.

Artic'ulate, v. to speak or
utter distinctly: — a. distinct.

Articula'tion, n. distinct ut-
terance; juncture of bones.

Ar'tifice, ». trick, deceit.

Artificer, ». skilled workman.

Artifi'cial (-fish'al), a. made
by art, not natural: -ly, ad.

Artil'lery, n. cannon, mortars,
&c.; troops who manage
them: artil'lerist, n.

Ar'tisan (zan), n. a mechanic.

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ASSIMILATE

ArXfiBt, «. one who practises
a fine art: artis'tic, a.

Artless, a. void of art, siinp>le.

Asbes'tos, asbes'tus, n. in-
combustible fibrous mineral.

Ascend^ v. to move upward.

Ascend'ant, a. rising, domi-
nant: ascend'ancy, n.

Ascenf , it. act of rising; a
height: ascen'sion, n.

Ascertain', v.a. to determine.

Ascefic, a. austere, recluse:
ascef ic» n.: asceticism, n.

Ascribe', v. a. to attribute.

Ascrip'tion, n. an ascribing.

Ash, n. a tree and its wood.

Ashamed', a. touched with
shame.

Ash'es, n. pi. the dust or
remains of anything burnt;
a dead body.

Ashore', ad. on shore.

Aside', ad. to one side, apart.

As'inine, a. of or like an ass.

Askance', ad. sideways.

Askew', ad. aside, awry.

Asleep', a. & ad. sleeping.

Asp, ft. small venomous ser-
pent.

Aspar'acus, n. a vegetable.

As'pect, n. look, view.

As'pen, n. a species of poplar.

Asper'ity, n. roughness.

Aroerse, v.a. to vilify, slan-
der: asper'sion, n.

Asphalf , asphal'tum, n. a
bituminous mineral .

As'phodel, n. a kind pf lily.

Asphyz'ia, n. suffocation.

Aspi'rant, n, one who aspires.

As'pirate, v.a. to pronounce
with an h sound: — n. aspir-
ated letter; mark ' to denote
an h sound.

A^ira'ti<m, n. eager desire.

Aspire', vjt. to desire eagerly:
aspir'inCt a. ambitious.

Ass, n. an animal; dolt.

Assafcef ida (-f«t'-), n. a fetid
medicinal gum.

Assail', v.a. to attack: >*nt, n.

Assas'sin, n. secret murderer.

Assas'sinate, v.a. to murder
by secret assault: '4i'tion, n.

Assaalf , n. a sudden attack:
— v.a. to attack suddenly.

Assay', v. to test or prov^ as
metals: — n. trial, attempt:
-er, H. one who assays
metals.

Assem'ble, v. to gather to-
gether: assem'blage, n.

Assemb'ly, n. a gathering,
meeting, assembled body.

Assenf , v.n. to agree to, con-
sent: assenf , n.

Asserf , v.a. to declare posi-
tively: asser'tion, n.

Assess, v.a. to tax: -or, n.

As'sets, «. pi. goods or prop-
erty for the discharge of
debts or legacies, &c.

Assev'erate, v.a. to affirm
solemnly: assevera'tion, n.

Assidu'ity, n. diligence.

Assid'uous, a. diligent, busy.

Assign' (-sin'), v.a. to mark
out, appoint, make over:
-ment, n. allotment, trans-
fer of property.

Assisna'tion, n. appointment
to meet.

Assignee', n. one to whom an
assignment is made.

Assignor', n. one who assigns.

Assim'ilate, v. to make or
become similar: assimila'-
tion, n.: aseim'ilative, a.

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ATTAINDER

Assisf , v.a. to help, aid: as-;
sisf ance, ».: •4Uit, ». & a.

Assize', v.a, to fix the quan-
tity or price of : assi'zer, «.

Assi'zes, n. pi. a court or its

Asso'ciate (-shi-at), v. to join
or go in company with:
asso'ciate, n. & a.: -action,
n. union, society.

As'sonant, a. having a similar
sound: as^sonance, n.

Assort', v.a. to arrange, class:
-meat, n. things assorted.

Assuage' (-swajO, ^.a. to al-
lay, as pain: -ment, n.:
assoa'sive, a.

Assume', v,a. to take for
granted, arrogate, claim.

A^ump'tion, n. an assuming.

Assure', v.a. to make sure,
assert positively, insure:
assur'ance, n.

As'ter, n. a plant.

As'terisk, n. a star, as *.

As'teroid, n. a smail planet.

Asth'ma (ast'-), n. a disorder
of breathing: asthmaf ic, a.

Aston'ish, v.a. to amaze, sur-
prise: -ment, n.

Astound', v.a. to astonish.

As'tral, a. starry.

Astray', ad. out of the right

Astrin'sent, a. binding, con-
tracting: — ». an astringent
medicine: astrin'gency, n.

Astrol'ogy, n. art of foretell
ing events by the stars: as-
trol'oger, n.": -log'ical, a.

Astron^omy, n. science of the
stars or heavenly bodies:
astron'omer, n.: astro-
nom'ical, a.

Astute', a. shrewd, keen^

Asun'der, ad. apart.

Asy'lum, n. place of refuge, a
charitable mstitution.

As'ymptote (as'im-tdt). n. a
line which continually ap-
proaches a curve but never
meets it.

A'theism, n. disbelief in God:
a'theist, ».: ais. atheis'tic,
atheis'tical.

Athense'um, i». a public semi-
nary; public library or read-
ing-room.

Athirsf , a. thirsty.

Ath'lete, n. a contender in
physical games, sports, &c.:
athlef ic, a.: athlefics, n.

Athwarf , prep, across.

Aflas, It. a collection of
maps.

Afmosphere, n. the air en-
compassing the earth: ajs.
atmospher'ic, -ical.

Af om, n. an extremely small
particle: atom'ic, a.

Atoiie',v. to answer for, recon-
cile, expiate: atone'ment, f».

Atro'cious (-shus), a. wicked,
cruel, bad: atroc'ity, n.

Afrophy, n. emaciation.

Attach', v.a. fasten, connect,
gain over, seize.

Attache (sha'), «. one at-
tached to an embassy.

Attach'ment, n. adherence,
affection: a taking by legal
process.

Attack', v.a. to assail: — ». an
assault.

Attain', v. to gain, obtain,
reach: -able, a.: -ment, n.

Attain'der, n. condemnation
to loss of civil rights.

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AUTHORIZE

Attaint^ , v.a. to taint.disgrace,
condemn: — n. stain, taint.

Attem'per, v.a. to temper.

Attempf, v.a. to try, en-
deavor: — n. a trial.

Attend% V. to wait on, accom-
pany; heed; be present:
-ance, n.: -ant, a.& n.

Atten'tion, n. heed; civility.

Atten'tive, a. paying atten-
tion, heedful: -ly, ad.

Atten'uate, v.a. to make thin
or lean: attenisa'tion» n.

Attesf , v.a. to bear witness
to: ns. -er, -or: -a'tion, «.

Af tic, n. a garret.

Attire^ v.a. to dress, array: —
n. clothes.

At'titude, n. posture, position.

Attitu'dinize, v.n. to assume
aflFected attitudes.

Attor'ney (-tdr-), n. one who
acts for another, a lawyer.

Attract^ , v.a. to draw, allure:
attrac'tion, n.

Attrib'ute, v. a. to ascribe:
attrib'utable, a.: attribu'-
tion, n.: attrib'utive, a.

Af tribute, n. quality.

Attri'tion (-trish'un), n. a
wearing by friction. |

Attune', v.a. to put in tune, i

Au'bum, a. reddish-brown, j

Auc'tion, n. a public sale to
the highest bidder: -eer', n.

Auda'cious (-shus), a. bold,
impudent: audacity, n.

Au'dible, a. that may be heard.

Au'dience, n. a hearing; an
assembly of hearers.

Au'dit, v.a. to adjust, as an
account: au'dit, n.

Au'ditor, n. a hearer; one who
audits an account. I

Au'ditory, a. relating to hear-
ing: — n. an audience; a iJace
for hearers.

Au'ger, n. tool to bore holes.

Aucmenf, v. to enlarge: — n.
increase: -ative, a.: -a'tion.

Au'gur, n. sootlmyer: — v. to
predict, conjecture: aucu'-
rial, a.: au'gury, n. predic-
tion from signs.

Au'KUSt, n. the 8th month.

Augusf, a. grand, majestic.

Au'lic, a. of a royail court.

Aunt (ant), n. a father's or a
mother's sister.

Aure'ola, n. halo of light.

Au'ricle, n. the external ear.

Auric'ular, a. pertaining to
the ear; secret.

Auric'ulate, au'riform, a.
ear-shaped.

Auriferous, a. yielding gold.

Au'rist, ». surgeon for the ear.

Auro'ra, n. dawn: auro'ra
borea'lis, northern lights:
auro'ral, a.

Ausculta'tion, n. a listening
to sounds in the body to de-
tect disease, as of the lungs.

Au'spice, n. omen, influence.

Auspi'cious, a. favorable.

Austere% a. severe, harsh,
stem: austerity, «.

Aus'tral, a. southern.

Authen'tic, a. genuine, true.

Authen'ticate, v.a. to prove
authentic: authenticity, n.

Au'thor, n. a maker; writer.

Author'ity, n. source, legal
power, rule, weight of testi-
mony: authoritative, a.

Au'thorize, v.a. to give an-
thorityto; justify: authori-
za'tion, n.

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Autobios'raphy, n. life of a
person written by himself:
autobios'rapher, ».: auto-
hiogTApWicalf a-

Atttoc'racy, n. absolute power.

Au'tocrat, n. an absolute sov-

* erdgn: autocraf ic, a.

Au'tograph, n. a person's own
handwriting or signature:
autograph'ic, a.

Atttom'aton, n. a self-moving
machine, or one made to
imitate men or animals: pi
autom'ata or -tons: auto-
mafic, a.

Automobile' (-bel'), «• vehicle
propelled by an engine or
motor within.

Au'topsy» n. examination of a
dead body.

Au'tumn (-tum), n. the season
between summer and winter,

Auxiriary (awg-zil'ya-rl), a.
helping: — n. a helper.

Avaii% V. to profit, benefit, be
of use: n. profit, advantage,

Av'alanche (-lansh), n. snow,
ice, &c., sliding down a
mountain.

Av'arice, n. greed for gam.

Avari'cious, a. covetous.

Avasf, int. stop, hold.

Avaunf (-vawnt'), »«/• begone.

A've,«. prayer to Virgin Mary.

Avenge', v. a. to take ven-
geance for: aveng'er, n.

Avenue, n. passage-way;
alley of trees; broad street

Aver', v.a. to declare, assert.

Av'erage, n. mean proportion,
a mean: — a. being a mean:
— v.a. to fix an average for.

Averse', a. having a dislike to:
aver'sion, n. hatred.

Averf , v.a. to tum aside.

A'viary, n. place for birds.

Avia'tion, n. aerial naviga-
tion: a' viator, n. one who
rides in a flying-machine.

Avid'ity, n. eagerness.

Avoca'tion, n. business that
calls aside.

Avoid', v.a. to shun: -ance, n.

Avoirdupois' (av-er-du-poiz'),
n. weight of i6 oz. to the lb.

Avouch , v.a. to aflarm, assert.

Avow', v.a. to declare openly,
confess: -al, «.: -edly, ad.

Avul'sion, n. a tearing away.

Awaif , v.a. to wait for.

Awake', v. to rouse from
sleep, wake: — a. not asleep.

Awa'ken (-kn), v. to wake.

Award', v.a. to adjudge,
decree: — n. judgment.

Awajr', ad. at a distance, off.

Awe, n. reverential fear: — v.a.
to strike with fear: aw'ful,a.

Awk'ward, a. clumsy.

Awl, n. tool to punch holes.

Awn, n. beard of grain, &c.

Awn'ing, n. a cover 'to keep
off the sun's rays or the rain.

Awry' (a-ri'), ad. askew.

Axe (aks), n. tool for chop-
ping, &c.

Az'iom, n. a self-evident truth:
axiomaf ic, a.

Az'is, n. line on which a body
revolves; stem of a plant:
pi. ax'es (-ez): az'ial, a.

Az'le (ak'sl), n. shaft on which
a wheel revolves.

Ay, aye (i), ad. yes.

Aye (a), ad. always, ever.

Az'ote, n. nitrogen.

A'zure (a'zhur or azh'ur), a.
light-blue, sky-colored.

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B

Baa (ba), n. the cry of a sheep:
— v.n. to bleat.

Bab'ble, n. idle talk, prattle:
bab'ble, v.n.: bab'Dler, n.

Balbel, n. confusion, disorder.

Baboon', n. a large monkey.

Baccalau'reate, n. the de-
gree of a bachelor of arts.

Bac'chanal, n. drunken revel-
ler: pi. drunken revels: bac-
chana'lian, a. & n.

Bach'elor, n. an unmarried
man; one who has taken his
first degree in arts.

Bacil'lus, n. a rod-shaped
bacterium: pi. bacil'li (li).

Back, n. hinder part, rear:
— a. Si ad. behind.

Back'bite, v.a. to slander
secretly: back'biter, n.

Backgam'mon, n. a game.

Back'ground, n. ground be-
hind.

Backslide^ v.n. to fall away
in religion, &c.: -slid'er, n.

Back'ward, a. behind,* unwill-
ing, dull, late.

Back'woods, n. pi. remote,
wild regions: backwoods'-
man, n.

Ba'con (ba'kn), n. hog's flesh
salted and dried with smoke.

Bacteriorogy, «. science of
bacteria: bacterioloc'ical,
a.: bacteriorogist, n.

Bacte'rium, n. a minute or-
ganism, often the germ of
disease: pi. bacte'ria: bac-
te'rial, a.: bacte'ricide, n.
an agent for destroying
bacteria.

Bad, a. ill, not good, evil.

Badge, n. a mark or sign of
distinction.

Bad'ger, n. a small quad*-
ruped: — v.a. to worry.

Badinage' (-in-^hO« »• play-
ful talk, banter.

Baf'fle, v.a. to frustrate, balk.

Bag, n. sack or pouch.

Bagatelle', n. a trifle; a game.

Bag'gage, ». luggage.

Bagn'io (ban'yo), n. bath-
house; brothel; a Turkish
prison.

Bag'pipe, n. a Scotch musi-
cal wind instrument.

Bail, n. surety for another; a
handle: — v.a. to release or
deliver by bail: -able, a.:
-ee', n. one to whom goods
are delivered in trust: -iff, n.
a sheriff's deputy: -iwick, n.
jurisdiction of a bailiff:
-ment, n. delivery of goods
in trust: -or, n. one who
delivers goods in trust.

Bait, v. to put food on a hook;
give refreshment to; tease,
provoke; to take refresh-
ment: — n. refreshment; a
lure.

Baize, n. coarse woollen stuff.

Bake, v. to dry or cook by
heat: bak'er,«.: bak'ery,«.

Bal'ance, n. a pair of scales;
what is wanted to make two
things even or equal: — v.a.
to make equal, adjust: — v.n.
to hesitate.

Barcony, n. gallery in front
of a window, &c.

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Bald, a. without hair on the

head; unadorned: -ness, n.
Bal'derdash (bawl'-), n. a

jumble; nonsense.
Bald'ric, n. belt, girdle.
Bale, n. package of goods:

v.a. to dip water from; pack.
Bale'ful, a. full of evil.
Balk (bawk), v.a. to frustrate.
Ball, n. a round body; ento*-

tainment of dancing.
Bal'lad, n. a short narrative

poem.
Bal'last, n. heavy matter to

keep a ship, &c., steady: —

v.a. to make steady.
Bal'let, ». a kind of dance.
Balloon', n. a large bag filled

with gas to sail in the air:

balloon'ing, ».
Bariot, n. ^l or ticket for

voting: v. to vote by ballot.
Balm (bUm), n. a fragrant

plant; an ointment.
Balm'y, a. soothing, fragrant.
Bal'sam (bawl'-), n. a fra-
grant substance; a shrub.
Bal'uster, n. a small column,

as at the side of a staircase.
Bal'ttstrade, ». row of bal-
usters with a rail on the top.
Bamboo', n. a reed-like plant.
Bamboo'zle, v.a. to deceive.
Bana'na (-ni'-or-na'-), «. a

tropical tree and its fruit.
Band'age, n. something that

binds.
Bandan'na, n. a kind of

colored handkerchief.
BandlMX, ». box for hats, &c.
Ban'dit, n, outlaw, brigand.
Bandif ti, n. pi. brigands.
Ban'dy, vm. to beat to and

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Ban'dy-leg, n. a crooked leg.

Bane, n. poison, ruin: -ful, a.

Bang, v.a. to thump: — n. a
blow.

Ban'ish, v.a. to condemn to
leave the country: -ment, ».

Ban'ister, n. a baluster.

Bank, n. ridge of earth, side
of a river, lake, &c.

Bank, «. place where money
is deposited: — v.a. to de-
posit m a bank: -able, a.:
-er, «.: -ing, n.

Bank'-note, n. a promissory
note of a banking company.

Bank'rupt, ». a trader who
fails, or is unable to pay his
debts: — a. unable to pay
one's debts: — v.a. to make
bankrupt: -cy, n.

Ban'ner, n. a standard, flag.

Banns, n. pi. proclamation of
an intended marriage.

Ban'quet, n. & v. feast.

Ban'tam, n. kind of chicken.

Ban'ter, v.a. to rally, jest at:
— H. light ridicule.

Bap'tisnif n. a religious cere-
mony m which water is
applied to the body: -al, a.

Bap'tist, n. one who holds to
baptism by immersion.

Bap'tistery, «. font for bap-
tism.

Baptize', v.a. to administer
baptism to, christen.

Barb, n. anything beard-like,
point that projects backward
m a fish-hook: — v.a. to arm
with barbs.

Barba'rian, a. & «. savage.

Barbar'ic, a. barbarous.

Bar'barisni, n. savage life; the
use of an uncouth word.

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Barbar'ity, ». savageness,

cruelty: barl)arous, a.
Barbecue, n. an ox or other

large animal roasted whole.
Bar^r, n. one who shaves

beards and dresses hair.
Bar'berry, n. a shrub and its

fruit.
Bard, n. a poet.
Bare, a. naked, uncovered;

mere: — v. to strip, uncover.
Bar'gain (-gin), n. contract;

favorable purchase: — v. n. to

make a contract.
Barge, n. a large boat.
Bark, barque (bark), n. a

three-masted vessel with

square sails on the foremast

and mainmast.
Bar'ley, n. a kind of grain.
Bar'ley-com, ». third of an

inch.
Bar'nacle, n. a shell-fish.
Barom'eter, n. an instrument

to measure the weight of the

atmosphere: baromefric.a.
Barren, n. title of rank next

below viscount :/tfm. bar'on-

ess: baro'nial, a.: bar'on-

age,». the body of barons.
Bar'onet, n. title of rank next

below baron: -Age, «.
Bar'onetcy, n. rank of a

baronet.
Barouche' (-r56shO, n. a

double-seated four-wheeled

carriage with falling top.
Bar'rack, n. a building for

lodging soldiers.
Bar'ratry, n. an encouraging

of lawsuits: bar'rator, n.
Bar'rel, n. a sort of cask; any

long, hollow part, as of a

gun: — V. to put in a barrel. I

Bar'ren, a. unfruitful, sterile:
— ». unfertile tract of land.

Barricade', n. a fortification
made in haste to bar the
way: — v.a. to fortify ,stop up.

Bar'rier, n. a defence, bar, or
obstruction; boundary.

Bar'rister, n. counsellor at
law.

Bar'row, n. a hand-carriage;
a mound; a castrated hog.

Bar'ter, v. to trafiic by ex-
changing goods: bar'ter, n.

Bar'ytone, «. male voice be-
tween bass and tenor.

Basalt' (-sawlf), n. a grayish
black rock: basalf ic, a.

Base, a. mean, vile, low.

Base, n. bottom, foundation:
I'.a.tolay the base of, found:
-less, a.

Base'ment, n. lowest story of
a building.

Bashaw', «. a Turkish gov-
ernor.

Bash'ful, a. diffident, shy.

Bas'ilisk, n. fabulous serpent.

Ba'sin (ba'sn), n. a small open
dish; hollow place; dock.

Ba'sis, ». foundation, base: pi.
ba'ses (-sez).

Bask, V. n. to lie in simshine.

Bas'ket, n. vessel of twigs, &c.

Bas'ket-ball, «. game at ball
in which a basket forms the
goal.

Bas-relief (ba-), n. figures in
sculpture which do not stand
far out from the background.

Bass, n. a fish; a tree.

Bass (bas), n. (Mus.) the low-
est part: — a. low, grave.

Bass'-vi'ol (bas-), n. musical
stringed instrument.

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BA8'tar<L n. one bom out of

wedlock : — a, illegitimate,

spurious.
Baste, v.a. to beat with a

stick; moisten with fat; sew

slightly.
Bastinade', bastina'dc* ».

beating on the soles with a

stick: — v.a. to beat thus.
Bas'tion, n. a mass of earth

standing out from a rampart.
Batch, n. the bread baked, or

anything made, at one time.
Bateau' (bat-dO, n. a long,

liffht boat: pi. bateaux.
Bath, n. place or liquid to

bathe in; a bathing.
Bathe, v.' to wash, lave.
Ba'thos, n. ludicrous descent

in writing or speaking.
Baton' (^-tongO, batoon'

(l^t66n'), n. a staff or rod.
Batra'chian (-kl-an), a. per-
taining to animals of the

frog kmd.
Battarion (-yun), n. a body of

troops.
Baf ten, n. a narrow strip of

wood or board: v. to fatten.
Bafter, v.a. to beat with re

peated blows: — ». flour,

eggs, &c. beaten together.
Baf tering-ram, n. engine to

batter down walls.
Baf tery, n. a raised work for

cannon; a set of cannon; in-
strument for electricity; an

assault by beating.
Baf ting, n. cotton or wool in

sheets.
Baf tie, n. fight, combat :-

to contend in bia.ttle.
Baf tledoor, n. an instrument

to strike a shuttlecock.

Baftlement, n. parapet with
open places at the top-

Bawn>le, n. a gewgaw.

Bawd, n. a procuress.

Bawd'y, a. obscene, lewd.

Bawl, v.n. to cry aloud.

Bay, a. reddish-brown.

Bay, n. arm of the sea; laurel-
tree; compartment, recess.

Bay, v.n. to bark, as a dog.

Basr'bcrry, ». a shrub; berry.

Bay'onet, n. a dagger fixed to
a musket: — v. a. to stab with
a bayonet.

Bayou (bi'66), n. outlet or arm
of a body of water.

Bay-rum', «. spirit from the
leaves of the bay-tree.

Bay'-win'dow, n. a project-
ing vdndow having a recess
within.

Bazaar' (-zSrO, n. an Eastern
market-place; a fair.

Be, v.n. to exist.

Beach, n. shore, strand.

Bea'con, n. a signal-fire.

Bead (bed), n. a Uttle ball.

Bea'dle, ». a petty ofilcer of a
court, parish, &c.

Bea'gle, n. a small hound.

Beak, n. bill of a bird, point.

Bealfer, n. a drinking-ojp.

Beam (bem), n. main timber,

Bart of a balance; ray of
ght: — v.n. to shine.
Bean, n. a well-known pulse.
Bear, v.a. to carry, support,

endure, bring forth, produce.
Bear, n. a wild beast; one who

wishes the price of stocks to

go down.
Beard (b€rd), n. hair on the

chin, lips, &c.: — v.a. to take

by the beard: -ed, a.

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Bear'ing,!!. behavior, relation.

Beast, n. an irrational animal;
brutal person: -ly, a.

Beat, V. to strike, throb, sur-
pass, conquer: — n. stroke;
round.

Beatific (be-a-tif'ik), a. mak-
ing happy, Uissful: beatifi-
caption, n.: bcafify, v. a.:
beaf itude (beat'-), «.

Beau (b6}, n. a dandy, fop;
lover: pi. beattz (boz).

Beau-ide'al, n. ideal of excel-
lence.

Beau'teotis (bu-), a. beauti-
ful, handsome.

Beau'tify, v.a. to make beau-
tiful: beau'tifier, n.

Beau'ty (bu'tiQ, n. an assem-
blage of graces that pleases
the eye: beau'tiful, a.

Bea'ver (be'-), n. an animal
and its fur; a kind of hat.

Because', conj.Jor the cause
that.

Beck, v.a. to beckon: — ». a
sign with the head or finger

BecVon (bek'n), v. to make
a sign with finger or head.

Become' (-kum'), v.n. to come
to be: — v.a. to befit, suit.

Bed'dins, n. materials of bed.

Bed'fellow, n. one in the same
bed.

Bedighf, a. adorned.

Bedi'zen (be-di'zn), v.a. to
adorn gaudily.

Bed'lam, n. a mad-house.

Bed'ridden, a. confined to bed.

Bed'stead, n. frame of a bed.

Bee, n. insect that makes
honey.

Beech, n. forest tree: -en, a

Beef, n. flesh of an ox or cow.

Beefsteak (stak), n. a cut of

beef to broil.
Beer, n. liquor made of malt

and hops.
Beet, n. a garden vegetable.
Bee'tle, n. an insect; a mallet.
Bee'tle, v.n. to jut out.
Beeves (bevz), n. pi. cattle.
Befall', V. to happen to.
Befit', v.a. to suit, fit.
Before', prep, in front of, prior

to: ad. previously.
Beforeliand, ad. previously.
Befriend', v.a. to act as a

friend to.
Beg, v.n. to ask alms: — v. a. to

beseech.
Begef , v.a. to get, generate.
Beg'gar, n. one who begs: —

v.a. to reduce to beggary:

-ly, a.: beg'gary, n.
Be^in', v. to commence: be-

gin'ner, ».: begin'ning, w.
Begone' (-gon'), int. go away.
Beguile' (gil'), v.a. to deceive.
Benalf (-haO, n. part, sake.
Behave', v. to conduct one's

self, demean: behav'ior, n.
Behead', v.a. to deprive of the

head.
Be'hemoth, n. a great beast.
Behesf , n. a command.
Behind', prep, back of, after.
Behind'hand, a. & ad. being

behind, in arrears.
Behold', v.a. to see: -er, n.
Behold'en (dn), a. indebted.
Behoof, «. profit, advantage.
Behoove', v.a. to be fit or

necessary for, be meet for.
Be'ing, n. existence; any thing

or person existing.
Bela'bor, v.a. to beat.
Belate', v.a. to make late.

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Belav*, VM. to beset; fasten.
BelCA» V. to eject as wind from

tlie stomach.
Berdam, ». a hag.
Belea'suer, v.a. to besiege.
Berfry, n. part of a steeple in

vdiidi bdls are hung.
Belie', v.a. to contradict.
Belief (-lef), n. assent to

what is thought true; thing

believed.
Believe' (-lev'), v, to credit

have belief: believ'er, n.
Bell, n. a sounding vessel of

metal.
Belladon'na, ». the plant

deadly nightshade.
Belle (bel), n. a fair lady.
BeUes-leftres (bel-leftr), n.

pl. polite literature.
Bellig'ereiit, a. waging war,
Bellow, v.n. to roar as a bull.
Bellows, n. a machine for

blowing a fire.
Bell'-wether, «. a sheep car

rying a bell and leading the

flock.
Belly, H. part of the body con

taining the entrails: — v.n. to

swell out: -ache, n.
Belov'ed (-luv'ed), a. much

loved.
Below', prep, under in place,

rank, &c.: — orf. lower down,
Belt, n. a girdle or band.
Bench, n. a long seat.
Beneath' (-ne/»'), prep, un-
der, below: — ad. bdow.
Ben'edict, n. a married man.
Benedic'tion, n. a blessing.
BenefiM'tion, n. benefit con-
ferred: benefac'tor, n. one

who confers a benefit: /em

benefac'tress, n.

Ben'efice (-fis), n. an ecclesi-
astical living.

Beneficence, n. bounty, kind-
ness, charity: beneficent, at

Benefl'cial (-fish'al), a. ad^
vantageous, useful.

Benefi'ciary (-fish'ya-ri), n.
one who holds a l)enefice or
receives a benefit.

Ben'efit, n. a favor, advan-'
tage: — v.a. to do good to>
help.

Benev'olentf a. full of good-
will, chlmtable: -lence» n.

Benighfed, a. overtaken by
night; ignorant.

BenlJEn' (-nin'), benis'nant,
a. kind: benig'nity, ».

Ben'ison (-zn), n. a blessing.

Benumb', v. a. to make numb.

Benzine (ben'zin or -z6n'), n.
an oily substance from coal.

Benzoin', n. a resinous sub-
stance.

Bequeath' (-kW«A'), v.a. to
leave by will: beouesf , n.

Berate', v.a. to scold sharply.

Bereave', v.a. to deprive, esp.
by death: bereave'ment, n.

Ber'gamot, n. a pear; a per-
fume.

Ber'ry, n. any small soft fruit
containing seeds.

Berth, n. station of a ship;
place in a ship, car, etc., to
sleep in; official situation or
emplovment.

Bcr'yl (bCr'il), n. a green pre-
cious stone.

Beseech', v.a. to entreat.

Besef , v.a. to surround, at-
tack.

Beside', prep, by the side of;
aside from.

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Beside', besides', ad. in addi-
tion, over and above.

Besiege' (-sejO, v.a. to lay
siege to: besieg'er, n.

Be'som (-zum), n. broom
twigs.

BesoF, v.a. to make sottish.

Bespeak', v.a. to speak for
beforehand; betoken.

Best, a. superl. of Good.

Besf ial (bfef yal). a. beasdy,
brutish: bestial'ity, n.

Bestir', vm. to move quickly.

Bestow', v.a. to stow; confer,
give: -aI, ».: -ment, n.

Bet, n. & VM. wag^.

Betake', vm. to take one's self
to.

Bethink', v.a. to recollect.

Betide', v. to befall, happen.

Betimes', ad. seasonably.

Beto'ken, vm. to signify.

Betray', vui. to give up or
disclose treacherously: -al, n.

Betroth' (-tr6th), v.a. to
pledge with a vievr to mar-
riage: -al, n.

Bef ter, a. comp. of Good:—
ad. comp. of Well: — vm.
to improve: -ment, n.

Bef tor, n. one whe lays bets.

Bef ty, n. tod to breali: doors
open.

Between', betwixf , prep, in
the middle of two.

Bev'el, ». slope of a surface;
instrument to measure an-
gles: — VM. to cut to a bevel .

Bev'erage, n. liquor to be
drunk.

Bev'y, n. flock of birds; com-
pany of girls or ladies.

Beware', v.n. to be cautious,
be suspicious of danger.

Bewil'der, v.a. to perplex,
confuse: bewil'derment, n.

Beyond', prep, on the farther
side ol:—ad. at a distance.

Bez'el, n. part of a ring in
which the stone is fixed.

Bi'as, n. inclination, leaning,
prejudice: — v. a. to give a
bias to.

Bib, ». a doth to put under a
child's chin.

Bib'ber, n. a toper, drunkard.

Bi'ble, n. the sacred Script-
ures: bib'lical, a.

Biblioff'raphy, n. history or
list of books: bibliog'ra-
pher, ».: -craph'ical, a.

Bibiioi'ogy. n. bibliography;
biblical theology.

Biblioma'nia, n. rage for pos-
sessing books.

Bib'ulous, a. given to imbib-
ing, spongy.

Biclfer, v.n. to wrangle.

Bid, VM. to order; invite; offer.

Bide, V. to abide.

Bien'nial, a. living two years,
happening once m two years.

Bier (ber), n. a carriage for
the dead.

Bifur'cate, bifur'cated, a.
having two forks or prongs.

Big'amy, n. pie crime of hav-
ing two wives or two hus-
bands at once: biffamist, n.

Bight (bit), n. small bay or in-
let, coil of a rope.

Big'ot, n. one blmdly zealous:
big'oted, a.

Big'otry, ». blind zeal.

Bijou' (b€-zh66'), n. a jewel,
trinket: pi. bijoux'.

Bil'berry, n. a shrub and its
fruit.

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BITUMEN

BilOtoes (-boz), ». pi. a sort of
stocks for the feet.

Bile, ». bitter fluid of the liver.

Bilge, n. part of a cask; the
bulging; greatest breadth of
a ship's bottom: — v.n. to
spring aleak.

Bil'iotts (bil'yus), a. pertain-
ing to bile.

Bilk, vut. to cheat.

Bill, ». a bird's beak; a writ-
ten or printed statement;
draft of a proposed law: —
VM. to caress.

Billet, n. a short letter; a
stick: — v.a. to quarter, as
soldiers

BUlet-doux' (biiae-d560, n.
love-letter.

Bill'iards (-yardz), n. pi, a
game played with a cue and
balb on a table.

Bil'lingsgate, n. foul lan-

guage.
BU'lion (

Bu'lion (-yun), n. a thousand

millions.
Billow (-15), n. a great wave.
Bima'nous, a. two-handed.
Bimetallism, ». use of two

metals (gold and silver) for

coin.
Bi'nary, a. two-fold.
Bind, V. to fasten as with a

band, tie, contract oblige.
Bind'er, ». one who binds

books, &c.: bind'ery, n.
Bin'nacle, n. ship's compass-
box.
Binoc'ular, a. for two eyes,
Binom'ial, a. having two

terms.
Biog'raphy, n. history of one's

life: -pher, ».: biograph'-

ic«l,a.

Biol'ogy, ». science of life.
Bi^'artite, a. divided into two

like parts.
Bi'ped, n. an animal with two

feet.
Bipen'nate, a. having two

wings.
Bi'plime, n. a flying-machine

having two planes.
Birch, n. a forest tree: -en, a.
Bird, n. a feathered animal.
Bird*8'-eye. a. seen from

above as by a bird.
Birth, n. a coming into life,

offspring, extraction, origin.
Birth^day, ». the day of one's

birth or its anniversary.
Birth'right, ». right bv birth.
Bis'cuit (-kit), n. a kind of

bread.
Bisecf , v.a. to divide into two

equal parts: bisec'tion, n.
Bisn'op, n. one of the higher

clergy who has charge of a

diocese: bish'opric, n.
Bis'muth (biz'-), n. a reddish-
white metal.
Bi'son, n. a kind of wild ox.
Bissez'tile (-til), «. leap-year.
Bis'tre (bis'tgr), n. a brown

paint.
Bit, n. mouth-piece of a bridle;

piece, morsel, tool for boring.
Bitch, n. a female dog.
Bite, v.a. to pierce or crush

with the teeth: — n. a grasp

by the teeth; something bit-
ten off.
Bi'ting, a. sharp, caustic.
Bif ter, a. having a biting, hot,

acrid taste; sharp; afflicting.
Bif tern, ». bird with long legs.
Bitu'men, n. an inflammable

mineral: bitu'minoos, a.

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Bi'valve, n. an animal having
two valves: bivalv'ular, a.

Biv'ouac (biv'wak), v.n. to
camp at night in the open
air: biv'ouac, n.

Bizarre' (-zar'), a. odd.

Blab. V. to tell, as secrets.

Black, a, of the darkest color:
— «. a black color; a negro:
black, blacken, v.

Black'amoor, ». a negro.

Black-ball, v.a. to reject in
voting by putting a black
ball into the ballot-box.

Black^berrv, n. a bramble
and its black fruit.

Blackn>oard, n. a black board
for writing on with chalk.

Black-cock. n. black grouse.

Black-en (-kn), v. to make or
grow black; to defame.

Black-guard (blag-gard), n.
a low, abusive fellow: — v.a.
to revile.

Blacklead, n. a mineral.

Black-leg, ». a gambler.

Black--letter, n. the old Eng-
lish letter.

Black-smith, n. a smith who
works in iron.

Blad'der, n. urinary vessel.

Blade, n. a spire of grass;
sharp part of a knife. &c.

Blam-able (blam--), a. de-
serving of blame.

Blame, v.a. to charge with
fault: — ». imputation of
fault: -less, a.: -worthy, a.

Blanch, v. to whiten.

Blanc-mange- (bl^-mdnj-), n.
a white food lUce jelly.

Bland} a. mild, gentle.

Blan-dish, vm. to flatter:
-ment, n.

Blank, a. white, void of writ-
ing, pale; not having rhyme:
— n. a void space.

Blank-et, n. a woollen cloth
for beds, &c.

Blar-ney, n. gross flattery.

Blaspheme-, v. to speak pro-
fanely: blasphem-er, n.:
blas-phemous, a.: blas'-
phemy, n.

Blast, n. a blowing of air or of
a wind instrument, wind: —
v.a. to Uight.

Bla-tant, a. bellowing like a
calf.

Blaze, ». a flame, stream of
light: blaze, v.

Bla-zon (-zn), v.a. to publish
widely; display: — n. pom-
pous show.

Bla-zonry, n. heraldry.

Bleach, v. to whiten: -ery, n.

Bleak, a. chilly, unsheltered:
— n. a small river-fish.

Blear, a. dim with rheum.

Bleat (blet), v.n. to cry as a
sheep: bleat, n.

Bleed, v. to lose blood; draw
blood from.

Blem-ish, ». a spot, stain, de-
fect: — v.a. to spot, stain.

Blend, v. to mingle.

Bless, v.a. to wish or cause
happiness to: bless-ing, ».

Bless-ed, a. very happy.

Blight, n. that which blasts:—
v.a. to blast.

Blind, a. without sight, dark:
— v.a. to make blind or ob-
scure: — ». something to hin-
der sight.

Blind-fold, v.a. to cover the
eyes of: blind-fold, a.

Blind-man's-buff-, n. a play.

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BODKIN

Blink, vji. to wink, see ob-
scurely: — v.a. to evade.

Bliss, n. happinebs: -ful, a.

Blis'ter, ». a bubUe on the
skin: a plaster: — v.n. to rise
in blisters: — vm. to raise a
blister on.

Blithe QAlth), a. gay, joyous:
-ful, a.: -some, a.

Bloat, V. to swell, puff out.

Bloc^ n. a heavy piece, as of
wood, stone, &c.; row of
houses; pert of a pulley:—
VM. to shut up, obstruct, put
a block under.

Blockade', ». a shutting up of
a port: — v.a. to shut up.

Block'hotise, n. a fortress.

Blonde, n. a person of fair
complexion and hair and
blue eyes.

Blood, n. the red fluid in ani-
mal bodies; kindred: -less,
a. without blood: -shed, n.
slaughter: -shot, a. filled
with blood: -stone, n. green
stone with blood-red spots:
-sucker, n. leech: -vessel,
». a vein or artery.

Blood'y, a. stained with blood.

Bloom, n. blossom, flowers: —
v.n. to Uossom.

Blos'som, n. the flower of a

Slant: — v.n. to put forth
lossoms.

Blotch, n. a pustule.

Blouse (blowz), ». loose upper
garment worn by workmen;
woman's loose-fitting waist.

Blow (blO), n. a stroke; blast;
fly's eggj bloom: — v.n. to
propel au", puff; Woom: —
v.a. to drive or sound by an
air-current.

Blow'pipe, n. a tube to pro-
duce intense flame by an air-
current.

Blub'ber, n. fat of whales:—
v.n. to weep. cry.

Blud'geon (bmi'un), ». dub.

Blue, a. sky-colored.

Blues, n.pl. low spirits.

Bhse'-stocking, n. literary
woman.

Bhiff, n. a high, steep bank: —
a. steep; gruff, blustering.

Bhin'der, v.n. to mistake
grossly: — n. a gross mistake.

Blun'dertmss, n. short hand-
gun of large bore.

Blunt, a. dull: rough, abrupt:
— v.a. to make dm.

Blur, n. blot, spot: blur, v.

Blurt, v.a. to utter suddenly.

Blus'ter, v.n. to roar as a
storm; bully: bhis'ter, n.

Bo'a, n. huge serpent; tippet.

Boar, n. the male swine.

Board, n. a flat piece of sawed
wood; table; food; body of
directors, &c.; ship's deck:
— v.a. to enter a smp; to lay
with boeirds; feed: — v.n. to
take meals.

Boast, V. to brag, vaimt: — n.
a vaunting speech: -er, #».:
-ful, a.

Boat, n. a small vessel used in
seas, rivers, &c.

Boatswain (b5t'swan or bo'-
sn), n. an officer in charge
of a ship's boats, sails, &c.

Bob'bin, n. a reel for thread.

Bode, V. to portend.

Bod'ice, n. woman's waist.

Bodldn, n. dagger, instru-
ment for piercing holes,
blunt needle.

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BOSOM

Bod'y, n. material substance
of an animal, mass, bulk,
svstem: bod'iless, a.: bod'-
ily, a. & ad.

Bog» n. a marsh: boff'gy, a.

Boff'gle, v.n. to hesitate.

BoHea' (-he'), n. a kind of
black tea.

Boil, v.n. to bubble with heat,
seethe: — v.a. to cook in a
liquid: boil'er, n. a vessel
to boil thin^ in.

Boil, n. an inflamed swelling.

Bois'terous, a. stormy, noisy.

Bole, n. trunk of a tree; a day.

Boll (bol), n. a round seed-

Borster (bQl'-), n. a long pil
low: — v.a. to prop as with a
bolster.

Bolt, n. kind of arrow; bar: —
v.a. to fasten with a bolt;
sift; swallow hastily: — v.n.
to rush away.

Bo'lus, n. a large pill. „

Bomb (bum), n. an exploding, Booze,
shell.

Bombard' (bum-), v.a. to at-
tack with bombs, &c.

Bomliast (bum'-), n. inflated
language: bombas'tic, a.

Bombazme' (bum-ba-zenO.
n. a twilled cloth of silk and
worsted.

Bond, n. a tie, band: written
obligation; negotiable instru-
ment payable at a fixed
time.

Bond'age, n. slavery.

Bonds'man, n. a surety.

Bone, n. the hard substance
in an animal body: bo'ny, a.

Bone'set, n. thoroughwort.

Bon'fire, n. fire lit in open air,

Bon'net, n. covering for head.

Bon'ny, a. handsome, gay.

Bo'nus, ». a premium.

Boo'by, H. a dolt; a bird.

Book, ». a volume: — v.a. to
regist^ in a book.

Book-keeping, n. the art of
keeping accoimts: book'-
keeper, n.

Book^worm, n. one fond of
books.

Boom, v.n. to roar as waves.

Boom'erang, n. a missile that
returns towards the thrower.

Boon, n. a favor, gift.

Boor, H. clown, rustic: -ish, a.

Boot, n. a covering for the leg
and foot; box m a coach;
profit: — v.a. to supply with
boots: kick; profit, avail.

Bootee', n. a short boot.

Booth, n. a stall, tent, shed.

Boof jack, n. instrument for
pulung off boots.

Boo'ty, n. pillage, spoil taken.

''^twze, V. to drmk, tipple: — n.
liquor: booz'y, a. tipsy.

Bo'rax, n. a mmeral salt hav-
ing many uses: borac'ic
(-ras'ik), a.

Bor'der, n. edge, margin: —
V. to be near, touch; edge.

Bore, V. to pierce; weary: — n.
a hole; one that wearies.

Bo'real, a. northern.

Bo'reas, n. the north wind.

Bor'ough (bur-o), n. a cor-
porate town.

Bor-row (bar's), v. a. to take
on loan or credit: -er, n.

Bosky, a. woody, shady.

Bos'om (b66z'- or bo6z'-), «.
the breast; any receptacle:
— v.a. to enclose, conceal.

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BRAIN-PAN

Boss, n. a stud, knob.

Bof any, n. the science of
plants: ajs. botan'ic, bo-
tan'ical : bof ani8t,n. : bof •
anize, v.n.

Botch, n. a pustule; clumsy
work: — v. a. to do clumsily.

Both'er, v.a. to perplex, tease.

Bots, n.pl. small worms in the
entrails of horses.

Bof tie, ». a vessel for liauids:
— V.O. to put into bottles.

Boftom, n. the lowest part;
vidley; ship: -less, a.

Boftomry, n. the borrowing
of money on a ship.

Bdudoir (boSd'wor), ». a
lady's private room.

B<mg^ (boi^, ». a branch.

Bounce, v. & n. spring, leap.

Bound, n. a limit; a leap: —
v.a. to limit, restrain: — v.n.
to spring: — a. destined.

Boun'dary, n. a limit, bound.

Bound'en (-dn), a. obliged.

Boun'teous, a liberal.

Boun'ty, ». generosity, liber-
ality, gift bestowed: Doun'-
tiful,a.

Bouquet (b66-ka'), ». a nose-
gay.

Bourgeois (bur-joisO, n. a
printing type.

Bourn, n. boimd, limit.

Bout, n. a turn, trial.

Bo'vine (-vin), a. pertaining to
catde.

Bow, V, to bend, incline: — n.
a salute; forepart of ship.

Bow (b6), ». weapon for
shootmg arrows; a curve, or
curved part; knot of ribbon,
&c.; rod for playing violin.

Bow'els, n.pL the entrails.

Bow'er, n. a shady recess.
Bow'ie-knife (b6l-), n. a

kind of long knife.
Bowl, n. a concave vessel; a

large ball for rolling: — v. to

rollas a bowl; [day at boids.
Bowl'der, n. a large stone.
Bow'line (-lin), «. rope to

make a sail stand to the

wind.
Bow'man, n. an archer.
Bow'sprit (bo'sprit), n. spar

projecting from the head of

a ship.
Box, n. a case of wood or

other material; driver's seat;

kind of tree; a blow: — v. to

put into a box; strike: box'-

er, n. a pugilist.
Boy, n. a male child: -hood,

n.: -ish, a.: -ishness, n.
Boy'coti, v.a. to refrain from

dealings with: boy'cott, n.
Brace, n. something that holds

tightly; strap, rope; a pair:

— v.a. to tighten, make firm.
Bracelet, n. ornament for

the arm.
Brack'et, n. a support: pi. the

marks! ].
Brack'isn, a. saltish.
Brad, n. a sort of nail.
Brag, n. & v.n. boast, vaunt.
Braggado'cio (-shl-o), n. a

boasto-; boasting.
Brag'gart, n. a boaster.
Brah'min, n. a Hindoo priest.
Braid, v.a. to weave together,

plait: n. something braided.
Brain, n. the soft mass within

the skull, seat of conscious-
ness, intellect: — v. a. to dash

out the brains of: -less, a.
Brain'-pan, n. the skull.

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BREVIARV

Brake, n. an instnunent for
dressing flax; instrument to
retard wheels; a bit: a fern.

Brakesman, n. one who man-
ages a railway-brake.

Bramltle, n. a prickly shrub.

Brail; ». husks of ground
gram.

Bcanch, n. shoot or Umb of a
tree; offshoot: vm. to spread
into branches: -y, a.

Brand, n. a piece of wood
partly burnt; a mark burnt;
mark of infamy: a sword: —
VM. to mark with a hot iron,
stigmatize.

Bran'dish, v.a. to wave as a
brand.

Brand'-new, a. quite new.

Bxan'dy, n. a strong liquor
distilled from wine, &c.

Brafl6» n. sm alloy of copper
and zinc; impudence: -y, a.

Bras'sie, brarsy, ». a wooden
golf-dub with a brass sole.

Brava'do, n. a boastful threat.

Brave, a. courageous: — v.a
to defy, face: bra'very, n.

Bra'vo (bra'-), n. a daring
villain: — int. wdl donel

Brawl, n. a noisy quarrel, up-
roar: brawl, v.n.: -er, «.

Brawn, n. boar's flesh; a mus-
cular part: -y, a. musailar.

Bray, v.a. to pound small.

Bray, v.n. to make a noise like
an ass: bray, n.

Braze, v.a. to cover or solder
with brass.

Bra'zen (bra'zn), a. made of
brass: — v. to act with ef-
frontery.

Bra'zier (-zhftr), «. a worker
in brass; pan for hot coals.

Breach, n. a gap; quarrel.

Bread, w. food made of grain.

Breadth, n. width.

Break (brak), v. to rend, part
by force, crush; make or bc-
ccnne bankrupt: — n. breach,
opoiing, pause.

Breakfagfi, n. allowance for
things accidentally broken.

Break'er, n. a Ixtaking wave;
a wato'-cask.

Break'fast (brek'-), n. first
meal in the day: — vjt. to
eat breakfast

Break'water (brak'-), n. wait
to break the frace of water.

Breast (brest), n. fore part of
the bodv: — vm. to meet in
front: -bone, n.: -pin, n.:
-plate, n.

Breastwork, n. a defensive
work breast-high.

Breadi, n. air drawn m by the
lungs, breeze; life: -less, a.

Breame, v. to inhale and ex-
hale air, respire; live:
breathing, it.

Breech, n. the lower part of
the body behind.

Breech'es (brich'ez), n.pl. a
lower garment worn by men.

Breech'ins (brich'-), n. the
breech-band of a harness.

Breed, v.a. to bear and nour-
ish, produce, raise: — n. race
or kmd, offspring: -er, n.:
-ing, n. nurture, manners.

Breeze, n. a soft wind:
breez'y, a.

Brevef, ». a military com-
mission advancing rank but
not pay.

Brev'iary (br6v'ya-rO, n. Ro-
man CfathoUc service-book.

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BROADSWORD

Brevief (vgr'), n. small type.

Brev'ity, n. conciseness.

Brew (brdd), v. to make malt
Iktuor; contrive: -er, n.

BreVery, n. place for brew-
ing.

Bribe, n. a reward to corrupt
conduct: — v.a. to give a
bribe to.

Bri'bery, n. crime of bribing.

Bric]^ n. a mass of burnt day.

Brick'bat, n. a piece of brick.

Bri'dal, a. pertaining to a
bride or wedding: — «. a
wedding.

Bride, n. a woman newly
married or about to be mar-
ried: -groom, n. a man new-
ly married or about to be
married: brides'maid, n. a
female attendant of the bride
at a wedding.

Bride'well, n. a house of cor-
rection.

Bridge, «. a passage erected
over a river, &c.; game of
cards developed from whist:
— vut. to build a bridge over,

Bri'dle (brl'dl), n. instrument
by which a horse is gov-
erned: — v.a. to put a bridle
on; check: — v.n. to hold up
the head.

Brief (bref), a. short: -ly, ad.

Brief, ». a short legal states
ment of a client's case.

Bri'er, «. prickly shrub: -y, a

Brig, n. a square-rigged ves-
sd with two masts.

Brigade', n. a division of
troops: — v.a. to form into a
brigade.

Brigadier' (-derO, n. com-
mander of a brigade.

Brig'and, n. robber: -age,»».

Brig'antine (tin), n. a two-
masted vessd with square
sails on her foremast only.

Bright (brit), a. shining, clear;
acute: -ly, ad.: -ness, n.

Brighten, v. to make or be-
come bright.

Brill'iancy (-yan-), brill'-
iance, n. lustre, splendor.

Brill'iant (-yant), a. shining,
splendid: — ». cut diamond.

Brim, n. edge, brink: — v. to
make or be full to the brim:
brim'ful, a. quite full.

Brim'stone, ». sulphur.

Brin'ded, brin'dlea, a. having
streaks or spots.

Brine, n. water impregnated
with salt; the sea: bri'ny, a.

Bring, v.a. to fetch, convey.

Brink, ». edge, as of acIifF.

Brisk, a. nimble, active, lively.

Brisk'et, n. breast of animal.

Bris'tle (brisi), n. swine's
stiff hair: — v.a. to fix bris-
tles to: — v.n. to stand erect.

Brisfly G)risai), a. set with
bristles.

Britan'nia, n. alloy of tin, &c.

Brif tie, a. easily broken.

Broach (brOch), n. a spit: —
v.a. to'tap; let out, speak of.

Broad (brawd). a. wide, large,
open; indelicate.

Broad'cast, scattered widely

Broad'clo^, n. woollen cloth.

Broad'en (brawd'n), v. to
make or grow broad.

Broad'side, n. a discharge of
all the guns on one side of a
ship at once.

Broad'sword (-s5rd), n. a
sword with a broad blade.

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BUCKTHORN

Brocade'* n. silk stuff with a
woven pattern.

Broc'coh (-U), h. a kind of
cabbage.

Brochure' (-shOor'), «. a
pamphlet.

Bro'gan, n. a coarse shoe.

Brogue (brdg), n. a corrupt
dialect or pronunciation.

Broil, ». a tumult, brawl.

Broil, V. to cook over coals;
be greatly heated.

Bro'ker, n. one who makes
bargains for others: -age,
n. commission of a broker.

Bron'chial (-kl-al), a. relat-
ing to the branches of the
windpipe.

Broncni^tis (-ki'tis), n. dis-
ease of the air-passages.

Bronze, n. a compound of
copper and tin: — v.a. to
harden or color like bronze.

Brooch (broch), n. jewel, pin.

Brood, v.n. to sit on eggs;
think anxiously: — «. off-
spring, progeny.

Brook, n. a little stream:—
v.a. to bear, endure.

Broom, n. a kind of shrub;
imi^emcnt to sweep with.

Brom, n. liquor in which flesh
has been boiled. •

Broth'el (br6/A'el), «. house
of ill-fame.

Broth'er (bni/V-), n. a male
bom of the same parents;
one of the same society: -in-
law, n. husband's or wife's
brother, sister's husband:
-hood, «.: -ly, a.

Brow, n. ridge over the eyes;
forehead; edge of a hill.

Brown[>eat, v.a. to bully.

Brown, a. of a reddish dark
color: — H. a brown color: —
VM. to make brown.

Browse (browz), ». sprouts or
tender branches: — v.a. to
feed as on browsa.

Bru'in, n. a bear.

Bruise, v.a. to mangle with
blows: — n. a hurt from a
heavy blow: brui'ser, «.

Bruit (br66t), ». a rumor:—
v.a. to noise abroad.

Bru'mal, a. relating to winter.

Brunette' (-nef ), n. a woman
with a brown complexion.

Brunt, n. shock, onset.

Brush, ». an instrument of
hair, &c., to remove dust;
brushwood; a skirmish: —
v.a. to clean with a brush,
remove with a brush.

Brush'wood, n. bushes, twigs.

Brusque (brddsk), brusk, a.
blunt, abrupt.

Bru'tal, a. savage, cruel: bru-
tal'ity, «.: bru'talize, v.
to make or grow brutal.

Brute, a. savage, bestial: —
n. a beast.

Bub'ble, n. a bladder of wa-
ter: false show: — v.n. to rise
in bubbles: bub'bly, a.

BuIk), «. tumor of the groin.

Buccaneer', n. a pirate.

Buck, n. male of deer, sheep,
&c.; a dashing fellow; lye.

Buck'et, n. a vessel for hold-
ing water, &c.

Buc'kle, n. an instrument for
fastening: — v. to fasten with
a buckle; bend, curl.

Buck'ler, n. a shield.

Buck'ram, n. a stiff cloth.

Buck'thom, n. a shrub.

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BURDOCK

Bttck'wheat, n. a grain.

Bucoric, a. pastoral.

Bud, n. first shoot of a plant:
— v.n. to put forth buds: —
v.a. to graft.

Buddh'ism (bOdd'izm), ». the
religion of the greater part of
Central and Eastern Asia.

Budge, v.n. to move.

Budget, n. a bag, stock; state-
ment of finances.

Bu£F, n. a sort of leather; a

light yellow color.
Burfalo, n. a kind of wild ox.
Buf'fet, ». a blow with the

fist, a slap: buf'fet, v.a.
Bu£Foon% n. a merry-andrew,

a low jester: -ery, n.
Bug1i>ear, n. object of terror.
Bug'gy, n. a four-wheeled

carriage.
Bu'gle, H. a long black bead.
Bungle, n. a wind-instrument.
Buhl (bul), n. work inlaid with

metal, tortoise-shell, &c.
Build (bild), v. to raise as an

edifice, construct: n. frame,

fiffure: -er, «.: -ing, n.
Bulb, n. an onion-shaped root:

bul'bous, a.
Bulge, n. a protuberance: —

v.n. to swell out.
Bulk, ». size; main part.
Bulkliead, n. a partition in a

ship, &c.
Bulk'y, a. of great size.
BuUf n. the male of cattle;

edict of the Pope; a blunder;

one who desires a rise in the

price of stocks.
Bull'dog, n. kind of fierce dog.
Bullet, n. ball for rifies, &c.
Burietin, n. an official ac-
count of public news.

BuU'finch, n. a small bird.

Bull'frog, n. large frog.

Bull'ion (-yun), n. gold or
silver in mass.

Bul'lock, n. young bull or ox.

Bully, «. a noisy, quarrel-
some fellow: — v.a. to over-
bear with threats.

Bul'rush, n. large water rush.

Bul'waxk, «. a fortification,
security, wood-work round
a deck.

Bum'ble-bee, n. humble-bee.

Bump, v.a. to thump, strike:
— n. a thump, blow.

Bumpier, n. a glass brimful.

Bumplriii, n. a clown, rustic.

Bunch, n. a cluster, hard
lump: — VM. to swell out in
a bunch.

Bun'dle, n. a parcel, package,
or roll of anything; — v.a. to
gather or tie up in a bundle.

Bung, n. stopper for cask, &c.

Bundle, V. to do clumsily,
botch: bun'gler, n.

Bun'ion (-yim), n. lump on
the great toe.

Bunk, n. a shelf or recess for
a sleeping place.

Bunk'er, n. a chest, bin; pit
or obstacle in a golf-course.

Bunfing, n. a bird; a thin
stuflF for flags, &c.

Buoy (bwoi or boi), n. float-
ing cask or other object to
indicate shoals, &c.: — v. to
keep afloat.

Buoy^ant (bwoi'-), a. float-
ing, light, hopeful: -ancy, n.

Bur, n. a prickly plant-head.

Bur'den, n. a load: — v. a. to
load, encumber: -some, a.

Bur'dock, n. a plant.

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BY-WORD

Bu'reaa (bu'ro), ». a chest of
drawers; office.

Btir'gess (-jes), n. a borough
officer, citizen.

Burgher (bur'ger), n. a citizen.

Burg'lar, n. one guilty of
burdary.

Burg^lary, n. crime of break
ing into a house by night to
st&il: burgla'rious, a.

Bur'gomaster, n. a city mag
istrate in Holland and Ger-
many.

BuT'i^undy, n. a French wine.

Bur'ial (ber're-al), n. burying

Bu'rin, «. an engraver's tool

Burlesque' (-leskO, a. ludi-
crous, comic: — ». ludicrous
representation.

Bur'ly, a. bulky, big.

Bur'nish, v. to polish, make
bright: — n. gloss: -cr, n.

Bur'row, n. a hole for rabbits,
&c.: — v.n. to lodge in the
grotmd.

Buj^sar, n. a treasurer.

Bur'y (Wr'rl), v. a. to inter,
put into a grave; conceal.

Bush, n. a shrub: -y» a.

Bush'elfM. measure of 4 pecks.

Btisiness (biz'nes), n. occupa-
tion, employment, affair.

Busldn, n. a kind of half boot.

Buss, n. & V. kiss.

Bust, n. upper part of the
human figure or a statue of
this part.

Bus'tard, n. sort of wild turkey.

Bus'tle (bus'l), v.n. to be
busy: — n. a tumult, hurry.

Bus'y (biz'f). a- actively em
ployed, diligent: — v. a. to
make busy: -body, n. a med-
dling person: busily, ad.

But, ad. only: — prep, except:
— conj. except, unless, yet.

Butch'er (bd6ch'-), n. one
who slaughters animals for
food: — v.a. to slaughter.

Butch'ery, «. trade of a
butcher; great slaughter.

Busier, «. a servant who has
charge of the liquors, &c.

Butt, n. mark to be shot at;
object of ridicule; large
cask: — v.a. to strike with
the head.

Bufter, n. a substance made
from cream: — v.a. to spread
with butter.

Buttercup, n. a yellow flower.

Bufterfly, n. a winged insect.

Buf termilk, n. milk left after
butter is extracted.

Buf temut, ». tree and its nut.

Buftery, n. a store-room for
provisions.

Buftock, n. the rump.

But'ton (but'n), n. a knob to
fasten the dress: bufton, v.

Buttress, n. a prop that pro-
jects from a wall, &c.

Bux'om, a. lively, vigorous.

Buy (bl), v. to purchase: -er,«.

Buzz, v.n. to hum like bees: —
v.a. to spread by whisi^ers: —
n. noise of bees; a whisper.

Buz'zard, n. species of hawk.

By, prep. & ad. at the side of,
near, through, with.

B3r'-and-b3r', ad. soon.

Bjr'-gone, a. gone by.

By^-Uiw, n. private or local
law.

Bjr'-stander, n. a looker-on.

Bjr'-way, n. an obscure way.

By'-word, n. a common say-
ing; object of reproach.

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CALL

Cab, n. See Cabriolet.
Cabal', n. an intrigue, plot:

band of intriguers: — v.n. i<t

intrigue.
Cabalis'tic, a. secret, mystic.
Cab'in, n. a hut, small room.
Cab'inet, n. a closet; set of

drawers; ministers oil state.
Cab'inet-ma'ker, n. maker of

fine furniture of wood.
Ca'ble, ». a rope, chain, heavy

wire, submarine telegraph:

ca'ble, V.
Ca'blesram, ». a telegram by

cable.
Cabriolef (-laO, «• covered

carriage drawn by one horse.
Cachinna'tioD (kak-), n. loud

laughter.
Cac'kle, v. to make a noise as

a hen or goose; giggle, prate:

— ». noise maide by a hen.
Cadav'erous, a. like a dead

body.
Cad'die, cadMy, n. one who

carries the clubs for a golf

player.
CadMy, n. a small box for tea
Ca'dencej n. fall of the voice

in readmg, m(ftulation.
Cadef , n. a younger son, mili

tary student.
Csesu'ra (-zu'-), n. a metrical

pause in a verse or line.
Cage, n. enclosure for birds or

beasts: v.a. to put in a cage.
Cairn, n. a heap of stones.
Cais^son (kas'-), ». a chest of

bombs or powder; a water

Cai'tiff (ka'-), n. mean fellow.
Cajole', VM. to delude by

flattery: cajo'lery, n.
Cal'abash, n. a large gourd.
Calam'ity, n. a great misfor-

t\me, disaster: calam'itous.
Calca'reotis, a. of or like lime.
Calcine', v. to change to fine

powder by heat.
Csd'culate, v. to compute,

reckon: cal'culable, a.: cal-

cula'tion, ».
Cal'culous, a. stony, gritty.
Cal'culus, n. a stone^ higher

branch of mathematics.
Cal'dron (kawl'-)> '>• a large

kettle.
Carendar, n. an almanac; a

list of cases for trial.
Carender, n. a press for

smoothing and dressing

doth: — v.a. to dress by a

calender.
Calf (kaf), n. young of a cow;

thick hind part of the leg

below the knee: pi. calves.
Cariber, n. bore of a ^n,

diameter; capacity of mmd.
Carico, n. a cotton fabric.
Cal'ipers, «. pi. compasses to

measure diameter.
Ca'liph, n. a title of the succes-
sors of Mahomet.
Calisthen'ics, n. exercise for

gracefulness, health, &c.
Calk (kawk), v.a. to stop up,

as seams in a ship; provide

vdth sharp points, as a

horse's shoe,
tight box used in working'.Call, v. to name, summon, cry;
under water. ' make a short visit: call, n.

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CALLIGRAPHY

Callig'raphy, ». beautiful

handwriting.
Callos'ity, n. a hard swelling.
Cal'lous, a. hard, insensible.
Callow, a. unfledged.
Calm (kam), a. quiet, serene.

— n. serenity: — v.a. to still,

quiet.
Cal'omel, n. a preparation of

mercury used in medicine.
Calor'ic* n. principle of heat.
Calorif'ic, a. causing heat.
Cal^umet, n. Indian pipe of

peace.
Calum'niate, v.a. to slander,

revile: -a'tion, n.: -ator, n.
Carumny, n. slander, false

accusation: calum'nious, a.
Calyx, n. cup or outer cover-
ing of a flower.
Cam'bric (kam'-), n. a fine

linen or cotton fabric.
Caxn'el, n. a large quadruped

used in Asia and Africa.
Camel'opard, n. the giraffe.
Cam'eo, n. a stone or shell

carved in relief.
Cam'omile, n. a plant.
Camp, n. spot on which an

army pitch their tents:

camp, v.n.
Caii4>aikn' (-panO, n. time an

army keeps the field: — v.n.

to serve in a campaign.
Camphene', n. oil of turpen-
tine.
Cam'phor, «. white solid juice

of an Asiatic tree.
Cam'phorated, a. impreg

nated with camphor.
Canal% n. a watercourse made

by art, a duct.
Cana'ry, n. a kind of wine; a

kind of singing-bird.

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Can'cel, v.a. to blot out, ef-
face: — cancella'tion, n.

Can'cer, n. an eating spread-
ing tumor: -ous, a.

Candelalmun, n. a branched

• candlestick:^/, candela'bra.

Can'did, a. frank, sincere.

Candidate, n. one who is in-o-
posed for some office.

Can'dle, «. a light of tallow or
wax: -stick, n. an instru-
ment to hold a candle.

Can'dlemas, n. a church fes-
tival on Feb. a.

Can'dor, n. frankness, open-
ness, sincerity.

Can'dy, n. crystallized sugar:
— V. to form into candy.

Cane, n. a reed, a walking
stick: — V. to beat with a cane.

Canine', a. of or like a dog.

Canister, n. a small case or
box; a wicker basket.

Cank'er, n. an eating or cor-
roding humor; a disease in
trees: — v. to corrupt, cor-
rode: cank'erous, a.

Can'nel-coal, n. a hard black
coal that bums with a bright
flame.

Can'nibal, n. one who eats
human flesh: -ism, n.

Can'non, n.%. great gun: can-
nonade', n. & V.

Cannoneer', n. one who man-
ages a cannon.

Canoe' (kan-66'), n. a boat
made of a iog, bark, or skin.

Can'on, n. a rule; Holy Scrip-
tures; a dignitary of the
Church of England.

Canon'ical, a. according to
the canon, regular, ecclesi-
astical.

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Canon'icals, n.

dress of the derg
Can'onist, n. one y

canon law.
Can'onize, v.a. to

saint: canoniza'
Can'opy, n. a co\

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Cano'rotis, a. meU
Cant, n. dialect o

class, &c.; whini

critical speech; a

— V. to speak vi

hypocritically; ti
Can'taloupe (-Idoi

of muskmelon.
Canta'ta, n. poem <
Canteens n. a ti

carry drink.
Can'ter, n. an eas

v.n. to gallop ge
Can'ticle, n. a sc

Song of Solomoi
Can'to, n. division
Can'ton, ». a di

country.
Can'ton, v.a. to

cantons; allot qu
Can'tonment, n. t

troops in a town
Can'vas, n, coars

sails, &c.
Can'vass, v. to e>

xuss, solicit: ». c:

solicitation: -er,
Caouf chouc (koc

India-rubber.
Ca'pable, a. able,
Capa'cioos (-shus;

much, extensive,
Capac'ity, n. sta

capacious or cap:
Cap-a-pie' (kap-

from head to foe.

gay dress for a
to dress richly,
.nd; cloak,
p; bud used as
n, to skip.
n. a fine fibre,
fine or minute
1 minute tube.
; upper part of
c; chief city or
for carrying on

large letter: —
or affecting the

chief: -ist, n.
ital or money.

numeration by
-tax.

^mple; a public
z a legislative

H. to surrender

pitala'tion,*».

strated cock.

/), n. a freak,

i: capri'cious

. fickle.

o upset.

a machine in

V great weight.

'sulary, a. hol-

psule.

►, n. the seed-

a,nt.

), «. a com-

> n.

jady to catch at

; offence.

.a. to charm:

, n.

e taken in war:

prisoner: cap-

e who takes a

.. prize.

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CARRY-ALL

Capftire (yur), n. act of tak-
ing; thing taken: — v. a. to
take as a prize.

Car'acole (-kdl), n. half-wheel
or oblique tread of a horse:
car'acole, v.n.

Car'at, n. a weight of 4 grains.

Caravan', n. a body of travel-
ling Eastern merchants or
pilgrims; travelling menag-
erie; van.

Caravan'sary, n. an inn in the
East, for lodging caravans.

Car'away, n. plant and seed.

Car11>ine (-bin), short musket.

Car'boDy n. pure charcoal: ajs.
carbon'ic, carbona'ceous.

Car11>onate, n. a salt of car-
bonic acid.

Car'boy, n. a la^e bottie in
basket-work.

CarOlnmcle, n. a red precious
stone; an inflamed tumor.

Car'cass, n. a dead body.

Card, n. small pasteboard, a
notice, note; comb for wool
or flax: — v.a. to comb with
a card.

Car'diac, a. of the heart

Car'dinal, a. principal: — n. a
dignitary in the Catholic
church, next to the Pope; a
short cloak; a red color.

Care, n. anxiety, heedfulness,
charge: — v.n. to be anxious;
have regard: -ful, -less, a.

Careen', v.a. to lay on one
side, as a ship.

Career', n. a course, a race.

Caress', v.a. to treat fondly:—
n. an act of endearment.

Ca'ret, n. the mark >v, which
shows where something is
omitted.

Car'^0, H. a ship's load.
Car'icature, ». a ludicrous

likeness: — vm. to represent

by caricature: -rist, «.
Carries (ka'rl-gz), n. decay of

bone.
Ca'rious, a. affected with

caries.
Car'mine (-min), n. a bright

red color or paint.
Car'nage, ». slaughter.
Car'nal, a. fleshly.
Camal'ity, n. fleshlv lust.
Cama'tion, n. flesh color; a

kind of flower.
Camel'ian (-nel'yan), n. a

precious stone.
Car'nival, ». a Catholic feast

held just before Lent.
Camiv'orous, a. flesh-eating.
Car'ol, ». a song of joy: — v. to

sing, warble.
CaroPid, a. pertaining to two

great artenes of the neck.
Carouse' (-owz'), n. a noisy

drinking-bout or revel: ca-
rouse', v.n.
Carp, v.n. to catch at small

faults: — n. a species of fish.
Car'penter, n. a builder cf

houses, &c.: car'pentry, n.
Car'pet, n. a covering for the

floor: — v.a. to spread with a

carpet: -ing, n.
Car'riage (kar'rij), n. act of

carrying; vehicle; behavior.
Car'rion, n. dead, rotting

flesh.
Car'rot, n. a yellowish vege-
table: -y, a. carrot-colored.
Car'ry, v. to convey, bear; to

effect, conduct.
Car'ry-all, n. a four-wheeled

carriage.

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CATCHUP

Cart, n, a heavy carriage
v.a. to carry in a cart: -cr.

Carter, n. an agreement for
exchange of prisoners.

Car'tilage, n. gristle.

Cartilac'inous, a. gristly.

Cartoon', n. a sketch on strong
paper to be transferred.

Cartouch' (-t66sh'), n. a case
for cartridges, &c.

Car'tridge, n. a case contain-
ing the charge for a gun.

Carve, v. to cut, as wood, &c.,
into elegant forms; cut into
dices, as meat: car^ver, n.

Cascade', n. a waterfall.

Case, n. a box, a cover; condi-
tion, state; a cause in court:
— v.a. to put in a case.

Case'knife, n. a table-knife.

Case'mate, n. a bomb-proof
vault for cannon.

Case'ment, «. window-frame
which opens on hinges.

Ca'seous, a. like cheese.

Cash, n. money: — v. a. to pay
money for.

Cashier' (kash-erO, n. one who
has charge of money, as in
a bank: — v. a. to dismiss
from office.

Cash'mere, n. a fine woollen
cloth; a rich shawl.

Caslcet, n. box, case, coffin.

Casque (kask), ». a helmet.

Cas'sia (kash'ya), n. a tree
and its cinnamon-like bark.

Cas'simere, ». a woollen cloth.

Cas'sock, n. clergyman's robe.

Cas'sowary, n. an ostrich-like
bird.

Cast, V. to throw, shed; to
compute; to mould or shape:
— n. a throw, turn; a mould.

Caste, n. a class of society.

Cas'tellated, a. having turrets,
&c., like a castle.

Casfer, ». one that casts;
wheel on the legs of furni-
ture; cruet-stand.

Cas'tigate, v.a. to chastise.

Cas'tle (kas'l), n. a fortified
or palatial house.

Cas'tor, «. the beaver.

Cas'tor-oil, n. a cathartic oil
from a tropical plant.

Cas'trate, v.a. to geld, emas-
culate: castra'tion, n.

Cas'ual (kazh'u-al), a. acci-
dental, occasional: -ty, n.

Cas'uistry (kazh'-}, n. the
science of actermminjg cases
of conscience: cas'uist, n.:
ajs. casuisf ic, casuisf ical.

Cataclysm, n. a deluge.

Cafacomb (kOm), n. a cave
used as a burial-place.

Catacous'tics (-cows'tiks), n.
science of echoes.

Cafalepsy, n. a kind of
apoplexy: catalep'tic, a.

Catalogue (log), n. a list of
names of books, &c.: — v. a.
to make a list of.

Cafamount, n. the wildcat.

Cafaract, n. a waterfall; a
disease of the eye.

Catarrh' (-tarO, n. flow of mu-
cus, cold in the head: -al, a.

Catas'trophe (-trfi-fe), n. final
event, calamity, mishap.

Catch, v.a. to lay hold on,
seize, overtake, take: — n.
seizure; that which catches
or is caught; a song.

Catch'ttp, cafsup, «. sauce
made from mushrooms, or
tomatoes, &c.

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CEDAR

Catch'word, n. first word of a
page given at the bottom
of the preceding page; last
word" of a prececOng speaker.

Catechef ic (-ket'-), a. pertain-
ing to questions and answers.

Cat'echise, v.a. to instruct by
* questions and answers; to
question: ajs. catechist'ic,
catechisfical.

Caf echism, ». a form of in
struction by questions and
answers.

Catechu'men (ku'-), n. one

. who is yet in the rudiments
of Christianity.

Categor'ical, a. absolute.

Category, n. class or order;
predicament.

Ca'ter, v.n. to provide food
or entertainment: -cr, n.

Caterpillar, n. a grub.

Oaf erwaul, v.n. to cry as cats.

Oaf gat, n. string for violins,
&c., made from the gut of
animals.

Cathar'tic, a. & n. purgative.

Cathe'dral, n. the principal
church of a diocese.

Cath'eter, n, tube to draw off
urine.

Cath'olic, a. universal, liberaU
pertaining to the Roman
Catholics: — n. a Roman
Catholic: catholic'ity, n.
liberality or breadth of view.

Cat'nip, ». a plant.

Cat-o'-nine'-ta^ls, n. a whip
having nine lashes.

Cat* s'-paw, ». a dupe.

Oaf tie, n.pl. beasts of pasture.

Cau'cus, n. a political meet-
ing to nominate candidates.

Cau'dal, a. relating to the tail.'

Cau'dle, n. a warm drink.

Caul, n. net for the h^; mem-
brane covering some chil-
dren's heads when bom.

Cau'liflower, n. a spedes of
cabba^.

Causal'ity, n. agency of a
cause.

Causa'^tion, n. act of causing.

Cau'sative, a. acting as or ex-
pressing cause.

Catise, n. that which pro-
duces an effect, a reason;
object sought; lawsuit: — v.a.
to effect, produce: -less, a.

Cause' way, cau'sey, «. a way
or road raised.

Caus'tic, a. burning, corrod-
ing: «. a burning substance.

Cau^terize, v.a. to bum with
a caustic: cauteriza'tion,
».: cau'tery, n.

Cau'tion, n. provident care,
heedfulness, a warning: —
v.a. to warn to take care.

Cau'tious, a. wary, careful.

Cavalcade', n. procession on
horseback.

Cavalier' (-ler'), n. a horse-
soldier: — a. gay, haughty.

Cav'alry, n. troops on horses.

Cave, n. a hollow place in the
earth, den: — v. a. to hollow:
— v.n. to fall in.

Cav'ern, n. a cave: -otis, a.

Caviare' (kav-e-ar'), n. salted
roe of the sturgeon, &c.

Cav'il- v.n. to find fault: — n. a
frivlous objection: -ler, n.

Cav'ity, n. hollow place.

Cayenne', n. red pepper.

Cease (ses), v.n. to leave off,

I stop: -less, a. unceasing.

Ce'dar, n. an evergreen tree.

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CERVICAL

Cede, v.a. to yield, give up.

Cedil'la, ». a mark made
under c (d to give it the
sound of 8.

Ceil (s€l), v.a. to overlay the
inner roof: -tag* n.

Cerebrate, v.a. to make fam-
ous, praise: celebra'tion, n.

Celeb'rity, n. fame.

Celer'i^, n. swiftness.

Cerery, ». a salad plant.

Celesfial (^val), a. heavenly;
Chinese: Celesf ial, n.

Celibacy, n. unmarried state.

Cell, n. a small dose room,
cavity: cell'ular, a.

Cellar, ». a room under a
house. «

Cel'lulold, ». artificial ivory-
like substance, often colored.

Celt, n. one of an ancient race
in Irdand. Wales, France,
&c.: Cel'tic, a.

Cem'ent, ». substance used to
join stones, bricks, &c.

Cemenf , v.a. to unite with
cement; unite firmly.

Cem'eteiv, n. burial ground.

Cen'otaph, n. a monument to
one buried elsewhere.

Cen'ser, n. a vessd to bum
incense in.

Cen'sor. n. examiner, critic.

Censo'rious, a. given to cen-
sure, fault-finding.

Cen'sore (-shur), ». blame,
reproof: — vui. to blame.

Cen'sus, n. an official enum-
eration of the inhabitants.

Cent, ». a coin of the U. S.

Cen'taur, n. a fabulous being,
half man, half horse.

Centena'rian, n. one a hun-
dred years old.

Centen'nial, a. happening
once in a hundred years.

Cen'tisrade, a. having a hun-
dred degrees.

Cen'tiped, ». an insect having
very many feet.

Cen'tral, a. of or in the centre.

Cen'tralize, vm. to make cen-
tral: centraliza'tion, n.

Cen'tre (sen'ter), u. the mid-
dle point: — V. to place on a
centre, concentrate.

Centrifugal, a. tending to fly
from the centre.

Centrip'etal, a. tending to-
ward the centre.

Cen'tuple, a. hundred-fold.

Centu'rion, n. Roman com-
mander of a hundred men.

Cen'tury, «. a hundred years.

Cephal'ic, a. of the head.

Ce'rate, n. a salve of wax, &c.

Cere, v.a. to cover with wax.

Ce'reals, n. pi. the grams used
as food: ce'real, a.

Cer'ebral, a. relating to the
brain.

Cere'cloth, cere'ment, n.
doth smeared with wax, in
which to wrap a dead body.

Ceremo'nial, a. relating to
ceremony: n. outward form.

Ceremo'nious, a. particular
in observing forms.

Cer'emony, n. sacred rite;
outward form.

Cer'tain (sgr'tin), a. sure,
fixed; some or one: -ty, n.

Certificate, n. a written
declaration.

Cer'tify, v.a. to declare as cer-
tain: certifica'tion, n.

Ceru'lean, a. sky-blue.

Cer'vical, a. of the neck.

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CHANTRY

Cessa'tion, n. a ceasing, stop.

Ces'sion, n. a yielding.

Cess'pool, n. a pool or well in
drains.

Ceta'ceous (-shus), a. of the
whale kind.

Chafe, V. to fret by rubbing;
fret: — n. a fret, raj^e.

Chaff, n. husks of grain, refuse.

Chaffer, v.n. to haggle about
the price.

Chaf nnch, n. little song-bird

Cha'fing-dish, n. a portable
grate or cooking apparatus,

Chasrin' (sha-gren'), n. vex-
ation, ill-humor: — v. to vex,
mortify.

Chain, n. a series of links
united: — v. a. to fasten with
a chain.

Chair, n. a movable seat.

Chair'man, n. presiding offi-
cer.

Chaise (shaz), n. a carriage.

Chalced'ony (kal-sed'-), w. a
variety of quartz.

Chal'dron (chawl'-), n. a coal-
measure of 36 bushels.

Charice (chaJ'is), n. a cup,
conmiunion-cup.

Chalk (chawk), n. a white
carbonate of lime: — v.a. to
mark with chalk: -y, a.

Challenge, v.a. to call to
fight; to claim as one's own;
to object to: — n. summons
to a combat; demand of a
sentry; exception to a jury.

Chalyb'eate (ka-lib'-), a. con-
taining iron.

Cfaam'ber (cham'-}, n. a room
in a house; a cavity; a hall.

Chaml>erlain, n. officer of
state.

Cliam'bermaid, n. maid who
takes care of bedchambers.

Chame'leon <ka-), n. a lizard
that changes its color.

Cham'fer, v. to groove, bevel.

Chamois (sham'e), n. a kind
of wild goat, or its skin.

Cham'oniile (kam'-), n. a
plant.

Champ, V. to bite, chew.

Champagne' (sham-panO, n.
a light, sparkling wme.

Champaign' (-pan'), n. flat
countrv: — a. open, flat.

Cham'pion (cham'-), n. a
combatant.

Chance, n. an unexpected
event, risk: — v.n. to happen.

Chan'cel, n. part of a church
where the altar is placed.

Chan'cellor, n. a high judge.

Chan'cery, n. a high court of
equity.

Chandelier' (shan-de-ler'), n.
a frame with branches for
lights.

Chand'ler, n. a dealer in
candles: -y, «.

Change, v. to alter, exchange:
— n. alteration; small mon-
ey: -able, a.: -less, a.

Change'lin^, n. a fickle per-
son; a child left in place of
another.

Chan'nel, n. course of a
stream, strait; a groove: —
v.a. to cut in channels.

Chant, V. to recite in a sing-
ing manner: — n. a song; part
of a church service.

Chan'ticleer, «. the barnyard
cock.

Chan'try, n. a chapel in which
masses are chanted.

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CHECK

Cha'os (ka'os), n. a conftised
mass of matter: chaof ic, a.

Chap (chap or chop), v.a. to
cleave: — ». a cleft.

Chap'el, n. place of worship.

Chap'eron (shap'e-rdn), v.a.
to attend as a lady's pro-
tector: — n. one who so at-
tends.

Chap-fallen, a. dejected.

Chap^lain, n. a clergyman for
a renment, ship, &c.: -cy, «.

Chap-let, n. a garland.

Chap'ter, ». a division of a
b<x>k; branch of a society.

Char, VM. to bum to coal.

Char^acter, n. a mark, letter;
personal qualities, reputa-
tion: -is'tic, a. that char-
acterizes: -te'tic, ».: -ize,
v.a. to mark; describe.

Charade', n. kind of riddle.

Char^coal, n. wood-coal.

Charge, v. to impute, accuse;
enjoin; load; attack; make an
onset: — n. care; command;
load; accusation; expense;
onset: -able, a.

Char^cer, n. a large dish; a
war-horse.

Char^ily, ad. sparingly.

Char^iot, n. a wheel-carriage
of state, &c.: -eer^, n. driver
of a chariot.

Char-ity, n. liberality to the
poor, love: char^itable, a.

CharOatan (shar'-), n. a
quack: -ry, n.

Charm, n. that which en-
chants or pleases greatly;
magic spell: — v.a. to be-
witch, delight. j

Char^nel-house, n. repository;
for dead men's bones. i

Chart, n. a map of coasts, &c.

Char^ter, n. a writing confer-
ring privileges, &c., a pat-
ent: — V. to establish by char-
ter; let or hire as a sWp.

Char-y (chair^i), a. cautious,
wary, sparing.

Chase, v.a. to hunt, pursue; to-
emboss: — n. huntmg, par-
suit; case for type; groove.

Chasm (kazm), ». a deep gap;
avoid.

Chaste, a. pure, uncorrupt.

Chasfen (chas'n), v.a. to
chastise.

Chastise', v.a. to punish.

Chas'tisement (chas'-tXz-), /}.
punishment.

Chas'tity, n. purity of the
body.

Chat, v.n. to talk idly:—//,
fainiliar idle talk.

Chateau (shat-dO, n. a castle.

Chaftel (tl or -el), «. any
movable inx>perty or goods.

Chapter, v.n. to talk idly or
rapidly: — n. idle talk; noise
of birds.

Chaf ter-boz, n. an incessant
talker.

Chaf ty, a. talkative.

Chaufifeur' (sho-fur'), n. driv-
er of an automobile.

Cheap, a. low-priced, common.

Cheap'en (che^pn), v.a. to
make cheap; to chafifer so
as to lessen the price of.

Cheat, v.a. to defraud, de-
ceive: — n. a fraud; one who
cheats.

Check, v.a. to repress, hinder;
to note by a mark: — n. re-
straint, curb; mark; an order
for money.

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CfflSEL

Check'er, v.a. to divCTsify.

Check'ers, n. pi. a game by
two on a checkered board.

Check^mate, n. a movement
on a chess-board that ends
the game: — v. a. to check
completely.

Cheek, n. side of the face

Cheer, n. entertainment, kind
treatment; a shout: — v. a. to
encourage, applaud: -ful, a.
joyful, lively: -less, a. sad:
-y, a. brisk, gay.

Cheese, n. curd of milk
pressed in a hard mass.

Chem'ic, chem'ical (kem'-),
a. relating to chemistry.

Chemise' (she-mezO, n. shift

Chem'istry (kem'-), «• the
science which treats of the
nature and properties of
bodies: chem'ist, n.

Cher'ish, v.a. to treat affec-
tionately.

Cheroof , n. a cigar.

Cher'ry, «. a tree and its
fruit: — a. red, like a cherry,

Cher'ub, n. an angel; a beau-
tiful child: pi. cher'ubs and
cher'ubim: cheru'bic, a.

Chess, n. a game.

Chest, n. large box; thorax.

Chestnut (ches'nut), n. a tree
and its nut : — a. light-brown .

Chevalier' (shev-a-ler'), n. a
knight.

Chew, v.a. to crush or grind
with the teeth.

Chicane', chican'ery (shl-
kan'-), n. shifts and tricks
to deceive.

Chic'cory, n. a plant.

Chick'eii, n. young of hen, &c.

Chick'en-hearted, cowardly.

jChick'weed, n. a small weed.

Chide, v.a. to scold.

Chief (chef), a. principal,
leading, highest: — n. a com-
mander, a leader.

Chieftain, n. a leader.

Chi'gnon (shen'yon), n. bunch
of hair worn on the back
of the head by women.

Chilltlaia, n. sore due to cold.

Child, n. very young person,
son or daughter: pi. chil'-
dren: -hood, ».: -ish, a.

Chill, n. cold that causes
shivering: — a. cold; formal:
— v.a. to make cold; to de-
press: -iaess, «.: chiriv, a.

Chime, n. sound of bells in
harmony; set of bells: — v. to
sound in harmony.

Chime'ra (ki-), «. wild fancy.

Chimer'ical, a. wild, fanciful.

Chim'ney, n. a passage or
funnel for smoke: pi. chim'-
neys: -piece, n. shelf over
a fire-place.

Chin, n. the lower jaw.

Chi'na, n. porcelain.

Chine, n. backbone.

Chink, n. a crack, cleft: — v. to
crack; to jingle.

Chintz, ». cotton cloth printed
in colors.

ChiroK'rapher, chirog'raph-
ist (kl-), n. a penman.

Chiroff'rapfay, n. handwriting.

Chirop'odist (kl). n. a doctor
of corns, warts, &c.

Chirp, n. the voice of birds or
insects: chirp, v.n.i -iQg, n.

Chir'rup, v. to chirp.

Chis'el, n. a tool for paring
wood. &c.: — v.a. to cut with
a chisel.

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Chit, n. a sprout; a child.

Chivarric (shI-), chiv'alrous
(shiv'-), a. bold, gallant.

Chiv'alry (shiv'-), n. knight-
hood; heroic adventures.

Chlo'rine (klo'rin), n. a pale-
green gas.

Cnlo'rof orm, n. a liquid induc-
ing insensibility to pain.

Choc'olate, n. a paste from
the seeds of a tree of the West
Indies, &c.; beverage or
sweetmeat from the paste.

Choice, n. power of choosing;
thing chosen, best part: — a.
select, precious.

Choir (kwir), n. band of
singers; part of a church.

Choke, V. to suffocate, stop up.

Chd'er (kol'-), n. anger, rage.

Chol'era (kol'-), «. a malignant
disease.

Chorera mor11>tt8, a disease
of the digestive organs.

Ch<^'eric, a. full of anger.

Choose, V. to pick out, select.

Chop, v.a. to cut into small
pieces: — v.n. to shift sud-
denly, as the wind: — n. a
small piece of meat.

Cho'ral (ko'-), a. belonging to
a choir.

Chord, n. string of a musical
instrument; tones in har-
mony; line joining the ends
of an arc.

Chore, n. a small job.

Chor'ifiter (kor'-), n. leader of
a choir.

Chorog'raphy, n. description
of a district.

Cho'rus, n. band of singers;
the part for the whole chorus
or for many voices.

Chough (chuf}> n. a jackdaw.

Chow'der, n. fish or clam stew.

Chrism, n. consecrated oil.

Christ, n. the Messiah.

Chris'ten (kris'n), v.a. to
name and baptize.

Chris'tendom (kris'-sn-dum),
n. regions in which Chris-
tianity is professed.

Chris'tian (krist'yan), ». a
disciple of Christ: — a. relat-
ing to Christ: -tian'ity, n.

Christmas (kris'-mas), n. an
annual festival in memory of
the birth of Christ. Dec. 25.

Chromatic, a. relating to
colors, or to the semi-tone
scale.

Chrome, chro'mium, n. a
whitish brittie metal.

Chro'mo, n. a colored litho-
graphic picture.

Chronic, a. of long duration.

Chron'icle, «. a register, a
record: — v. a. to record.

Chronoro^, n. the science of
a.scertaimng the dates of
events: ns. chronol'oger,
chronol'onst: ajs. chron-
olog'ic, chroDolog'ical.

Chronom'eter, ». a time-
keeper.

Chrys'alis, n. state of an
insect just before it becomes
winged.

Chrys'olite, n. a precious
stone.

Chubl>y, a. shcnrt and thick.

Chuc'kle, V. to laugh in the
throat.

Chum, H. room-mate, friend.

Chunk, n. a short thick piece.

Church, n. a house of divine
worship; body of Christians.

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Church'yard, n. a graveyard

adjoining a church.
Churl, n. an ill-bred, surly

man: -ish, a. ill-tMred; surly
Chum, V, to make butter: — n

vessel to chum in.
Chyle (kil). n. a milky fluid

formed in the stomach.
Chyme (kim), «. digested food.
Cic'atrice (-tns), n. a scar.
Cic'atrize, v. to heal, scar.
Ci'der, n. apple-juice.
Cigar' (se-gar'), n. a littie roll

of tobacco for smoking.
Cil'iary (sil'ya-), a. relating

to the eyelashes.
Cincho'na (ko'-), n. Peruvian

bark.
Cincture, n. a band, belt.
Cin'der, ». refuse of burnt

coal, &c.
Cin'namon, n. a spicy bark.
Ci'pher, «. the character 0; a

secret character: — v.n. to

practise arithmetic.
Cir'cle, ». a round figure; a

class of people: — v. to move

round; surround.
Cir'cuit (-kit), n. a moving

round, a round, a district.
Circu'itous, a. round about.
Cir'cular, a. round: — ». a let-
ter to a circle of persons.
Cir'culate, v. to spread, move

in a circle: circula'tion, n.
Circumam'bient, a. encom-
passing, surrounding.
Circumam'bulate, v.n. to

walk round about.
Cir'cumcise, v. a. to cut off

the fore^in of: circumci'-j

sion (-sizh'un), n.
Circum'ference, n. line that'

bounds a round body.

CIVILIAN

Cir'cumflez, ». a kind of
accent, as in ft.

Circum'fluent, a. flowing
round: circum'fluence, n.

Circumia'cent, a. lying about.

Circumlocu'tion, n. a round-
about form of exiMression:
circumloc'utory, a.

Circumnav'igate, v.a. to sail
round: circumnaviga'tion,
n.: circumnav'igator, n.

Circumscribe', v.a. to enclose,
limit: circumscrip'tion, n.

Cir'cumspect, a. cautious, dis-
creet: circumspec'tion, ».

Cir'cumstance, n. adjunct,
incident; pi. state of affairs.

Circumstan'tial, a. consist-
ing of circumstances, par-
ticular.

Circumvalla'tion, n. a cir-
cuit of fortification.

Circumvent, v.a. to outwit,
cheat: circumven'tion, n.

Cir'cus, «. an arena for feats
of horsemanship, &c.

Cis'tem, n. a tank, reservoir.

Cif adel, n. a fortress.

Cite, v.a. to summon; quote:
cita'tioD, n.

Cif izen, n. inhabitant of a
city, a freeman: -ship, n.

Cifron, n. a kind of lemon:
cifric, a.

Cif y, n. a large town.

Civ'et, «. a quadruped, and a
perfume from it.

Civ'ic, a. relating to a citizen.

Civ'il, a. relating to a state or
to society, nmnicipal, polit-

\ ical: polite.

iCivil'ian (-yan), n. one en-
gaged in civil rather than
muitary pursi^its.

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Civil'ity* n. politeness.

Civ'ilize, v.a. to reclaim from
a savage state: -iza'tion, n.

Claim, v.a. to demand, re-
quire: — «. a demand, a title.

Claim'ant, n. one who claims.

Clairvoy'aiice, ». power of
seeing objects without the
use of the eyes: clairvoy'-
ant, a. & n.

Clam, n. a bivalve shell-fish.

Clam'ber, v.n. to climb with
difficulty.

Clam'my, a. viscous, sticky.

Clam'or, n. loud cries: — v.n
to cry out: clam'orous, a.

Clamp, n. a piece to fasten
something: — v.a. to fasten
or bind with clamps.

Clan, n. a tribe; a family;
clan'nish, a. closely united.

Clandes'tine (-tin), a. secret.

Clanc* n. a sharp shrill ringing
noise: clang, v.n.

Clan'gor, n. loud shrill sound.

Clank, n. a metallic noise, as
of chains.

Clapa>oard (klabOxird), n. a
thin, narrow board.

Clar'et, n. a red wine.

Clar'ify, v. to make or to be-
come clear: clarifica'tion,»

Clarinef , clarionet, n. a
musical wind instrument.

Clar'ion, n. a kind of trumpet.

Clasp, n. a hook; an embracer
— v.a. to embrace; shut.

Class, n. rank, order, set: —
v.a. to arrange in a class.

Clas'sic, clas'sical, a. of the
first rank in literature; ele-
gant: clas'sic, n.

Clas'sify, v.a. to arrange in
classes: classifica'tion, n.

CLEW

Clause, n. part of a sentence.

CUv'icle (-kl), n. the collar-
bone: clavic'ular, a.

Claw, fi. a hooked nail of a
beast, &c.: — v.a. to tear
with a claw.

Clay, n. kind of earth: -ey, a.

Clay'more, n. a Scotch broad-
sword.

Clean, a. free from dirt, pure,
neat: — v.a. to make clean: —
ad. completely: -ness, n.

Cleanly (klen'-), a. clean.

Cleanse (klSnz), v.a. to clean.

Clear, a. free from mixture,
fair; innocent, pure; mani-
fest, plain: — v.a. to make
clear; to gain: — v.n. to grow
bright; to have a clearance.

Clear'ance, n. permission to
sail.

Cleat, n. strip for fastening.

Cleav'age, n. act or manner of
splitting.

Cleave, v. to adhere; split.

Cleav'er, n. a butcher's axe.

Cleek, n. an iron-headed golf-
club.

Clef, n. (Mus.) mark for the
pitch.

Cleft, n. a crack, chink.

Clem'ent, a. mild, merciful:
clem'ency, n.

Cler'gy, n. the body of min-
isters of the gospel : -man, n.

Clerical, a. relating to the
clergy or to a writer.

Clerk, n. a secretary; a trad-
er's assistant.

Clev'er, a. dexterous, skilful,
expert: -ness, n.

Clew (klu), n. a ball of thread;
a guide; comer of a sail: —
v.a. to tie up to the yards.

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COAGULATE

Click, n. a short, sharp sound:
click* VM.

Cli'ent, n. one who emi^oys a
lawyer.

Cliff, n. a steep rock: clifif y, a.

Climacter'ic (-tSr'-ik or kli-
mak'-), n. a critical year in
human life.

Cli'mate, n. a belt of the
globe; state of the air in any
place as to temperature, &c.

Cli'mAZ, n. a gradual rising in
a discourse.

Climb (kllm), v. to ascend
with labor.

Clime, ». climate, country.

Clinch, v.a. to grasp, rivet.

Clin^, V. to hang on, hold fast.

Clin'ic, clin'ical, a. pertain-
ing to a sick-bed.

Cluric, n. one on a sick-bed.

Clink'er, n. a cinder or slag.

Clip, v.a. to cut with shears,
cut off.

Clip'per, n. a sharp-built, fast-
sailing vessel.

Clique (klgk), n. faction, gang.

Cloak, n. an outer garment; a
blind: — v. a. to cover with a
cloak, conceal, hide.

Clock, n. a time-keeper.

Clod, n. a lump of earth.

Clodliopper, n. a rustic, dolt.

Clog, v.a. to encumber: — n
encumbrance; wooden shoe.

Clois'ter, n. place of religious
seclusion: — v.a. to shut up
in a cloister.

Close (kloz), V. to shut, to con
elude; to unite: — n. time of
closing, end.

Close (klos), a. shut fast, com-
pact, narrow, stingy, near: —
n. an enclosed place.

Close'-fisted (das'-), a. stingy.

Clos'et, n. a small private
room: — v.a. to shut up in a
closet.

Clos'ure, n. a shutting.

Clot, n. a soft coagulated
mass: — v.a. to form clots.

Cloth, u. a woven fabric.

Clothe (\d6th), v.a. to cover
with clothes.

Clothes QsXothz), n. pi., cloth.' -
ing, n. garments, dress.

Clom'ier (klo/Zt'ygr), n. one
who makes or sells cloth or
clothes.

Cloud, n. collection of vapor:
V. to darken with clouds.

Clove, n. a spice.

Clo'ver, n. a kind of grass.

Clown, n. a rustic, a boor; a
buffoon: -ish, a. awkward.

Cloy, v.a. to satiate.

Club, ». a cudgel; an associa-
tion: — V. to unite for a com-
mon end.

Club'-foot, n. a short, de-
formed foot: -ed, a.

Cluck, V. to call as a hen does.

Clue, n. See Clew.

Clump, n. a cluster, as of trees.

Clum'sy, a. awkward.

Clus'ter, n. a bunch, collec-
tion: V. to unite in bunches.

Clutch, v.a. to grip, grasp: —
n. grasp: pi. the paws.

Clufter, n. a bustle, disorder.

Clys'ter (klis'-), n. injection.

Coach, n. a large four-wheeled
carriage: coach'man, n.

Coadju'tor, n. an assistant:
fem. coadju'triz.

Coag'ulate, v. to curdle: co-
ag'ulable, a.: coagula'tion,
«.: coag'ulative, a.

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COGNIZABLE

Coal, n. a fuel.

Coalesce' (-lesO, v,n. to unite

in a mass: coales'cence, n.
Coalition (-lish'un), n. union.
Coarse (kdrs), a. not fine,

gross, rough, rude, uncivil
Coast, n. sea-shore: — v.n. to

sail near the coast.
Coat, n. outer garment; fur

of a beast: — v. a. to cover.
Coax, v.a. to flatter so as to

persuade.
Cob, ». a pony: spike of maize.
CoOMdt (-bawlt), n. a brittle

reddish-gray mineral.
Cob'ble, v.a. to mend coarse-

Iv: — ». a small round stone.
Cob'bler, n. a mender of shoes.
Cob'web, n. web of a spider.
Coch'ineal (k6ch'-), n. dried

insects used as a red dve.
Coch'leary, coch'leate (kok'

le-), a. screw-shaped.
Cock, n. a male bird; part of

a gun-lock; a heap of hay: —

v.a. to set up; fix the cock of.
Cockade', n. a knot of ribbon

worn on the hat.
Cockatoo', n. kind of parrot.
Cock'atrice, n. a fabulous ser-
pent.
Cock'boat, n. a small boat of

a ship.
Cock'ereL n, a young cock.
CocOde (kokl), n. a bivalve

shell-fish; a weed.
Cock'ney, u. a Londoner.
Cock'pit, n. pit where game-
cocks fight; a room in a ship-

of-war, for the wounded.
Cock'roach, n. a black beetle
Cock'swain (or kok'sn), n

officer in charge of a boat

and its crew.

Co'coa (ko'kd), n. cocoa-nut
tree; chocolate-nut tree, and
a beverage from its seeds.

Cocoon', n. ball spun by a
silk-worm.

Cod, or cod'fish, u. a sea-fish.

Cod, H. husk, shell, or pod.

Cod'dle, v.a. to parboil,
pamper.

Code, H. a digest of laws.

Cod'icil,». addition to a will.

Cod'ify, V. to form into a code.

Coeffi'cient (-fish'ent), n. joint
agent; factor in algebra.

Co-rqiial, a. equal with.

Coerce', v.a. to restrain, com-
pel: coer'cion, n.

Coe'val, a. of the same age.

Co-exisf , v.n. to exist at the
same time: co-exisfence,
«.: co-exisf ent, a.

Co-exten'sive, a. of like ex-
tent.

Coffee, n. berries of a tropical
tree; beverage made from
them: coffee-house, n.

Coffer, n. a money-chest.

Coffer-dam, n. a water-tight
barrier round a pier while
building in a river, &c.

Coffin, n. a box in which a
dead body is enclosed.

Cog, n. tooth on a wheel.

Co'gent, a. powerful, con-
vincing: co'gency, n.

Cog'itate (koj'-), v.n. to think
deeply, meditate: cogita'-
tion, n.: cog'itative, a.

Co'gnac (kon's^k), n. brandy.

Cog'nate, a. allied as by birth.

Cogni'tion, n. knowledge.

Cog'nizable, a. that may be
known: that may be tried in
court.

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Cog'nizance, ». knowledge or
notice: cog^nizant, a.

Cohab'it, vm. to live together:
cohabita'tion, n.

Coheir' (ko-air'), n. a joint
heir:/«m. coheir'ess.

Cohere', v.n. to stick together:
cohe'rence, n.: -ren^ a.

Cohe'sion (-zhun), n. act or
state of cohering, a sticking.

Cohe'sive, a. sticking.

Coliort, n. body of soldiers.

Coif» coiffure, n. head-dress.

Coil, V. to wind in rings: coil, n.

Coin, n. a piece of metal
stamped as money: — v.a. to
stamp as money; to invent:
-age, n.

Coincide', v.n. to agree, corre-
spond: coin'cidence, n.

Coke, n. pit-coal charred.

Col'ander (kul'-). n. a strainer,

Cold, a. without heat: cold, n

Col'ic, n. disease of the bowels.

Colise'um, n. a colosseum.

Collab'orator, n. a fellow-
laborer.

Collapse', v.n. to fall together
or inwards: collapse', n.

Col'lar, n. something round
the neck: — v. a. to seize by
the collar.

Collate', v.a. to bring to-
gether so as to compare.

Collaferal, a. side by side;
not direct: — n. security for
a loan.

Colla'tion, n. act of collating;
a repast between meals.

Colleague (-leg), ». a partner

Col'lec^ n. a short prayer.

Collecf , V. to gather together,
assemble: — collec'tion, n.
coUec'tive, a.: collecf or, n.

Col'lege, n. seminary of learn-
ing; society: colle'giate, a.

CoUe'gian, n. member of a
college.

Collide',T;.». to strike together.

CoU'ier (kol'ygr), n. a coal-
miner; ship that carries coal:
coU'iery, n. coal-mine.

Colli'sion, n. a striking to-

gether.
lol'lo.

Col'locate, v.a. to place to-
gether, arrange: -a'tion, n.

Coilo'dion, n. solution of gun-
cotton in alcohol and ether.

Collo'quial, a. relating to or
used in conmion conversa-
tion: -ism, n.

Col'loquy, n. mutual dis-
course, conversation: col'-
loquist, n.

Collude', v.n. to conspire in
a fraud: coUu'sion (-zhun),
n.: collu'sive, a.

Cologne' (ko-lon'), n. a kind
of perfumed alcohol.

Co'lon, n. a point (:).

Col'onel (kufnel), n. the com-
mander of a regunent : -cy , n.

Colo'nial, a. of a colony.

Col'onist, n. member of a
colony.

Col'onize, v.a. to establish a
colony in: coloniza'tion, n.

Colonnade', n. a range of
columns.

Col'ony, n. a body of people
who settle in another coun-
try and continue subject to
the mother state; the coun-
try thus settled.

Col'or (kul'ur), n. hue, tint;
paint; false show: pl. flag: —
v.a. to paint, dye: — v.n. to
blush: -able, a. specious.

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COMMINUTE

Colos'sal, a. gigantic.

Colosse'um, n. a gigantic
building.

Colos'sus, n. a gigantic statue.

Coi'porteur (-i)6r-tgr), n. a
pedler of religious books.

Colt, n. a young horse.

Corter (kor-), ». cutting-iron
of a plough.

Coriiinbary, n. pigeon-house.

Col'umbine (-bin), a. dove-
colored: — n. a F^t.

Col'umn (kol'um), n. a cylin-
drical pillar; perpendicular
section of a page; body of
troops: cokim'nar, a.

Coliire'» n. one of two great
circles supposed to intersect
in the cdestial poles.

Co'ma, n. lethargy, stupor.

Comatose' (kom-), a. drowsy.

Comb (k5m), n. an instru
ment for the hair; crest as of
a cock; cells in which bees
store honey: — v.a. to dress
with a comb.

ComlMt, V. to fight, oppose:
n. contest, battle: -ant, «.

ComlMtive, a. inclined to
fight.

Combine', v. to join, unite;
combina'tion, n.

Combus'tible. a. that may be
burnt: commistibil'ity, n.

Combtis'tion, n. a burning.

Come'dian, n. an actor of
comedy.

Com'edy, n. a humorous
dramatic play.

Come'ly (kum'-), a. graceful,
becoming, handsome.

Com'et, II. a heavenly body
with a luminous tail: com'
etary, a.
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Com'fit (kum'-), n. a dry
sweetmeat.

Com'fort (kum'-), v. a. to
strengthen, console, cheer: —
n. rehef , what gives ease, &c . :
-able, a.: -er, ».: -less, a.

Com'frey (kum'-), n. a plant.

Com'ic, com'icail, a. raising
mirth, diverting, droll.

Com'ity, n. courteousness.

Com'ma, n. a point (,).

Command', v. to govern,
order: — n. order, authority,
rule: -anf, n, a military
officer: -er, «.: -ment, n. a
command, a pcecepi.

Commem'orate, v.a. to cele-
brate: commemora'tion,
ft.: commem'orative, a.
serving to keep in memory.

Commence', v. to begin.

Commence'ment, n. a begin-
ning; day when the degrees
are conferred by a college.

Commend', v.a. to recom-
mend, praise: -able, a.:
commenda'tion, n.: com-
men'datory» a-

Commens'urable, a. having
a common measure or divi-
sor: commensurabil'ity, n.

Commens'iirate, a. equal in
measure, proportionate.

Com'ment, n. an explanatory
remark: — v.». to remark in
explanation: -ator, n.

Com'mentary, n. a book of
comments.

Com'merce, n. trade or traf-
fic on a large scale; familiar
intercourse: commer'cial,a.

Commin'gle, v.a. to mix.

Com'minute, v.a. to pulver-
ize: comminu'tion, n.

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COMPASS

Commis'erate, v.a. to pity:
commisera'tion, n.

Commissa'riat, n. the de-
partment of the commissary.

Com'missary, n. officer who
has the charge of furnishing
provisions, &c., to an army.

Commis'sion (-mish'un), n.
act of committing, trust,
charge; allowance to an
agent; body of commission-
ers: — v.a. to empower: -er,
n. one empowered to act.

Commis'sure, n. seam, suture.

Commif , v.a. to intrust, con-
sign; do; pledge: -meiit» n.

Committee, n. persons ap-
pointed to manage matters.

Commix', v. to mmgle.

Commixf ure, n. compound.

Commode', n. a small stand.

Commo'dious, a. convenient,
suitable: -ness, n.

Commod'ity, n. article of
traffic.

Com'modore, n. commander
of a squadron of ships.

Com'mon, a. belonging to
many, not scarce, public,
usual: — n. a public ground.

Com'monalty, «. the com-
mon people.

Com'moner, n. a man not
noble.

Com'mon-place, a. common,
hackneyed: — n. common or
ordinary topic.

Com'mons, n. pi. common
people; lower house of par-
liament; food in common.

Commonwear, n. the public
good.

Com'mon wealth, n. a free
state.

Commo'tion, n. a timiult.

Commune', v.n. to converse
together.

Commu'nicable, a. that may
be communicated.

Commu'nicaiit, n. one who
partakes of the Lord's Sup-
per.

Commu'nicate, v. to impart,
disclose; to have inter-
course : — communica'tioii,
».: commu'nicative, a.

Commun'ion (-yun), n. fel-
loveship; sacrament of the
Lord's Supper.

Com'munism, n. the having
property in common: com'-
munist, n.

Commu'nity, n. the public;
common possession.

Commute', v.a. to exchange,
buy off: commuta'tion, n.

Com'pact, n. an agreement.

Compacf, a. firm, solid,
close:— ;v.a. to unite closely.

Compan'ion, n. an associate:
-able, a. agreeable: -ship,».

Com'pany (kum'-), n. persons
associated together; fellow-
ship.

Compar'ative, a. estimated by
comparison, relative.

Compare', v.a. to measure or
estimate by something else;
to liken: — v.n. to be equal.

Compar'ison (-sn), n. act of
comparing, comparative esti-
mate; sinule.

Compart'ment, n. a division.

Com'pass (kum'-) v.a. to en-
circle; to bring about: — ».
circuit, range; instrument to
steer ships by: />/. instrument
to describe circles, &c.

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COMPROMISE

Compas'sion, n. pity, sym-
pathy: -ate, a. & v.a.

Compatible, a. consistent:
compatibil'ity, n.

Compa'triot, n. one from the
same country.

Compeer', n. an equal.

Comper, v.a. to force, oUige.

Compella'tion, n. style of ad-
dress.

Com'pend, compen'diiun, n
an abridgment.

Compen'dious, a. concise.

Compen'sate, v.a. to requite,
recompense: compensa'-
tion, ».: compen'satory, a

Compete', v.n. to strive after
the same as another, vie:
competition, n.: compet-
itive, a.: competitor, n.

Com'petent, a. sufficient, qual-
ified, fit: ns. com'petence,
com'petency.

Compile', v.a. to compose by
taking parts from other
authors: compila'tion, n.

Compla'cent, a. pleased, grati-
fied: ns. compla'cence,
compla'cency.

Comjplain', v.n. to make com-
plaint, find fault: -ant, n.

Complaint', n. a blaming, ac-
cusation; disease.

Complaisanf (-zantO, a. cour-
teous, obliging: -ance', n.

Com'plement, n. full number.

Complete', a. perfect, fin-
ished: — v.a. to finish, ac-
complish: -ly, ad. fully:
comple'tion, n.

Com'plex, a. complicated; of
many parts: complex'ity, ».

Complez'ion (-plek'shun), n
color of the skin or face.

Compli'ant, a. yielding.

Com'plicate, v.a. to render
comi^ex, entangle.

Com'pliment, n. an expres-
sion of admiration, &c.: —
vui. to speak in praise of:
complimenf ary, a.

Comply', v.n. to act in accord.

Compo'nent, a. forming a
part: compo'nent, n.

Comporf, V. to agree, be-
have.

Compose', vui. to form, to
write as an author; to
soothe, quiet: compo'ser, n.

Compos'ite (-poz'it), a. com-
posed of parts.

Composi'tion (-zish'un). n.
act of composing or thing
composed; a written work.

Compos'itor, n. a type-setter.

Com'post (-post), n. manure.

Compos'ure (-pO'-zhur), n.
adjustment; calmness.

Compound', v. to compose of
parts, mix; settle, agree.

Com'pound, a. compounded,
not simple: — n. mixture.

Comprehend', v.a. to com-
prise; understand.

Comprehen'sion, n. power to
understand.

Comprehen'sive, a. broad,
capacious.

Compress', v.a. to press to-
gether, condense: compres'-
sible, a.: compres'sion, n.

Com'press, n. a pad.

Comprise', v.a. to contain, in-
clude: compri'sal, n.

Com'promise, n. a compact
in which mutual concessions
are made: — v.a. to settle by
mutual concessions.

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CONCUSSION

Comptroner (kon-trol'-), n.
an officer who examines
public accounts. |

Compursion, n. act of com-
pelling, force: ajs. compur-
sive, compulsory.

Compunc'tion, n. remorse:
compunc^tious, a.

Compute', vui. to reckon, cal-
culate: compu'tabie, a.
computa'tion, n.

Com'rade, n. a companion, j

Concat'enate, v.a. to link to-
gether.

Concatena'tioii, n. series of
links. I

Con'cave, a. hollow, curved,
or arched: con'cave, n.:
concav'ity, n.

Conceal', v. a. to hide, secrete:
-ment, n.

Concede', v. to ^ve up, grant.

Conceif , n. notion; vanity.

Conceifed, a. vain: -ness, n.

Conceive' (sev'), v. to imag-
ine, think; become pregnant:
conceiv'abie, a.

Concen'trate, v. a. to bring to-
gether or to a centre, con-
dense: concentra'tion, n.

Concen'tric, concen'trical, a.
having a common centre.

Concep^tion, m. act of con-
ceiving or thing conceived,
thought.

Concern', v.a. to belong to,
aflfect; to make uneasy: —
n. business, aflfair, care.

Concern'ing, prep, relating to.

Concerf , v. to contrive.

Con'cevt, n. union; musical
entertainment.

Concerti'na (sgr-te'na), n. a
kind of accordion.

Conces'sion, n. a conceding, a
grant: conces'sive, a.

i Conch (konk), n. a sea-shell.

Con'choid (kong'koid), n. a
curve like a shell: -al, a.

Conchol'ogy (-kol'-),n. science
of shells: conchol'ogist, n.

Concil'iate, v.a. to win over,
make friendly: concilia'-
tion, ».: concil'iator, n.:
concil'iatory, a.

Concise' (-sis'), a. brief, short.

ICon'clave, ». a close or secret

I assembly.

Conclude', v. to determine,
end; infer: conclu'sion, n.

Conclu'sive, a. decisive, final.

Concocf , v.a. to digest, ma-
ture, prepare: concoc'tion.

Concom'itant, a. accompany-
ing, joined with: concom'-
itant, n.

Con'cord, n. oneness of feel-
ing; union, harmony: con-
cord'ant, a.

Concord'ance, n. index of
words in any book.

Con'course, n. an assembly.

ICon'crete, a. formed or united
into a solid mass; not ab-

1 stract: n. a compound mass.

Concrete', v. to form into one

I mass: concre'tion, n.

jConcu'binage, n. state of liv-
ing together as man and wife
without being married.

Con'cubine, n. kept mistress.

Concu'piscence, n. carnal de-
sire, lust: concu'piscent, a.

Concur', v.n. to act together,
unite, agree: concur'rence,
».: concur'rent, a.

Concus'sion, n. violent shak-
ing, shock: concus'sive, a.

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CONFOUND

Condemn' (-dem'), v. a. to pro-
nounce guilty, sentence,
blame: condenina'tion, n.:
condem'natory, a.

Condense', v. to make or to
grow dense: Hiensa'tion, ».

Condescend', v.n. to yield to
an inferior; stoop, deign:
-ing, a.: condescen'sion, n.

Condi^' (-dinO, a. merited, fit.

Con'diment, «. a seasoning;

Condi'tion (-dish'un), «. qual-
ity, state, rank, term of a
compact: -al, a. depending
on conditions.

Condole', v. to grieve for
another's sorrow: condo'-
lence, n.

Condone', v.a. to forgive.

Con'dor, n. a kind of vulture.

Conduce', v.n. to tend, con-
tribute: condu'cive, a.

Con'duct, n. management, be-
havior.

Conducf , v.a. to lead, direct;
behave: -or, n.

Con'duit (kun'dit), ». a chan-
nel or pipe.

Cone, n. a solid body tapering
from a circular base to a
point.

Confab'ulate, v.n. to chat:
confabola'tion, n.

Confec'tion, «. a sweetmeat.

Confec'tioner, ». one who
makes or sells sweetmeats.

Confec'tionery, n. sweet-
meats; confectioner's shop.

Confed'eracy, ». league; what
is united by a league.

Confed'erate, a. united in a
league, allied: — n. an ally:
— V. to join in a league: con-
federa'tion, n.

Confer', v.a. to give, bestow:
— v.n. to consult: con'fer-
ence, n.

Confess', v. to acknowledge,
own, admif; hear confession.

Confes'sion, n. act of con-
fesdng, acknowledgment.

Confes'sional, n. a confessor's
seat.

Confess'or, n. one who con-
fesses, or hears confessions

Confidaiif , n. a bosom-friend:
/em. confidante'.

Confide', v. to trust, intrust.

Con'fident, a. finnly trusting,
positive, bold: -ence, n.

Confiden'tial, a. trusty.

Confisura'tton, u. external
form.

Con'fine, «. boundary, limit.

Confine', v.a. to shut in, re-
strain, imprison: -ment, n.

Confirm', v.a. to make sure,
establish; to admit to com-
munion: -ative, a.: -atory,
a.: confirma'tioa, n.

Confis'cate, a. forfeited to the
public treasury: — v.a. to take
as forfeited thus: -a'tion, n.

Conflagra'tion, n. a f^eat fire.

Conflicf , v.n. to strive, con-
test: con'flict, u.

Cou'fluent, a. flowing togeth-
er, meeting: — n. a tributary
stream: con'fluence, n.

Conform', v. to make, act, or
be in accordance: -able, a.
agreeable, suitable.

Conforma'tion, n. act of con-
forming; structure. •

Conform'ity, n. compliance,
likeness, accord.

Confotuia', v.a. to mingle,
perplex, amase.

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Confront^ » v.a. to face.

Confuse', v.a. to confound,
throw into disorder: confu'-
sion, n.

Confute', v.a. to disprove, re-
iute: confuta'tion, n.

Con'gi (-je), n. leave,, parting
ceremony: — v. to take leave.

Congeal', v. to freeze, to clot:
-ment^ n.: congela'tion, n.

Conge'nial, a. of the same
nature, kindred:^ongeni-
al'ity, n.

Congen'ital, a. bom with one

Con'ger (kong'ger), n. sea-eel

Conge'ries (-ie'ri-ez), n. a
mass of small bodies.

Conges'tion, n. undue collec-
tion of blood: conges'tive, a.

Conglo'bate, a. formed into a
ball: — v.a. to form into a
ball: congloba'tion, n,

Conglom'erate, a. gathered
into a ball: — v.a. to gather
into a ball: -a'tion, n.

Congrafulate, v.a. to com
plunent on some happy
event: congratula'tion, n.:
congrafulatory, a.

Con'gregate, v. to assemble.

Congrega'tion, n. an assem-
bly: congrega'tional, a.

Congrega'tionalism, n. a
form of church-government
in which all authority^ is
vested in each congregation
congrega'tionalbt, n.

Con'gress, n. a meeting; the
legislature of the United
States: congres'sional, a.

Congru'ity, n. suitableness,
fitness: con'gruous, a.

Con'ic, con'ical, a. like or re-
lating to a cone.

Con'ics, n. part of geometry
which treats of the cone.

Coniferous, a. cone-bearing.

Con^ecf ure. n. & v. guess, sur-
mise: conjecf ural, a.

Conjoin', v. to join together:
conjoinf , a.

Con'jugal, a. rdating to mar-
riage.

Con' jugate, v.a. to inflect, as
a verb: conjuga'tion, n.

Conjunc'tion, n. union; con-
necting word.

Conjunc'tive, a. uniting.

Conjuncfure, n. a union;
crisis, occasion.

Conjuration, n. a solemn
summoning, incantation.

Conjure', v.a. to enjoin sol-
eoonly.

Con' jure (kun'jur), v. to en-
chant, practise magic: con'-
jurer, n.

Connas'cent, a. produced at
the same time.

Connate', a. of the same birth.

Connecf , v. to fasten togeth-
er, join, unite: connec'tive,
a.&n.

Connec'tion, connex'ion, n.
junction, union; a relation.

Connive', v.n. to wink at any
fault: conni'vance, n.

Connoisseur' (-nis-sur'), n.
a well-skilled critic.

Connu'bial, a. matrimonial.

Co'noid, u. anything like a
cone.

Con'quer (kong'kgr), v.a. to
overcome, vanquish: -or, «.:
con'quest, n.

Consanguin'eous, a. of the
same blood or descent: con-
sanguin'ity, n.

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Con'science (-shens), n. our
sense of right and wrong
conscien'tious, a.

Con'scious (kon'shus), a.
knowing one's own thoughts,
aware: -ness, n.

Con'script, n. one drawn by
lot as a soldier: — a. enrolled:
conscrip'tion, n.

Con'secrate, v.a. to make sa-
cred, dedicate: -action, n.

Consec'utive, a. following in
order.

Consenf » n. agreement, as-
sent: — v.n. to be of the same
mind, agree.

Con'sequence, n. the effect of
a cause, result, importance.

Con'sequent, a. following as
an effect.

Consequen'tial, a. pretending
to importance, pompous.

Conserv'ative, a. tending to
preserve: — n. one opposed to
political changes.

Conser'vatory, n. a green-
house: — a. preservative.

Conserve', v.a. to preserve:
conserva'tion, n.

Consid'er, v. to look at, think
on, deliberate: -able, a. wor-
thy of notice, more than a
little: -ate, a. thoughtful.

Considera'tion, n. act of con
sidering, deliberation, mo-
tive, compensation, impor-
tance.

Consign^ (-sInO, v.a. to give m
trust, intrust, commit:
».: -ment, n.

Consignee' (-sln-g0> ft- one to
whom goods are consigned.

Consignor' (-sJn-or'), n. one
who consigns goods.

Consisf , v.n. to continue
fixed; be composed.

Consisf ent, a. fixed, agree-
ing together, accordant: —
ns. consisfence, -ency.

Consis'tory, n. a spiritual
court, solemn assembly:
consisto'rial, a.

Console', v.a. to comfort,
cheer: consolable, a.: con-
sola'tion, ».: consol'atory
(kon-sftl'-), a.

Consol'idate, v. to make or to
grow solid: -a'tion, n.

Consols' (or kon'solz), n.pl.
part of British national debt,
the 3 per cent, consolidated
annuities.

Con'sonance, n, agreement.

Con'sonant, a. agreeable, con-
sistent: — n. a closer sound
than a vowel; a letter stand-
ing for such a sound.

Con'sort, n. a wife or hus-
band, a companion.

Consorf , v. to associate, unite.

Conspic'uous, a. clearly seen.

Conspir'acy, n. a plot.

Conspire', v.n. to plot, unite
for crime: conspir'ator, n.

Con'stable, n. a peace-ofl5cer:
constab'ulaiy, a. & n.

Con'stant, a. firm, steadfast,
faithful: con'stancy, ».

Constella'tion, n. cluster of
stars.

Constema'tion, n. dismay.

Con'stipate, v. a. to make cos-
tive: constipa'tion, n.

Constif uency, ». body of con-
stituents.

Constifuent, a. constituting:
— n. one that constitutes, an
element; an dector.

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CONTORT

Con'stitnte, v,a. to form or,
compose, appoint.

Constitu'tionf n. frame of
body or mmd; established {
form of govermnent: -al, a.:
-al'ity. n.

Constrain', v.a. to compel.

Constraint', n. force.

Constrict^, v.a. to bind, con-
tract: constric'tion, n.

Construct^, v. a. to build, form:
construc'tion, n.: -ive, a.

Con'strue, v.a. to translate.

Consubstantia'tion (-shi-a'-),
n. doctrine of Christ's pres-
ence in the bread and wine
used at the Lord's Supper.

Con'sul, n. an ancient Roman
magistrate; a public foreign
commercial agent: con'su-
lar, a.: con'sulate, n.

Consult, V. to ask or take
counsel: consulta'tion, n

Consume', v.a. to waste,
spend, destroy by fire, &c.

Consum'mate, v.a. to com-
plete: — a. perfect: -a'tion, n.

Consump'tion, n. act of con-
suming; a disease of the
lungs: consump'tive, a.

Con'tact, n. touch.

Conta'cion, n. transmission
of duease by contact: con-
ta'gioYis, a.

Contain', vui. to hold, com
prise, include.

Contam'inate, v.a. to defile,
pollute: contamina'tion, ».

Contemn' (-tem'), v. a. to de-
spise: contem'ner, n.

Contem'plate, v. to consider
attoitivdv, meditate: con-
templa'tion, n.i contem'-
plative, a.

Contempora'neous, a. being
at the same time.

Contem'porary, a. being at

! the same time: — ». one who
lives at the same time.

Contempf (-temf), n. a de-
spising, scorn: -ible, a. des-
picable, vile: -ibiy, ad.:
-uotts, a. scornful.

Contend', v.n. to strive.

Contenf , v.a. to satisfy: con-
tenf , a. & ».: -ment, n.

Conten'tion, n. strife.

Conten'tiotxs, a. quarrelsome.

Con'tents, n.pl. that which is
contained; mdex of a book.

Conter'minal, conter'mi-
nous, a. having the same
boundary.

Contesf , V. to contend, dis-
pute.

Con'test, n. strife, dispute.

Con'tezt, n. the parts which
precede and follow a special
passage.

Contig'uous, a. touching, in
contact: contigu'ity, n.

Con'tinence, n. restraint of
the sexual appetite, chastity:
con'tinent, a.

Con'tinent, n. a great body of
land: continen'tal, a.

Contin'gent, a. liable but not
certain to happen, accident-
al: — n. a contingent event, a
share: ns. contin'gence, -cy .

Contin'ual, a. unceasing.

Contin'ue, v. to remain, last,
prolong: ns. contin'uaace,
continua'tion.

Contin'uous, a. closely joined
or united: continu'ity, n.

Contorf , VM. to twist, writhe:
contor'tion, n.

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Contour' (-todr'), n. outline.

Con'traband, a. prohibited,
illegal: — n. illegal traffic.

Contract^ , v. to draw togeth-
er, shrink; incur; bargain:
-or, n.: contrac'tion, ».

Con'tract, n. an agreement.

Contrac'tile (-til), a. having
power to contract: cwi-
tractil'ity, n.

Con'tra-dance, n. dance with
partners in opposite lines.

Contradict, v.a. to oppose
b^ words, deny: contraoic'-
tion, n.: contradic'tory, a.

Contradistiiic'tioii, n. dis-
tinction by contrast.

Contral'to, n. (Mus.) alto.

Con'traries, n.pl. things of
opposite qualities.

Contrariety, n. opposition.

Con'trary, a. opposite, incon
sistent: con'trariness, u.

Contrast^ , v.a. to place in oi
position so as to show the
dissimilarity: con'trast, n.

Contravene', v.a. to oppose,
obstruct: contraven'tion, n

Contrib'ute, v. to |:ive along
with others: contnb'utor, n.

Contribu'tion, n. act of con-
tributing; what is contrib-
uted: contrib'utory, a.

Con'trite, a. humble, penitent.

Contri'tion, n. sorrow for sin.

Contrive', v. to j^an, devise:
contrivance, n.

Control' (-trSl'), vm. to gov-
ern, restrain: — ». restraint,
authority.

Controller (-tr5l'-), n. one
who controls: -snip, n.

Controver'sial, a. relating to
controversy: -iat, n.

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Con'troversy, ». dispute.

Con'trovert, v.a. to oppose,
refute: controverfible, a.

Con'tumacy, n. obstinacy,
stubborn disobedience: con-
tuma'cious, a.

Con'tumely, n. haughty rude-
ness: contume'lious, a.

Contuse', v.a. to bruise.

Contu'sion, n. a bruise.

Conun'drum, n. sort of riddle.

Convales'cent, a. recovering
health: convales'cence, n.

Convene', v.n. to come to-
gether: v.a. to call together.

Conven'ient (-ven'yent), a.
fit. useful, handy: -ience, n.

Con'vent, «. a nunnery or
monastery.

Conven'ticle, n. a meeting of
dissenters for worship.

Conven'tion, n. assembly; a
treaty; established usage.
snven'tional, a. customary.

Converge', v.n. to tend to one
point: conver'gence, n.:
conver'gent, a.

Con'versant, a. versed in.

Conversa'tion, n. discourse,
talk: -al, a.

Converse', v.n. to discourse,
talk.

Con' verse, n. conversation; a
reversed proposition: — a. op-
posite, reciprocal.

Conver'sion, n. change.

Converf , vm. to change from
one thing or course to anoth-
er: -ible, a.: -ibU'ity, n.

Con'vert, n. one converted.

Con'vez, a. rounded on the
outside: convex'ity, n.

Conve3^ .(-vaO, v.a. to carrj',
transmit: -ance, n.

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Convey'ancer, n. one who
draws deeds, &c.: convey'-
ancing, n.

Convict', v.a. to prove guilty:
convic^tioii, n.

Con'vict, n. one legally proved
guilty, a felon.

Convince', vja. to satisfy by
proof.

Conviv'ial (-viv'-I-al), a. fes-
tal, jovial, social: conviv-
ial'ity, n.

Convoca'tion, n. an assembly.

Convoke', v.a. to call together.

Con'volute, con'voluted, a.
rolled one part on another.

Convolve', v.a. to roll togeth-
er: convoiu'tion, n.

Convoy', v.a. to attend in or-
der to protect: con'voy, n.

Convulse', v.a. to shake vio-
lently, affect by spasms:
convul'sion, n.: convul'-
sive, a.

Cony (kimlof k6'-), n. rabbit.

Coo, v.n. to cry as a dove.

Cook (k66k), v.a. to boil, bake,
roast, &c. for food: cook, n.

Cook'ery, n. art of cooking.

Cook'y, n. small cake.

Cool, a. somewhat cold: cool,
». & v.: -ness, n.

Cool'ie, n. a Chinese or East
Indian laborer.

Coop, n. a cage for poultry: —
v.a. to shut up in a coop.

Coop'er, n. a maker of barrels,
&c.: -age, n. cooper's work.

Co-op'erate (ko-op'-), v.n. to
work together for the same
end: -a'tion,».: co-op'era-
tive, a.: co-op'erator, n.

Co-or'dinate, a. having the
same rank.

Coot, n. a black water-fowl.

Copai'ba, copai'va, n. a bal-
sam.

Co'pal, n. a resin used in var-
nishes.

Coparf ner, n. a joint partner.

Cope, n. a hood, a priest's
cloak; arch, vault: — v.a. to
cover with a cope: — v.n. to
vie, contend.

Cop'inf; (k6p'-), «. the top or
cappmg of a wall.

Co'plous, a. plentiful.

Cop'per, n. a metal: — v. a. to
cover with copper.

Cop'peras, n. sulphate of iron,
green vitriol.

Cop'per-plate, n. an engraved
^te of copper; an impres-
sion from the plate.

Cop'pice, copse, n. a wood of
small trees.

Cop'ulate, V. to couple, come
together sexuallv: copula'-
tion, n.i cop'ulative, a.

Cop'y, H. a manuscript, pat-
tern, transcript: — v.a. to
transcribe, imitate.

Cop'yhold, n. (Eng. Law) a
tenure by copy of court-rolls.

Cop'3dst, ». one who copies.

Cop'yri^t, n. sole right to
publish.

Coquef (-ketO, v.n. to trifle in
love, flut: -ry, n.

Coquette' (ko-ketO, n. a fe-
male flirt: coquef tish, a.

Cor'al, n. a hard substance,
the skeletons of zoophytes.

Cord, n. a small rope; a meas-
ure of wood, 128 cubic feet:
— V. a. to fasten; pile in cords.

Cord'age, n. ropes, cords.

Cor'date, a. heart-shaped.

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CORSAIR

Cord'ial (kord'yal), a. hearty, ICor'onet, «. noble's crown.

n. a strengthening Cor'poral, a. relating to the
body: ». low military officer.

Cor'porate, a. legally united
so as to act as an individual:
•orpora'tion, ». a body so
united.

Coxpo'real, a. having a body,
material: corporearity* n.

Corps (k5r), n. a body of
troops, &c.

Corpse, n. dead human body.

Cor'pulent, a. fleshy, fat:
-lence, n,

Cor'puscle (-pus-1), u. phys-
ical atom: corpus'cular, a.

Corral', n. an enclosed yard
for cattle, &c.

Correct^ , v.a. to make right;
punish: — a. free from faults,
accurate: -ive, a. & n.

Correc'tion, n. a correcting.

Correlative, a. reciprocally
related, as father and son: —
n. person or thing so related:
correla'tion, n.

Correspond', v.n. to suit, an-
swer; to have intercourse by
letters: -eoce, «.: -ent, n.

Cor'ridor, n. gallery, passage.

Corrob'orate, v.a. to confirm:
corrobora'tion, ».: cor-
rob'orative, a.

Corrode'. v.a. to eat away
gradually: corro'dent, a.:
corro'sion (-ro'zhun), «.:
corro'sive, a,

Cor'rugate, v.a. to wrinkle:
corruga'tion, n.

Corrupf , V. to make putrid,
debase, rot: — a. putnd, de-
praved: -ibil'ity, «.: -ible,
a.: corrup'tion, n.

Cor'sair, n. a pirate.

drink: cordial'ity, m.

Cor'don, n. line of military
posts; badge of honor.

Cor'duroy, n. a ribbed stuff.

Core, n. heart, inner part.

Coria'ceotts, a. leathery.

Corian'der, n. a plant and its
hot, spicy seed.

Cork, n. a tree and its bark; a
stopple: — v.a. to stop with
a cork.

Cork'screw, n. a screw for
drawing corks.

Cor'morant, n. ravenous sea-
bird.

Com, n. grain, as maize,
wheat, &c.; homy excres-
cence on the toe: — v.a. to
preserve with salt.

Cor'nea, n. homy membrane
forming the front of the eye.

Cor'ner, n. an angle; recess:
— v.a. to drive into a comer.

Cor'net, n. horn-shaped trum-
pet; cavalry-officer: -cy, n.

Cor'nice (-nis), n. highest pro-
jecting work of columns, &c.

Comuco'pia, n. the fabled
horn of plenty; a conical pa-
pa* receptacle for candy, &c.

Coroi'la, u. the inner leaves
of a flower.

Cor'ollary, u. a consequent
truth.

Cor'onal, a. pertaining to a
crown: — n. a crown; the
frontal bone.

Corona'tion, n. a crowning.

Cor'oner, n. an officer who
inquires into the causes of
accidental or suspicious
deaths.

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Corse, ». a corpse.
Corselet, n. a light breast

plate.
Cor'set, n. stays.
Cor'tige (-tazh), n. a train of

attendaats.
Cor'tical, a. like bark, ex-
ternal.
Corus'cate, v.n. to glitter,

flash: conis'cant, a.: co-

rusca'tion, n.
Corvette^ n. small war-ship.
Co'sey (ko'zl), a. snu^, warm.
Cosmefic, a. beautifying:—

n. a wash for beautifying

the complexion.
Cosmog'ony, n. science of the

creation of the universe: cos-

mog'onist. n.
Cosmog'raphy, n. science of

the constitution of the uni-
verse: cosmog'rapher, n.
Cosmorogy, n. science of the

structure and parts of the

universe: cosmorogist, n.
Cosmop'olite, cosmopol'i-

tan, n. a citizen of the world.
Cos'set, n. a lamb brought up

by hajid: — v.a. to pet.
Cost, n. price paid, expense: —

v.a. to be had or bought for.
Cos'tal, a. relating to the ribs.
Cos'tive, a. sluggish in the

bowels: -ness, n.
Costly, a. of great cost.
Costume', n. mode of dress.
Cot, w. a hut; a small house; a

small bed.
Cote, n. a sheep-fold.
Coterie' (-re'), n. society, club.
Cotillon (-yun), n- a dance

or a combination of dances
Coftage, n. a hut, small house:

cof tager, n.

Cof ton (-tn), n. a plant; down
of the i^ant; cotton cloth.

Cotyle'don, n. seed-lobe of a
plant: cotyled'oaoos, a.

Couch, V. to lay or lie down,
place; remove, as a cataract
m the eye: — n. a place for

CouiSi (kdf), n. effort of the
lungs, with noise, to get rid
of phlegm: cough, v.

Coun'cil, ». an assembly for
advice.

Coun'cillor, n. a member of a
council.

Coun'sel, n. advice, consulta-
tion; a counsellor: — v.a. to
give advice to.

Coun'sellor. n. one who gives
advice, a lawyer.

Count, V. to number, reckon;
consider! rely: — n. a reckon-
ing; a title.

Coun'tenance, n. the face,
look, encouragement: — v.a.
to support.

Coun'ter, n. a shop-table.

Coun'ter, ad. contrary.

Counteracf, vm. to act in op-
positi(Hi to, frustrate.

Counterbal'ance, v. to weigh
against.

Coun'terfeit (-fit), v. a. to
feign, imitate, make false
money: coun'terieit, n. &
a.: -er, n.

Countermand', v.a. to revoke
(an order) : countermand, n.

Countermarch', v.n. to march
back: coun'termarch, n.

Coun'termine, n. a mine to
frustrate the use of one made
by an enemy: counter-
mine', v.a.

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Coun'terpane, n. a coveriet

Cottn'terpArt, n. a corre-
six>ndmg i^rt.

Coun'terpoint, n. (Mus.)
written harmony.

Counterpoi8e\ v.a. to coun
terbalaiice:coisn'terpoi8e,n.

Coaiiter8icn% v.a. to sign or
attest as secretary.

Cottn'tersign, n. (Mil.) watch-
word.

Countervail', v. a. to offset.

Cottnf ess, n. wife of a count
or an earl.

Counfing-hotwe, n. house
used for the keeping of ac-
counts.

Countless, a. numberless.

Coun'trified (kun'-), a. rustic.

Coun'try, n. a region; rural
parts.

Coun'tryman, n. one bom in
the same country; a rustic.

Coim'ty, n. a shire, district.

Coup'le (kupl), n. a pair:—
V. to unite.

Couplet, n. two lines that
rhvme.

Cou'pon (koo'pon), n. an in
terest ticket cut from a
bond.

Courtage (kur'-), n. bravery,
spirit: coura'geous (-jus), a.

Cou'rier (ko6'ri-er), n. a mes-
senger.

Course (kors), n. race, track,
progress, conduct; service
of food at table: — v.n. to
race, hunt.

Coors'er, n. race-horse.

Court (kort), n. residence of a
prince; space enclosed; hall
of justice; body of judges;
attentions: — v.a. to woo.

Cour'teous (kur'-), a. polite.

Cour'tesan (kur'te-zan), ». a
prostitute.

Cour'tesy (kur'te-sl), n. polite-
ness; a polite act.

Courte'sy (kurt'sJ), n. gesture
of respect by women.

Courfier (kOrfyer), n. one
who frequents courts or
palaces.

Courfly, a. of elegant man-
ners: court'liness, n.

Court'-mar'tial, n. court of
military or naval oflScers: pi.
courts'-mar'tial.

Courtship, «. making love.

Cous'in (kuz'n), n. child of an
uncle or an aunt.

Cove, n. a small bay.

Cov^enant (kuv'-), n. contract,
agreement: — v.n. to agree.

Cov'er, v.a. to oversprcsBwi,
conceal, shelter: cov'er, n.

Cov'erlet, n. a bedcover.

Cov'ert, a. sheltered; secret: —
n. a shelter.

Cov'erture, n. state of a wife.

Cov'et, v.a. to desire inordi-
nately.

Cov'etous, a. eager for gain,
avaricious: -ness, n.

Cov'ey (kuvT), n. a brood.

Cow, n. female of the bull: —
v.a. to disiririt.

Cow'ard, n. one without cour-
age: — a. afraid of danger,
timid: -ly, a.: -ice (-Is), n.

Cow'er, v.n. to sink in fear.

Cowl, n. a monk's hood.

Cow'-poz, n. vaccine disease.

Cow'slip, f». a plant.

Coz'comb (-kdm), n. a fop:
-ry, #».

Coy, a. reserved, shy: -ness, n.

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Coz'en (kua/n), v.a. to cheat.
Crab, n. a shdl-fish; a sour

kind of apple.
Crab'bed, a. sour-tempered.
Crack'-brained, a. crazy.
Crack'er, n. a noisy firework;

a hard biscuit.
Crac'kle, v.n. to make small

sharp sounds: crackling, n.
Cra'dle, n. a crib in which a

child is rocked; tool for reap-
ing grain: — v.a. to rock in a

cradle; to reap with a cradle.
Craft, n. trade, art, cunning.
Crafts'man, n. a mechanic.
Craff y, a. cunning, artful.
Crag, «. a rough, steep rock:

crag'gy, a.
Cram, v. to stuff, thrust in.
Cramp, n. a spasm of muscles;

iron tool: — v. to restrain.
Cran'berry, «. sour red berry.
Crane, n. a large wading bird;

a machine to raise weights.
Craniol'ogy, n. science of the

skull.
Cra'nium, n. skull: cra'nial,a.
Crank, n. bent end of an axis
Crank, a. liable to be upset.
Cran'ny, n, a chink, a crack.
Crape, n. a thin stuff for

mourning.
Crazier, n. mouth of a volcano
Cravaf, n. a neckcloth.
Crave, v. to beseech, long for,
Cra'ven (-vn), a. cowardly.
Craw, n. the crop of birds.
Craw'fish, cray'fish, n. a kind

of fresh-water shell-fish
Crawl, v.n. to creei).
Cray'on, n. a jpencil of chalk,

&c.; a drawing done with

crayons.
Craze, v.a. to make crazy.

Cra'zy,aJnsane: cra'zine8S,n.
Creak, vm. to make a harsh,

grating noise.
Cream, n. oily part of milk;

choice part: cream'y, a.
Crease, n. a mark made by

folding: crease, v.a.
Create', vui, to cause to exist:

crea'tion, n.: crea'tive, a.:

crea'tor, n.
Creat'ure (kret'yur), n. what-
ever has been created.
Cre'dence, n. belief, credit.
Creden'tial, n. testimonial.
Credible, a. worthy of belief:

credibility, n.
Credit, n. belief, trust; good

repute, honor, influence;

sale on trust; sum due: — v. a.

to believe, trust.
Creditable, a. doing credit.
Creditor, n. one to whom a

debt is owed.
Cred'ulous, a. too easy of

belief: credulity, n.
Creed, n. statement of faith.
Creek, n. a small inlet or

stream.
Creep, v.n. to crawl, move

do^y.
Crema'tion, n. act of burning.
Cre'ole, «. a person born m

Spanish America, the West

Indies, or Louisiana, but of

European descent.
Cre'osote, n. an oily liquid

from wood-tar.
Crepitate, v.n» to crackle:

crepita'tion, n.
Cres'cent, a. increasing:— ».

the increasing moon; the

Turkish standard.
Cress, n. a plant.
Crest, «. a plume of feathers.

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Cresf -fallen, a. dejected.

Creta'ceous (-shus), a. chalky.

Crevasse' (-vasO, n. cleft, gap.

Crcv'ice (-Is), n. a crack.

Crew, n. ship's company.

Crew'el, n. soft worsted yam.

Crib, n. a manger, stall, rack.

Crib'bage, n. a game at cards.

Crick, n. cramp or spasm.

Crick'et, n. an insect; a stool;
a game with bail and bats.

Crime, n. a violation of law.

Crim'inal, a. guilty of a
crime: — n. one guilty of a
crime: criminality, n.

Crim'inate, v.a. to charge
with crime: crimina'tion, n.

Crimp, v.a. to form into ridges,
make wavy.

Crim'son (-zn), n. deep red
color: — a. of a deep red: — v.
to dye with crimson.

Cringe, v.n. to crouch with
servility, fawn: cringe, «.

Crin'kle, v. to moiHd into
wrinkles, to wrinkle: — n. a
turn or wrinkle.

Crin'oline QHn), n. woman's
stiff skirt; coarse stiff muslin.

Crip'ple, n. one who is lame:
— v.a. to make lame.

Cri'sis, n. a critical time: pi.
cri'ses (-sez).

Crisp, a. wrmkled, frizzled,
brittle: — v. a. to wrinkle,
make wavy: crisp'y, a.

Crite'rion, n. a standard to
judge by, test: pi. crite'ria
or criteTions.

Crif ic, n. one skilled in criti-
cism.

Crif ical, a. relating to criti-
cism, discriminatmg, cap-
tious, decisive.

Criticise (-siz), v. to examine
carefully and judge.

Crificism, n. art of judging,
critical judgment.

Critique' (-tek'), n. critical
review or essay.

Croak, n. cry of a frog or
raven: croak, v.n.: -er, n.

Crochef (kro-sha'), v. fancy
knitting by means of a small
hook: crochef (-sha'), v.

Crock, v.a. to smut, blacken.

Crock'ery, n. earthen-ware.

Croc'odile, n. a large amphib-
ious reptile.

Cro'cus, n. an early plant.

Croft, ». a little field.

Crone, n. an old woman.

Cro'ny, n. bosom companion.

Crook (kr66k), ». a bend; staff
bent at the end; artifice: — v.
to bend.

Crook'ed, a. bent: -ness, n.

Crop, «. produce; a bird's
stomach: — v.a. to cut off.

Croquef (kro-ka'), n. a game
played with wooden balls
and long-handled mallets.

Cro'sier (-zher), n. a bishop's
staff.

Cross, n. one straight bar or
line crossing another, gibbet;
affliction, trial: — a. trans-
verse; peevish: — v. to lay or
pass athwart, cancel, thwart.

Cross'bow (-bo), «. a weapon.

Cross-ezam'ine, v.a. to ex-
amine, as a witness called
by the opposite party.

Cross'-eyed (-id), a. having
eyes turned toward the nose.

Cross'-grained, a. ill-natured.

Cross-ques'tion, v.a. to cross-

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Crotch, n. fork as of a tree. Crusade% n. expedition under

Crotch'et, n. a note in music;' the cross to recover the Holy

a whim. ' Land.

Crotch'ety, a. whimsical.

Crouch (farowch), v. to stoop.

Croup (krddp), n. a disease in
the throat; tne rump.

Crow (kr6). n. a black bird;
the cry of a cock: — vm. to
cry as a cock; boast.

Crow'-bar, n. an iron lever.

Crown, ». diadem of ro^ty;
top of the head; a coin; a
garland: z/.a. to invest with a
crown; dignifv, complete.

Cru'cial (kr66'sm-al), a. trans-
verse; testing, searching.

Cru'cible, n. a chemist's melt-
ing-pot.

Cru'cifix, n. figure of Christ
on the cross.

Crucifix'ion, n. a crucifying.

Cru'ciform, a. cross-shaped

Cru'cify, vm. to put to death
by nailing to a cross; mortify.

Crude, a. raw, unripe: -ness,
«.: cru'dity, n.

Cru'el, a. inhuman, hard-
hearted: -tY, n.

Cru'et, n. vial for vinegar, &c.

Cruise (krdoz), v.n. to rove on
the sea: cruise, n.

Cruis'er, n. one that cruises.

Crumb, n. fragment, as of
bread: — v.a. to br«kk into
crumbs.

Cruse, w. a small cup or vial.
Crust, n. hard outer part of

bread, &c.: crust, v.
Crusta'cean (-shan), n. ani-
mal with a crust-like shell.
Crusta'ceous (-shus),a. shelly.
Crusf y, a. like crust; surly.
Crutch, n. a support used by

cripples.
Cry, V. to call aloud, proclaim;

to weep: cry, «.
Crypt, n. a vault, cell.
Cnrs'tal, n. a regular solid

body; a fine glass.
Crys'tal, crys'talline, a. of or

Uke crystal, clear.
Crjrs'tallize, v. to form into

crystals: ciystaUiza'tion, n.
Cub, n. young of bear, fox, &c.
Cube, n. a solid square; third

IX)wer of a number: cu'bic,

a.: culDiform, a.
Cu11>eb, n. a medicinal berry.
CunDit, n. measure from the

elbow to the tip of the mid-
dle finger.
Cuck'oo (k66k'66), n. a bird.
Cu'cumber, n. a garden plant

and its fruit.
Cud, n. food taken into the first

stomach of an animal to be

chewed.
Cud'dle, VM. to lie close.

Crum'ble, v. to break intO'Cud'dy,«>.acabininaboat.

small pieces.
Crum'pet, n. a soft cake.
Crum'ple, v. to draw into

wrinkles.
Crup'per, n. strap fastened to

the saddle and passing under

the horse's tail.

Cud'gei, n. a club or stick: —

v.a. to beat with a club.
Cue, n. the tail or end; a hint;

a rod used in billiards.
Cuff, n. a blow; part of a

sleeve: — v.a. to strike with

the palm.

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CURSORY

Cttirass'Ckwe-rasO, n. a breast-
I^ate.

Cuirassier' (kwe-ras-ser'), n.
a soldier with a cuirass.

Cu'linary, a. relating to cook-
ery or the kitchen.

Cull, V.H. to select.

Cullender, ». See CoFander.

Culm, n. a stalk or stem.

Cul'minate, v.a. to rise to the
highest pomt: -a'tion, «.

Cul'pable, a. blamable: cul-
pabil'ity, n.

Cul'prit, n. a criminal, or one
accused of crime.

Cul'tivate, vm. to till, im-
prove, refine: cultiva'tioii,n.

Cul'tivator, n. one who culti-
vates; a kind of plough.

Culfure, n. cultivation, re-
finement.

Cul'vert,«. an arched passage.

Cum'ber, vui. to clog, hinder
by loading: -some, a.:
cumlDrous, a.

Cum'in, n. a plant and its
aromatic seeds.

Cu'mulate, v. to accumulate.

Cu'mulative, a. increasing by
successive additions.

Cu'neate, cune'iform, a.
wedge-shaped.

Cun'nmg, a. skilful, artful,
crafty; n. skill, artifice, craft

Cup, n. a drinking vessel:—
v.a. to bleed by scarification

Cup^board (kub'urd), n. a case
with shelves for dishes, pro-
visions, &c

Cu'pel, n. vessel to assay
metals in.

Cupella'tion, n. assaying.

Cu'pid, n. the god of love.

Cupid'ity,». ill desire, avarice.
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Cu'pola, n. a cup-shaped roof,
dome.

Cur, n. a mean dog.

Ctt'racy, n. office of a curate.

Cu'rate, n. a clergyman as-
sisting a rector or vicar.

Cura'tor, n. a superintendent.

Curb, VM. to restrain, check: —
n. part of a bridle; frame
round a well.

Curd, n. milk coagulated.

Cur'dle, v. to coagulate.

Cure, n. a remedy, act of heal-
ing: — v.a. to h«il; preserve
by salting, drying, &c.

Cur'few, n. an evening bdl.

Cu'rious, a. anxious to know,
inquisitive; singular: curi-
os^ity, n.

Curl, n. a ringlet of hair: — v.a.
to turn in ringlets.

Cur'lew, «. a water-fowl.

Curl'y, a. having curls.

Curmud'geon (muj'un), n.
a miser, churl.

Cur'rant, n. a small fruit.

Cur'rency, n. circulation;
money.

Cur'rent,a. generally received,
common, now passing:— ».
a stream.

Cur'ride, ». a two-wheeled
chaise for two horses.

Curric'ulum, n. a course.

CiU"'rier, n. leather-dresser.

Ctir'ry, v.a. to dress as leather;
rub as a horse.

Ctir'ry, n. a highly spiced
East Indian sauce or stew.

CtU'se, V. to wish evil to, utter
imprecations: — n. a male-
diction; torment: curs'ed, a.

Ctir'sive, a. running, flowing.

Cur'sory, a. hasty, slight.

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CZARINA

Curt* a. short, concise.
Curtail', v.a. to shorten.
Cur'tain (-tin), n. a hanging

doth for a window, &c.:

cur'tain, v.a.
Cur'vature, «. a curving.
Curve, a. crooked, bent: — v.a.

to bend: — n. a bend, arch.
Curvef , v.n. to leap as a

horse.
Curvilin'eal, curvilin'ear, a.

having curved lines.
Cush'ion (kddsh'un), n. pad

for a seat: — vm. to cover

with a cushion.
Cusp, n. horn of the moon; a

point.
Cus'pidate, a. sharp-pointed.
Cus'tard, n. food made of

eggs, milk, sugar, &c.
Custo'dian, n. keeper.
Cus'tody, n. care, keeping.
Cus'tom, n. habitual prac

tice; patronage; tax, duty.
Cus'tomary, a. usual.
Cus'tomer, n. a buyer.
Cus'tom-house, n. house

where duties on goods are

collected.
Cut, v.a. to sever by an edged

tool; cut, w.
Cuta'neous, a. of the skin.
Cu'ticle, n. the outer skin.
Cuflass, n. a broad, crooked

sword.

Cufler, n. one who makes
knives, &c.: -J,n.

Cuf let, n. a slice of meat.

Cufpurse, n. a pickpocket.

Cufter, n. a fast-saiUng boat.

Cutthroat, n. a murderer.

Cuftle-fish, n. a moUusk.

Cy'cle, n. circle, space of time.

Cy'cloid, n. a kind of geo-
metrical curve: cycloid'al,a.

Cy'clone, n. a whirlwind.

Cyclopse'dia, n. a dictionary
of general knovdedge.

Cyclope'an, cyclop'ic, a.
giant-like, vast.

Cy'clops, n. a fabled one-eyed
giant.

Cyg'net, n. a young swan.

Cylinder, n. a long, round
body: cylin'drical, a.

C3an'bal, n. a musical instru-
ment.

Cjm'ic, n. a sneering, con-
temptuous person: -al, a.:
-ism, n.

Cir'nostu'e, n. the constella-
tion containing the north
star; point of attraction.

Cy'press, n. an evergreen tree.

Cyst (dst), n. a sac contain-
ing morbid matter.

Czar (zar), n. Emperor of
Russia.

Czari'na (za-re'na), n. Em-
press of Russia.

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DAUGHTER

Dab, v.a. to strike gently and

quickly: dab, n.
DablDle, v.n. to play or splash

in water.
Dace, H. a small river fish.
Dac'tyl, n. poetical foot of one

long syllable and two short.
Dad, dadMy, n. father.
Daffodil, H. plant and flower.
Dac'ger, n. a poniard; mark

Daguerre'otsrpe (-gCr'o-tip).

n. a picture taken by the

sun's light on a metal plate.
Dahlia (d&ll-a), n. a plant

and its flower.
Daily, a. & ad. every da^.
Dain'ly, a. delicious; delicate,

nice, fastidious: dain'ty, n.
Dai'ry, n. place where milk is

made into butter or cheese.
Dai'sy, n. plant and its flower,
Dale, n. a vale.
Dally. v.n. to delay or trifle;

fondle: dalliance, n.
Dam, n. a bank to confine

water; mother of beasts :-

v.a. to confine by a dam.
Dam'age, n. loss, injury:-

v.a. to injure, harm.
Dam'ask, n. a figured fabric.
Dame, n. mistress of a house.
Damn (dam), v. to condemn.
Dam'nable, a. most wicked.
Damna'tion, n. sentence to

eternal punishment.
Dam'natory, a. that con-
demns.
Damp, a. moist: — n. mist,

vapor: — v.a. to wet slightly;

discourage.

Damp'er, n. one that damps;

valve in a stove-pipe^ &c.
Dam'sel (-zd), m. a gu-1.
Dam'son (-zn), n. small i^um.
Dance, v.n. to move with

measured steps, as with

music: dance, n.
Dandeli'on (-de-li'on), n. a

plant and its flower.
Dan'dle, vui. to fondle, toss.
Dan'druff, n. scuri.
Dan'dy, n. a dressed-up fop.
Dan'ger (dan'-), ti. peril, risk.
Dan'gle, vm. to hang loose.
Dap'per, a. active; neat.
Dap'ple, a. of various colors:

— V. to variegate with spots.
Dare, v. to venture; challenge.
Dark, a. void of light, black,

gloomy: dark'en (-kn), v.
Darling, n. one deariy loved.
Dam, v.a. to mend by sewing.
Dar'nel, n. a field weed.
Dart, n. a ix>inted weapon for

throwing: — v. to let fly or to

fly as a dart, hurl, shoot.
Daw, V. to strike or throw

violentljr, rush: — «. a vio-
lent striking, a blow; the

mark — .
Das'tard, n. a coward: -ly, a.
Da'ta, n. pi. facts given.
Date J n. time of any event;

fruit of a palm-tree: — v. to

afl&x the date to; begin.
Da'tive, n. 3d case of Greek

and Latin nouns.
Daub, VM, to smear, paint

coarsely: daub, n.
Dau^'ter (daV-), n. a female

child: -in-law, n. son's wife.

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Daunt, v.a. to intiinidate,
frighten: -less, a. fearless.

Da'vits, n. pi. two cranes to
8u^)end a boat over a ves-
sel's ^de.

Daw'dle, v.n. to waste time.

Dawn, v.n. to begin to show
daylight: — n. break of day;
beginning.

Day, n. time from sunrise to
sunset; 24 hours, as from
midnight to midnight.

Day'-book, n. a tradesman's
journal.

Daze, v.a. to stupefy.

Daz'zle, vui. to overpower
with light.

Dea'con (de'kn), n, a church
officer: -ship, n.

Dead (ded), a. deprived of life;
lifeless, inanimate, dull, still
vapid: dead'en (-dn), v. a.

Dead'ly, a. causing death.

Deaf (def), a. wanting the
sense of hearing: deafen, v.

Deaf-mute (def-), «. one who
is both deaf and dumb.

Deal, n. part, quantity; act of
dealing cards; a sawed tim-
ber: V. to distribute; traffic.

Dean, n. a church dignitary
next below a bishop: -ery, ».

Dear, a. beloved, costly.

Dearth (dgrth), n. scarcity.

Death, n. extinction of life.

Debar', V.a. to exclude.

Debark', v. a. to land.

Debase', v. a. to degrade, lower.

Debate', n. a discussion, con-
test in words: — v. a. to dis-
pute, discuss: deba'table, a.

Debauch', v. a. to corrupt: —
n. a drunken revel: -ery, n.
intemperance, lewdness.

Debauchee' (-o-she'), n. a
drunkard or a libertine.

Debenf ure, «. a certificate of
debt or money due.

Debil'itate, v. a. to wei^en.

Debil'ity, n. weakness.

Deb'it, n. an entry on the
debtee side: — v.a. to charge
with debt.

Debonair', a. agreeaUe, com-
plaisant, pleasant.

Debouch' (-b66sh'), v.n. to
issue, emerge.

Debris' (da-br6'), n. fragments
of rocks, &c.: rubbish.

Debt (det). n. what one owes.

Debfor (det'or), n. one who
owes.

Debuf (da-bu'), n. first ap-
pearance.

Dec'ade, n. the number of ten.

Deca'dence, n. decay.

Dec'agon, n. plane figure of
ten angles and sides.

Decahe'aron, n. a solid figure
having ten sides.

Dec'alogue (-log), n. the ten
commandments.

Decamp', v.n. to move off.

Decani?, v. a. to pour off.

Decan'ter, ». bottle for liquor.

Decap'itate, v. a. to behead:
decapita'tion, n.

Decay', v.n. to decline, rot: —
n. a wasting away.

Decease', v. to die: — n. death.

Deceif (-set'), «. guile, cheat,
fraud: -ful, a.

Deceive' (-sev'), v.a. to mis-
lead, delude: deceiv'er, «.

Decem'ber, n. the 12th month.

Decen'nial, a. coming every
ten years; consisting of ten
years.

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Dt'cenfy a. beconoing, seemly,
proper: d0'coiicy» n.

Decep'tion, f>. act of deceiv-
ing: a cheat: decep'tive, a.

Decioe', v. to determine.

Decid'uotts, a. falling ofiF
every seascm, as leaves.

Dec'imal (des'-), a. numbered
by tens: — n. fraction having
some power of ten for de-

Dec'imate, vui. to take or kill
the tenth part of: -action, n.

Deci'pdier, vxi. to explain,
unravd.

Deci'sion (-sizh'un), n. deter-
mination, firmness.

Deci'sive, a. positive, final.

Deck, v.a. to dress gayly: — n.
the floor of a ship; pack or
set of cards.

Declaim^ v.n. to speak ora-
torically: declama'tion, n.:
dedam^atory, a.

Declare', v. to proclaim, as-
sert: declara'non, ».: ajs.
declar'atiye, declar'atary.

Deden'sion , n. a declining,
decay; inflection of nouns.

Decline', v. to bend down, fail,
decav; avoid, refuse; inflect
wonte: — n. falling off, decay.

Decliv'ity, n. a gradual de-
scent: decliv'itoas, a.

Decocf, v. to boil, digest: de-
coc'tioa, n.: decoc'tive, a.

Decol'or, decororize, v.a. to
deprive of color: decolor-
ant, ».: decolora'tiott, n.

Decompose', v.a. to resolve
into elements: -poti'tion, n.\

Dec'orate, v.a. to adorn, em-
bdlish, ornament: decora'- 1
tion, «.: dec'orathre, a.

Decf/rous (or dec'o-nis) , a . be-
coming, proper, suitable.

Decor'ticate, v.a. to peel.

Decc'rum, n. propriety.

Decoy', v.a. to lure: decoy', n.

Decrease', v. to make or grow
less: decrease', n.

Decree', v.a. te ordain, deter-
mine: — ». edict, order.

Dec'remeat, n. decrease.

Decrep'it. a. worn with age,
weak: Mcrep'itude, n.

Decrep'itate, v. to crackle,
roast with crackling: de-
crepita'tion, n.

Decry', t;.a. to cry down, dis-
parage: decrfal, n.

Deciun'bent. a. lying down.

Dec'ttple <-i4), tt, tenfold.

Decus'sate, v.n. to intersect,
cross: decussa'tion, n.

Ded'icate, v.a. to consecrate,
devote, inscribe to any one:
-a'tion, ».: ded'icatory, a.

Deduce', v.a. to draw from,
infer: dedo'cible, a.

Dedttcf , VM. to take from,
subtract; deduc'tion, n. sub-
traction; inference: -ive, a.

Deed, H. action, exploit; a
sealed writing transferring
real estate.

Deem, v.a. to judge, suppose.

Deep, a. extending far below
the surface, profound, low,
grave: — ». sea: deep'en, v.

Deer, n. an animal.

Deface', v.a. to disfigure, mar.

Defal'cate, v. to cut off; ap-
propriate money held m
trust: defaka'tion, n.

Defame', v.a, to slander: de-
fama'tkm, n.: defam'a-
tory, a.

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DELAY

Default, n. fault, faflure,
neglect: — v.n. to faU to meet
obligations; fail to appear in
court, or to pay interest due,
fulfil a pecuniary trust, &c.:
defaulrer, n.

Defea'sance (-fe'zance), n. a
vniting or act which defeats
another.

Defeas'ible (-fez'-)t a* that
may be annulled.

Defeaf , v.a. to undo, over-
come, frustrate: — n. over-
throw, frustration.

Defecate, v.a. to purge, puri-
fy: defeca'tion, n.

Defecf , n. fault, want, blem-
ish, imperfection: -ive, a.

Defecation, n. a falling away.

Defence', n. that which de-
fends, protection: -less, a.

Defend', v.a. to protect, ward
off, guard: -ant, ».: -cr, n.

Defen'sible, a. that may be
defended.
. Defen'sive, a. serving to de-
fend: — n. state of defence.

Defer', v. to put off; delay,
submit, yield.

Deference, n. a vielding, re-
spect: deferen'tial (-shal), a.

Den'ance, n. act of defying.

Defi'ant, a. def3dng, daring.

Defi'cient (-fish'ent), a. hav-
ing defect, wanting.

Deficit, n. deficiency.

Defile', v.a. to pollute: — v.n.
to march off file by file: — n.
a narrow pass.

Define', v. a. to fix the limits of
or the meaning of. describe

Definite, a. lunited, exact.

Defini'tion (-nish'-un), n. ver-
bal description.

Defin'itive, a. limiting; final:
— n. that which defines: -ly,
ad. positively.

Deflagrate, v. to bum rap-
idly: deflasra'tion, n.

Defiecf , V. to tuiti aside, de-
viate: deflec'tion, n.

Deflour', v.a. to deprive of
beauty or of virginity: de-
flora'tion, n.

Defolia'tion, n. fall of leaves.

Deform', vm. to distort, dis-

Derorm'ity, n. want of
proper form, ugliness.

Defraud', v.a. to cheat.

Defray', vm. to pay.

Defuncff a. dead: — n. one
who is dead.

Defjr', v.a. to challenge, dare.

Degen'erate, v.n. to become
worse, deteriorate: degen'-
erac^, ».: degen'erate, a.

Degluti'tion (deg-lu-tish'un),
n. act of swallowing.

Degrade', v.a. to lower, dis-
grace: degrada'tion, n.

Degree', n. step, rank, extent,
tide: 360th part of a circle.

Dehis'cent, a. opening as a
fruit: dehis'cence, n.

De'ify, v. a. to make a god of:
deifica'tion, n.

Deign (dan), v. to condescend.

De'ism, n. creed of a debt.

De'ist, n. one who believes in
God but disbelieves revealed
religion: ajs. deis'tic, -al.

De'it^, H. the Divine Being;
divmity.

Dejecf, v.a. to cast down,
dispirii^: ''^jec'tion, «.

D*^ ., , V. to defer, put off,
linger: delay', n.

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Delec'table, a. delightful:
delecta'tion, n. delight.

Delegate, v.a. to depute, in-
trust: — n. a deputy.

Delega'tion, n. act of delega-
ting; -persons deputed.

Delete'rious» a. very hurtful

DeliVerate, v. to weigh in the
mind, consider, reflect: de-
liberate, a.: delibera'tion,
n.i delib'eratiye, a.

Dericate, a. nice, dainty, fine,
slight, refined: del'icacy, n.

Delixious (-lish'us), a. high-
ly pleasing to the taste.

Delighf (-lit'), n. great pleas-
ure: — V. to give or to have
delight: -ful, a. very pleas-
ing: -some» a.

Delin'eate, v. a. to sketch, por-
tray: delinea'tion, ».: de-
Un'eator, n.

Delin'quent, a. failing in
duty: — n. one who fjuls in
duty: delin'quency, n.

Deliquesce' (cfel-i-kwesO, v.n.
to melt in air: deliques'-
cence, n.: deliques'cent, a.

Delir'ium, n. a wandering
in mind: delir'ious, a.

Deliv'er, v.a. to set free, re-
lease from evil; give over;
utter: -ance, «.: -y, n.

Dell, n. a little dale.

Derta, n. a tract of land
shaped like the Greek letter
Delta. A.

Delude', v.a. to deceive.

Deruge, n. a great flood: —
v.a. to inundate.

Delu'sion, n. a deluding: that
which deludes: ajs. oelu'-
sive, delu'sory.

Delve, v.a. to dig.

Dem'agogue (-gog), n. a lead-
er of the rabble.

Demain' (-man'), demesne'
(-men'), n. land attached to
a mansion.

Demand', v.a. to ask author-
itatively, claim: — n. a claim;
question: -ant, n. plaintiff.

Demarca'tion, n. boundary.

Demean', v.a. to behave.

Demenf ed, a. insane.

Demer'it, n. ill desert, fault.

Dem'i^od, n. a half god.

Dem'ijohn (-ion), n. a large
bottle in wicker-work.

Demise' (-miz'), n. death,
decease: — v.a. to bequeath
or convey.

Democ'racy, n. government
by the people.

Dem'ocrat, n. an advocate of
democracy: -craf ic, a.

Demol'ish, v.a. to destroy by
throwing down: demoli'-
tion, n.

De'mon, n. an evil spirit, a
devil: ajs. demo'niac, de-
moni'acal.

Demonol'Dgy, n. the study of
demons.

Demon'strate, v.a. to show,
prove: demon'strable, a.:
demonstra'tion, ».: de-
mon'strative, a.

Demor'aiize, v.a. to corrupt
the morals or discipline of:
demoraliza'tion, n.

Demul'cent, a. softening.

Demur', v.h. to hesitate, ob-
ject: demtir', n.

Demure', a. sober, staid, af-
fectedly modest.

Demtir'rage, n. compensation
for delay of a vessel or car.

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Demur'rer, n. one who de-
murs; objection nused in a!
lawsuit.

Den, ft. a cave of a wild beast.

Den'ary, a. relating to ten.

Dendrorogy, n. science of
trees.

Deni'al, n. negation, refusal.

Den'izen, n. inhabitant.

Denom'inate, v.a. to name,
style: denom'inatiTe, a.

Denomina'tion, n. name, sect.

Denom'iiiator, n. the lower
number in fractions.

Denote', v. a. tonuirk, signify.

Denounce'tV.a. to accuse pub-
licly: -ment, n.

Dense, a. close, compact,
thick: den'sity, n.

Dent, n. mark of a blow, dint:
— v.a. to mark with a dent.

Den'tal, a. bdongmg to teeth.

Den'tate, den'tated, toothed.

Dentic'ulated, a. notched:
denticula'tion, n.

Den'tifrice, n. a substance for
cleaning the teeth.

Den'tist, «. a surgeon for the
teeth: -ry, n.

Denti'tion (-tish'un). n. the
cutting or growing of teeth.

Denude", v.a. to make nude.

Denun'ciate (-sM-at). v. to de-
nounce, threaten: dlenonci-
a'tion,n.: denun'ciator7,a.

Deny', v.a. to contradict, gain-
say, refuse.

Deo'dorize, v.a. to rid of odor.

Deparf , v.n.to go away; die:
-ure, n.

Department, n. a division.

Depend', v.n. to hang from,
rely: ns. -ant, -ent: ns.
-ence, -ency: -ent, a.

Depicf , VM. to paint, portray.

Depil'atory, a. taking hair off.

Deplete', vm. to empty out,
drain: deple'tion, n.

Deplwe', VM. to lament, be-
wail: deplo'rable, a.

Deploy, V. to open out or
extend, as troops in line.

Depo'nent, n. one who gives
evidence in a court of justice.

Depop'tilate, vm. to deprive
of people, lay waste: depop-
ula'tion, n.: -ator, n.

Deporf , v.a. to conduct, be-
have: -ment, n.

Deporta'tion, n. a carrying
away.

Depose', v. to dethrone; to
bear witness.

Depos'it, v.a. to lay up, place:
— n. what is laid up: -or, n.

Depos'itary,n. one with whom
anything is left in trust.

Deposi'tion, n. act of depos-
ing; testimony on oath.

Depos'itory, n. a place of
deposit.

Depot (de'p6 or de-p6'), n.
storehouse; railway station.

Deprave', v.a. to make bad,
corrupt: ns. deprava'tion,
deprav'ity.

Dep'recate, v. to pray against:
aepreca'tion, «.: oep'reca-
tory, a.

Depre'ciate (-sh!-at), v. to
lower or fall in value; dis-
parage: deprecia'tion, n.

Dep'redate, v.a. to plunder,
prey upon: depreda'tion,
n.: dep'redator, n.

D^^ess', v.a. to press down,
lower, humble, dispuit: de-
pres'sion, ».: depre8'sive,a.

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Depriye', v.a. to take from,
dispossess: depviva'tion* n.

Depth, n. deepness.

D(^iute% v.a. to appQiat as a
substitute or agent: dopviaf-
tion, n.

Dep'uty, n. one aiqxrinted to
act for another, a dd^^te.

Detange'y vui. to disorder: de-
ranged', a. insane: -ment, n.

Der'elict, a. abandoned: doK'
elict, n.: derelic'tion, n.

Deride', v.a. to laugh at, scoff
at: deri'sion (-rizh'un), «.:
deri'sive, a.: deri'sory, a.

Derive', v.a. to deduce^ re-
ceive from a source: denva'-
tion, «.: deriv'ative, a.&n.

Der'ma, n. skin: der'mal, a.

Der'ogate, v. to lessen by tak-
ing away, detract: deroga'-
lion, ».: derog'atory, a.

Der'rick, n. an apparatus for
hoisting heavy weights.

Der'vislV »• & Mohammedan
monk.

Descanf , v.n. to sing; dis-
course: des'cant, «.

Descend', v. to c(»ne or go
down; be derived: -ent,
descen'sion, n.

Descend'ant, n. ofibprmg.

Descenf , n. pro|;ress or slope
downward, derivation, birth.

Describe', v.a. to delineate,
portray in words: descrip'-
tion, «.: descrip'tive, a.

Descry', v.a. to espy, discover

Des'ecrate, v.a. to profane

Des'ert, a. waste, solitary:—
n. desolate or barren [dace.

Deserf , n. reward, merit: — v
to forsake, runaway: -er, ».:
deser'tion, n.

Deserve', v. to be worthy of,
merit: deserved' (de-zfirvd'),
a.: deserv'ing, a.

Deshabille' (des-a-bH'), w. un-
dress, cardess toilet.

Desic'cate, v. to dry: desic-
ca'tion, ft.: desic'cative, a.

Desid'erate, v.a. to desire,
want: desid'eratxve, a.

Desidera'tum. n. something
desired: pi. desidera'ta.

Dengn' (-zin'), v. &. n. sketch,
plan, purpose.

Des'ignate, v.a. to point out,
name: designa'tion, n.

Desire', v.a. to wish, long for:
— n. a wish, longing: desir'-
able, a.: desir'ous, a.

Desisf ,. v.n. to stop, forbear.

Desk, n. kind of table or stand.

Des'olate, v.a. to make soli-
tary, lay waste: des'olate,
a.: aes(»a'tion, n.

De^mir', v.n. to be without
hope: — n. loss of hope.

Despatch', vm. to send away
hastily; to kill: — n. a send-
ing in haste: a message.

Despera'do, n. a desperate
fellow: pi. despera'does.

Des'perate, a. hopeless and
reckless: despera'tion, n.

Despise', v.a. to scorn, con-
temn: des'picable, a.

Despite', n. great spite, mal-
ice: -fill, a.

Deq>oil', v.a. to rob, strip:
despolia'tion, n.

Despond', v.n. to lose hope,
desi>air: -ency, «.: -ent, a.

Des'pot, n. absolute ruler;
tyrant: -ism, ».: despof ic,a.

Despu'mate, v.n. to throw off
scum: despuma'tion, n.

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Desquama'tion, n. scaling off.

Besserf , n. fruits, sweets, &c.,
served at the end of a meal.

Destina'tion, n. end, design;
place to which one is going.

Des'tine, v. to doom, appoint.

Des'tiny, n. fate, doom.

Des'titute, a. in want, needy,
poor: destitu'tion, n.

Destroy', v.a. to pull down,
bring to naught, ruin: de-
struc'tible, a.: destruc'-
tion, n.: destruc'tive, a.

Des'uetude (des'we-), n. dis
use.

Des'ultory, a. loose, rambling.

Detach% v. to separate, send
off: -ment, n.

Detail', n. minute account;
circumstance, particular.

Detail', v.a. to relate partic-
ularly; detach.

Detain', v. to keep back, stop.

Detecf , VM. to find out: de-
tec'tion, ».: detec'tive, n.

Deten'tion, n. a detaining.

Deter', v.a. to hinder.

Deter'p:ent, a. cleansing.

Dete'norate, v. to grow or
make worse: -a'tion, n.

Deter'mine, v. to limit; re-
solve on; end: deter'min-
able, a.: deter'minate, a.:
detennina'tion, n.

Deter'sion, n. a cleansing.

Deter'sive, a. cleansing.

Detesf , v.a. to hate intensely:
-able, a.: detesta'tion, n.

Dethrone', v.a. to depose
from the throne: -ment, n.

Det'onate, v. to explode with
a loud noise: detona'tion,n.

Detour' (da-toor'), n. a cir-
cuitous way.

Detracf, v.n, to take away,

defame: -or, n.: detrac'-

tiolQ, n.
Def riment, n. injury, dam-
age: detrimen'tal, a.
Detri'tion, n. a wearing away.
Detrude', vui. to thrust down:

detru'sion, n.
Detrun'cate, v.a. to lop off.
Deuce (dus), n. the two-spot

of cards or dice; the devil.
Dev'astate, vui. to lay waste,

ravage: devasta'tion, n.
Devel'op, v. to unfold, grow

gradually: -ment, n.
De'viate, v.n. to wander, go

astray: devia'tion, n.
Device', n. a contrivance.
Dev'il, n. Satan, an evil spirit:

-ish, a.: ns. -ry, -try.
De'vious, a. out of the wajj.
Devise' (-viz'), v. to contrive;

bequeath: — n. gift by a will;

a will.
Devisee' (-zeO , «• one to whom

a thing is bequeathed.
Devi'sor, n, one who gives by

will.
Devoid', a. void, empty.
Devoir' (dev-wawr'), n. duty.
Devolve', v. to roll down; de-
liver over; fall.
Devote', v.a. to dedicate, give

up wholly: devofed, a.

strongly attached.
Devotees n. a votary, fanatic.
Devo'tion, n. piety, worship;

strong affection: -al, a.
Devour', v. to eat up greedily.
Devouf , a. pious, earnest.
Dew, n. moisture deposited at

night: — v.a. to wet with dew.
Dew^p, n. the loose flesh

under an ox's throat.

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Dex'ter, a. right, not left.

Dez'terous, a. expert, adroit:
dexter'ity, «.

Dex'tral, a. right, not left.

Diabe'tes (-tgz), n. a disease
characterized by an exces-
sive flow of urine.

Diaborical, a. devilish.

Diacrific, diacritical, a.
distinguishing as by a mark

Di'adem, ». a royal crown.

Diaer'esis (-&'-), «. the marks
", showing that two vowels
must be pronounced sep-
arately.

Diagno'sis, n. the distinguish-
ing of a disease by its
symptoms: diagnos'tic, a.

Diag'onal, ». a straight line
joining two angles not ad
pacent.

Di'agram, n. a figure or plan
drawn.

Di'al, n. a plate on which a
hand or a shadow shows the
hour, &c.

Di'alect, «. local peculiarity
of speech.

Dialecti'cian, n. logician.

Dialec'tics, ». logic.

Di'alogue (-log), «. conver-
sation between two or more,

Diam'eter, n. a straight line
passing through the centre
of a orcle: diamef rical, a.

Di'amond, n. the most pre-
cious gem; a rhombus;
smallest type.

Diapa'son, n. the octave or
interval which includes all
the notes.

Di'aper, n. a figured linen.

Diaph'anous, a. transparent.

Diaphoref ic, a. sudorific.

Di'aphragm (-fram), n. the
muscle which separates the
chest from the abdomen.

Diarrhoe'a (-r6'a), n. looseness
of the bowels.

Di'ary, ». a journal.

Diaton'ic, a. proceeding by
tones.

Di'atribe (-trib), «. invective.

Dib'ble, «. a pointed tool for
pricking holes to put seed in.

Dice, n.pt' of Die.

Dicotyle'don, «. a plant hav-
ing two seed-lobes: -ous, a.

Dic'tate, v.a. to tell what to
write; order: — n. precept;
order: dicta'tion, n.

Dicta'tor, ». one having ab-
solute authority: dictato'-
rial, a.

Dic'tion, n. expression.

Dic'tionary, n. a book in
which words are explained.

Dic'tum, n. an authoritative
saying: pi. dic'ta.

Didac'tic, a. fitted to teach.

Die, v.n. to lose life.

Die, n. a small cube with
spots: pi. dice.

Die, n. a stamp: pi. dies.

Di'et, «. food; assembly: —
V. to supply with food, eat:
-ary, a.

Dietetic, a. of or for diet:
dietetics, «. rules for diet.

Differ, v.n. to be unlike, vary,
disagree: -ence, n.: -ent,
a.: mfiferen'tial, a. making
a difference, as in rates or
charges; discriminating.

Difficult, a. not easy, hard
to be done: difficulty, n.

Diffident, a. distrustful, mod-
est: diffidence, ».

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DIPPER

Diffuse' (-fuz'), v.a. to wmr
out, spread widely: diffu'-
sion, ».: difEu'sive, a.

Diffuse' (-fusO, a. widely
spread, copious> wordsj.

Dig, V. to turn up with a
si»de, &c.

Di'gest, n. a body of laws.

Digest', v.a. to dissolve in the
stomach; think over: -iUe,
a.: -ive, a.: diges'tioii, n.

Dig'it (dij'-), n. one of the ten
figures, o. I, a, &c.; one-
twelfth ot the diameter of
the sun or moon.

Dig'ital, a. pertaining to fin-
gers.

Dig'nify, v.a. to invest with
honor, exalt: dig'nified, a.

Dis^nitary, n. a person of
high rank.

Dig'nity, n. elevated conduct,
grandeur of mien; high rank.

Di'graph, n. two letters joined
having but one sound.

Digress , v.n. to turn aside
from the main point: -ive,
a.: digres'sion, n.

Dike, n. a ditch, a bank.

Dilap'idate, v. to lay or fall
in ruins, decay: -a'tion, n.

Dilate', v. to enlarge, spread
out: ns. dilata'tion, dila'-
tion.

Dil'atory, a. tardy, late.

Dilem'ma, ». a difficult alter-
native.

Dilettan'te (-tan'ta), n. one
who delights in the fine arts
pi. dilettan'ti (tan'te).

Du'igent, a. industrious, assid
uous: dil'igence, n.

Dilute', v.a. to make thin or
weaker: dilu'tion, n.

Dilu'yial, diln'vian, is. re-
lating to a flood or deluge.
Dim, a. not seeing or seen

clearly; o)»cure: dim, v.a.
Dime, n. a silver coin of the

U. S., a lo-cent piece.
Dimen'sion, n. size, bulk.
Dimin'tsh, v, to make or grow

less.
Dimintt'tion, n. decrease.
Dimin'utive, a. small, little.
Dim'ity, n. a ribbed cotton

cloth.
Dim'ple, n. a small hollow in

the cheek, &c.: dim'pled, a.
Din, n. loud continued noise.
Dine, v. to eat or give a dinner.
Din'gle, n. hollow, valley.
Din'gy, a. dark l»-own, soiled.
Din'ner, n. midday meal.
Dint, ». a dent; force.
Di'ocese (-s6s), n. a bishop's

territory: dioc'esan (os'e-

ar -o-se'-), a.
Diop'trics, «. the science of

refracted light.
Diora'ma (-ra'ma), n. a kind

of pictorial exhibition: di-

orasi'ic, a.
Dip, V. to immerse, plunge;

ladle; incline downward:

dip, f».
)il^the'

Diimthe'ria, n. a throat dis-
ease.

Diph'tiiong (dip'- or dif'-). n.
a union of two vowels in one
syllable: -al, a.

Diplo'ma, n. a writing con-
ferring a privilege or honor.

Diplo'macy, n. art of negoti-
ation between states, politi-
cal skill: diplomat'ic, a.:
ns. dip'lomat,diplo'mati8t.

Dip'per, ». one that dips; ladle

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Dip'teral, dip'terous, a. hav-
ing two wings.

Dire, ^. dreadful, calamitous.

Direcf , a. straight, right, ex
press; — v.a. to aim, regu-
late; to show, order: direc'-
tion, H.

Direc'tor, n. a managing of-
ficer.

Direc'tory, n. a book with
names and residences of in-
habitants.

Dire'ful, a. dreadful, dismal

Dirge, ». a funeral hymn.

Dirigible, a. that may be di
rected or steered, as a bal
loon.

Dirk, n. a kind of dagger.

Dirt, n. dust, earth; any filthy
substance.

Dir'ty, a. foul, filthy, mean:
VM. to foul, soil.

Disanble, v.a. to deprive of
ability: disability, n.

Disabuse', v. a. to undeceive.

Disadvan'tage, n. loss, in-
jury: disadvanta'geous, a.

Disaffecf , v.a. to fill with dis-
like.

Dtsaffec'tion, n. ill-will.

Disa^ee', v.n. to differ, be at
variance: -ment, n.

Disagi;pe'able, a. unpleasant.

Disallow', v.a. to refuse to
allow, reject: -ance, n.

Disannul', v. a. to annul.

Disappear', v.n. to go out of
sight.

Disappoinf , v.a. to fail to
satisfy, frustrate: -ment, n.

Disapprove', v.a. to dislike,
censure: disapproba'tion.n.l

Disarm', v.a. to deprive of,
arms. 1

Disarrange', v.a., to disorder.

Disarray', v.a. to undress: —
n. disorder, undress.

Disas'ter, n. misfortune, ad-
verse event: disas'trous, a.

Disavow', v.a. to disclaim.

Disband', v. to break up as a
band, disperse.

Disbelief, n. want of belief.

Disbelieve', v.a. to discredit.

Disbur'den, v.a. to unload.

Disburse', v.a. to spend, lay
out: -ment, n.

Disc, n. See Disk.

Discard', v.a. to cast off, re-

Dtscem' (diz-zgrn'), v. to per-
ceive, see, judge: -ible, a.:
-ment, n.

Discharge', v.a. to unload;
acquit; dismiss; fire: — n.
explo^on; dismissal.

Disci'ple (-si'pl), n. a follower.

Dis'cipline, n. a training, or-
der, regulation: — v. to train,
brin^ under control, punish:
disciplina'rian, ».: dis'ci-
plinary, a.

Disclaim', v. a. to disown.

Disclose', v.a. to uncover, re-
veal: disclos'ure, n.

Discol'or, v.a. to chaise the
color of: discolora'tion, n.

Discom'fit (-kum'fit), v.a. to
defeat, balk: -ure, n.

Discom'fort, n. uneasiness.

Discommode', v.a. to incom-
mode.

Discompose', v.a. to disturb,
disconcert: -pos'ure, n.

Disconcerf, v. a. to confuse,
abash.

Disconnecf , v. a. to separate,
disjoin: disconnec'tion, n.

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Discon'solate, a. sorrowful.
Discontent^, n. uneasiness,

dissatisfaction; -ed, a.
Discontin'ue, v. to leave off.
Dis'cord, n. want of concord,

strife: discord'ance, ».: dis-

cord'ant, a.
Dis'count, n. sum deducted,

as for payment before due;

allowance.
Discounf, v.a. to lend money

on, after deducting interest.
Discoun'tenance, v.a. to dis-
courage, disapprove.
Discour'age (-kur'-) v. to dis-
hearten, depress: -ment, n.
Discourse', n. conversation, a

speech, treatise: — v. to talk.
Discour'teous, a. uncivil.
Dis'cous, a. disk-like.
Discov'er, v.a. to disclose,

find out: -able, a.: -er, ».:

-y, n.
Discred'it, n. want of credit,

ill-repute: — v.a. to disgrace;

disbelieve: -able, a.
Discreef, a. prudent, wary.
Dis'crepant, a. disagreeing:

ns. dis'crepance, -ancy.
Discrete^ a. separate, distinct.
Discre'tion (-kresh'un), n.

prudence, liberty to act at

pleasure: -al, a.: -ary, a.
Discrim'ioate, v. to distm-

Suishj make a difference:
iscrimina'tion, ».: dis-
crixn'inative, a.

Discur'sive, a. desultory, rov-
ing: discur'sion, n.

Discuss', v.a. to examine, de-
bate: discus'sion, n.

Disdain', v.a. to scorn, de-
spise: — n. contempt, scorn:
-ful, a.

Disease' (dia-^, n. a dis-
temper, illness: — v.a. to af-
flict with disease: diseased'
(diz-€zd'), a.

Disembark', v. to land.

Disembar'rass, v.a. to free
from perplexity: -ment, n.

Disembod'y, v.a. to divest of
the body: disembod'ied, a.

Disembogue' (-bog'), v. to
pour out at the mouth as a
river.

Disembow'el, v.a. to take out
the boweb of.

Disenchanf , v.a. to free from
enchantment.

Disencum'ber, v.a. to dis-
burden.

Disengage', v.a. to release.

Disentan'gle, v.a. to free from
a tangle or snarl: -ment, n.

Disentomb' (-toom'), v.a. to
take from a tomb.

Disesteem', n. disregard.

Disfa'vor, «. dislike.

Disfig'ure, v.a. to mar.

Disfran'chise (-chTz), v.a. to
deprive of privileges of a
citizen.

Disgorge', v. to vomit, give up.

Disgrace', n. dishonor, cause
of shame: — v. a. to bring
shame upon: -ful, a.

Disguise' (glz'), v.a. to con-
ceal by a dress intended to
deceive: — ». a dress to de-
ceive; false show.

Disgusf, ». strong dislike,
loathing. — v.a. to excite dis-
gust in.

Dish, n. a vessel for food; food:
— v.a. to put in a dish.

Dishabille' (dis-a-bil'), n. un-
dress, loose dress.

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Dishear'ten, v. to discourage.

Dishev'el, v.a. to disorder the
. hair of.

Dishon'est, a. not honest.

Dishon'or (dis-on'ur), n. loss
of honor; disgrace: — v.a. to
disgrace; refuse payment of.

Disincline', v.a. to make
averse: disinclina'tion, n.

Disinfecf , v.a. to free &om
infection: disinfec'tion, n.

Disinfien'uous, a. not frank,

Disinner'it, v.a. to deprive of
an inheritance.

Disin'tegrate, v.a. to separate
into particles: -a'tion, n.

Disinter' (tgr'), v.a. to take
out of a grave: -ment, n.

Disin'terested, a. free from
sdf-interest: -ness* n.

Disjoin', v.a. to separate.

Disjoinf , v.a. to put out of
joint.

Disjuncf , a. disjoined, sepa-
rate: disjunc'tion, n.

Dishinc'tive, a. disjoining.

Disk, n. a round i^te; face of
the sun or moon.

Dislike', v.a. not to like, dis-
relish: — H. aversion.

Dislocate, v.a. to put out of
joint or place: -a'tion, n.

Dislodge', v.a. to drive from a
place, expel; -ment, n.

Duloy'al, a. not loyal: -ty, n.

Dis'nial, a. gloomy, dreary.

Disman'tle, v.a. to strip.

Dbmay', v. a. to terrify, af-
fright: — n. loss of courage,
fright.

Dismem'ber, v.a. to disjoin
limb from limb; -ment, n.

Dismiss', v.a. to send away:
ns. dismis'sal, dismis'sion.

Dismounf , v. to throw off a

horse; alight.
DisobeV (-ba'), v. a. to neglect

or refuse to obey: dis<u>e'-

dience, ».: disobe'dient, a.
Disoblige', v.a. to offend.
Disoblig'ing, a. unwilling to

oblige.
Disorder, n. want of order,

disease: — v. a. to put out of

order, disarrange: -ly, a.
Disor'ganize, v.a. to destroy

the organization of.
Disown', v.a. to deny.
Dispar'age, v.a. to decry,

bring reproach on: -ment, n.
Disparity, n. inequality.
Disparf , v.a. to part in two.
Dispas'sionate, a. free from

passion, calm.
Dispatch'. See Despatch.
Dispel', v.a. to drive away.
Dispen'sary, n. place where

medicines are gratuitously

dealt out to the poor.
Dispensa'tion, n. distribution;

plan; license.
Dispen'satory, n. a book for

niaking up medicines: — a,

granting dispensation.
Dbpenscr, v.a. to deal out.

Dispense with, do without.
Disperse', v. to scatter.
Dispir'it, vui. to dishearten.
Displace', v.a. to put out of

place.
Diaplay*, v.a. to spread out;

show: — n. exhibition.
Displease'; v.a. to offend.

nuike slightly angry: dis-

pleas'ure (-plezh'ur), n.
Disporf , n. play: — v. to sport
Dispose', v.a. to place, apply,

adapt; incline: dispo'sal, n.

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DISTASTE

BiflpOii'tipn, u. mode of plac-
ing; temper, incHnadon.

Dispossess' (-poz-zesO, v. a.
to put out of possession:
disposses'sion, n.

Disproof, «. refutation.

Divropmr'tion, ». want of
synmietry: — v.a. to join un-
fitly: -al, a.: -ate, a.

Disprove', v.a. to refute.

Dispute', V. to argue, call in
question, debate: — ». wordy
contest: dis'ptttable, a.:
dis'putant, n.: disputa'-
tion, ».: disputa'tious, a.

Disqual'ify (-kwol'-), v. a. to
make unfit: -fica'tion, n.

Disqui'et, «. uneasiness: —
v.a. to make uneasy.

Disqui'etude, n. uneasiness.

Disquisi'tion (kwi-zish'un),
«. an argumentative essay.

Disregard', v.a. to slight,
neglect: — n. neglect.

Disrepute', n. ill repute, bad
character: disrep'utable, a.

Disrespecf , n. a want of re-
spect: -ful, a.

Disrobe', v.a. to undress.

Disrup'tion, n. a bursting
asunder, breach.

Dissatisfac'tion, n. discon-
tent: dissaf isfy, v.a.

Dissecf , v.a. to cut in pieces
so as to examine: -or, n.:
dissec'tion, n.

Disseize', v.a. to dispossess.

Dissem'ble, v. to disguise,
pretend, feign.

Dissem'inate, v.a. to sow or
scatter abroad: -a'tion, n.

Dissen'sion, n. strife.

Dissent', v.n. to disagree, dif-
fer: — n. a differing.

Diflsen'tient, a. disagreeing.

Disserta'tioii, n. a treatise.

Dissev'er, v.a. to part in two,
sever: -anoe, n.

DJB'sident, n. one who dis-
sents: — a. dissenting.

Dissil'ient (-yent), a. spring-
ing asunder: diwxil'ieace, n.

Dissim'ilar, a. unlike: — ns.
disstmilar'lty, dissimil'i-
tude.

Dissimuiaticm, n. hypocrisy.

Dis'sipate, v.a. to scatter,
squander: dis'sipated, a.
addicted to vicious pleas-
ures, intemperate.

Dissipa'tion, n. dispersion;
dissolute living.

Disso'ciate (-sh!-at), v.a. to
disunite: dissocia'tion, n.

Dis'soluble, a. that may be
dissolved.

Dis'solute, a. loose, de-
bauched.

Dissolu'tion, n. act of dis-
solving; death.

Dissolve', V. to sejmrate or
break up; melt: di^orvent,
a. & n.

Dis'sonant, a. inharmonious.

Dissuade' (-sw§,d'), v. a. to ad-
vise against: dissua'sion,
n.: dissua'sive, a.

Dissyl'lable, n. a word of two
syllables: dissyllab'ic, a.

Dis'tafif, n. staff used in spin-
ning flax.

Dis'tance, n. space between;
remoteness: — v.a. to leave
behind.

Dis'tant, a. remote in time or
place, far; shy, cold.

Distaste', n. disrelish: -ful,
a. unpleasant to the taste.

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Distem'per, n. a disease, mal-
ady: — v.a. to derange.

Distend', v.a. to stretch out,
swell: disten'sible, a.: dis-
ten'tion, n.

Dis'tich (-tik), n. a couplet.

Distil', v.n. to fall in drops: —
v.a. to extract the spirit from
by evaporation and conden-
sation: ns. distiller, dis-
tilla'tion.

Distil'lery, n. place for dis-
tilling.

Distinct', a. different, sepa-
rate, clear: -ive, a.

Distinc'tion, ». difference;
eminence.

Distin'guish, v.a. to recog-
nize by marks, &c., discern;
make eminent or famous.

Distorf , v.a. to twist out of
shape: distor'tion, n.

Distracf, v.a. to confuse,
craze: distrac'tion, ».

Distrain', v.a. to seize (goods)
for debt: distrainf , n.

Distress', n. affliction, pain;
distraint of goods: — v.a. to
afflict.

Distrib'ute, v.a. to divide
among several, allot: dis-
tribu^on, n.: distrib'u
tive. a,

Dis'trict, n. a region, tract: —
v.a. to divide into districts.

Distrusf , n. want of trust: —
V. to have no trust in: -ful, a.

Disturb'} v.a. to agitate or con-
fuse, disquiet: -ance, n.

Disun'ion (-yQn'yim), n, a
breaking up of union.

Disunite', v. to separate.^

Disuse', ». cessation of use: —
v.a. to cease to use.
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Ditch, n. a trench.

Dif to, n. the same thing.

Dif ty, n. a song.

Diuref ic, a. that increases
the flow of urine.

Diur'nal, a. daily.

Divan', n. a council or a coun-
cil-chamber; a sofa.

Divar'icate, v. to fork, part
into two branches: divari-
ca'tion, n.

Dive, v.n. to plunge.

Diverge', v.n. to tend apart:
diver'sence, n.: -gent, a.

Di'vers (di'verz), a. sundry.

Di'verse (di'vers), a. differ-
ent, various: diver'sity, n.

Diver'sify, v.a. to make vari-
ous: diversifica'tion, n.

Diver'sion, n. a turning aside;
amusement, sport.

Diverf, v.a. to turn aside;
amuse: diver'tisement, n.

Divesf , v.a. to strip off.

Divide', v. to part, separate.

Div'idend, n. a number to be
divided; share of profit di-
vided among stockholders.

Divi'ders, n.pl. compasses.

Divina'tion, n. a foretelling.

Divine', a. pertaining to God,
sacred: — n. a clergyman: —
r. to foretell, foresee; guess.

Divin'ity, ». the Deity; divine
nature; theology.

Divis'ible, a. capable of being
divided: divisibU'ity, n.

Divi'sion (-vizh'un), n. act of
dividing, partition; portion.

Divi'sor, n. a number to di-
vide by.

Divorce', n, dissolution by
law of a marriage: — v.a. to
part as husband and wife.

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DOOMSDAY

Divulge', v.a. to make public.

Divul'sion, n. a rending.

Diz'zy, a. giddy: diz'ziness, ».

Do (doo), v.a. to pferfonn, ef-
fect: — v.n. to act; be as to
health.

Doc'ile (dos^), a. teachable,
ready to leam: docility, «.

Dock, n. a place for sltips; a
weed: — v.a. to cut short.

Dock'aee, «. rent for use of
a dock.

Dock'et, n. a label; a list of
cases in court: — v.a. to mark
papers on the back.

Doc'tor, n. a title in divinity,
in physic, &c, a physician:
-ate, n. a doctor's degree.

Doc'trine, n. a thing taught, a
principle: doc'trinal, a.

Doc'umeht, n, written state-
ment, record: -menfary, a.

Dodec'agon, ra. a figure of 12
sides and 12 angles.

Dodecahe'dron, n. a solid
with 12 equal sides.

Dodge, V. to start aside, evade.

Doe (do), n. female deer.

Doe'skin, n. a thick twilled
cloth.

Doflf, v.a. to put off.

Dog, «. an animal: — v.a. to
follow and watch constantly.

Dog'-days, n.pl. days when
the dog-star rises and sets
with the sun.

Dog'ged, a. sullen, morose.

Dog'gerel, n. worthless verses

Dog'ma, n. a doctrine.

Dog'matize, v.n. to state one's
opinions arrogantly: dog-
mafic, a.: dog'iBatism,n.:
dog'matist, n.

Dog'-star, n. the star Sirius.

Doily, n. a small napkin.

Dole, VM. to deal out: — «. a
sha^e; heavy grief.

Dole'ful, a. dismal, sad.

Doll, n. a toy-baby.

Dollar, n. a piece of money
worth 100 cents.

Do'lor, n. anguish, grief: dol'-
orous (ddl'-), a.

Dorphin, n. a sea-fish.

Dolt, n. a stupid fellow.

Domain', ra. dominion, estate.

Dome, n. an arched roof.

Domes'tic, a. belonging to
the house, tame: — n. a
house-servant.

Domes'ticate, v.a. to tame.

Dom'icile (-sTl), n. a house,
an abode: dom'icile, v.a.:
domicil'iary (-ya-rl), a.:
domicil'iate, v.a.

Dom'inant, a. ruling, pre-
vailing.

Domina'tion, «. sway, power.

Domineer', v.n. to rule in-
solently.

Domin'ical, a. relating to our
Lord.

Domin'ion (-3ain), n. sover-
eign authority; region.

Dom'ino, n. a hood and cloak,
mask; a piece used in play-
ing the game dom'inoes.

Don, n. Spanish title. Sir, Mr.

Don, v.a. to put on.

Do'nate, v.a. to give: ns. do-
na'tion, don'ative.

Donee', n. recipient of a gift.

Don'key, n. an ass.

Do'nor, n. a giver.

Doom, v.a. to judge, con-
demn: — n. a sentence, judg-
ment.

Dooms'day, ». judgment day.

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DRAMA

Door (dor), n. entrance of a
room or house.

Dor'ic, a. denoting a Grecian
order of architecture.

Dor'mant, a. sleeping, at rest.

Dor'mer, «. an upright win-
dow in a sloping roof.

Dor'mitory, n. sleeping-hall.

Dor'mottse, n. small animal.

Dor'sal, a. relating to the
back.

Dose, n. medicine to be taken
at one time: — v.a. to give
doses to.

Dot, n. a point or spot: — v. to
mark with dots.

Do'tage, n. childishness of age.

Do'tard, n. one whose mind
is impaired by age.

Dote, v.n, to be silly, be over-
fond.

Double (dubl), a. twofold;
insincere: n. twice as much;
a fold: — V. to add as much
more; fold; sail round.

Doublet, n. pair; waistcoat.

Doubloon', n. a Spanish gold
coin.

Doubt (dowt), V. to waver in
judgment, hesitate, suspect:
— n. uncertainty, suspicion:
-ful, a.

Douceur' (d56-surO, n. a fee.

Dough (do), H. raw bread-
paste.

Dough'nut. n. a fried cake.

Dough'ty (dow'-), a. valiant

Douse, V. to plunfje.

Dove (duv), «. a pigeon.

Dove'tail, ». a joint in the
form of a dove s tail:—
to join in this form.

Dow'ager, n. widow of a
prince, duke, &c.

Dow'dy, n. ill-dressed woman.

Dow'el, n. pin to fasten timber.

Dow'er, n. a wife's or widow's
portion of property.

Down, n. soft feathers or hair;
sand hillock: — ad. & prep.
from higher to lower.

Down'fall, n. ruin.

Down'right, a. plain, direct,
open: — ad, plainly.

Dow'ry, n. See Dower.

Dozol'ogy, n. a hymn of
praise to God.

Doze, v.n. to sleep lightly: — n.
light sleep.

Doz'en (duz'n), a. & n. twelve.

Drab, «. a slut, whore: — a. of
a dull gray color.

Drachm (dram), n. one eighth
of an ounce troy.

Draft, ». act of drawing; order
for money; rough sketch:^
v.a. to draw or select.

Drag, V. to pull or move heav-
ily, draw, trail: — n. a net,
hook, cart, &c., dragged.

Drag'gle, v. to make dirty by
dragging on the ground.

Dragon, n. a fabled winged
serpent.

Dragoon', n. a kind of horse-
soldier: — v.a. to compel by
violence.

Drain, v.a. to draw off ecsA-
uallyj exhaust: — n. a ditch:
-age, n. a draining.

Drake, n. male of the duck.

Dram, n. one eighth of an oz.
troy; one sixteenth of an oz.
avoirdupois; drink of spirits.

Dra'ma (dra'ma), ». a piece
to be acted on the stage,
play: dramaf ic, a.: dram'-
atist, ».: dram'atize, v.a.

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Drape, v.a. to cover with cloth.
Dra'per, n. ope who deals in

cloth.
Dra'pery, n. cloth, hangings.
Dras'tic, a. powerful.
Draught (draft), ». act of

drawing; quantity drunk at

once: sketch; current of air;

depth to which a ship sinks:

pi. a game.
Dratights'man (drafts'-)* »-

one who draws plans, &c.
Draw, V, to pull; delineate;

deduce.
Drawback, n. loss of advan-
tage; duties returned, rebate.
Drawl>ridge, ». a bridge to

be raised or drawn aside.
Drawee', n. one on whom a

bill of exchange is drawn.
Draw'er^ n. one who draws;

a slidmg box: pi. under

breeches.
Draw'ing-room, n. a room

for company.
Drawl, V. to speak in a slow

manner: drawl, ».
Dray, n. a low strong cart.
Dread (dred), n. great fear,

awe: — a. terrible: — v.a. to

fear: -ful, a.
Dream, n. thoughts in sleep

dream, v.: -y, a.
Drear, a. dismial: -y, a.
Dredge, n. a drag-net, a mud

scraper: — v.a. to clear with

a dredge; scatter flour on.
Dregs, n.pl. sediment, dross.
Drench, v.a. to wet thorough-

IVi purge: — n. a draught,

dose of phvsic.
Dress, v. to clothe, adorn, pre-
pare, treat: — n. clothes.
Dress'y, a. shovry in dress.

Dribl>le, v.n, to drip, slaver.

Driblet, «. a petty portion.

Drift, n. heap of snow or sand
driven; aim, design: — v. to
form in heaps; float.

Drill, v.a. to bore; train: — n.
tool to bore with.

Drink, v. to swallow liquid,
imbibe: — n. liquid to drink.

Drip, V, to fall in drops.

Drive, v. to urge or force
along, guide: — n. a trip in
a carriage; carriage-road.

Driv'el ((fiiv'l), vm. to slaver,
dote: — n. slaver, silly non-
sense: driv'eller, n. dotard.

Dri'ver, «. one who drives; a
wooden-headed golf-dub for
making loiUE shots.

Driz'zle, «. fine rain, mist: —
V. to rain in fine drops:
driz'zly, a.

Droll, a. comical, odd: -ery, n.

Drom'edary, n. camel which
has one hump on the back.

Drone, n. male of the honey-
bee; a sluggard.

Droop, v.n. to pine away.

Drop, n. a globule of liquid;
that which drops: — v. to
pour or fall in drops, let fall.

Drop'sy, n. morbid collection
of water in the body: drop'-
sical, a.

Dross, n. scum of metals,
refuse.

Drought (drowt), drouth
(drowth), n. dry weather.

Drove, n. cattle driven.

Dro'ver, n. a driver of cattle.

Drown, v. to suffocate in wa-
ter; overwhelm.

Drowse, v.n. to grow heavy
with sleep: drow'sy, a.

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DUODECIMO

I>nib» v.a. to beat or thresh.

Ihradge, vm. to work hard,
slave: — n. one who works
hard: drudgery, n.

Drug, n. medicinal substance:
— VM. to dose with drugs.

Druc'gety n. a coarse woollen
stuff.

Drug'sist, n. dealer in drugs.

Dru'id, i». a priest among the
ancient Celts: fern, druld-
688 : druid'ical, a.: -ism, n.

Drum, n. a cylindrical musi-
cal instrument; tympanum
of ear: — v. to beat a drum.

Drunk, a. intoxicated: -ard, n.

Drunk'en, a. drunk: -ness, n.

Ihrupe, n. a fleshy fruit con-
taming a stone, as the plum.

Dry, a. not wet; thirsty; Keen:
dry, v.: dry'ly, ad.

Dry'ad, n. a wood n)rmph.

Dry'-good8, n.pl. cloths, rib-
bons, &c., as distinguished
from groceries.

Dry'-mirse, ». a nurse who
feeds a babe without milk
from the breast.

Dry-salter (-sawlt-), n. a deal-
er in dried meats, pickles,
&c., or in dyes, drugs, &c.

Du'al, a. consisting of two:
du'alism, ».: dual'ity, ».

Dub, V. to confer a dignity on

Du^bious, a. doubtful.

Du'cal, a. of a duke.

Duc'at, n. a European coin.

Duch'ess, n. wife of a duke.

Duch'y, n. estate of a duke.

Duck, ». a water-fowl; kind of
cloth: — v.a. to dip or dive.

Duckling, n. a young duck.

Duct, n. a tube in bodies or
plants.

Duc'tile, a. easy to be drawn
out: ductil'ity, n.

Dud'geon (duj'un). ». ill-will.

Duds, n.pl. rags; clothes.

Due, a. owed, proper, fit: —
ad. directly: — ». debt, right.

Du'el, n. combat between two:
du'elling, n.: du'ellist, n.

Duen'na, ». an old woman.

Duef , n. music for two.

Dug, n. a teat or nipple.

Duke, n. one of the highest
order of nobility: -dom, n.
rank or estate of a duke.

Dul'cet, a. sweet, melodious.

Dul'cimer, n. a musical in-
strument.

Dull, a. stupid, slow, dim,
cheerless, blunt: — v.a. to
stupefy, blunt: dul'lard, n.
a dunce.

Dullness, n. dull state.

Duly, ad. properly.

Dumb (dum), a. mute.

Dumb'-bell, n. a weight
swung for exercise.

Dumb'-show, n. pantomime.

Dum'my, «. one dumb; a
sham object; model; hand
at cards without a player.

Dumpling, n. a small mass
of boiled dough.

Dumps, n.pl. a gloomy state.

Dump'y, a. short and thick.

Dun, a. brownish, dark: —
v.a. to ask for a debt.

Dunce, n. a blockhead, dolt.

Dung, n. excrement, manure.

Dun'geon, n. close prison.

Du'o. ». a duet.

Duodec'imal (-des'-), a. com-
puted by twelves.

Duodec'imo, n. a book 12
leaves of which make a sheet.

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EAST

Dupe, v.a. to trick, cheat: — n.
one duped.

Dtt'plicate, a. double, two-
fold: — ». an exact copy: —
vxi, to double: duplica'-
Hon, fi.

Duplic'ity, n. double-dealing.

Dtt'rable, a. able to last or en-
dure: durabU'ity, n.

Du'rance, n. imprisonment.

Dura'tion, n. continuance.

Du'ress, n. constraint.

Du'rinc, prep, for the time of.

Dus^ a. darkish: — n. partial
darkness: -ish, a.: -y, a.

Dust, «. powdered earth: —
v.a. to free from dust: -y, a.

Du'teous, a. devoted to duty.

Du'tiable, a. subject to tax.

Du'tiful, a. obeidient.

Du'ty, ». whatever one ought
to do, due service; tax on
goods.

Dwarf, n. a very small man
or plant, &c.: — v. a. to stunt.

Dwell, v.n, to abide, stay.

Dwin'dle, v.n. to grow less.

Dye. v.a. to color: — n. color,
coloring matter: dye'ing, ».

Dy'er, «. one who dyes.

Dynamics, n. science of
forces producing motion.

IVnamite, n. a powerful ex-
plosive: — v.a, to blow up
with dynamite.

Dy'namo, ». machine for
chan^g mechanical into
electrical energy.

Dy'nasty, n. succession of
kings of the same family.

Dys'entery, ». a disease of
the bowels.

Dyspep'sia, n. indigestion:
dyspep'tic, a. & n.

Dys'ury, n. difficulty in void-
ing urine.

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Each (5ch), a. & pron. every

one separately considered.
Ea'ger, a. keenly desirous.
Ea'gle (e'gl), «. a bird of prey;

gold coin worth ten dollai^.
Ea'glet, ». a young eagle.
Ear, n. organ of hearing; spike

of com.
Earl (gri), ». noUeman next

below a marquis: -dom, n.
Early, a. & ad. before the

usual time, in good season.
Earn, v.a. to gain by labor.
Ear'nsst, a. eager, zealous: —

». seriousness; money to

bind a bargain.

Earth, n. soil, ground, the
land, the world.

Earth'en, a. made of earth.

Earthly, a. worldly.

Earth'quake, ». a shaking of
the earth.

Earth'y, a. of earth.

Ear'wig, n. an insect.

Ease (ez), n. freedom from
paia or difficulty, rest: —
v.a. to free from pain.

Eas'el, H. a i>ainter's frame.

East, n. the quarter where the
sun rises: — a. toward or
from the rising sun: -erljjw
a. Siad.: -em, a.: -ward,aa*

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Easf er, n. festival in mem(n7
of Clurist's resurrection.

Ea'sy, a. free from pain, &c.;
not difficult.

Eat (et), V. to chew and swal-
low, consume: -Able, a. & n.

Eaves, n.pl, edge of a roof:
-dropper, n. secret listener.

Ebb, n. reflux of the tide; de-
cline: — v.toflowback;-fl'

EVony, ». A Ittrd, heavy
wood, commonly black.

Bbri'ety, n. drunkenness.

Ebulli'tion, n. a boiling up.

Eccen'tric, a. deviating from
the centre; peculiar, odd:
-tric'ity, n.

Bcclesias'tic, ». a clergyman.

Ecclesias'tic, ecclesiar tical,
a. relating to the church.

Ech'o, «. sound reflected: —
V. to reflect or repeat sound.

Eclaf (a-kl^O. ». a striking
effect: ap[^use.

Edec'tic, a. selecting, chosen.

Ecl^se', n. an obscuration of
the light of a celestial body:
— v.a. to darken.

Eclip'tic, n. the apparent path
of the sun.

Ecaocue (-log), H, pastoral
poem.

Econom'ical, a. frugal.

Econ'omize, v.a. to use fru
gallv: econ'omist, n.

Econ'omy, n. thrifty manage-
ment, frugality.

Ec'stasy, «. excessive joy: ec-
staf ic, a.

Ecumenical, a. universal.

Ed'dy, ». a contrary current,
whuling water: — v. to whirl.

Edge, ». the cutting side,
brink:— vol. to sharpen.

Edff'ing, n. border, fringe.

Edible, a. eatable.

E'dict, ». a decree, order.

Ed'ifice, ». a building.

Ed'ify, v.a. to instruct, im-
prove: edifica'tton, m.

Ed'it, v.a. to superintend for
pubUcaXMMi: editor, ».: ed-
SBKrial,fl.

Edi'tion, n. nimiber of copies
printed at one time.

Ed'ucate, v.a. to bring up,
instruct, teach: educa'tion,
«.: educa'tional, a.: ed'u-
cator, n.

Educe', v.a. to bring out, ex-
tract: educ'tion, n.

Eel, ». a snaky slimy fish.

EfEace\ v.a. to blot out, erase:
efEace'able, a.: -ment, ».

Effecf, n. result, issue: pi.
goods: — v.a. to produce, ac-
complish: -ive, a.: -ual, a.:
-iiate, v.a.

Effem'inate, a. womanish,
soft, weak: eflfem'inacy, n.

Efifervesce' (-vesO, v.n. to
bubble or froth up, ferment:
efferves'cence, ».: efifer-
ves'cent, a.

Effete', a. barren, worn out.

Efficacy, n. power to effect,
virtue: eflaca'cious, a.

Efla'ciency, n. power to ef-
fect, capability: eflS'cient, a.

Effigy, n. image or likeness.

Effloresce' (-res'), v.n. to form
a whitish powder or crust:
efflores'cence, n.: efflo-
res'cent, a.

Effluent, a. flowing out: ef-
fluence, n.

Efflu'vium, n. small particles
or vapors exhaled: ^. -via.

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Efflux, n. a flowing out.

Effort, n. exertion, endeavor.

E£Eron'tery, n. impudence.

Efful'ffent, a. shining, bright:
effuPgence, n.

Efihise^ v.a. to pour out: ef-
fu'sion, n.: effu'sive, a.

Egg, n. what is laid b)^ birds.

Eg'lantineyW. sweet-brier rose.

Ergotism, ». self-exaltation,
speaking much of one's self:
e^gotist. ».: ajs. egotis'tic,
egotis'tical: e'gotize, v.n,

Egre'gious (-jus), a. promi-
nent, enormous.

E'gress, n. a going out.

Ei'der-duck (i'dgr-), n. a sea-
duck sought for its fine down

Eight (at), a. twice four.

Eigh'teen, a. eight and ten.

Eighth (atth), a. next in order
after the seventh: -ly, ad.

Eigh'ty, a. eight times ten.

Ei^er (e'-), pron. one or the
other: — conj. or.

Ejac'tilate, v.a. to dart out,
utter suddenly: ejacula'-
tion, n.: ejac'ulatory, a.

Ejecf, v.a. to cast forth, ex-
pel: ejcc'tion, n.: -ment, n.

Eke (ek), v.a. to lengthen.

Elab'orate, v.a. to produce
with labor: — a. highly fin-
ished: elabora'tion, n.

Elapse', VM. to glide away.

Elas'tic, a. springy: elastic'-
ity, ».

Elate', v.a. to exalt or excite
as by success: ela'tion, n.

El'bow, n. joint where the
arm bends.

El'der, a. older: — ». one who
is older; a church officer;
kind of small tree: -ly, a.

El Dora'do (-ra'-), n. a golden
country.

Elecampane', n. a plant hav-
ing a bitter root.

Elecf , v.a. to select by vote,
choose: elecf, n. & a.: -ive,
a.: elec'tion, n.

Electioneer', v. to exert one's
self to secure an election.

Elecf or, n. one who elects, a
voter: -al, a.

Electri'cian (-trish'an), n. one
versed in electricity.

Electric'ity, n. a subtile fluid
or agent; science which
treats of this fluid: ajs.
elec'tric, elec'trical.

Elec'trify, v.a. to charge with
electricity; thrill.

Elec'trocute, v.a. to execute
by the electric current.

Electromo'tive. a. relating
to mechaniou effects pro-
duced bv electricity.

Elec'tropiate, v.a. to plate
with the aid of electricity.

Electrotherapeu'tics, n. the
treatment of dis^ise by
electricity.

Elec'trotype, n. a copy of
tvpes, &c. formed by a metal
deposited by electndty.

Elecf uary, n. medicinal pow-
der with syrup.

Eleemos'ynary ^d-e-moz^-),
a. relating to almsgiving.

El'egant, a. pleasing, grarc-
fui, refined: el'egance, n.

El'egy, n. funeral song. dirKc.

El'ement, n. a first principle,
one of the constituent parts:
ajs. elemenf al, -ary.

El'ephant, n. largest quad-
ruped: elephan'tine, a.

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121

EMBROCATE

El'evate, v. a. to raise, exalt:
eleva'tion, ».: erevator, n.

Blev'eii, a. ten and one.

Blf, n. a little spirit, a fairy:
pi. elves : ajs. elfin, elfish.

Euc'it, v.a. to draw out.

Elide', v.a. to cut off.

Bl'igible, a. legally qualified:
eliffibU'ity, n.

Elinrinate, v.a. to cause to
disappear, get rid of.

Eli'sion (e-lizh'un), n. the
cutting off of a vowel.

Elite' (a-letO, n. choice part.

Elis'ir, n. a compound tinct-
ure; quintessence.

Elk, ». moose deer.

Ell, ». a cloth measure, 45
inches.

Ellipse', n. an oval figure.

EUip'sis, n.omission of a word,
&c.: />/. ellip'ses (sez).

Ellip'tic, ellip'tical, a. oval;
having a put understood.

Elm, n. a forest tree.

Elocu'tion, n. art or manner
of speaking: -ary, a.: -ist, n.

Elon'sate, v. to lengthen:
eionga'tion, ».

Elope', v.H. to run away se-
cretly with a lover: -ment, n.

Eroquence, n. art of speak-
ing well, oratory: el'o-
quent, a.

Else, pron. other: — ad. other-
wise: -where, ad. in another
place.

Elu'cidate, v.a. to make clear,
explain: elucida'tion, n.

Elude', v.a. to escape by art,
evade: elu'sion (-zhun), ».:
elu'sive, a.: elu'sory, a.

Elys'ium (-lizh'e-um), n. a
heaven: ely8'iaii,a.

Ema'ciate (-sbX-at), v. to

waste, grow lean: -a'tion, n.
Em'anate, v.h. to flow from,

arise: emana'tion, n.
Eman'cipate, vui. to set free:

emancipa'tion, n.
Emas'culate, v.a. to castrate,

deprive of manly strength.
Embalm' (-b&m'), v.a. to pre-
serve with aromatic drugs.
Embank', v. to bank: -ment.
Embar'go, n. prohibition of

ships to leave port.
Embark', v. to put or to go on

shipboard: embarka'tion,^.
Embar'rass, v. a. to perplex.
Embas'sador, n. See Am-
bassador.
Em'bassy, n. message of state

or those who carry it.
Embellish, v.a. to ornament,

beautify: -ment, n.
EmlMrs, n.pl. hot cinders.
Embez'zle, v.a. to steal by

breach of trust: -ment, n.
Embla'zon (-bla'zn), v.a. to

adorn with armorial figures.
Em'blem, n. type, symbol, or

representation: -at'ic, a.
Embod'y, v.n. to form into a

body: embod'iment, n.
Embold'en, v.a. to make bold.
Emboss', v.a. to ornament

with raised work: -ment, n.
Embouchure'(-b66-sh66r') ,« .

mouth of a river, cannon, &c.
Embrace', v. to clasp in the

arms;comprise : embrace',*! .
Embra'sure (-bra'zhvr), n.

notch in a breastwork, &c..

through which a cannon is

fired.
Emtvocate, vm. to bathe

with a lotion.

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122

ENCLOSE

Embroid'er, v.a. to adorn
with figured needle- work:
-y, H. figured needle-work.

Embroil', vm. to entangle.

Em'bryo, n. undeveloped rud-
iments of an an inrial or

plant, &c.: embryon'ic, a.

Emenda'tion, n. correction,
a mending: emend'atory, a.

Em'erald, n. a green gem.

Emerge', v.n. to come forth:
emer'genceyn.: emer'gent,
a.: emer'sion, n.

Emer'gency, n. sudden neces-
sity.

Em'ezy, n. a hard mineral.

Emef ic, a. causing vomitu^..

Em'jgcajte, vm. to remove
from one's native land: em-
igra'tion, ».: em'igrant, n.

Em'inent, a. high, conspicu-
ous, famous: em'inence, n.

Em'issary, «. secret agent.

Emif, v.a. to send forth:
emis'sion, n.

Em'met, n. an ant.

Emoriient, a. softening.

Emolument, n. profit, gain.

Emo'tion, n. a moving of the
feelings: -al, a.

Em'peror, n. ruler of an em-
pire.

Em'phasis, n. stress of voice:
em'phasize, v. a.: emphat-
ic, a.

Em'pire, n. emperor's do-
main.

Empir'ic, n. a quack.

Empir'icism, n. dependence
on experience only; quack-
ery: ajs. empir'ic, -al.

Employ', v.a. to keep at work,

exercisCj use: — n. bus*

occupation: -meat, n.

Employ6 (-§'), ». one who is
emi^oved: employ'ee, n.

Empo'rium, n. place of great
commerce.

Empow'er, v.a. to authorize.

Em'press, n. wife of an em-
peror.

Emp'ty* a. having nothing in
it, void: v.a. to make empty.

Empyre'an, n. the highest
heaven of pure light or fire:
ajs. empyr'eal, empyre'an.

Em'ttlate, v. a. to rival: emu-
la'tion, ».: em'ulative, a.:
em'ttlator, n.: em'uloua* ^

Emul'siot^ jiw a. a ic ditln al
■Mitinr «f oi3, water, &c.

Emul'sive, a. softening.

Emunc'tory, ». an excretory
duct.

Ena'ble, v.a. to make able.

Enacf , v.a. to establish, de-
cree: -ment, n.

Enam'el, n. a kind of opaciue
glass; smooth hard coating:
— v.a. to paint in enamel.

Enam'our, v.a. to inflame
with love.

Encamp', v. to pitch tents for
a camp: -ment, n.

Encaus'tic, a. burnt in, as
enamelling.

Enceinte' (an-sanf ), a. preg-
nant.

Enchain', v.a. to fasten with
a chain.

Enchanf, v.a. to charm:
-ress, n. she who enchants.

Encir'cle, v.a. to surroimd.

Enclific, n. a particle so
united to a word as to seem
a part of it.

Enclose', v.a. to close on all
sides: enclos'ure, n.

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Enco'mtum, n.

to render

mendation: enco

Ion, n.

encomias'tic, a.

weaken.

Encom'pa8S,v.a.t

I. to invest

Encore' (ang-k5r')

on in fee:

Encoua'ter, v. to

unexpected meetj

rake with

Encour'age (kur

whole line:

give courage to:

raking fire,
mt in force,

Encroach'* v.n. to

Encum'ber, vm. t

aent, n.

pede: encumlir

[z),v. toad-

Encyclical, a. sei

>: -ment, n.

a circular letter.

i by pledge,

Encyclopse'dia, n

; enter into

ary of the arts, sc

n.

literature.

ractive.

Encysf ed (en-sJsl

beget.

closed in a cyst oi

mechanical

End, n. last poin

hine.

t]on« close j purp

: who man-

bring or come to

■ who super-

Endan'ger, vm. U

danger.
Endear', v.a. to i

struction of

, n . engines.

-ment, ». a£fecti

dye in the

Endeav'or, v. to s

try: — n. efiFort, ai
Endem'ic, endei

cut with a

steel, &c.

peculiar to a pei

v.a. to mo-

trict.

i; copy in a

En'dive(-dlv).».i

int, n.

as a salad.

raise or

Endorse', v.a. &

t, n.

Endow', v.a. to fu

riddle: ajs.

rich with a gift: -

igmafical.

Endue', v.a. to pui

irect, urge.

Endure', v.n. to la

deUght in:

bear, undergo: (

it, fi.

a.: endu'rance.

set on fire.

End'wise, ad. end

increase in

En'emy, n. foe, a<j

En'ergy, n. inhei

3 shed light

vigor, force: ene _

Bnt, ».

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124

EPAULET

Enlisf, V. to enroll, engage
-ment, n.

Snlf ven (-vn), v.a. to make
active or sprightly, animate.

En'mity, n. hatrea, hostility.

Enno'ble, v.a. to make noble.

Ennui (an-weO> n. wearisome-
ness.

Enor'mity, n. great wicked-
ness.

Enor'mous* a. immense; atro-
cious, very wicked.

Enousn' (e-nufOt ti- sufficient.

Enrage', v.a. to put in a rage.

Enrapf ure (-rapt'yur), v. a. to
transport with delight.

Enrich', v.a. to make rich.

Enroir, v.a. to register.

Ensconce', v.a. to hide.

Enshrine', v.a. to preserve as
sacred.

En'sign, n. a flag or standard;
officer carrying the standard.

Ensue', v.n. to follow, result.

Enstire', v.a. Seelnstire.

Entab'lature, n. (Arch.) the
part of an order above and
resting on the columns.

Entail', v.a. to settle or limit
in its descent, as an estate: »,
an estate entailed: -ment, n.

Entan'gle, v.a. to tangle.

En'ter, v. to go into or in,
engage in, put into.

En'te^rise, n. a bold under-
taking: en'terprising, a.

Entertain', v.a. to treat hos-
pitably, amuse: -ment, n.

Enthrone', v.a. to place on a
throne: -ment, n.

Enthu'siasm (-zl azm), n
heat of imagination, passion-
ate zeal: enthu'siast, n.:
enthusias'tic, a.

Entice', v. to allure: -ment, ft-
Entire', a. whole: -ty, n.
Enti'tle, vui. to give a right to;

style.
En'tity. ft. a real being.
Entomo', v.a. to put in &

tomb.
Entomol'ogy, ft. science of

insects: entomolog'ical, a.:

entomorogist, ft.
En'trails, ti. pi. bowels.
En'trance, ft. a going in; a

place for entering.
Entrance', t>.a. to enrapture.
Entreaf , v. to beseech: -y, n.
En'try, ft. passage, entrance.
Entwine', v.a. to twine.
Enu'merate, v.a. to number

or name over: -a'tion, n.
Enun'ciate (-sW-at), v.a. to

declare; pjronounce distinct-
ly: enuncia'tion, n.
Envel'op, v.a. to inwrap: — «.

a wrapper: -ment, ft.
En'velope (en've-l6p),ft. cover

of a letter.
Enven'om, v.a. to taint with

poison.
En'viable, a. that excites env>'.
En'vious, a. full of envy.
Envi'ron, v.a. to surround:

-ment, ft. surroundin|[s.
Envi'rons, ft. pi. outskuts of

a city.
En'voy, ft. a minister sent to

a foreign government.
En'vy, v.a. to covet the good

fortime of another, grudge:

en'vy, ft.
E'pact, ft. excess of the solar

month or solar year above

the lunar.
Epaulef , epaulette' (lef), n.

a shoulder-badge.

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125 EQUIVALENT

Ephem'eral (e-fem'-). a- last-
ing only a day, short-lived.

Epic, a. narrative: — n. an epic
poem.

Ep'icure, n. one given to lux-
urious living: -curism, n.

Epicure'an, a. devoted to
pleasure: — n. a voluptuary.

Epidem'ic, n. a disease that
attacks many: epidem'ic» a.

Epider'mis, n. the outer skin.

Epiglottis, H. the cartilage
that closes the windpipe m
swallowing.

Ep'igram, n. a short pointed
or witty poem or saying: ajs.
-mafic, -mafical: epi-
Cram'matist, n.

Ep'igraph, n. an inscription.

Ep'ilepsy, n. the falling sick-
ness: epUep'tic, a.

Ep'Uoctte (-log), f>. a poem or
speech at the end of a play.

Epiph'any (-pif'-), ». a church
festival on Jan. 6.

Epis'copacy, n. church gov-
ernment by bishops, &c.:
epis'copal, a.: episcopa'-
lian, ».: ^is'copate, n.

l^'isode, n. incidental story.

Epitaph, n, inscription on a
tomb.

Epithet, ». a qualifying term.

Epifome (-5-me), n. abridg
ment: epifomize, v.a.

Ep'ocb (-ok), n. a remarkable
point of time.

E'qtiable. a. not variable:
eqtiabillty, n.

E'qual, a. of the same quality,
&c., as another, like another:
— H. one of the same age or
rank: — vxi. to be or make
equal to: equality, n.

E'qualize, v.a. to make equal:

equaliza'tion, ».
Equanimity, n. evenness of

mind.
Equa'tion, n. statement of the

equality of two quantities.
Equa'tor, n. a great circle

round the earth half-way

between the poles: equato'-

rial, a.
Eq'uerry (ek'wCr-), n. an offi-
cer in charge of horses.
Eques'trian, a. relating to

horses or horsemanship.
Equian'gular, a. with equal

angles.
Equidis'tant, a. at the same

distance.
Equilateral, a. with equal

sides.
Equilib'rium, n. equality of

weight.
E'quine (eliwin), a. relating

to horses.
E<|uinoc'tial (-shal), a. relat-

mg to the equinoxes: — n. the

cdestial equator.
E'quinoz, n. time when nights

and days are equal — about

2ist March and 22d Sept.
Equip', V. to fit out, accoutre.
Eq'uipage (ek'wl-), n. outfit,

carriage and retinue, &c.
Equip'ment, ft. a fitting out;

outfit, apparatus, furniture.
E'quipoise, ». equality of

weight.
Eq'uitable (ek'wl-), a. just.
Eq'uity (ek'wl-), n. justice,

right; value in excess of a

mortgage or a loan on secur-
ity, &c.
Equiv'alent, a. equal in value,

&c.: equiv'alent, n.

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126

ESSENTIAL

Eiiuiy'ocal, a. of double

meaning.
Equiv'ocate, v.h. to evade by

words: equivoca'tion, n.:

equiv'ocator, n.
Eq'uivoke, n. an ambiguous

term.
E'ra, n. epoch, space of time
Erad'icate, v.a. to root up;

end: eradicaMon* n.
Erase', v.a. to expunge, scrape

out: eras'ure, n.
Ere (air), prep, before.
Erecf , v.a. to place upright,

build: — a, ui»ight: crec'-

tion, n.
Er'got, n. diseased seed of rye
Er'mine, n. an animal of the

weasel tribe and its fur.
Erode', v.a. to eat away:

ero'sive, a.: ero'sion, n.
Err (er), v.n. to go astray, sin,

mistake.
Er'rand, n. a message.
Er'rant, a. roving: -ry, n.
Erratic, a. wanderin|r.
Erra'tum, n. an error m print-
ing, &c.: pi. erra'ta.
Er'ror, n. a mistake, fault, sin:

erro'neous, a.
Erst (6rst), ad. first, formerly.
Erubes'cent, a. reddening.
Eructa'tion, n. a belching.
Er'ttdite, a. learned.
Erudition, n. learning.
Erup'tion, n. a bursting forth;

pustules: enip'tive» a.
Enrsip'elas, n. an eruptive in-

flanmiation.
Escalade', n. the scaling of

walls: — v.a. to scale.
Escapade', n. a prank.
Escape', v. to flee from or

shun safely: escape', n.

Escape'ment, n. part of a
watch or clock.

Escarp', n. scarp or slope.

Escheaf , v.n. to fall to the
State for want of an heir,
&c.: — n. property escheated.

Eschew', v.a. to shun.

Es'cort, n. a guard, com-
panion: escorr, v. a.

Escritoire' (-twawr'), «. writ-
ing-desk.

Escrow' (-cr6'), n. a writing
executed but not yet deliv-
ered as a deed.

Es'culent, a. fit for food.

Escutch'eon (-un), n. family
shield, coat of arms.

Esoph'agus(€-sof'-), n. gullet.

Esoter'ic (-tfir'-), a. secret.

Espal'ier (-pal'yer), n. lattice-
work on which to train
shrubs, &c.; the shrubs.

Espe'cial (-pesh'al), a. chief,
particular.

Esperan'to, n. a proposed
world language.

Es'pionage (es'pi-o-naj), n. a
watching by spies.

Esplanade' (nad), n. open
space for walking or driving
in, a grass-plot.

Espouse', V. to wed; embrace
as a cause: espou'sal, n.

Espy', V. to catch sight of.

Esquire', «. title of justice of
the peace, &c.; term of re-
spect: — v.a. to attend.

Essajr', v.a. to attempt.

Es'say^ .». an attempt; short
treatise: -ist, n.

Es'sence, n. the nature or
being of a thing; a perfume.

Essen^tial, a. necessary, very
important.

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EVISCERATE

Establish, v.a. to settle, fix:
establishment, n.

Estate', ft. condition; prop-
erty, especially lands.

Esteem', v.a. to value highly;
think: — n. high regard: es'-
timable, a.

Es'timate, v.a. to set a value
on, rate: es'timate, «.

Estima'tion, ft. esteem, valu-
ation.

Estop', v.a. to bar, stop.

Estop'pel, ft. a plea barred

Estrange', v.a. to alienate,
make strange: -ment, ft.

Bstray', fr. a beast lost.

Esf uary, ft. arm of the sea

Etch, V. to engrave by taking
out parts with an acid.

Eter'nal, a. through all time,
everlasting: eternity, ft.

B'ther, ft. an element purer
than air; a volatile fluid
from alcohol: ethe'real, a.:
ethe'realize, v.a.

Eth'ics, ft. science of morals:
ajs. eth'ic, eth'ical.

Etii'nic, eth'nical, a. pertain-
ing to nations; heathen.

Ethnog'raphy, ft. description
of the races of men.

Ethnol'ogy, ft.science of races

E'tiolate, v. to blanch.

Eti<ittette' (-ket'), ft. forms of
ceremonies or manners.

Etymol'OKy, ft. derivation of
words: etymolog'ical, a.
etymol'oi^t, ft.

Bfvmon, ft. a root-word.

Bu'charist, ft. Tx)rd's Supper.

Eolo'gium, ettlocy,ft. praise,
a speaking well of: eu'-
logist, n.: eulogis'tic, a.:
eulogize, vm.

Eu'nuch, ft. a castrated man.

Eu'phemism, n. a soft term
used instead of a disagree-
able one.

Bu'phony. >t. agreeable sound:
ajs. euphon'ic, -pho'nious.

Euthan'asy, m. an easy death.

Evac'tiate, v.a. to empty, quit:
evacua'tion, ft.

Evade', v.a. to elude, avoid.

Evanes'cent, a. vanishing,
fleeting.

Evan'gelist, ft. a preacher of
the gospel: ajs. evangelic,
-al: evan'gelize, 7'.

Evap'orate, v. to fly off in
vapor: evapora'tion, n.

Eva'sion, »t. subterfuge, ex-
cuse.

Eva'sive, a. using evasion.

Eve, ft. evening.

E'ven (6'vn), a. level, uniform;
eaual, parallel; calm; not
odd: — v.a. to make even: —
ad. exactly so, indeed.

E'vening, n. close of the day.

Evenf , n. result, occurrence:
-ful, a.: -tial, a. final.

Ev'er, ad. at any time, always.

Ev'erglade, ft. large swamp.

Everlasf ing, a. endless.

Evermore', ad. eternally.

Ev'ery, a. each: ev'erjrwhere,
ad. m all (daces.

Evicf , v.a. to dispossess by
law: evic'tion, ft.

£v'idence,ft. testimony, proof:
— v.a. to prove.

Ev'ident, a. plain, apparent.

E'vil (g'vl), a. wicked, bad: n.
wickedness, injury: — ad. ill.

Evince', v.a. to prove, show.

Evis'cerate, v.a. to tear out
the bowels of.

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128

EXECUTE

Evoke', v.a. to call out.

Evolve', V. to unroll or open
out, develop: evolu'tion, n.

Evul'sion, ft. a plucking out.

Ewe (yu), n. a female sheep.

Ew'er (yu'gr), n. a wide-
mouthed pitcher.

Exac'erbate ^ej^-as'-), v.a. to
provoke, irritate: -a'tion, n.

Ezacf , a. accurate, i»-ecise.

Exacf, v.a. to force from,
extort: -or, «.: exac'tion, n.

Exag'gerate, v.a. to heighten,
overstate: -a'tion, n.

Exalf , v.a. to raise high: -ed,
a.: exalta'tion» n.

Exam'ine (egz-am'-), v. a. to
search into, test, question:
examina'tion, n.

Exam'ple, n. pattern, sample.

Ezas'perate, v. a. to enrage:
ezaspera'tion, n.

Ez'cavate, v.a. to scoop out,
hollow: ezcava'tion, n.

Exceed', v. to surpass, outdo:
-ingly, ad. to a great degree

ExceP, V. to surpass, exceed.

Ex'cellency, n. title of honor.

Ex'cellent, a. very good, emi-
nent: ex'cellence, n.

Excepf , V. to leave out, ob-
ject: — prep, excluding, but.

Excep'tion, n. exclusion; an
objection: -able, a.: nal, a.

Excerpf , n. an extract.

Excess', n. undue amount,
surplus: exces'sive, a.

Exchange', v.a. to change,
barter: — n. act of exchang-
ing, barter; jJace where mer-
cluints meet: -able, a.

Excheq'uer (-chek'?r), n. a
court having to do with the
revenue; treasury.

Excise' (eks-slz'}, ». a tax on
home commodities, &c.

Exci'sion, n. a cutting o£f.

Excite', v.a. to rouse, stir up:
exci'table, a.

Exclaim', v.n. to cry out.

Exclama'tion, n. outcry;
mark I indicating wonder:
exclam'atory, a.

Exclude', v.a. to shut or put
out: excltt'sion (-zhun), m.:
exclu'sive, a.

Excoc'itate (-koj'-), v. to
think out.

Excommu'nicate, vm. to ex-
pel from communion: ex-
communica'tion, ».

Exco'riate, v.a. to flay: ex-
coria'tion, n.

Ex'crement, n. dung.

Excres'cence, n. a superflu-
ous growth, as a wart.

Excrete', v. to eject as waste
matter: excre'tion, n.: ex'-
cretive, a.: ex'cretory, a.

Excru'ciate (-kr66'shT-at),v.a.
to torture: excrucia'tion, n.

Excul'pate, v.a. to clear from
blame: exculpa'tion, n.x
excul'patory, a.

Excur'sion, n. journey, trip.

Excuse' (-kuzO, v.a. to free
from blame, pardon: excu'-
sable, a.

Excuse' (-kOsO, ». that which
excuses, (rfea.

Ex'ecrate, v.a. to curse: ex'-
ecrable, a.: execra'tion, n.

Ex'ecute, v.a. to carry into
effect, complete; put to
death by form of law; exe-
cu'tion, ».: execu'tioner,
n.: exec'utive, a. & n.x
exec'utory, a.

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129

EXPIRE

£zec'utor,n. one who executes
the will of a deceased person
fern, exec'utriz* «.

Ezege'sis, ». explanation, in-
terpretation: ezegef ical» a.

Exem'plar, ». pattern, model.

Ezem'plary, a. serving for a
pattern, worthy.

Ezem'plify, v.a. to illustrate
by example: -fica'tion, n.

Ezempf (egz-emt'), v.a. to
free from, grant immunity
from: ezempf, a. & ».: ez-
emp'tion, n.

Ez'equies, «. pi. funeral rites.

Ez'ercise, v.a. to train, prac-
tise: — v.n. to use exercise:—
n. practice, exertion, a task.

EzeiV* v.a. to bring into ac-
tive operation: ezer'tion, n.

Ezfo'liate, v.n. to come off in
scales: ezfolia'tion, n.

Ezhale% v. to emit as vapor
ezhala'tion, n.

Ezhausf , V. to drain wholly,
tire out: ezhaus'tion, n.

Exhib'it, v.a. to show: ezhi-
bi'tion, ».: exhib'itory, a.

Ezhil'arate, v.a. to make joy-
ful: ezhilara'tion, n.

Ezhort%2/.*to advise: -action,
«.: exhor'tatory. a.

Exhume% v.a. to disinter:
exhuxna'tion, n.

Ez'igence, ez'igency, n. ur-
gent need, necessity.

Ez'ile, v.a. to banish: — «.
banishment; one banished.

EzJsf , V. to be, live: -ence, n.

Ez'it, n. passage out.

Ez'odus, n. departure; the 2d
book of the Old Testament.

Ezon'erate, v. a. to disburden
of blame: ezonera'tioii» n.
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Exorbitant* a. excessive, ex-
trava^nt: exor11)itaiice, ».

Ex'orcise (-siz), v.a. to expel
an evil spirit: ex'orcism* n.

Exor'dium* n. opening of a
speech.

Exof ic» a. foreign, not native:
— ». a foreign plant, &c.

Expand'* v. to spread out, ex-
tend widely, enlarge: ex-
panse', n.: expan'sion* n.

Expa'tiate (-pa'shl-at), v.n. to
enlarge upon.

Expa'triate, v.a. to exile.

Expecf , v.a. to look for, wait:
-ant» a.: expecta'tion» n.

Expec'torate, v. to spit forth,
eject phlegm: expec'torant,
a. & ».: expectora'tion, n.

Expe'dient* a. that serves to
promote an object, fit, suit-
able: expe'dient, n.: ns.
expe'dience* expe'diency.

Ex'pedite, v. a. to hasten.

Expedi'tion, n. haste; military
or other enterprise.

Expeditious, a. speedy.

Expel', v.a. to drive out.

Expend'fV.a. to lay out, spend :
expen'diture, «.: expense',
n.: expen'sive, a.

Expe'rience, n. knowledge
gained by trial: frequent
trial: — v.a. to know by trial.

Exper'iment, n. trial, search
to find out: — v.n. to make
trial: experimen'tal, a.

Experf , a. skilful, dexterous:
— n. one who is skilful.

Ex'piate, v. to atone for: ex-
pia'tion, «.: ex'piatory, a.

Expire', v.a. to breathe out: —
v.n. to die, come to an end:
expira'tion, n.

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130 EXTRADITION

Biplain% v.a. to make plaioi
dear up: ezplana'tioo, ft.:
explan'atory, a.

Bz'pletivc, n. a word used
merely to fill a space.

Bx'pUcate, v. to explain: ex'-
plicable, a.: explica'tioa,».

Ex'plicative, ez'plicatory, a.
serving to explain.

Explic'it (pUs^-), a. plain.

Explode', V. to burst with a
loud ncnse, bring to nau^.

Exploif . n. a deed, feat: — v.a.
to work up, turn to account.

Explore', v.a. to search, ex-
amine: explOTE'tion, n.

Explo'sion (-zhun), n. an ex-
ploding: explo'sive, a. Sen.

Expo'nent, n. one that repre-
sents, an index.

Exporift v.a. to carry abroad
for sale: exporta'tion, n.

Ex'port, n. an exporting; thing
exported.

Expose' (-p6z'), V. to lay bare,
put in danger, disclose.

Expos^ (-zaO, n. exposition.

Exposi'tion (zish'un), n. ex
hibition; explanation.

Expos'itor, n. an explainer:
expos'itory, a.

Exposfulate (-pftst'-),v.«. to
remonstrate: expostula'-
tion, ».: exposfttlatory, a.

Expo'smre, n. an exposing;
exposed state.

Expound', v.a. to explain.

Express', v. a. to press out;
represent; utter: — a. plain,
manifest, direct: — n. a mes-
senger; a conveyance: -ible,
a., expres'sion, n.

Expres'sive, a. vividly repre-
senting.

Expul'sion, fi. act of expel-
hng: expttl'iive, a.

Expunge', vm. to blot oat.

Expur'gate, vm. to purge out,
purify: expuroa'aon, n.

Ex'<iui8ite (eks'kwl-zit), a. ex-
cmlingly nice, fine, choke.

Exscind' (-sind'),v. to cut off.

Ex'tant, a. now existing.

Extem'pore (-pO-re), ad. & a.
ofiF-hand: njs. extempora'-
neons, extem'porary: ex-
tem'porize, v.

Extend', v. to stretch out: ex-
ten'sible, a.: exten'sion, n.

Exten'si^e, a. of great extent.

Extenf , ». space, size.

Exten'tiate, v.a. to lessen,
palliate: extenua'tion, n.

Exte'rior, a. outward, exter-
nal: — n. outward surface.

Exter'minate, v. a. to destroy:
-a'tion. n.: -ator, n.

Exter'nal, a. outward: exter'-
nals, ft. pi. outside things.

Extincf ,a. extinguished,dead.

Extin'guish, v.a. to quench,
destroy: extinc'tion, n.

Extir'pate, v.a. to root out,
destroy totally: -a'tion, n.

Extol' (tSlO, v.a.^0 praise.

Extorf , v.a. to wrest from,
exact: extor'tion, n.: ex-
tor'tioner, n.i extor'tion-
ate, a.

Extracf , v.a. to draw out,
select: -or, n.

Ex'tract, n. thing extracted.

Extrac'tion, n. an extracting;
origin, birth.

Extradi'tion (-dish'un), n. a
delivering up by one govern-
ment to another of fugitives
from justice.

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Bztrajttdi'cial, a. out of the
regiiiar course of legal pro-
ceedings.

Bztramun'dane, a, beyond
the world.

Eztra'neous, a. foreign, ex-
ternal.

Eztraor'diiiarT (-tror'-), a
iincommon, remarkaMe.

Bztrav'afant, a. excessive,
wasteful, profuse in ex-
penses: eztrav'agance, n.

Extray'asate* v.a. to force out
of the ducts as blood:
-a'tioii, n.

Eztreme% a. at the utmost
limit or degree, greatest: — n.
utmost pomt, end.

Extre'inist, n. upholder of
extreme doctrines.

Bztrem'ity, n. utmost point,
greatest necessity.

Ez'tricable, a. that may be
extricated.

Ez'tricate, v.a. to free from
hindrances: extrica'tion, n.

Eztrin'sic, a. external: -al, a.
Eztrade', v. a. to force out,

expel: tztm'sion, n.
Ezii'berant, a. abimdant.
Exude', V. to sweat out, <£s-

charge through pOTes: ax-

ttda'tion* n.
Bxolf , v.n. to rejoice ^rceed-

ingly: -ant, a.: -a'tioD, n.
ExuMae, m. pi. cast-o£F skins,

shells, &c.r of animals.
Eye (I), n. the organ of visi<Mi;

sight: — v.a. to look at.
Eyelash, ». hair that edges

the eyelid.
Eyelet, n. small hole for a

cord.
Eye'sore, n. something very

offensive to the sight.
Eye'tooth, n. tootn in the

upper jaw next to the

grinders.
Eye'-witness, n. one who sees

a thing done.
Eyr^ (air^, n. lofty nest of a

bird of prey, an aerie.

F

Fal>ian, a. prudently ^ow, as
the Roman general, Fabius.

Fa'ble, n. a Signed story to
enforce a monu precept.

Fab'ric, n. a building: manu-
factured cloth, &c.

Fab'ricate, v.a. to make:
devise falsely: fabrica'tion,
«,: fal/ricator, n.

Fab'ttlist, «. a writer of fables.

Fal/tilous, a. belonging to
fable.

Facade' (-s&dOi n- face or
front of a building.

Face, n. visage, surfoce, front:

— v.a. to confront; cover in

front.
Fac'et (fas'-)* **• small surface.
Face'tious (fa-se'shus), a.

witty, humorous: -ness, n.
Fa'cial (-shal), a. of the face.
Fac'ile (fas'il), a. easy, pliant.
Facil'itate, v.a. to make easy.
Facirity, n. easiness; means

that render a thing easy to

be done.
Fac-sim'ile (-sim'i-le), n. an

exact copy.

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132

FANATIC

Pact, n. a deed» thing done,
resdity, truth.

Fac'tion, n. small dissensions
political party: facetious, a.

Facti'tious, a. artificial.

Fac'tor, n. mercantile agent; a
multiplier.

Fac'tory, n. a factor's trading-
house; a manufactory.

Facto'tum, n. doer of all
work.

Fac'ulty, n. power of mind or
body, ability; bodj^ of col-
lege officers, physicians, &c.

Fade, v.n. to decay as a flower
or as color does.

FflD'ces (fe'sez), n. pi. excre-
ment, lees.

Fag, V. to weary, exhaust.

Faggot, n. bundle of sticks.

Fah'renheit (fa'ren-hlt), n.
name applied to a thermom-
eter, the freezing-point of
which is at 32 and the boil-
ing-point at 212 degrees.

Fail, v.n. to fall short, mis-
carry; decay; become insol-
vent: — v.a. to be wanting to;
-ing, n. deficiency, fault;
-ure, n. a falling short,
bankruptcy.

Fain, a. glad: — ad. gladly.

Faint, a. weak, feeble: — v.n
to grow weak, swoon.

Fair, a. beautiful, comely,
dear, not foul; just: — ». a
kind of market: -ness, n.

Fair'y, n. a supernatural little
being: — a. of or like fairies.

Faith, n. belief, trust; what is
believed; fidelity: -ful, a
trusty: -less, a.

Fal'cated, a. bent like a
sickle.

Fal'chion (fawl'chun), n. a
short crooked sword.

Fal'con (faw'kn), n. a hawk
trained to the pursuit of
game: -er, n.: -ry, n.

Fall, v.n. to drop, decline; be-
fall: — n. act of falling, de-
scent, downfall; autumn.

Falla'cious (fSLl-la'shus), a.
misleading, delusive: fal'-
lacy, n.

Fal'lible, a. liable to error or
mistake: fallibility, n.

Fal'low, a. pale red; untilled:
— n. land i^oughed and left
unsown.

False, a. untrue, unreal,
deceitful.

False'hood, n. a lie.

Falsef to (f awl-set'-), n. voice
above the natural compass.

Fal'sify (fawK-), v. to make
false; tell falsehoods: falsi-
fica'tion, n: fal'8ifier,».

Fal'sity, n. false quality.

Fal'ter, v.n. to hesitate in
speech; waver, be irresolute.

Fame, n. renown; report.

Famed, a. renowned.

Famil'iar (-yar). a. intunate,
well known, affable: -ize,
v.a.: familiar'ity, n.

Fam'ily, n. household, class.

Fam'ine, n. general scarcity of
food.

Fam'ish, v. to starve.

Fa'mous, a. renowned

Fan, n. a cooling implement;
utensil to winnow grain: —
v.a. to cool with a fan; win-
now.

Fanafic, fanaf ical, a. madly
zealous: fanafic, n.: fa-
naticism, n.

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FEASIBLE

Fan'cy* n. imagination, whim,
capricious lilung: — v. to im-
agme; like: fairciful, a.

Fandan'go, n. lively dance.

Fane, n. a temple, church.

Fang, n. tusk, tooth, talon.

Fantas'tic, a. fanciful, whim
sical, strange, wild.

Far, ad. at a distance; very
much: — a. distant, remote.

Farce, n. a ludicrous play;
empty show: far'cical, a.

Fare, v. to be well or ill; feed:
— ». price of passage; food.

Farewell', ad. be well, good-
by: fare'well, n. & a.

Fari'na, n. flour or starch; pol
len: farina'ceous (shus), a.

Farm, n. tract for tillage: — v.a.
to lease; till: -er, «.: -ing, n.

Far'o (fair'o), n. a game at
cards.

Farra'go, n. a jumble.

Far'rier (fSr'ri-er), n. horse-
shoer; horse-doctor: -y, n.

Far'row (fir'-), «.litterof pigs;
— a. not producing a calf.

Far'thing, n. i of a penny.

Far'thingale, n. hoop-skirt.

Fas'cinate, v.a. to charm, en-
chant: fascina'tion, n.

Fash'ion, n. prevailing cus-
tom: form, mode, style: —
V. to mould, adapt: -able, a.

Fast, v.n. to abstain from
food: — H. abstinence from
food: — a. fixed, swift, dissi-
pated: — ad. firmly; swiftly.

Fagf-day, n. day of religious
fasting.

Fasfen (fas'n), v.a. to make
fast: -ing, n.

Fastid'ious, a. easily dis-
gusted, ovemice: -ness, n,

Fasfness, n. stronghold.
Fat, n. solid animal oil: — a.

unctuous, not lean, fruitful,

gross: — VM. to make fat.
Fa'tal, a. appointed by fate,

deadly, mortal.
Fate, n. inevitable destiny,

doom: fa'talism, n.: fa'-

talist, n.: fatal'ity, n.
Fa'ther, n. male parent: — v.a.

to adopt as a child: -less, a.
Fa'thcr-in-law, n. father of

one's husband or wife.
Fatii'om, n. measure of 6

feet: — v.a. to sound to the

bottom.
Fatigue' (-tggOi n. weariness.

— v.a. to weary.
Faf ten, v. to make or grow

fat: fafness, n.: fafty, <i.
Fafuous, a. foolish, silly:

fatu'ity, n.
Fau'cet, n. a spout, spigot.
Fault, ». an ofifence, defect,

error: -less, a.: -y, a.
Faun, n. a rural deity.
Fau'na, n. the animals of a

region.
Fa'vor, n. kind regard, good

will, a kind deed: — v.a. to

aid, treat kindly: -able, a.
Fa'vorite, a. beloved, pre-
ferred: — ». one preferred.
Fa'voritism, n. the pracUce of

showing partiality.
Fawn, n. a young deer: — v.n.

to flatter servildy.
Fay, n. a fairy.
Fe'alty, n. fidelity, loyalty.
Fear, n. dread, alarm: — v.a.

to dread, be afraid: -ful, a.:

-less, a.
Feas'ible (fg'rf-), a. that may

be done, practicable.

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134

FERRY

Feast, n. holiday; a rich

repast: — v. to eat or treat

sumptuously.
Feat, n. deed, act, exploit.
Feath'er, «. plume of a bird;

kind: — v. a. to furnish with

feathers: -y, a.
Feature, n. a lineament, trait.
Feb'rifuge, n. medicine to

alla^ a fever.
Felurile, a. partaking of fever.
Feb'ruary, n. the ad month.
Fe'cal, a. relating to fa>ces.
Fec'ulent, a. turbid, foul.
Fec'und, a. fruitful.
Fecun'date, v.a. to make fruit-
ful: fecunda'tion, n.: fe-

cun'dity, n.
Fed'eral, a. relating to a

league or compact.
Fed'erate, a. leagued: feder-

a'tion, n.: fed'erative, a.
Fee, n. reward; tenure of land:

— v.a. to pay a fee to.
Fee'ble, a. weak, sickly.
Feed, v.a. to supply with food

— v.n. to take food, eat: — n

food, esp. for a beast.
Feel, V. to perceive by touch:

be sensible of: — ». feeling.
Feering, n. sense of touch

sensibility: — a. expressive of

great sensibility.
Feign (fan), v. to invent, pre

tend: feint (fant), n.
Felicitate (fe-lis'-), v.a. to

wish happiness to: felicita'-

tion, n.
Felic'ity (fe-lis'-), «• happi

ness: felicitous, a.
Feline (4in), a. pertaining to

cats.
Fell, a. cruel, fierce: — v.a. to

knock or cut down; hem.

Fellow, n. an associate; a
man, person.

Feriow*^eering,«i. svmpathy.

Felly, ». rim of a whed.

FelOHie-se,».a self-murderer.

Feron, n. one guilty of felony,
tumor on the finger.

Ferony, n. a high crime: fe-
lo'nious, a.

Felt, n. a kind of cloth.

Fe'male, a. of the sex that
produces young: — n. one of
the female sex.

Fem'inine (-n!n), a. relating
to women; delicate.

Fem'oral, a. of the thigh.

Fen, n. a marsh, bog.

Fence, n. wall, railing, &c., to
inclose a field: — v. to put a
fence around; practise fen-
cing: fen'cing, n. art of de-
fence with swords.

Fend, v. a. to ward off: -er, n.

Fen'ny, a. Ix^gy, marshy.

Feoff (fgf), vxi. to convey land
to: -ment, n.

Fer'ment, n. internal com-
motion, tumult.

Ferment', v. to excite, effer-
vesce; work, as cider: fer-
menta'tion, n. '

Fern, n. a plant, brake: -y, a.

Fero'cious, a. savage, fierce:
ferocity (f6-ros'-), «.

Fer'reous, a. of or like iron.

Fer'ret, n. a kind of weasel: —
v.a. to search out.

Ferru'ginous, a. partaking of
or impregnated with iron.

Fer'rule (fgr'ril or ffir'riil), «.
a metal ring on a staff.

Fer'ry, v.a. to carry over water
in a boat: — n. place for fer-
rying; boat for ferrying.

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FILIAL

Fer'tile. a. fruitful: fertil'ity,

n.: fer'tilize, v.a.
Fer'ule (-i&l), n. stick to slap

children with: fer'ule, v.a.
Fer'vent, a. ardent, warm:

fer'veiicy, n.
Fer'vor, n. heat, zeal, ardor:

fer'vid, a.
Fes'tal, a. festive, joyous.
Fes'ter, v. to sui^urate.
Fes'tival, n. joyful celebra-
tion; a feast.
Fes'tive, a. relatmg to feasts,

joyous: festiv'ity* n.
Festoon', n. a garland.
Fetch, v.a. to bring.
FAte (fat), n. festival.
Fef id, a. stinking, ill-smelling.
Fef lock, n. a tuft of hair that

grows behind on horses' feet.
Fef ter, n. chain for the feet:—

VM. to bind with fetters.
Fe'tus, n. the developed young

in the womb.
Feud (fudj, n. a deadly strife;

land hdd on condition of

service.
Feu'dal, a. pertaining to lands

held of a lord on condition

of milit^^ service: -ism, n.
Fe'ver, n. a disease: -ish, a.
Few, a. not many: -ness, n.
Fias'co (fe-aslio), n. failure.
Fi'at, n. solemn conunand.
Fib, n. a falsehood: — v. to lie.
FiOire (-bgr), n. thread-like

substance: fi^brout, a.
Fic'kle, a. changeable, incon-
stant.
Fic'tion, n. invented story.
Ficti'tioiis, a. feigned.
Fid'dle, n. a violin: — v.n. to

play upon a fiddle.
Fiderity, n. faithfulness.

Fidc'et, VM. to move by fits
and starts: — n. nervous rest-
lessness: -y, a.

Fidu'ciary (-shi-a-), a. per-
taining to a trust: — n. a
trustee: fidu'cial (-shal), a.

Fie, int. noting cont^npt.

Fief (fef), n. a feudal grant.

Field, n. a fenced ground;
battle-ground; a space.

Field'-marshal, n. highest
general military oflker.

Field'-officer, n. a regimental
officer above a captain.

Field'-piece, n. light cannon.

Fiend (fend), n. devil: -i^, a.

Fierce, a. eager, ferocious.

Fi'ery, a. full of fire, ardent.

Fife, #1. a musical pipe: — v.n.
to play on a fife.

Fifteen, a. five and ten.

Fiftieth, a. next after 49th.

Fig, n. fruit of the fig-tree.

Ficht, V. to contend in war,
combat: — ». battle, combat.

Fig'ment, n. invention.

Fis'urate, a. having a deter-
minate form: ficura'tion, ».

Fig'urative, a. metaphorical.

Fis'ure, n. shape; represrata-
tion, image; digit; type,
embJem: — v. to mark with
figures, represent; make
one's appearance.

Fil'ament, «. slender thread.

Filamen'tous, a. thread-like.

Fil'bert, ». kind of hazel-nut.

Filch, v.a. to palfer.

File, n. a tool for smoothing;
line, series, bundle of papers,
&c.: — v.a. to smooth with a
file; put in a series: — v.n. to
march in line.

Fil'ial (-yal), a. befitting a son.

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FIVE

FU'ilmster, ». a freebooter.

Fil'isree, n. ornamental work
of gold and silver threads.

Fil'let* n. band; thigh of veal.

Fil'lip, ft. a jerk or snap of the
finger from the thumb.

Fil'lyt n. a yoimg mare.

Film, n. a thin skin: -y, a.

Fil'ter, n. a strainer for liquors:
— v.a. to purify by a filter.

Filth, n. foul or nasty matter.

Fil'trate, v.a. to filter: — n. fil-
tered liquid: filtra'tion, n

Fin, n. a fish's wing-like organ.

Fi'nal, a. last, conclusive;
final'ity, n.

Fina'le (-naOa), n. (Mus.) end.

Finance' (fit-nans'), n. public
revenue, money matters:
finan'cial, a. i

Financier' (-s6r'), n. one
skilled in finance.

Fincli, n. a kind of small bird.

Find, v.a. to meet with, dis-
cover, supply.

Fine, a. not coarse, thin, deli-
cate, nice, beautiful: -ness,
«.: — ». a pecuniary forfeit:
— v.a. to subject to a fine.

Fi'nery, n. showy things.

Finesse' (fe-nes'), n. artifice,
trickery: — v. to use artifice.

Fin'ger, n. a part of the hand:
— V. to touch with or use the
fingers.

Fin'ical, a. affectedly nice.

Fi'nis. «. the end.

Fin'isn, v.a. to complete, per-
fect: — n. the end, last touch.

Fi'nite (-nit), a. limited.

Fir, n. a tree, spruce.

Fire, n. the iipeous element;
matter bummg; ardor: — v.
to set on fire; discharge.

jFire'-arms, n.pl. guns, &c.
Fire'brand, n. a piece of burn-
ing wood.
Firer-damp, n. an explosive

gas in coal-mines.
Fire'-engine, n. an engine to

put out fires.
Fire'fly, n. a luminous insect.
Firelock, n. a musket.
Fire'man, n. one who puts

out fires; one who feeds fires.
Fire'works, n. rockets, squibs,

&c.. fired for display.
Fir'ldn, n. a quarter-barrd.
Firm, a. made fast, strong,

not easily moved: — n. a part-
nership.
Fir'mament, n. the sky.
Fir'man, n. a Turkish decree.
First, a. foremost, earliest,

chief: — ad. before.
Firsf-rate, a. preeminent.
Fis'cal, a. pertaining to the

public treasury, financial.
Fish, n. an animal living in the

water: — v. to try to catch

fish: -er, ».: -ery, «.: -y, a.
Fish'-monger (-mung-ggr), n,

a dealer in fish.
Fis'sile, a. that may be split.
Fis'sure (fish'yur), n. a cleft,

chasm.
Fist, n. the closed hand.
Fis'tictifite, n.pl. combat with

fists.
Fisfula, n. a deep, narrow,

pipe-like, sinuous ulcer.
Fisf ttiar, nsf ulous, a. hollow

like a pipe, like a fistula.
Fit, a. qualified, adapted,

proper: — v.a. to suit, quali-

fv: — n. paroxysm; interval:

tif ful, a.
Five, a. four and one.

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FLESH

Fix, VM. to make fast, firm, or
stable: -a'tion, n.: -ity, n.
Fixture, n. a fixed article.
Fizz, fiz'zle, v.n. to emit a

Flab'by. a. soft, flaccid.

Flac'cid (flak'sid), a. lax, soft
and jdelding: flaccidlty, n.

Flag, v.n. to grow feeble,
droop: — v.a. to cover with
flag-stones: — n. wiater-plant;
colors of a ship, &c.; flat
stone for paving.

Flag'ellate (flaj'-), v. to whip
or scourge: flagella'tion, n.

Flag'eolet (flaj'o-), ». an in-
strument of the flute kind.

Flagitious (-jish'us), a. gross-
ly wicked: -ness, n.

Flag'-ofllcer, n. commander
of a squadron.

Flag'on, n. a drinking vessel.

Fla'grant, a. ardent, glaring,
enormous: fla'grancy, n.

Flag'-ship, n. ship in which
the flag-officer is.

Flail, n. mstrument for thresh-
ing grain.

Flake, n. a scale; small loose
mass: — v. to form into
flakes: flacky, a.

Flam'beau (-ba), n. a lighted
torch: pi. flam'beaux (-boz)
0r flam'beaus.

Flame, n. a blaze, ardor: —
v.n. to blaze.

Flamin'go, n. a red bird with
very long legs and neck.

Flange (fl&ni'\ n. raised edge
on a wheel-rim.

Flank, n. the side: — v.a. to
pass to or round the side of;
border on.

Flan'nel, n. soft woollen cloth.

Flap, n. a piece that hangs
loose; a blow or motion of a
flap: — V. to move as wings.

Flap'jack, n. a pancake.

Flare, n. an unsteady, glaring
light: flare, v.n.

Flash, n. sudden blaze: — v. to
burst out in a blaze: -y, a.
dazzling, showy, tawdry.

Flask, ». a bottle; powder-
horn.

Flat, a. level; dull, dejected;
not sharp; without interest:
— «. a levd plain; a charac-
ter [b\ which lowers a note
a semitone: — v. to flatten.

Flatten (-tn), v. to make or to
become flat.

Flatter, v. a. to praise falsely:
flattery, n.

Flafulent, a. generating wind
in the stomach, windy.

Flaunt, V. to parade gaudily.

Fla'vor, n. taste or smell: —
v.a. to impart a flavor to.

Flaw, n. a defect; wind-gust.

Flax, n. a plant: flax'en, a.

Flay, v.a. to skin.

Flea, n. blood-sucking insect.

Fleam, n. lance to bleed cattle.

Fleck, v.a. to spot.

Fledge, v. to feather.

Fledg'ling, n. a young bird.

Flee, v.n. to run away.

Fleece, n. the wool of one
sheep: — v.a. to clip off the
wool of, plunder: flee'cy, a.

Fleer, v.n. to grin mockingly.

Fleet, n. a bc^y of ships: — a.
swift, nimble: — v.n. to fly
swifdy: -ness, n.

Flesh, n. soft part of an animal
body; bodily app)etites: -ly,
a. carnal: -y, a. fat.

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FLUMMERY

Flex'ible, a. that may be bent.
Flex'ile (-fl), a. easily bent.
Flexion, n. a bending.
Flez'or, n. a muscle that ben^s

a joint.
Flex'ure, n. a bending, bend.
Flick'er, v.h. to flutter, waver.
Flight (flit), n. act of flying or

fleeing; flock of birds; stairs.
Flight" 7, a. wild, giddy.
Flim'sy (-zO, a. weak, thin.
Flinch, v.n. to shrink back.
Fling, v.a. to cast as from the

hand, thrOw: v.n. to flounce;

sneo-: — n. a throw; taunt.
Flint, n. a hard stone; -y, a.
Flip, w. beer and spirits sweet-
ened and heated.
Flip'pant, a. nimble of speech,

pert: flip'pancy, n.
Flirt, v.a. to flSng: — v.n. to

coquet: — n. a pert, giddy

girl, a jilt: flirta'tion, n.
Flit, v.n. to fly, flutter.
Flitch, n. side of a hog salted.
Float, V. to swim or cause to

swim on the surface: — n

that which floats.
Floc'culent, a. woolly, tufty.
Flock, n. body of butls or

sheep; lock of wool: — v.n.

to gather in crowds.
Floe, It. a mass of floating ice
Flog, v.a. to whip, beat.
Flood (flud), n. ^eat flow of

water, inundation, deluge:

— v.a. to overflow, inundate.
Flood'gate, n. a gate to stop

or let out water.
Floor, n. bottom of a room;

platform; story of a house: —

VM. to furnish with a floor;

throw or knock down.
Flo'ra, n. plants of a country.

Flo'ral, a. relating to flowers.

Flores'cence, n. act or season
of flowering.

Flo'ret, n. a Uttle flower.

Flor'iculture, n. culture of
flowers.

Flor'id, a. flushed with red,
flowery: floridlty, n.

Flo'rist, n. dealer in flowers.

Floss, n. a soft, downy sub-
stance.

Flotil'la, w. small fleet.

Flof sam, n. wrecked goods
found floating.

Flounce, n. a hill of a gown;
violent motion: — v. a. to
deck with flounces: — v.n. to
move with a jerk, &c.

Floun'der, v.n. to j^unge and
struggle: — n. a flat fish.

Flour, n. fine meal: — v.a. to
sprinkle with flour.

Flour'ish (flur'-), v. to pros-
per; brandish: — n. a waving;
showy splendor.

Flout, V. to mock, jeer:— -«. a
mock.

Flow, v.n. to run as water,
'ide, issue: — v. a. to over-
ow: — n. a stream.

Flow'er, n. blossom, best part:
— v.n. to blossom: -y, a.

Fluctuate, v.n. to rise and fall,
as a wave: fluctua'tion, n.

Flue, n. chimney passage.

Flu'ent, a. flowing, voluble:
flu'ency, n.

Fluid, a. that flows, not solid:
— n. a liquid: fluidity, n.

Fluke, ». broad part of an
anchor.

Flume, n. channel for water.

Flum'mery, n. a jelly; flatter-
ing words.

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FORCEPS

Flur'ry, n. blast or gust, bus-
tle: — v.a. to agitate.

Flush* n. sudden flow of blood
to the face: — v. to reddoi;
elate: — a. vigorous; afflu-
ent; level with.

Flus'ter* n. agitation: — vm,
to confuse.

Flute, n. a musical pipe: — v.a.
to channel, groove.

Flutter, V. to move quickly
and irregularly: n.aguation.

Flu'vial, a. of a river.

Flux, n. a flow; substance to
promote mdting.

Flux'ion, n. a flowing.

Fly, V. to move with wings or
swiftiy: — n. winged insect.

Flsr'mg-iiiachine, n. any ma-
chine for aerial navigation.

Fly'-leaf , n. blank leaf at the
beginning or end of a book.

Foal, It. young of a mare:-
to bring forth, as a mar

Foam, «.& V. froth: -y, a.

Fob, n. watch-pocket.

Fo'ctts, If. point to which rays
converge: pi. fo'ci: fo'cal* a.

Fod'der, n. food for cattle: —
vui. to feed (caltle).

Foe (fd), n. an enenw.

Foe, n. thick mist: rof'tj, a.

Fo^, n. stupid, dow person.

Forble, n, a moral weakness.

Foil, v.a. to defeat, balk:-
fencing sword, thin lei^ of
metal, something to heighten
lustre.

Foist, v.a, to pass off
genuine.

F<Md, n. pen for sheep; a dou-
Uing: — VM. to double,

Folia'ceous (-a'shus), a. leafy.
FoUage* H, leaves of trees.

Foliate, v.a. to beat into a
leaf: folia'tion, n.

Fo'lio, n. a book with two
leaves to a sheet; a page.

Folk (fdk), folks, n. pi. people.

Follow, V. to go after; re^t.

Foriy, n. foolishness.

Fomenf, vm. to bathe with
warm lotions; foster, incite:
-«'tion, n.

Fond, a. lovkig, liking.

Fon'dle, v.a. to caress.

Font, n. a baptismal vessel;
set of printing types.

Food, n. victuals.

Fool, n. one void of sense,
idiot; bufitoon: — v. to trifle,
befool: -cry, n. folly:
-hardy, a. foolishly bold:
-ish, a.: -ishness, it.

Fools'cap, ft. a folio writing-
paper.

Foot, n. the part on which a
thing stands; xa inches;
measure in verse: pi. feet:—
v.n. to dance, walk: -boy, n.
serving-boy: -in^» n. place
to stand on, position: -num,
ft. serving-man: -pad, ft.
highwayman.

Foo'zle, ft. a bungling stroke,
asatgolf:foo'zle, V.

Fop, ft. an affected dandy:
-pet7, ft.: -pish, a.

For'age, ft. food for horses,
&c.: — V. to seek forage.

Forbear', v. to abstain from,
desist: -ance, ft.

Forbid', vui. to prohibit:
-ding, a. repulsive.

Force, ft. strength, power,
violence; nn armament: —
v.a. to ccmipel; ravish.

FfMr'cept, ft. surgical pincers.

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For'cible, a. by force, strong.

Ford, v.a. to pass by wading:
— n. part of a stream that
may be forded.

Fore» a.&Lod.rn front, before.

Forearm', v.a. to arm before-
hand.

Fore'-arm, n. the arm from
elbow to wrist.

Forebode', v.a. to tell or fear
beforehand: forebod'ing, n.

Forecast^ , v. to divine, i^an.

Fore'cast, n. foresight.

Fore'castle (-kasi), n. fore
part of a ship.

Foreclose', v.a. to bar the
right to redeem a mortgage.

Foreclo'sure, n. a foreclosing.

Fore'father, n. an ancestor.

Fore'-finger, n. finger next
the thumb.

Forego', v.a. to give up, for-
bear: -ing, a. preceding.

Fore'ground, «. part of a
picture which seems before
the figures.

Forelianded, a. seasonable;
well to do.

Foreliead (for'ed),».the brow.

For'eign (-in), a. of another
country; alien: -er, ».

Foreknow', v.a. to foresee.

Fore'man, «. overseer.

Fore'mast, «. mast next the
bow of a ship.

Fore'most, a. first in place, &c.

Fore'noon, n. time before
noon.

Foren'sic, a. belonging to
courts of law.

Foreordain', v.a. to predes-
tinate: foreordina'tion, n.

Forerun'ner, n. sign of some-
thing to follow, harbinger.

Foresee', vm. to foreknow.

Foreshow', vui. to predict.

Fore'sicht, n. forethought.

For'est, n. great woodland:
-er, n. keeper or inhabitant
of a forest.

F<»«stall', vji. to buy up, as
provisions, before they are
brought to market; antici*
pate.

Fore'taste, n. anticipation.

Foretell', v. to predict.

Fore'thottght, n. provident
care.

Fore'top, n. platform at the
top of the foremast.

Foretop'mast, n. the mast at
the top of the foremast, and
at the top of which is the
foretop-gal'lant-mast.

Forev'er, ad. eternally.

For'feit (-fit), n. a fine for an
offence: — v.a. to lose by
some offence: -ure, «.

Forge (forj), n. place where
iron is hammered: — v.a. to
hammer into shape, form;
counterfeit.

Forg'ery (forj'e-ri), «. crime of
coimterfeiting writing, &c.

Forgef , v.fl. to lose the mem-
ory of: -ful, a.: -fulness, n.

Forgef-me-not, n. a small
herb with blue flowers.

Forgive', v.a. to pardon.

Fork, n. pronged instrument:
'. to divide into branches. .

Forlorn', a. forsaken, miser-
able.

Form, n. shape, figure, mode',
mere show; school-bench;
class: — v.a. to make, shape.

Form'al, a. ceremonious, stiff:
formal'ity, «.: -ist, n.

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Formal'dehyde, n. an alcohol
derivative used as a germi-
cide, disinfectant, preserva-
tive, &c.

Forma'tion, n. act or manner
of forming: for^mative, a.

For'mer, a. earlier, first.

For'meriy, ad. in time past.

For'midable, a. to be feared.

For^mula* n, a prescribed
form.

For'mulary, n. a book of
forms or precedents.

Fomica'tion» n. sexual inter-
course between unmarried
persons: for'nicator, n.

Forsake'* vm. to desert.

Forsooth', ad. in truth.

Forswear', v. to deny on
oath; swear falsely.

Fort (tert), n. a fortified post

Forte (fort), n. that in which
one excels.

For'te (for'ta), a. (Mus.) loud

Forthcom'ing» a. about to
appear.

Forthwith', ad. immediately.

For'tify, v.a. to strengthen
with forts, &c.: invigorate:
fortifica'tion, n.

Fortis'simo, a. (Mus.) very
loud.

For'titude, n. strength to en-
dure.

Forf nicht, «. two weeks.

For'tress, n. a fortified place.

Fortu'itous, a. happening by
chance: fortu'ity, n.

Forfunate, a. lucky.

Forfune, n. chance, luck,
fate; wealth: — v.n. to befall.

For'ty, a. four times ten.

Fo'rum, n. public place,
court-room. t

For'ward, ad. onward: — a. in
advance, ready, early: — v.a.
to send or help forward.

Fosse (fos), n. a ditch, moat.

Fos'sil, n. petrified vegetable
or animal remains: los'sil,
a.: -ize, v. to change or be
changed into a fossil.

Fossilirerous, a. producing

Fos'ter, v.a. to feed, nourish.
Fos'ter-child, n. a child

nursed or reared by one who

is not its parent.
Foul, a. not clean, not fair,

impure: — v. a. to make filthy.
Found, v.a. to build, establish;

cast: -er, «.: foun'dry, n.
Founda'tion,». basis, support.
Foun'der, v.n. to fill with

water and sink: v. a. to lame.
Found'ling, n. a child found

deserted.
Fount, f oun'tain, n. spring of

water, jet; source.
Four, a. twice two: -footed, a.

having four feet: -score, a.

eighty: -square, a. quadran-
gular: -teen, a. four and ten.
Fourth, a. next after the third.
Fowl, n. bird, cock or hen: —

v.n. to kill birds: -ing-

piece, n. gun to shoot birds.
Fox, n. an animal noted for

cimning.
Foz'tail, n. a grass.
Fox'y, a. artful, wil^.
Fra'cas, n. a noisy quarrel.
Frac'tion, n. part broken off;

part of an integer: -al, a.
Frac'tious (-shus), a. cross,

quarrelsome: -ness, n.
Fracfure, n. a breaking, as

of a bone: — v. a. to break.

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WngfUe (frai'fl), a. brittle,

frail: fragil'ity, n.
Ftaf'iiMnt, f». piece broken

off: -try, a.
Fra'frant, a. sweet of smell:

fra'crance, n.
Frail, a. weak: -ty, «.
Frame, v. to shape, construct:

— 1». form, case, structure.
Franc, n. a French coin, worth

about ao cents.
Fran'chise (-chiz) , n. privilege,

esp. of voting.
Fran'gible. a. that may be

broken: trangibil'ity, n.
Frank, a. candid: -ness, n.: —

v.a. to exempt from postage.
Frank'incense, n. sweet resm.
Fran'tic, a. mad, raving.
Frater'nal, a. brotherly.
Frater'nize, v.n. to associate

as brothers: frater'nity, n.
Fraf ricide, n. murder or mur-
derer of a brother: frafri-

cidal, a.
Fraud, «. deceit, deceptive

trick: -ulent, a.: -^lence, n.
Fraught (frawt), a. laden.
Fray. n. an affray, fight.
Freak, n. a fancy, whim.
Freclde, n. yellowish spot on

the skm: — v. to spot.
Free, a. at liberty; loose; with-
out charge: — v. a. to set free.
Freelwoter, n. a pillager.
Freedom, n. free state, liberty.
Freeliold, n. an estate held by

a free tenure: -cr, n.
Fre'er, n. liberator.
Free'stone, n. a sandstone.
Free'thinker, n. a sceptic.
Freeze, v. to congeal with cold.
Freight (frat), v.a. to load:—

n. lading, cargo.

Fren'zy, n. mad fit.
Fre'littent, a. often occurring:

fre'qiieacy, n.
Frequenf, vm. to visit often:

-atiTe, a. noting repetition.
Fres'co, n. painting on plaster.
Fresh, a. new and unnn-

paired, brisk; not sah.
Freah'en, v.a. to make fresh.
Fresh'et, n. flood in streams.
Fresh'man, n. a college stu-
dent of the fir^-year class.
Fret, V. to gnaw, chafe, vex:

— n. irritation.
Frefful, a. peevish: -ness, n.
Frefwork, n. raised work in

masonry.
Fri'able, a. easfly pulverized.
Fri'ar, n. a monk: -y, n.
Fricassee', n. a dish of fowls

cut up and cooked in a sauce.
Fric'tion, n. act of rubbing.
Fri'day,n. 6th day of the week.
Friend, n. one joined to

another by affection: -ly, a.i

-ship, ».
Frieze (frez), n. a coarse

woollen cloth; part between

the architrave and cornice.
Frig'ate, n. a ship-of-war.
Fright, n. sudden fear, alarm:

frighfen, v.a. to terrify.
Frighf ful, a. dreadful:
Frig'id, a. cold: frigid'ity, n.
Frill, n. a ruffle.
Fringe, n. ornamental border:

fringe, v.a.
Frip'pery, n. old clothes, &c.
Frisk, VM. to skip, gambol.
Friric'y, a. frolicsome.
Frith, n. narrow inlet.
Frifter, vm. to break into

pieces, waste: — n. a kind of

pancake.

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143 FUNDAMENT

Friv'oloas, a. trifling, slight:

-ness, n.: frivority, n.
Vtizz, friz'zle, vui. to curi or

crisp.
9tOf ad. from.
Frock, n. an outer garment,

gown.
Frog, n. an animal.
FroPic, a. playful:— ».

making.
Froric, V. [i. & p. frol'icked,

p. frol'icking] to play wild
•ranks:

or merry ptiuiH.9; -cfuwo,

Frondes'cence, n. act or time
of putting forth leaves.

Front (fnmt), n. forehead,
fiure, forepart: — v. to face.

Fron'tier (fr6n'-ter), n. border.

Fron'tispiece (frdn'-), n. en-
graving in front of a book.

Frontlet (fnmt'-), n. band on
the forehead.

Frost, n. frozrai dew: -y, a.

Frotn, n. foam: -y, a.

Frounce, v. & n. curl, i^it.

Fto'ward,a. perverse: -ne8g,».

Ftown, v.n. to scovd: — «. an-
gry look.

FJrow'zy, a. musty.

Fruc'tity, v. a. to make fruit-
ful: fructifica'tion, n.

Fru'gal, a. thrifty, economi-
cal: frugarity, n.

Fruit, n. produce of the earth,
or of trees, &c.: -age, n.
fruit collectively: -ery, n.
repository for fruit: -ml, a.

Frurtion, n. enjoyment.

Fru'menty, n. wheat boiled in
milk.

Frush, n. the tender horn in
the middle of a horse's foot.

Frus'trate, v.a. to foil, de-
feat: frustra'tion, n.

Vtj, v. to cook in fat: — n. a
swarm of voung fishes.

Fuchsia (fu'shl-a), n. a plant
and its flower.

Fud'dle, v.a. to make drunk.

Fu'el, M. wood, coal, &c., for
buiiiing.

Fuga'cious, o. fleeting, short-
lived: fugac'ity (-gas'-), n.

Fu'gitive, a. flving, short-
lived: — n. one fled.

Fu'gleman, n. soldier in front
at drill to give the time. .

Fugue (fug), f». repetition of
parts in music.

Ftil'crum, n. prop on which
a lever moves.

Fulfil', v.a. to accompdish.

Ful'gent, a. shining, bright.

Full, a. completely filled: — n.
the complete measure: — ad.

r*:e, completely: — v.a. to
ken and cleanse cloth.

Ful'minate, v. to thunder, ex-
plode: fulmina'tion, n.

Ful'ness, n. state of being full.

Ful'some, a. nauseous.

Ful'vous, ful'vid, a. tawny.

Fum'ble, v. to handle awk-
wardly.

Fume, n. smoke, steam; rage.

Fu'migate, v.a. to smoke,
cleanse: fumiga'tion, n.

Fun, n. merriment, sport.

Funam'bulist, n. rope-dancer.

Func'tion, n. employment,
office: -al, a.: -ary, n.
office-holder.

Fund, n. capital, stock: pi.
public debts as stock: — v.a.
to convert into capital or
stock.

Fun'dament, n. seat of the
body.

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Fundamen'tal, a. (

primary.
Fu'neral* n. & a. buri
Pune'real, a. suiting a

dismal.
Fun'gus, n. a spongy

mushrooms, &c.: ft

a.: fungos'ity, n.
Punic'ular, a. relatin]

or fibre; drawn by

as railway cars.
Fun'nel, n. smoke-tu

low cone for filling 1
Fun'ny, a. comical.
Fur, n. skin with sof
Fur1i>elow, n. flounce
Fur11)ish» v.a. to bun

up, renovate.
Fur'cate, fur'cated, a
Fu'rious, a. mad, ra(
Furl, v.a. to draw up

roll up.
FuT'long, n. eighth j

mile.
Furaough (-16), n.

absence.
Fur'nace, n. enclos

place; place for

metals, &c.
Fur'nish, v.a. to sup

vide, afford.
Fur'nitureyn.househo

as chairs and tables
Fur'rier, n. a dealer i
Fur'row, n. trench <

plough: — VM. to cu

rows.

FUZZY

urther: —
mce, n.:
: -most,
thest, a.
stealthy,

.ge, fren-

hrub.
ftt'sible,

die in a
rhich the
Ltch.
kind of

f infant-
melting;

kind of

, useless:

time to
come:

igniting
I electric
)f metal
the cur-
es, as of
z, hairy

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GANGRENE

Gab, n. mouth: idle talk.
Gabardine' (-denO, n. cloak.
Gab'ble, n. chatter, gab,

noise of geese: gab'ble, v.n.
Ga'bion, n. basket of earth.
Gamble, n. triangular end of

a house.
Gad, v.n. to rove about: -fly,

n. a fly that stings cattle.
Gaff, n. a hook; a spur; a spar.
Gag, n. something thrust mto

the mouth to prevent speech:

gag,v.a.
Gage, n. a pledge; test: — v.a.

to bind by pledge; measure.
Gain, n. profit^ advantage: —

v.a. to acquire; arrive at:

-ful, a. lucrative.
Gainsay', v.a. to contradict.
Gait, n. manner of walking.
Gaifer, n. a covering for the

ankle; a high shoe.
Ga'la, n. show, festivity.
Gal'azy, n. the Milky Way.
Gale, n. strong wind.
Gall, n. bile; bitterness: — v.a.

to fret as a sore, chafe.
Gallant, a. brave, noble.
Gallanf, a. attentive to

ladies: — n. a lady's man: —

v.a. to attend (a lady).
Gallantrr, n. bravery; devo-
tion to ladies.
Gal'iery, n. covered passage;

balcony; upper floor of seats.
Galley, n. a long, low-built

ship; a ship's cook-room;

frame for type which is set up.
Galley-slave, n. convict con-
demned to row in a galley.
Gallic, a. relating to gall-nuts.

Gallicism, w.a French idiom.

Gallina'ceous (-na'shus), a.
pertaining to barnyard fowls.

Gallipot, ft. a small glazed
pot.

Gall'-nut, n. excrescence on
an oak, used in making ink.

Gal'lon, f». four quarts.

Galloon', n. a lace, trimming.

Gallop, v.n. to move by leaps:
— «. motion by leaps.

Gallows, n. scaffold for hang-
ing murderers.

Galoche' (-losh'), n. overshoe.

Gal'vanism, n. a branch of
electricity: galvanic* a.:
gal'vanize, v.a.

Galvanom'eter, n. an instru-
ment for detecting currents
of electricity.

Gaml)le, v.n. to play for
money: gaml>ler, n.

Gamboge' (-boj'), n. a yellow
gum-resin or paint.

Gam'bol, v.n. to skip, frisk,
sport about: gam'bol, n.

Gaml)rel, n. hind leg of horse.

Game, n. sport, play; animals
hunted: — v.n. to gamble:
-some, a. frolicsome.

Game'ster, n. a gambler.

Gam'mon, n. hog's thigh
smoked; hoax: v. to humbug.

Gam'ut, n. the musical scale.

Gan'der, n. male of the goose.

Gang, n. a crew, company.

Gan^ion, n. a tumor m a ten-
don; enlargement in a nerve.

Gan'grene, n. mortification:
— V. to mortify, putrefy;
gan'grenous, a.

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«c,

Gans'way, n. way or
Gan'net, «. a sea-fo^.
Gaol (jal), n. jail: gaol'er* n.
Gap, n. an opening.
Gape (sap}, v.it. to open the

mouth wide, yawn.
Garage' (ga-razhO. n.a, house

for automobiles.
Garb, n. dress, clothing.
GarHmge, n. oflFal, refuse.
Gar'ble, v.a. to pick over,

mutilate, corrupt, pervert.
Gar'den, n. ground for growing

plants, flowers, &c.: -er, n.
Gar'gle, v.a. to wash, as the

throat: n. liquid for gargling.
Gar^nd, n. a wreath.
Gar'lic, n. a strong-smelling

plant.
Gar'ment, n. an article of

clothing.
Gardner, n. place to store

grain: — vm. to store.
Gax'net. n. a red gem-stone.
Gar'nisn, v.a. to adorn

gar'niture, n.
Garnishee', n. one warned not

to pay money to another.
Gar'ret, n. room next the roof.
Gar^rison, n. troops to hold

a fort.
Garrote' (-r6t), v. to strangle.
Gar'rulous, a.talkative: -ness,

».: garrulity, n.
Gar'ter, n. band to hold the

stockmg.
Gas, n. an aeriform fluid:

•^ous, a.
Gasconade', »'. boasting.
Gash, n. a deep cut; gash, v.a.
Gasom'eter, n. instrument for

measuring gas; place for gas.
Oatp, VM. to catch for breath:

gasp, H,

Gas'tric, o. belonging to the
stomach.

Gastron'omy, n. art of good
eating: gastronomic, a.

Gatli'er, v. to collect: — n. a
pucker made in sewing cloth.

GauMy, a. showy, flashy.

Gauge (g3.j), v.a. to measure
as barrels, casks, &c.: — n. a
measure, scale of measuring.

Gaunt (g&nt), a. lean, meagre.

Gaunf let (gant'-), n. an iron
glove; a long glove.

Gauze, n. thin stuff: gauz'y, a.

Gav'el, n. a small mallet.

Gawk'y, a. awkward.

Gay, a. merry, showy: -cty, n.

Gaze, v.n. to look intently: — ».
fixed look, stare.

Gazelle', n. kind of antelope.

Gazette', n. a newspaper: —
v.a. to publish in a gazette.

Gazetteer'^ (gaz-et^grO, «. a
geographical dictionary.

Gear, n. dress, harness,
tackle, series of wheels, &c.

Gel'atine (iel'-), n. jelly-like
animal substance: gelaf in-
ous, a.

Geld (geld), v.a. to castrate:
-ing, n. a castrated horse.

Gel'io (jel'-), a. very cold.

Gem, n. precious stone; bud.

Gemma'tion, n. act or time
or form of budding.

Gen'der, n. kind as to sex.

Geneafogy, ♦». pedigree of a
^unily or person: genealog'-
ical, a.: geneal'ogist, n.

Gen'eral, a. relating to the
many or all, pubRc, com-
mon: — n. chief part; com-
mander of an army: -is'si-
mo, n, commander-in-chief.

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General'ity, n. main part.

Gen'eralize, v.a. to make
general, include in a general
term: generaliza'tion» n.

Gen'eralahip, n. military skill
of a general.

Gen'erate, v.a. to beget, pro-
duce: gen'erative, a.: gen'-
eratOTf n.

Genera'tion, ». act of beget-
ting; race, o£Fspring; an age.

Gener'ic, generical, a. mark-
ing or comprising a genus.

Gen'erous. a. nobly Uberal:
generosWt »•

Gen'esis, n. generation; ist
book of the Bible.

Ge'nial, a. cheerful, sprightly:
geniarity, n.

Genitals, ». pi. the exterior
organs of generation.

Gen'itive, a. possessive case
of Latin and Greek nouns.

Gen'ius (jen'yus), n. inborn
faculty or bent, superior
mentad power; peculiar char-
acter: ifl. geniuses.

Ge'nius (je'nl-us), n. a spirit:
pi. ge'nii (j6'nl-l).

Genteer, a. well-bred.

Gen'tian (-shan), n. a plant
and its medicinal root.

Gen'tile, n. one not a Jew.

Gentil'ity» n. good breeding.

Gen'tle, a. not rough, mild,
amiable; of good birth.

Gentleman, n. a man well
bred: -ly, a.: /em. gen'tle-
woman.

Gen'try, n. people of good
birth.

Genuflec'tion, n. a bending
of the knee.

Gen'uine, a. real, pure.

Ge'nu8» n. group, family,
race; pi. geirera.

Geocen'tric, a. having the
earth as a centre.

Geod'esy, n. art of surveying
vast areas of the earth.

Geog'ri^y, n. a description
of the earth's surface and
inhabitants: geog'rapher,
n.: geographical* a.

Geol'ogy, ». science of the
structure and mineral con-
stitution of the earth: geo-
log'ical* a.: geol'ogist, n.

Geom'etry, n. that branch of
mathematics which treats
of magnitude in space: ns.
geom'eter, geometri'cian :
ajs. geomet'ric, -al.

Geor'gic (jor'jik), n. poem on
rund affairs.

Gera'nium, n. a plant and its
flower.

Germ, n. seed-bud.

Ger'man* a. of the same stock.

Germane'* a. relevant, akin.

Ger'man sil'ver, an alloy of
copp«r, nickel, and zinc.

Gcir'minal* a. of a germ.

Ger'minate, v. to sprout: ger'-
minant, a.: -a'tion, n.

Ger'tmd, n. a verbal noun.

Gesta'tion, n. carrying the
young in the womb.

Gestic'iilate, v. to make ges-
tures: gesticula'tion, n.

Gesf ure» n. a motion when
speaking: gesftire» v.n.

Get* v.a. to gain possession of:
— VM. to arrive at, become.

Gew'gaw, n. a showy trifle.

Ghastly (gast'-), a. deathly.

Gherldn (gur'-), n. small
pickled cucumber.

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Ghost (gost), n. spirit, soul;

a spectre: -ly, a.
Ghoul (gool), n. a demon sup-
posed to feed on the dead.
Gi'ant, n. man of immense

size:/($m. gi^antess, n.
Gib'ber (gib'-), vm. to speak

inarticulately: -ish, n. & a.
Gib'bet (jib'-), n. a |;aUows: —

v.a. to hang on a gibbet.
Gib'bous (gib'-), a. convex as

the moon nearly full.
Gibe (jib), n. & v. scoff, taunt.
Gib'lets (jib'-), n. pi. internal

eatable parts of a fowl.
Gid'dy, a. dizzy, heedless.
Gift, n. a thing given.
Giff ed, a. endowed, talented.
Gig, n. a light chaise; a boat.
Gigan'tic, a. very large.
Gig'gle, v.n. to laugh in a silly

manner: gig'gle, n. ^
Gild, v.a. to overlay with gold:

-in^, n.
Gill (jU). n. i of a pint.
Gills (gilz), ». pi. breathing

organs of a fish, &c.
Gilly-flower (jil'-), n. a plant.
Gim'bals (jim'b&lz), n. rings

to keep a sea-compass hori-
zontal.
Gim'crack, n. a trifle, toy.
Gimlet, n. tool for boring.
Gimp (gimp), n. kind of braid.
Gin, n. machine; liquor; snare:

v.a. to clear of cotton-seeds.
Gin'^er, n. a plant and its

spicv root: -ly, a. gently.
Ging'ham, n. a cotton cloth.
Gin^ng, n. a medicinal root.
Giraffe' (jl-raf), n. the camel-

opard.
Gird, v.a. to bind round, fasten.
Gir'dle, n. belt:— v.a. to gird.

Girl, n. a female child: -ish,

a.: -hood, n.
Girth, n. horse's belly-band;

circumference.
Gist (jist), n. main point.
Give, V. to bestow, grant,yield.
Giz'zard, n. a fowl's stomach.
Gla'cial, a. icy, frozen.
Glac'ier (glasl-gr), n. field of

ice and snow.
Gla'cis, n. a sloping bank.
Glad, a. pleased, joyful:

-some, a.
Glad'den, vui. to make glad.
Glade, n. open space in a wood.
Glad'iate, a. sword-shaped.
Glad'iator, n. a sword-player

or prize-fighter: gladiato'-

rial, a.
Glair, n. the white of an egg.
Glance, n. quick shoot of

li^ht; glimpse: v.n. to dart or

view obliquely.
Gland, w. a secreting organ of

the body, and of plants.
Glan'ders, n. pi. a disease of

the glands, &c., of horses.
Glan'dular, glan'dulous, a.

of or pertaining to glands.
Glare, n. a dazzling light;

fierce look: glare, v.n.
Glar'ing, a. bright; notorious.
Glass, n. a transparent sub-
stance in windows, &c.: —

v.a. to cover with glass.
Glass'y, a. of or like ^lass.
Glaze, v.a. to furnish with

glass or a glassy coating:

gla'zier (-zher), n.
Gleam, v.n. to glow or flash: —

n. flash, beam: -y, a.
Glean, v.a. to gather after

reapers: glean'er, n.
Glebe, n. soil; church land.

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GOGGLES

61ee» n. mirth; a song in parts.

61en» n. a narrow valley.

Glib, a. smooth; voluble.

Glide, v.n. to flow or move
gently: glide, n.

Glun'mer, v.n. to shine faint-
ly: — n. imsteady deam.

Glimpse, it. a faint Ught, hasty;
view.

Glis'ten (gUs'n), v.n. to shine.

Glifter, v.n. to sparkle: — n.
bright show.

Gloat (gist), v.n. to stare with
satisfaction.

Globe, n. a sphere, ball; the
earth: globose', a.: glob'-
ular, a.

Glob'ule, n. a little globe.

Gloom, n. sadness; partial
darkness: -y, a. dismal.

Glo'rify, v.a. to exalt to glory:
glorifica'tion, n.

Glo'ry, n. high honor, fame,
splendor: — v.n. to exult,
vaunt: glo'rious, a.

Gloss, n. lustre; a comment: —
v.a. to give a su(>erficial
lustre to.

Glos'sary, n. dictionary of
unconunon words.

Glos'sv, a. smooth, shining.

Glof tUL n. windpipe mouth.

Glove (gluv), n. a cover for
the hand: iglov'er, n. glove-
maker.

Glow, v.n, to shine with in-
tense heat: — n. shining heat;
brightness of color.

Gloze, v.n. to flatter, wheedle.

Glu'cose (-kos), n. the pecu-
liar kind of sugar in grapes.

Ghie, n. a sticky cement: v. a.
to join with glue: glu'ey, a.

Ghim, a. sullen, gloomy.

Glume, n. husk of grain, &c.
Glut, v.a. to cloy, gorge.
Gltt'ten, n. gluey part of grain.
Gltt'tinous, a. gluey, viscous.
Gluf ton, n. a greedy eater,.

gormand: -ous, a.: -y, n.
Glyc'erine (glis'-), n. sweet

sticky liquid from fat.
Gnarled, gnar'ly (mlrr-), a,

knotty.
Gnash (nash), v. to strike to-
gether, as the teeth.
Gnat (nat), n. a small, sting>

ing msect.
Gnaw (naw), v.a. to bite or

tear with the teeth.
Gneiss (nb), n. a rock like

granite.
Gnome (ndm), n. a fabled

tmderground dwarf.
Gno'mon (n6'-), n. pin of a

dial.
Gnomonlcs (nd-), n. dialing.
Gnu (nu), n. a kind of antelope.
Go, v.n. to proceed, pass, move.
Goad, n. a pointed stick to^

drive oxen: — v.a. to prick.
Goal, n. ending-place of a

race, &c.
Goat, n. a wdl-known animal.
Gob, n. mouthful, lump.
Gob'ble, V. to swallow hastily,.

make a noise as a turkey.
GoVeHn, n. French tapestry.
Goblet, n. a drinking-cup.
GobUB, n. a spirit, elf, gnome.
God, n. the Supreme Being; a

doty: /em. god'dess, ».:

-len, a. impfous: -ly, a.
Godfather, n. male sponsor

for a child at baptism.
God'head, n. divine nature.
Gog's^leSj n.pl. spectacles with

projeetmg eye-tubes.

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Goi'tre (goi'tSr), n. a swelling
on the throat.

Gold, n. a ydlow predous
metal; money: gold'en, a.

Gold'flnch, n. yellow bird.

Golf, n. game m which a ball
is driven with clubs from
hole to hole of a course.

Gon'dola, n, boat used in
Venice.

Gondolier' (-l€rO, n. a rower
of a g(uidoia.

Gong, f». a sort of drum.

Gonorrhce'a, n. a morbid dis-
charge from the urethra.

Good, a. excellent, not bad,
fit: — 1». benefit, the contrary
to evil: -ly, a.: -liness, n.

Good-by', ad. farewell.

Goods, n.pl. movables, wares.

Goose, n. a fowl: pi. geese.

Goose'berry (g56z'-), ». a
shrub and its fruit.

Gore, H. blood clotted; tri-
angular piece of cloth: —
v.a. to stab.

Gorge, n. the throat.

Gorge, V. to eat greedily, glut.

Gorgeous, a. richly showy.

Gor'gon, n. a faUed monster.

GoriPla, n. large monkey.

Gor'mand, n. greedy eater:
-ize, V. to eat sreedily.

Oorse, n. a inickly shrub.

Go'ry, a. bloody.

Gos'Iing, n. young goose.

Gos'pel, n. history of Christ,
the Christian revelation.

Gos'samer, n. filmy cobweb.

Gos'sip, n. a tatder; idle talk,
tattle: gos'sip, v.n.

Goths, n. pi. an ancient peoi^e:
-ic, a. relating to the Goths
or to a style of architecture.

Gouf^e (gowj), n. a scooping
chisel: — v. a. to scoop out.

Gourd (gdrd or gddrd), n. a
plant and its fruit.

Gout (gowt), n. a disease: -y, a.

Gout (gdd), n. taste, relish.

Gov'em (guv'-), v.a. to rule,
direct: -ment, n.: -or, n.

Gov'emess, n. a female tutor.

Gown, n. a dress, loose robe.

Grab, v.a. to grasp, seize.

Grace, n. favor, pardon, vir-
tue; elegance, b^uty; pray-
er; a tide: — v. a. to adorn,
dignify: -ful, a.: -less, a.

Graxious, a. merciful.

Grada'tion, n. gradual rise.

Grade, n. step, degree; degree
of slope: — v.a. to level, re-
duce to the proper slope.

Gra'dient, n. rate of slope.

Grad'ual, a. regular and slow, i

Grad'uate, v. to take a degree
at college; divide into de-

Sees; regulate: — n. one who
is graduated: -a'tion, n.

Graft, v.a. to insert a scion of
one tree in another: — «. a
scion for grafting.

Grain, n. a seed; com; small-
est weight; particle; fibre.

Gram, n. the metric unit
of weight, containing 1543
grains.

Gramin'eotts, a. grassy.

Graminiv'orotts, a. living on
grass and herbs.

Graxn'mar, n. art of speaking
or writing correctly; book
to teach this art: gramma'-
rian, n.: grammatical, a.

Gram'pus, n. a large fish.

Gran'ary, n. storehouse for
grain.

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Grand, a. great, magnificent,
chief: -child, n. child of
one's son or daughter:
-father, n. a father's or
mother's father: -mother,
n.: -sire, n. grandfather.

Grandee', n. man of high rank,

Grand'eur (-yur), n. splendor.

Grandil'oquence, n. lofty
speaking.

Grange (granj), n. fann-house,

Gran'ite, n. kind of hard rock.

Graniv'orous, a. eating grain.

Grant, v.a. to give, bestow: —
n. anything granted: gran-
tee', ».: granf or, n.

Gran'ule, n. a little particle or
grain: gran'ular, a.: gran'-
ulate, v.: g^anula'tion, n.

Grape, n. fruit of the vine.

Grap'ery, n. place where
grapes are grown.

Grape'-fihot, n. shot fired in a
bunch so as to scatter.

Graph'ic, a. well-drawn, vivid.

Graph'ite. n. black lead.

Graph'opnone, w. a phono-
graph.

Grap'nel, n. a small anchor.

Grap'ple, v. to seize, lay hold

of: — n. close fight; a hook.
. Grasp, v.a. to clasp, clutch: —
«. grip of the hands.

Grass, n. common herbage:
grass'y, a.

Grate, n. a frame of bars: —
V. to rub harshly: vex; jar.

Grate'ftU, a. thankful.

Grafify, v.a. to indulge,
please: gratifica'tion, n.

Gra'tis, ad. for nothing.

Grafitude, n, thankfulness.

Gratu'itous, a. free, voluntary,
without reason or proof.

Grata'ity, n. a present.

Graf ulate, v. to congratulate.

Grave, n. a pit for the dead: —
V. to carve, engrave: — 0.
serious, weightv; not acute.

Grav'el, n. small stones; dis-
ease of the kidnevs: — vm.
to -cover with Kravel: -ly, a.

Gra'ver, n. tool Tor engraving.

Grav'id, a. heavy, pregnant.

Grav'itate, v.n. to tend to-
ward a centre of attraction:
-a'tion, n.

Grav'ity, n. force which at-
tracts, weifijht; seriousness.

Gra'vy, n. juice of roasted
meat.

Gray, a. ash-colored.

Gray'beard, n. an old man.

Graze, v. to feed on or eat
grass; touch lightly.

Graz'ier (gra'zhur), n. one
who pastures cattle.

Grease (gres), n. animal fat.

Grease (grez), v. a. to smear
with grease: greas'y, a.

Great, a. large, chief, eminent,
grand: -ness, n.

Greed'y, a. ravenous, covetous.

Green, a. of the color of grow-
ing plants, verdant; fresh,
unripe: green, n.

Green'-grocer, n. grocer who
retails fresh vegetables, &c.

Green'house, n. a house for
plants.

Green'room, n. retiring room
for actors.

Greens, »*. pi. green leaves of
plants, for food.

Greet, v.a. to salute: -ing, n.

Grega'rious, a. going in flocks.

Grenade', n. small TOmb-shell
thrown by hand.

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Grenadier', n. foot-soldier.

CSrey'hotind (gra'-), n. a tall,
fleet hound.

Grid'dle, n. a pan for baking
cakes.

Grid'iron (-I-um), n. a grate
for broiling meat.

Grief, n. sorrow, pain of mind.

Grieve, v. to make or be sor-
rowful; mourn: criev'aiice,
n.: criev'otis, a.

Griffin, crif fon, n. a fabled
animal half lioa^ half eagle.

Grim, a. fierce, frightful.

Grimace' (gri-mas'), n. a dis-
tortion of the face.

Grimalldn, n. an old cat.

Grime, n. black dirt: — v. a. to
sully deeply: gri'my, a.

Grin, v.n. to set the teeth to-
gether and withdraw the lipSc

Grmd (grind), v. to reduce to
powder; sharpen.

Grind'stone, n. a circular
stone to sharpen tools.

Grip, n. grasp.

Gripe, v. to grasp tightly,
pmch: — n. grasp: pi. pains
m the bowels.

Grisly (griz'-), a. dreadful.

Grist, n. com to be groimd.

Gris'tle (grisi), n. a cartilage:
^•istay (gnsOI), a.

Gnt, n. coarse part of meal;
sand: -ty, a. sandy.

Griz'zly, a. grayish.

Groan, n. a moan, sound of
pain: groan, v.n.

Groats, n.pl. hulled oats.

Gro'cer, n. a dealer in tea,
sugar, &c.: -y, n.

Grog, n. spirits and water.

Groin, n. hollow between the
bdly and thigh.

Groom, n. one who tends
horses; bridegroom.

Groove, n. a channel cut with
a tool: v.a. to cut a groove in.

Grope, v.n. to feel one's way.

Gross, a. thick, fat. coarse,
stupid; total: — n. bulk; 12
dozen.

Grotesque' (-tesk'), a. fan-
tastic.

Grof to, n. a cave, cavern.

Ground, n. land, earth; foun-
dation: pi. dregs: — v. to put
on the ground; run aground.

Group (grOop), n. a duster,
crowd: v. to form in groups.

Grouse (grows), n. a wild fowl.

Grove, n. a small wood.

Grov'el (-vl), v.n. to creep low;
be mean: grov'eller, n.

Grow (grO), v. to increase, ad-
vance, become; cultivate.

Growl, V. to grumble surlily:
— n. noise of a cross dog, &c.

Growth, n. development.

Grub, V. to dig: — n. a worm.

Grudge, v. to envy; give un-
willmgly: — n. ill-will, spite.

Gru'el, n. meal boiled in water.

Gruff, a. harsh, rough, surly.

Grum'ble, v.n. to murmur
with discontent.

Grunt,». hog's noise: grunt, v.

Gua'no (gwa'-), n. dung of
sea-birds.

Guarantee' (gJLr-), n. a war-
rant or surety; one who war-
rants, also one to whom a
guarantee is made: — v.a. to
warrant.

Guar'antor, n. one who guar-
antees.

Guard, v.a. to protect, shield:
— n. defence, watch.

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Guar'dian, n. one who has
the care of another: -ship, n

Gubemato'rial (ga-), a. re-
lating to a governor.

Gud'geon (-jun), n. a fish; pin
on which a wheel works.

Gueril'la (g6r-), n. irregular
pjetty wamre; one who car-
ries on such warfare.

Guess, V. to conjecture, sur-
mise; — n. a conjecture.

Guest, n. one entertained by
another.

Guide, v.a. to direct, lead:—
n. one who guides: ffuid'-
ance. n.

Guild (gild), n. a society.

Guild'er, n. a Dutch coin
worth about 40 cents.

Guile, n. craft, deceit: -ful,
a.: -less, a.

Guillotine' (gil-o-tfin'), n. a
machine for beheading.

Guilt, n. criminality, punish-
able conduct: -y, a.

Guin'ea, n. formerly an Eng-
lish gold coin, value 215.

Guise, n. manner, dress.

Guitar', n. a musical stringed
instrument.

Gulf, n. a large bay; an abyss.

Gull, vui. to cheat, dupe: — n.
one easily cheated; a sea-
fowl: gullible, a.

Gullet, n. throat channel.

Gully, n. channel made by
water.

Gulp, VJi. to swallow greedily,

Gum, n. a hardened juice;
flesh of the jaws: — vut. to
smear or unite witli gum.

Gum-ar'abic, n. a gum from
a troi)ical tree.

Gump'tion, n. sagacity.

Gun, n. a fire-arm, as a mus-
ket, cannon, &c.r Hier, n.i
-nery, n.: -powder, ».:
-shot, n.

Gun, v.n. to shoot with a gun,

Gun'wale (gun'el), n. upper
part of a ship's side.

Gur'gle, v.n. to flow as water
does ^om a botde.

Gush, v.n. to spout out copi-
ously.- — ». violent outflow.

Gus'set, «. piece in a shirt, &c.

Gust, ft. a blast: -y, a. stormy.

Gust, Stts'to, n. taste, relish.

Gut, n. intestine.

Guf ta-per'cha (-per'cha), n,
a gum like India-rubber.

Gufter, ft. a water-channel.

Guf tural, a. formed in the
throat.

Guy (^), ft. a guide-rope fai
hoistmg or lowering weights.

Guz'zle, V. to swallow greedily.

G3rmkha'na (jim-ka'na), n. a
meeting for athletic sports.

G]mma'8ium (-zl-um or -zM-
um), ft. a place for athletic
exercises: a school.

Gymnas'tics, ». athletic exer-
cises: g]rm'nast, ».: g]rm-
nas'tic, a.

Gyp'sum (jip'sum), n. sul-
phate of lime.

Gyp'sy (jip'sl), n. one of a
wandenng race.

Gir'rate (jl'-), v.n. to revolve:
fyra'tion, ».: gjr'ratory, a.

Gyve (jfr), «. & vui. fetter.

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Ha'beas cor'piu, n. a writ to
bring a pnioner into court
in order to ieam why he is
confined.

Hab'erdasher, n. a dealer in
small wares, as ribbons,
tapes, &c., or in men's fur-
nishings: nab'erdashery, n.

Habil'iment, n. a garment.

Hab'it, n. state; custom, [prac-
tice; dress: — v.a. to dress.

Habitable, a. inhabitable.

Habita'tion* n. dwelling.

Habif ual, a. customary.

Habituate, vm. to accustom.

Hab'itude, n. custom, habit.

Hack, v.a. to cut clumsily: —
». a cut; horse or coach, &c.,
for hire; hireling^^— a. hired.

Hac'kle, n. See Hatchel.

Hack'ney, n. a horse or coach,
&c., let for hire.

Hack'neyed (-nid), a. much
used, trite.

Had'dock» n. kind of sea-^h.

Haft, n. a handle.

Hag» n. ugly old woman, witch.

Hag'sara, a. lean, worn.

Haggle, v.n. to chaffer.

C^ail, n. frozen rain-drops: —
v.n. to rain hail: — v. a. to call
to: — int. a greeting.

Hair, n. a filament growing
from the skin: -y, a.

Hal^berd (h&V-), n. a pole-axe.

Hal'cyon (-sT-un), n. the king
fisher: — a. peaceful, happy.

Hale, a. healthy, robust.

Half (h£lO, ft- one of two equal
parts: — a. consbting of half:
—ad. by half: pi. halves.

Half -penny (ha'pen-), n. an
English copper coin: pi,
hau'-pence (ha'- or hii'-).

Hal'ibot, n. large sea-fish.

Hall, n. a large public room
or building; an entry.

Hallelu'jah (-ya), n. song of
praise to God.

Halloo' (-1560, n. & v. shout.

Hal'low, v.a. to consecrate.

Hallucina'tion, n. delusion.

Halo, n. luminous circle.

Halt, v.n. to limp; stop: — n.
limping gait; stop in a march.

Halfer, n. hangman's rope;
head-rope to tie a horse.

Halve (hkv), vui. to divide
into two equal parts.

Hal'yarda, n.pl. ropes to hoist
or lower a sail.

Ham, n. thigh, esp. smoked
thigh of a hog.

Hames, n.pl. two bent pieces
of wood on a horse-coUar.

Hamlet, n. small village.

Ham'mer, n. a tool to drive
nails, &c.: — v. a. to beat or
shape with a hammer.

Ham'mock, n. swinging bed.

Ham'per, n. large basket:—
v.a. to fetter, impede.

Ham'string, n. tendon of the
ham: — v.a. to cut the ham-
string of.

Hand, i». palm with the fin-
gers; index, as of a clock;
4 inches; a workman: — v.a.
to give with the hand, con-
duct: hand'ful, n.

Hand'bill, n. a printed sheet
with some announcement.

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Hand'-book, n. a manual. iHare. n. a small, timid animal.
Hand'coff, n. a fetter for the Hare-brained, a. reckless.

wrist: — v.a. to manacle,

Handicraft, n. manual art.

Handlnrdiief, n. a cloth to
wipe the nose, &c.

Han'dle, v.a. to touch, treat
of: — ». the part held in the
hand.

Hand'maid, n. maid-servant.

Hand'some (han'sum), a.
beautiful, comely; generous.

Hand'y, a. dexterous; con-
venient.

Hang, V. to suspend or be sus-
pended; kill bv suspending.

Hang'er, n. a short sword.

Hang'man, n. public execu-

Hank, n. two or more skeins.

Hank'er, v.n. to long.

Hi^, n. chance.

Hap-haz'ard, n. & a. chance.

Hapleis, a. unlucky.

Haply, ad. perchance.

Hap'pen, v.n. to occur.

Hap'py, a. felicitous, joyous;
lucky; apt: hap'pily, ad.

Harangue' (-rang'), ». pomp-
ous speech: — v. to declaim.

Har'ass, vm. to weary, vex.

Har'binger, n. forerunner.

Harl>or, n. a port or haven: —
V. to lodge or entertain.

Hard, a. firm, not soft; diffi-
cult; unkind, severe: — ad.
near; forcibly: hard'ship, n.
severe toil or want: hard'-
ware, n. wares of iron, &c.

Hard'en, v. to grow or make
hard.

Har'dihood, n. boldness.

Har'dy, a. bold, strong, able
to bear exposure.

Hare'Up, n. a divided lip like
that of a hare.

Ha'rem, n. women's apart-
ment m Turkey, Szc.

Haricof (hftr-I-ko'), n. a stew
of meat and vegetables.

Hark, v.n. to listen.

Harlequin, n. a buffoon.

Harlot, n. a prostitute: -ry, n.

Harm, «. injury, hurt: — vm.
to injure, damage.

Har'mony, n. concord of
musical tones, agreement:
ajs. harmonic, harmo'ni-
ous: har'monize, V.

Har'ness, n. tacklmg for a
horse: vm. to put harness on.

Harp, n. a stringed instru-
ment: — ns. -er, -ist: -si-
chord, n. a kind of piano.

Harpoon', n. a dart to strike
whales with: harpoon', v. a.

Har'py, n. a fabled rapacious
monster; an extortioner.

Har'rier, n. a kind of hawk.

Har'row, n. implement to tear
the soil, &c.: — v. a. Jto break
with a harrow; harass.

Har'ry, v.a. to ravage, harass.

Harsh, a. rough, severe.

Hart, n. male dfeer, stag.

Hartsliom, n. a solution of

Har'vest, n. season for gath-
ering in grain, &c.; crop
gathered: — v. a. to reap and
gather in. '

Hash, n. minced meat: — vui.
to chop fine.

Hasp, n. cla^ over a staple.

Has'sock, n. cushion, stool.

Haste, n. hurry, speed.

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Has^ten (has'n), v. to hurry,
Has'ty, a. quick, speedy, rash.
Hat, n. cover for the head. '
Hatch, v.a. to produce from

eggs: — n. a brood; the cover

ofa hatchway.
Hatch'el, n. an instrument to

comb flax: — v. to comb flax
Hatch'et, n. a small axe.
Hatch'way, n. the opening in

a ship's deck.
Hate, v.a. to dislike intensely:

— n. extreme dislike, bitter

enmity: -ful, a.: ha'tred, n.
Haugh'ty, a. proud, arrogant.
Hau^ V. to drag, pull: haul, n.
Haunch, n. hip.
Haunt, v.a. to frequent; esp.

to frequent troublesomely,

as a ghost: n. place of resort.
HautSoy (ho'-), «• kind of

flute.
Ha'ven, n. a harbor; asylum.
Hav'ersack, n. soldier's bag.
Hav'oc, n. general waste.
Haw, n. berrj- of hawthorn.
Hawk, n. a bird of prey: —

VM. to force up phlegm: —

v.a. to cry and sell, as goods.
Haws'er, n. a large rope.
Haw'thom, n. a shrub for

Hay, n. grass dried.

Haz'ard, ». chance, risk, peril
— v.a. to expose to chance
or danger: -ous, a.

Haze, n. fog, mist: ha'zy, a.

Ha'zel (-zl), n. a shrub bear-
ing nuts: — a. light brown.

Head, n. seat of the brain; top,
front, leader: — v.a. to lead,
direct; check: -land, n.
promontory: -long, a. steep,
precipitate, hasty: -quar'-

ters, n.pl. quarters of a
commander; chief quarters:
-stall, n. F«trt of a bridle:
-strong,, a. self-willed.

Head'y, a. rash, obstinate.

Heal, V. to cure; grow sound.

Health, n. freedom from dis-
ease: -ful, a.: -y, a.

Heap, n. & v.a. pile.

Hear, v. to perceive by the ear.

Hear'ken (har'kn), v. to listen.

Hear'say, n. report, rumor.

Hearse (hers), n. carriage for
the dead.

Heart, n. organ that circulates
the blood; mner or vital part;
feeling, spirit: -bum, n.
acrid feeling near the heart.

Hearth (harth), n. place for a
fire.

Heat (het), n. sensation from
fire, warmth: — v. to make
or become hot.

Heath, n. a shrub; a barren
open coimtry.

Hea'then (he'/fen), ». & a.
pagan, barbarian.

Heatii'er (h«fe'er), n. heath.

Heave, v. to lift up, throw;
pant: heave, n.

Heav'en (hev'n), n. region
above; abode of the blessed.

Heav'y (hev'-), a. weighty;
dejected, dull, oppressive.

Hebdom'adal, a. weekly.

Hec'atomb (-tddm), n. a sac-
rifice of loo oxen or cattle.

Hec'tic, n. an habitual or re-
mittent fever: hec'tic, a.

Hec'tor, v.a. to bully, tease.

Hedge, n. a fence of shrubs: —
v.a. to enclose with a hedge.

Heed, v. a. to mind, attend to:
—n. care, attention: -ful, a.

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Heel, n. hind part of the foot:

— v.n. to lean on one side.
Hegi'ra (he-ji'-), n. flight of

Mahomet &om Mecca, July

i6, 622.
Heifer (hef'-J, n. young cow.
Height, n. distance upward,

high place, summit.
Heichtren (hit'n), v. to raise.
Hei'nous (ha'-), a. atrocious.
Heir (air), n. one who in-
herits: /ew. heirless.
Heirloom, n. any personal

property that descends to

the heir.
He'liotrope, n. a plant and its

sweet-smelling flowers.
Hell, n. abode of the damned.
Hellebore, n. medicinal plant.
Helm, n. the rudder, tiller.
Hermet, n. armor for the

head.
Hel'ot, n. a Spartan slave.
Help, v.a. to aid, remedy,

serve, prevent: — n. aid: -fill,

a.: -less, a.: help'mate, n.

helper, wife.
Helve, n. handle of an axe.
Hem, n. border of a garment:

— v.a. to form a hem on;

shut in.
Hemisphere (-i-sfer), n. a

half-globe: ajs. hemispher'-

ic, nemispner'ical.
Hemlock, n. a poisonous

plant; a large evergreen tree.
Hem'orrhage, n. a flux of

blood.
Hem'orrhoids, n.pl. piles.
Hemp, n. a plant and its

dressed fibres: hemp'en, a.
Hence, ad. from this place,

time, cause, &c.: ads. -forth,

-for'wardr

Hepafic, a. relating to the
liver.

Hep'tagon, n. a seven-sided
figure: heptag'onal, a.

Hep'tarchy, ». a government
by seven rulers.

Herald, n, an officer who bla-
zons coats of arms; a pro-
daimer: — v.a. to p-oclaim:
-ry, n. art of blazoning
arms: heral'dic, a.

Herb (erb), n. plant with a
soft annual stem: -age, n.:
herba'ceous, a.

Herb'al, n. a book on i^nts.

Herba'rium, n. a collection
of dried specimens of plants.

Herbiv'orotts, a. feedmg on
plants.

Herculean, a. very strong or
difficiJt, huge.

Herd, «. a drove: — v.n. to run
in herds.

Hereditament, n. inheritable
property.

Hereditary, a. descending by
inheritance.

Here'siarch, n. chief heretic.

Her'esy, n. unsound doctrine:
herpetic, n.: heretical, a.

Heretofore', ad. formerly.

Her'itable, a. inheritable.

Her'itage, n. an inheritance.

Hermaph'rodite, n. an ani-
mal or a plant of both sexes.

Hermefic, hermefical, a.
air-tight: hermef ically, ad.

Her'mit, n. one who lives in
solitude: -age, n.

Her'nia, n. a rupture.

He'ro, n. brave man; prind-

Eal character: heroic, a.
rave, valiant: /em. her'-
oine (her'o-In).

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Her'oism, n. valor.

Hereon, n. a water-fowi.

Her'rinK, n. small sea-fish.

Hes'itate, vm. to stop to con-
sider, pause: ns. hei'itancy,
hesita'tion.

Hespe'rian, a. western.

Heterodox, a. heretical: -y. n.

Heteroge'neous, a. of differ-
ent kinds.

Hew, v.a. to cut and form.

Hez^on. n. a six-sided plane
figure: hezag'onal, a.

Hezahe'dron, n. a cube.

Hexam'eter, n. a verse of six
metrical feet.

Hia'tus, n. a gap, opening.

Hil>emate, v.n. to pass the
winter: niber'nal, a.: hi-
bema'tion, n.

Hiber'nian, n. Irishman.

Hic'cotigh (hik'kup), n. a con-
vulsive cough: hic'cough,v.

Hick'ory, n. a tree.

Hide, V. to conceal or be con-
cealed: — n. the skin.

Hid'eous, a. frightful.

Hie, v.n. to hasten.

Hi'erarch, n. chief of a sacred
order.

Hi'erarchy, n. government by
a priesthood.

Hi'erogiyph, hieroflyph'ic,
n. a symbolical character or
writing: hlerogi3rph'ic, a.

Hier'opnaiit, n. a priest.

Hich, a. elevated, lofty, emi
nent; strong; dear: ad. aloft.

High'-flown, a. lofty.

High'-handed, a. overbearing.

Hi^land, n. a mountainous
region: -er, n.

Hign'ness, n. elevation; a title
of princes, &c.

ffigh'-priettf n. chief priest.

Hi^'way, n. public road:
-man, n. a highway robber.

Hila'rious, a. very merry, gay:
hilar'ity, n.

Hill, n. small mountain: -y, a.

Hil'lock, n. litde hill.

Hilt, n. handle of a sword, &c.

Hind, a. back, behind: — n. fe-
male of the stag; a peasant.

Hind'er (hind'&), a, on the
rear or back skie.

Hin'der, v.a. to impede, check:
ns. hin'derance, -drance.

Hinge, n. joint on which a
door turns: — v. to turn, hang.

Hint, V. to suggest, intimate:
— n. slight mention.

Hip, n. fleshy part of the thigh.

Hip'podrome, n. a circus.

Hip'pogriflf, n. a fabled
winged horse.

Hippoph'agy, n. a feeding on
horses: hippoph'agous, a.

Hippopof amtis, n. the river-
horse, an African animal.

Hire, n. wages, pay: — v.a. to
engage for pay: -ling, n.

Hirsute', a. hairy, shaggy.

Hiss, V. to make a sound like
5, as a serpent, &c.: hiss, n.

Histo'rian, n. writer of history.

Historiog'rapher, n. pro-
fessed or official historian.

His'tory, n. narrative of past
events: ajs. histor'ic, -«L

Histrion'ic, a. theatrical.

Hit, V. to strike, touch; suit:
— H. a stroke; lucky chance.

Hitch, V. to fasten, catch;
move by jerks: — n. a jerk;
catch, halt; knot, nooee.

Hith'er, ad. to this place: — a.
nearer: -to, ad. till now.

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159 HOMOLOGOUS

Hive, n. abode of bees: — v. to

put into hives; store.
Ho.tn/. atten^lholdl
Hoar, a. white with age or

frost.
Hoard, n. a store laid up:-

V. to store.
Hoar'-frost, n. white frost.
Hoarse, a. having a husky

voice.
Hoar'y, a. ^dute, gray with age.
Hoax, n. an imposition in

sport: — v.a. to deceive.
HoVble, v.n. to walk lamely:

— n. awkward, limping gait.
Hobl>y, hob^y-horse, n. a

nag; child's toy-horse; fav-
orite pursuit.
Hobgob'lin, n. an apparition
Hock, n. joint between the

knee and fetlock; a Rhenish

wine.
Ho'cus-po'ais, n. juggler's

trick.
Hod, n. trough for bricks, &c.
Hodge'-podge, n. mixed mess
Hoe, n. a farm tool: — v. a. to

dig or weed with a hoe.
Hog, n. swine: hofr'gish, a.
H<^sliead (hogzHied), n.

large cask, 63 gallons wine

measure.
Hoi'den, n. a romping girl.
Hoist, V. & n. lift.
Hold, V. to keep] have; con

tain; bind; contmue; remain

firm: — n. grasp; what holds;

interior cavity of a ship.
Hole, n. cavity, opening.
Horiday, n. festal day.
Holland, n. a fine linen.
Hollands, n. Holland gin.
Hollo, hollo', int. & n. a shout

to call attention: v. to shout.

Hollow, a. excavated, empty:
(. hole, cavity, low spot:
.a. to excavate, scoop.

Hol'ly, n. an evergreen shrub.

Horiynock,». flowering plant.

Holm (h5m), n. evergreen oak.

Horocaust, n. a burnt sacri-
fice entirely consumed.

Hol'ster (hal'-), «. a horse-
man's pistol case.

Ho'ly. a. morally perfect, sa-
cred.

Horydav, n. a day of religious
festivd.

Ho'ly-week, n. the week be-
fore Easter.

Hom'age, n. reverence, re-
spect.

Home, n. one's dwelling: —
a.Si ad. domestic; to one's
home; close or pointed.

Home'ly, a. plain, not elegant
or handsome.

Home'sick, a. grieved at sep-
aration from home.

Home'spun. a. hrn^e-made.

Home'stead, n. home place;
house and land.

Hom'icide, n. the killing of a
human being; a man-suiyer:
homicidal, a.

Hom'ily, n. a serious dis-
course.

Hom'iny, n. food made of
maize.

Homoeop'athy (h6-m6-op'-),
n. mode of treatin|[ disease
by dru|^ which excite symp-
toms similar to the disease:
homceopath'ic, a.: homoe-
op'athist, n.

Homoge'neal, homoge'ne-
ous, a. of the same kind.

Homologous, a. similar.

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160

HOSTAGE

Hone, ». a stone to whet ra-
zors, &c.: hone, v. a.

Hon'est (on'-), a. upright,
true, just, virtuous: hon'-
esty, n.

Hon'ey (hun'-), n. sweet sub-
stance made by bees: hon'-
eyed, a.: hon'ey-comb, n.

Hon'eymoon, n. first month
after marriage.

Hon'eysuckle, n. woodbine.

Hon'or (on'-), «. esteem due
to worth, dignity, reputa-
tion: — v.a. to render honor
to: -able, a.: -ary, a.

Hood, n. a head covering:
-wink, v.a. to blind, deceive.

Hoof, n. homy part of a
beast's foot.

Hook, n. anything bent so as
to catch hold: — v. a. to catch
with a hook I gore.

Hoop, n. a circular band: —
v.a. to bind with hoops.

Hoot, V. to cry as an o^:
shout of contempt.

Hop, n. & v.n. leap on one leg:
— n. a pdant.

Hope, n. desire united with
expectation: hope, v.: -ful,
a.: -less, a.

Hop'ple, v.a. to tie the feet of.

Hordie, n. migratory tribe.

Hore'hotmd, noar'hound, n.
iJant used for coughs, &c.

Hori'zon, n. line bounding the
view.

Horizon'tal, a. parallel to the
horizon, level.

Horn, n. hard pointed sub-
stance on the head of an ox,
Sic: homed, a.

Hornliook, n. a primer.

Hor'net, n. a kind of wasp.

Hom'pipe, n. a dance; a tune.

Horn'v, a. of homj callous.

Hor^ologe, n. a timepiece.

Hororo^, n. art of making
time-pieces.

Hor'oscope, n. aspect of stars
at the hour of one's birth.

Hor'ror, n. excessive fear, ter-
ror: hor'rible, a.: hor'rid,
a.: horrific, a.: hor'rify, v.

Horse, n. quadruped; cavalry.

Horse'-chestnut, n. a tree
and its nut.

Horse'guards, n.pl. cavalry.

Horse'Iauch, n. a loud laugh.

Horse'man, n. one skilled in
horses: -ship, n.

Horse'-power, n. strength of
a horse in draft — 33,000 lbs
raised i foot in i minute.

Horse'radish, n. a i^ant and
its pungent root.

Horse'shoe, n. shoe for horses:
horse'shoer. n.

Hor'tative, hor'tatory, a.
giving advice, exhortmg.

Hor'ticulture, n. art of cul-
tivating gardens: horticult-
ural, a.: horticult^urist, n

Hosan'na, n. praise to God.

Hose, ». stockings; a flexible
tube.

Ho'sier (-zhSr), n. dealer in
stockings: -y, n. hose.

Hos'pitable, a. kind to guests.

Hos'pital, tt. a house for the
sick, the old, &c.

Hospitarity, n. liberal enter-
tainment.

Host, n. entertainer, innkeep-
er; an army; the consecrated
wafer: /em. hosf ess.

Hos'tage, tf. person left as a
pledge.

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HUNCH

Hofi'tiley a. unfriendly.
Hostil'i^, n. enmity; pi. war.
Hos'tler (os'ler), n. one who

has the care of horses.
Hot, a. having heat, hery.
Hotlbed, n. a warm bed for

rearing early plants.
Hotel', n. inn; mansion.
Hof -headed, a. violent.
Hof-house, n. house kept

warm to rear i^nts.
Hound, n. dog for the chase.
Hour (our), n. 24th part of a

day: time of day: -ly, a.
Hour-glass, n. glass with

sand to run an hour.
Hou'ri (howr^, n. nymph of

the Mohammedan paradise.
House, n. a dwelling-place;

building; family; trading es-
tablishment, &c.
House (howz), VM. to shelter,
Housen>reaker, n. one who

forcibly enters a house to

steal.
House'hold, n. family in a

house: -er, «.
House'keeper, n. one who

keeps a house.
House'maid, n. maid-servant
House'wife, n. mistress of a

family; a sewing-case: -ry, n.
Hou8'ing(howz'-) , «. covering.
Hov'el (h6v'-), n. a shed, hut.
Hov'er (huv'-), v.n. to hang

aloft; move about near.
Howev'er, ad. yet, still.
How'itzer, n. short cannon to

throw shells.
Howl, n. cry of a wolf, dog,

&c.: howl, v.n.
Howlet, n. a kind of owl.
Hoy, n. small coasting vessel.
Hud, n. nave of a wheel.

Hub'bub, n. uproar, riot.
Huck'aback, n. a heavy linen.
Huck'ster, n. retailer of wares.
Hud'dle, V. to press together:

— n. a crowd.
Hue, n. color; clamor.
Huff, n. fit of anger: -7, a.
Hug, v.a. to embrace, clia^: —

n. close embrace.
Huge, a. vast, enormous.
Hulk, n. bodv of an old ship.
Hull, n. a hu^; body of a ship:

— v.a. to peel; fire into.
Hum, V. to sing low, buzz:

hum, n.
Hu'man, a. pertaining to man.
Humane', a. kind, merciful.
Human'i^, n. the nature of

man; kindness; mankind.
Hu'manize, v.a. to render

humane.
Huml)le (or um'bl), a. meek,

lo\dv: v.a. to make humble.
Hum'bug, n. an imposition.
Hum'dnun, a. dull, stupid.
Hu'mid, a. wet, moist, damp:

humid'ity, n.
Humil'iate, v.a. to humble,

shame: humilia'tion, n.
Humil'ity, n. meekness.
Hum'ming-bird, n. a very

small bird.
Hu'mor (yu'- or hu'-), n.

moisture; skin disease; dis-
position; pleasantry: — v.a.

to indulge.
Hu'morist (yu'-), n. one who

has a playftil fancy.
Hu'morous (yu'-), a. jocose.
Hump, n. a protuberance.
Humpl)ack, nunchl)ack, ».

a crooked back.
Htmch, n. a hump, bunch; a

punch with the elbow.

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162 HYPOCHONDRIA

Hun'dred, a. ten times ten.

Hun'ser (hung^ggr), n. craving
for food: hxm'gfy, a.

Hunks, n. a miser.

Hunt, V. to chase wild ani-
mals, search for: — n, chase,
search.

Hunf er, hunts'man, n. one
who hunts: /em. hunfress.

Hur'dle, n. a frame of sticks
interwoven.

Hur'dy-gurdy, n. a musical
instrument.

Hurl, vux. to throw violently.

Hurrah', int. cry of joy.

Hur'ricane, n. violent storm
of wind.

Hur'ry, v. to hasten: n. haste.

Hurt, v.a. to harm, injure:—
n. a wound, injury: -ful, a.

HuslMUid, n. a man married
to a woman: — v.a. to man-
age frugally, save: -nuui, n.
farmer: -ry, n. tiUage; thrift.

Hush, int. be still.

Hush, n. & V. silence.

Husk, n. covering of fruits.
&c.: — vui. to strip of husks.

Husk'y, a. hoarse.

Hussar'(-zar'),n.horse-soldier.

Hus'sy (huz'I), n. worthless
woman.

Hus'tle (husl), V. to iostle,
push, bestir one's self, hurry,

Hut, n. a small mean house.

Huzza', int. noting triumph:
— n. shout of joy: — v.n. to
shout with joy.

Hjr'acinth, n. a flower.

H3rl>rid, n. mongrel.

Hjr'dra, n. a fabled many-
headed water-serpent.

Hjr'drant, n. discharge-pipe,
street fountain.

Hydraul'ics, n. the science of
the motion of liquids: hy-
draulic, a.

Hydrodjmam'ics, n. science
of the force of water.

Hy'drogen, n. a gas.

Hydrog'raphy, n. description
of watery parts of the earth.

Hydrom'eter, n. instrument to
measure the specific gravity
of liquids: hyarom'etiTr, «.

Hydrop'athv, n. water-cure:
hydrop'auidst, n.

Hydropho'bia, n. canine mad-
ness.

Hydrostafics, n. science of
fluids at rest: -stafic, a.

Hye'na, n. tiger-wolL

Hy'glene (-jJ-en), n. science
of health.

Hygrom'eter, n. instrument
to measure moisture.

Hy'men, n. god of marriage:
hymene'al, a.

Hymn (him), n. religious song.

Hyper'bola, n. a kind of curve.

Hyper'bole (-per^jo-le), n.
exaggeration: ajs. h3rper-
boric, hyperborical.

Hyperbo'rean, a. far north.

Hyp«rcrific, n. a captious
critic: -al, a.: -crifici8m,fi.

Hjr'phen, n. a mark [-] joining
a compound word, &c.

H3rpnofic, a. prtaining to
or inducing sleep or hyp-

Hyp'notism, n. an induced
sleep-like condition with
loss of will-power: h3^'-
notist, n.: h3^'noti7e, v.a.

Hypochon'dria, n. morbid
melancholy: hirpochon'dri-
ac, n. hypochondri'acal, a.

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163

ILLEGAL

Hypoc'risYf n. a feigning to be Hypoth'esis, n. a supposition:

wiiatoneisnot: hyp'ocrite,
n.: h]rpocrif leal, a.

Hypoth'ecate, vm. to pledge
as security: -a'tion, n.

Hypoth'enuse, hypof enose,
n. longest side of a right-
angled triangle.

pi. hypotli'eses: ajs. hypo-
thetic, hypothetical.

Hy'son (hl'sn), n. a green tea.

Hys'sop, n. aromatic plant.

Hyste'ria, hyster'ics, n. ner-
vous fits peculiar to women:
hyster'icid* a.

lam'bic, u. metrical foot of a
short and a long syllable.

I'bex, n. a species of goat.

Ice, n. a frozen fluid: — v. a. to
turn into ice: -berg, n. huge
mass of floating ice.

Ice-cream% ». sweetened
cream flavored and frozen

Ichneu'mon (ik-nu'-), n. a
kind of weasel.

Tchor (-kor), n. watery humor.

Ichthyorogy, n. saence of
fishes.

Fcicle, n. hanging cone of ice.

Icon'oclast, n. an image-
breaker: icon'oclasm, n.

Ide'a, n. mental image, notion,

Ide'al, a. mental, unreal: — n.
model of perfection.

Ide'alism, n. doctrine that
matter has no real existence,
but that objects are ideas.

Ideal'ity, «. ability to form
ideals of beauty.

Iden'tisal, a. same.

Iden'tify, v.a. to prove
make to be the same, fix the
identity of: -fica'tion, n.

Iden'tity, n. sameness.

Id'iocy, n. state of an idiot.

Id'iom, n. expression peculiar
to a language: -atfic, a.

Idiosyn'crasy, n. peculiarity
of a person.

Id'iot, n. a fool: idiof ic, a.

Fdle, a. imemployed, lazy:—
V. to waste; bei(Ue: i'dler,n.

Fdol, n. image worshipped:
i'dolize, t;.a.

Idol'ater, n. a worshipper of
idob:/em. idolatress, n.

Idol'atry, n. worship of idols:
idol'atrotts, a.

rdyl, n. short pastoral poem.

Ig'neous, a. pertaining to fire.

Ig'iiis-fafuus, n. a luminous
vapor: pi. ig'nes-fafui.

Ignite', V. to kindle, take fire:
igni'tion (-nish'un), n.

Igno'ble, a. low-bom, mean.

Ignomin'ious, a. disgraceful,
infamous: ig'nominy, n.

Ignora'mus, n, a dunce.

Ignorant, a. without knowl-
edge: ig'norance, n.

Ignore', v. a. to disregard.

m, a. evil, bad; sick: — n. mis-
fortune: — ad. not well.

nia'tion, n. inference.

U'lative, a. that may be in-
ferred.

misred, a. uncivil.

nie'gal, a. not legal: illegal'*
ity, n.

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164

IMPARTIAL

nieg'ible, a. that cannot be
read: iUegibU'ity, n.

Illegitimate, a. not legiti-
mate: illes^f imacy, f>.

niib'eral, a. stingy, mean.

niic'it (-lis'it), a. imlawful.

Blim'itable, a. boundless.

Illiterate, a. imleamed, ig-
norant: illiteracy, n.

Illog'ical, a. not logical.

ni'-starred, a. unlucky.

niude', v.a. to deceive.

Blume', illu'mixie, vm. to
make luminous, light up.

niu'minate. v.a. to enlighten,
light up: illumina'tion, n.

Blu'sion, ft. false show: iliu'-
sive, illu'sory, a. deceptive.

Blus'trate, v.a. to make
bright, explain; adorn with
pictures: illustra'tion, n.:
lUus'trative, a.

Blus'trious, a. distin^ished

Im'age, n. statue, likeness:
-ry, «.: — v.a. to picture.

Imag'inary, a. not real.

Imag'ine, v.a. to form an idea
of, conceive: imag'inable,
a.: imagina'tion, n.: im-
ag'inative, a.

Im^cile, a. weak, feeble in
mind; imbecirity, n.

Imbibe', v.a. to drink in.

Im'bricate, im'bricated, a.
overlapping as tiles on a
roof: imbrica'tion, n.

Imbrue% v. a. to soak.

Imbue', vui. to tinge deeply.

Im'itate, v.a. to copy, pattern
after: imita'tion, n.: im'-
itative, a.: im'itator, n.

Immac'ulate, a. spotless.

Im'maiieat, a. internal, in-
trinsic.

Immate'rial, a. not bodily;
unimportant: -al'itjr, n.

Immature', a. not ripe, im-
perfect: immatu'rity, n.

Immeas'urable, a. that can-
not be measured.

Imme'diate, a. direct, instan-
taneous: imme'diately, ad.

Immemo'rial, a. beyond the
reach of memory.

Immense', a. vast, very large:
immen'sity, n.

Immerse'. v.a. to sink in fluid;
absorb: immer'sion, n.

Im'migrate, v.n. to come to a
country to reside: im'mi-
Crant, ».: immigra'tion, n.

Im'minent, a. threatening.

Immobil'ity, n. immovable
quality.

Immod'erate, a. excessive.

Immod'est, a. not modest.

Im'molate, v.a. to sacrifice.

Immor'al, a. vidous, wicked:
immorarity, n.

Immor'tal, a. exempt from
death, imperishable: -ize,
v.a.: immortal'ity, n.

Immov'able (im-mddv'-), a.
that cannot be moved.

Immu'nity, n. privilege.

Immure', v.a. to imprison.

Immu'table, a. unchangeable:
immutabil'ity, n.

Imp, n. a young devil .

Im'pact, n. impulse, shock.

Impair', v.a. to injure.

Impal'pable, a. not felt by
touch.

Impan'el, v.a. to enroll as
jurors.

Imparf, v. a. to give; reveal.

Impar'tial, a. not partial, fair:
impartiality (-sM-al'-), ».

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166 IMPRACTICABLE

Impaa'sable, a. that cannot

be passed.
Impas'sible, a. incapable of

feeling: impassibil'ity, n.
Impas'sion, vm. to move by

Impas'sive, a. not susceptible
of pain or feeling.

Impa'tieiit (-shent), a. uneasy,
fretful: impa'tieiice, n.

Impeach', v.a. to cluu-ge pub-
licly with a crime, accuse.

Impec'cable, a. not liable to
sm: impeccabil'ity. n.

Impede', v.a. to hinder: im-
ped'iment, ».

Impel', VM. to drive or urge
forward: impel'lent, a. & n.

Impend', v.n. to hcmg over, be
near: -ent, a.

Impen'etrable, a. not to be
penetrated: -bil'ity, «.

Imper'ative. a. commanding.

Impercep'tiole, a. not per-
ceptible.

Imper'fe'ct, a, defective: im-
perfec'tion, n.

Impe'rial, a. relating to an
emperor, royal.

Impcnr'il, v. a. to put in perfl.

Impe'rious, a. commanding.

Imper'ishable, a. everlasting.

Imper'meable, a. not to be
passed through: -bil'ity, n.

Imper'sonal, a. not personal.

Imper'sonate, v.a. to person-
ify: impersona'tioii, n.

Imper'tinent, a. impudent:
imper'tinence, n,

Importurb'able, a. not to be
disturbed.

Imper'viotts, a. impenetrable.

Impefuous, a. violent, ve
bement: impetuos'ity, n.

Im'petus, n. force of a mov-
ing body.

Impinge', vm, to strike on.

Im'pious, a. not ihous, irre-
ligious, profane: impi'ety, n.

Impla'cable, a. relentless: im-
placabil'ity, n.

Implanf , v.a. to plant.

Implead', v.a. to prosecute.

Im'plement, n. tool.

Im'plicate, v.a. to involve:
-a'tion, n.: im'plicative, a.

Implic'it, a. implied; unre-
served.

Implore', vji. to entreat.

Imply', t/.a. to involve, mean.

Impol'icy, n. bad policy.

Impolite', a. discourteous.

Impol'itic, a. injudicious.

Impon'derable, impon'der-
ous, a. void of weight.

Imporf, v.a. to bnng from
abroad; signify: -a'tion, n.

Im'port, n. thmg imported;
meaning, importance.

Impor'tant, a. momentous,
weighty: impor'tance, n.

Importune', v.a. to urge un-
reasonably: impor'tanate,
a.', importu'nity, n.

Impose', V. to place on; de-
lude: imposi'lion, n.

Impos'ing, a. impressive.

Impos'sible, a. that cannot
be: impossibil'ity, n.

Im'post, fi. tax, duty.

Impos'tor, n. a pretender.

Imposf ure, n. cheat, fraud.

Im'potent, a. weak, incom-
petent.

Impov'erish, v^ to make
poor: -ment, n.

Imprac'ticable, a. not to be
clone: impracticabil'ity, n.

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166 INCARCERATE

Im'precate, vm. to curse: im-
preca'tion, «i.

Impres'nable, a. not to be
taken.

Impres'nate, vm. to make
pregnant; imbue: -a'tion, n.

Impress', v.a. to stamp, fix
deeply: force into public ser-
vice: -ible, a.: -ment, n.

Im'press, n. mark, stamp.

Impres'sion, n. stamp; effect;
notion; edition.

Impres'sive, a. affecting, sol-
emn.

Impri'mis, ad. first of all.

Imprinf , v.a. to print.

Im'print, n. publisher's name,
place, and date on title-page.

Impris'on (-priz'n), v.a. to
put into prison: -ment, n.

Improb'able, a. unlikely.

Improb'ity, n. dishonesty.

Impromp'tu, a. & ad. with
out forethought, off-hand.

Improp'er, a. not proper, un
suitable: impropii'ety, n.

Improve', v. to make or grow
better; make good use of.

Improv'ident, a. wanting fore-
sight: improv'idence, n.

Improvise', v. to compose or
do off-hand: -visa'tion, n.

Impru'dent, a. indiscreet.

Im'pudent, a. insolent, saucy.

Impugn' (-pQn'), v. to gainsay.

Im'pulse, n. sudden impelling
force: impul'sion, n.

Impul'sive, a. impelling, rash.

Impu'nity, n. exemption from
punishment.

Impure', a. not pure, foul, ob-
scene: impu'rity, n.

Impute', v.a. to charge upon,
ascribe: impttta'tion, n.

Inabil'ity. n. want of ability.

Inacces'sible, a. not to be
come at: inaccessibil'ity, n.

Inac'curate, a. not accurate.

Inac'tive, a. not active: idle:
inac'tion, n.: inactiv'ity, n.

Inad'eaoate. a. not sufficient.

Inadmis'sible, a. not admis-
sible.

Inadver'tent, a. not attentive,
careless: inadver'tence, n.

Imd'ienable (-al'yen-), a. that
cannot be alienated.

Inane', a. empty, void: inan-
i'tion, ».: inan'ity, n.

Inan'imate, a. void of life.

Inap'plicable, a. not suitable
or fit: inapplicabil'ity, n.

Inap'posite, a. inappropriate.

Inappre'ciable, a. that cannot
l)e estimated.

Inappro'priate, a. unsuitable.

Inapf , a. unfit: -itude, n.

Inartic'ulate, a. indistinct.

Inartifi'clal, a. natural.

Inatten'tive, a. heedless: in-
atten'tion, n.

Inau'dible, a. not to be heard.

Inau'gurate, vm. to induct
into office: inauff'ural, a.:
inaugara'tion, n.

Inauspl'cious, a. unfavorable.

Incal'culable, a. beyond cal-
culation.

Incandes'cent, a. white with
heat.

Incanta'tion, n. an enchant-
ment, magu:al charm.

Inca'pable, a. incompetent:
incapabil'ity, n.

Incapac'itate, vm. to disable:
incapac'ity, n.

Incar'cerate, vm. to imprison:
incarcera'tion, n.

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Incar'nate, a. clothed with
flesh: incama'tion, n.

Incau'tious, a. unwary.

Incen'diary, n. one who mali-
ciously bums a house, &c.:
incen'diarism, n.

Incense', v.a. to enrage.

In'cense, n. substance burned
for perfume.

Incien'tive, n. incitement, mo-
tive: — a. inciting.

Incep'tion, n. a beginning.

Incep'tive, a. noting begin-
ning.

Inces'sant, a. unceasing.

In'cest, n. sexual intercourse
between near relatives.

Inch, n. twelfth part of a foot.

In'choate (-k6-at), a. begun

Incho'ative, a. beginning.

In'cidence, n. direction i
which a body falls on any
surface.

In'cident, a. liable to happen;
falling: — n. casual event:
incidental, a.

Incin'erate, v.a. to bum to
ashes.

Incip'ient, a. beginning.

Inci'sion, n. a cut, gash.

Inci'sive, a. cutting.

Inci'sor, n. a fore-tooth.

Incite', v.a. to stir up, rouse

Incivil'ity, n. impoliteness.

Inclem'ent, a. stormy, very
cold: inclem'ency, n.

Incline', v. to lean, be dis-
posed: inclina'tion, n.

Inclose', v.a. to surroimd, shut
in: inclo'sure, n.

Incltide', v.a. to comprise,
contain: inclu'sion, n,: in-
clu'sive, a.

Incog'nito, a. & ad. unknown.

Incohe'rent, a. loose, uncon-
nected: ns. incohe'rence,
incohe'rency.

Incombus'tible, a. that will
not bum: -bil'ity, n.

In'come, n. revenue, profit.

Incommens'ttrable, a. hav-
ing no common measure.

Incommode', v.a. to disturb.

Incom'parable, a. matchless.

Incompaf ible, a. not agree-
ing: mcompatibil'ity, n.

Incom'petent, a. not compe-
tent, unfit: iacom'petence.

Incomplete', a. not complete.

Incomprehen'sible, a. that
cannot be comprehended:
incomprehensibil'ity, n.

Inconceiv'able, a. not to be
conceived by the mind.

Inconclu'sive, not conclusive.

Incon'gruous, a. unsuitable,
inconsistent: -gru'ity, n.

Inconsid'erable, a. trifling.

Incon8id'erate,a. thoughtless.

Inconsis'tent, a. not consis-
tent: inconsis'tency, n.

Inconsolable, a. not to be
comforted.

Incon'stant, a. fickle.

Incontesfable, a. not to be
disputed.

Incon'tinent, a. imchaste.

Incontroverfible, a. indis-
putable.

Inconven'ient, a. not conven-
ient; inconven'ience, n.

Incor'porate, v. to form into
one body: -a'tion, n.

Incomo'real, a. not material,
spiritual.

Incorrecf , a. not correct.

Incor'rigible, a. bad beyond
reform: incorrigibil'ity, n.

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INDIGENT

Incomipf, a. not corrupt:
-ible, a.: incomip'tion, n.

Incras'sate, v. to thicken: in-
crassa'tion, n.

Increase', v. to become or
make greater or more: in'-
crease or increase', n.

Incred'ible, a. surpassing be-
lief: incredibil'ity, n.

Incred'ulous, a. unbelieving:
incredu'lity, n.

In'crement, n. increase.

Incrusf, v.a. to cover with a
crust: incrusta'tion, n.

In'cubate, v.n. to sit on e^^gs
in order to hatch them: m-
cuba'tion, n.

In'cubus, n. nightmare.

Incul'cate, vm. to impress,
teach.

Incul'pate, v.a. to blame.

Incum'bency, n. the holding
of an office.

Incum'bent, a. imposed as a
duty: — n. one holding an
office.

Incur', V. to become liable to.

Incu'rable, a. not to be cured,

Incu'rious, a. not curious.

Incur'sion, n. hostile inroad.

Incur' vate, v.a. to curve:— a.
curved inward: -a'tion, n.

Indebf ed (-def-), a. in debt

Inde'cent, a. imbecoming, im-
modest: inde'cency, n.

Indeci'sion (-sizh'un), n. want
of decision: indeci'sive, a.

Indec'orous, a. violating pro-
priety: indeco'rum, n.

Indefaf igable, a. tireless.

Indefea'sible (de-fg'zi-bl), a.
not to be made void.

Indefen'sible, a. that cannot
be defended.

Indefi'iiable, a. not definable.

Indefinite, a. not definite.

Indel'ible, a. that cannot be
blotted out, permanent.

Indel'icate, a. coarse, vulgar:
indel'icacy, n.

Indem'nify, v.a. to secure
against loss: indemnifica'-
tion, n.: indem'nity, n.

Indent', n. & v.a. notch in the
margin: indenta'tion, n.

Indenfure, n. written con-
tract.

Indepen'dent, a. not depend-
ent, free: indepen'dence, n.

Indescri'bable, a. that can-
not be described.

Indestrucf ible, a. that can-
not be destroyed.

Indeter'minable, a. not to be
defined or fixed.

Indeter'minate, a. not de-
fined.

In'dez, n. a pointer; a table of
contents: pi. in'dexes or in'-
dices (-di-sez).

Ind'ian (ind'yan), n. a native
of the Indies; an American
aboriginal: Ind'ian, a.

Ind'ia-rub'ber, n. caoutchouc.

In'dicate, v.a. to show, point
out: indica'tion, n.: indie'-
ative, a.: in'dicator, n.

Indicf (-dif), v.a. to accuse
in le^ form: -able, a.:
-ment, n.

Indic'tion, n. cycle of is years.

Indifferent, a. neutral, im-
partial, unconcerned; pass-
able: indifference, n.

In'digence, n. poverty.

Indigenous (-dii'e-nus), a.
native to a country.

In'digent, a. poor, needy.

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Indiges'tible, a. that cannot
be digested: iiidiges'tion,n.

Indigna'tion, n. scornful an-
ger: indig'iiant» a.

Indignity, n. insult, slight.

In'digo, n. a blue dye from
the stalk of an Indisui plant.

Indirecf , a. not direct.

Indi8ceni'ible,not discernible.

Indiscreef, a. imprudent: in-
discre'tion (-kresh'un), n.

Indiscrim'inate, a. without
discrimination, confused.

Indis^en'sable, a. necessary.

Indispose', v. a. to disincline.

Indisposed', a. disinclined;
out of health; -posi'tion, n.

Indis'putable, a. beyond dis-
pute.

Indis'soluble, a. that cannot
be dissolved or destroyed.

Indistincf, a. not distinct.

Indite', v. a. to compose, write.

Indivia'ual,a. one only, single:
— n. one person or thmg:
-ize, v.a. to distinguish.

Individual'ity, n. personality,
distinctive character.

Indivis'ible, a. that cannot be
divided.

Indoc'ile (-dos'il), a. unteach
able: indocil'ity, n.

Indoc'trinate, v.a. to imbue
with any opinion.

In'dolent, a. lazy: -ence, n.

Indom'itable, a. invincible.

Indorse', v.a. to write on the
back of, as a bill; sanction
-ment, ».: indonKer, n.

Indorsee', n. one to whom a
bai or note is indorsed.

Indu'bitable, a. beyond doubt

Induce', v.a. to persuade, lead,
cause: -ment, ».

Induct', v.a. to put inta office.

Induc'tion, n. introduction;
reasoning from particulars
to generals: induc'tive, a.

Indu^ce', v. to humor, gratify.

Indul'gent, a. yielding, gentle,
not severe, compliant, not
restraining: indurgence, n.

In'durate, v. to harden: in-
dura'tion, n.

Indus'trial, a. relating to in-
dustry, performed by man-
ual labor.

Indus'trious, a. diligent, la-
borious: in'dustry, n.

Ine'briate, v.a. to mtoxicate,
drunk: — ». dnmkard:
)n, n.: inebri'ety, n.

h Ue, a. unspeakable.

I] e'able, a. not to be

!d.

I] 'tive, a. inefficient.

h f ual, a. without effect.

I'cious, a. not able to
produce an effect: inef'fi-
cacy, n.

Ineffi'cient (-fish'ent), a. not
efficient, weak: -ciency, n.

Inel'egant, a. not elegant.

Inerigible, a. that cannot be
chosen, disqualified.

Ineqtiarity, n. want of
equality.

Ineq'uitable, a. unjust.

Inerf. a. inactive, sluggish.

Iner'tia (in-gr'sM-a), «. prop-
erty of continuing in the
same state of motion or rest.

Ines'timable, a. above price.

Inev'itable, a. unavoidable.

Inezcu'sable, a. not to be
excused.

Inezhausfible, a. that can-
not be exhausted.

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Inez'orable, a. not to be

moved by entreaty.
Inezpe'dient, a. not expedient.
Inezpe'rience, n. want of

experience.
Inez'piable, a. not to be

atoned "for.
Inez'plicable, a. not able to

be explained.
Inezpress'ible, a. not able to

be expressed.
Ineztin'guishable, a. that

cannot be extinguished.
Inez'tricable, a. that cannot

be disentangled.
Infal'iible, a. unerring, cer-
tain: infallibil'ity, n.
In'famous, a. notoriously bad

CH" disgraceful: in'famy, n.
In'fancy, n. childhood.
In'fant, n. a babe: ajs. in'-

fantile (-11), in'fantine (-in).
Infan'ticide, n. the murder or

murderer of an infant.
In'fantry, n. foot-soldiers.
Infaf tiate, v.a. to strike with

folly: infatua'tion, n.
Infea'sible (-fe'z!-bl), a. that

cannot be done.
Infecf , v.a. to taint, esp. with

disease: infec'tion, n.: in-

fec'tious, a.: infec'tive, a.
Infelic'itous (-fe-lis'-), a. not

happy: infelic'ity, n.
Infer', v.a. to deduce as a con-
sequence: inferrable, a.: in'-

ference, n.: inferen'tial, a.
Infe'rior, a. lower in rank,

worth, &c.: — n. one lower,

&c.: inferior'ity, n.
Infer^nal, a. hellish.
Infesf, v.a. to plague, molest.
In'fidel, a. unbelieving: — n.

unbeliever: infidel'ity, n.

Infiltrate, v. to enter by the
pores: infiltra'tion, n.

In'finite, a. without limit,
boundless: ns. infinitude,
infin'ity.

Infinites'imal, a. inconceiv-
ably small.

Infirm', a. not firm or strong,
feeble, sickly: infirm'ity, n.

Infirm'ary, n. hospital for the
sick.

Infiz^, v.a. to fix in.

Inflame', v.a. to set on fire,
excite, incense: inflam'ma-
ble, a.: inflamma'tion, n.:
infiam'matory, a.

Inflate', v.a. to puff up, swell.

Inflafed, a. swollen, unduly
increased, raised beyond the
just value: infla'tion, n.

Inflecf , v.a. to bend, modu-
late, vary: inflec'tion, n.

Infiez'ible, a. that cannot be
bent: inflezibil'ity, n.

Inflicf , v.a. to lay on, impose:
inflic'tion, n.

Inflores'cence, n. mode of
bearing flowers.

In'fluence, n. directing power,
authority: — v.a. to afifect,
sway: influen'tial (-shal), a.

Influen'za, n. epidemic ca-
tarrh.

In'fluz, n. a flowing in.

Inform', v. to impart knowl-
edge to: -a'tion, n.: -ant, n.

Infor'mal, a. not in regular
form: informal'ity, n.

Infrac'tion, n, a breaking,
violation.

Infran'gible, a. not to be
broken.

Infre'quent, a. not frequent,
unconmion: -qtiency, n.

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Infringe', v. to violate, break;

encroach: -ment, n.
Infu'riate, vm. to enntge.
Infuse', v.a. to pour in, instil,

steep in liquid: infu'8ion,»
Infu'sible, a. that cannot be

melted: infusibil'ity, n.
Ingen'ious (-jen'yus), a. good

at inventing: ingenu'ity, n.
Ingen'uous, a. open, frank.
Inglc'rious, a. shameful.
In'got, n. a bar or mass of

gold or silver, &c.
Ingraff , v. to naft in; insert.
Ingrain', v. to dye in the grain.
Ingrate', n. one imgratetul.
Ingra'tiate (-shl-it), v.a. to

put one's self into favor.
Ingraf itude, unthankfulness.
Ingre'dient, n. element, part.
In^ess, n. entrance.
In'guinal, a. of the groin.
Ingulf, v.a. to swaUow up as

in ajrulf.
Inhab'it, v. to dwell in, live:

-able, a.: -ant, n.
Inhale', v.a. to draw into the

limgs: inhala'tion, n.
Inliar]iio'nious,a. discordant.
Inhere', v.n. to exist firmly in

a thing: ns. inhe'rence, in-

he'rency: inhe'rent, a.
Inher'it (in-hftr'-), vm. to take

or receive as heir: -able, a.:

-ance, n.: -or, n.
InhiVit, v.a. to prohibit,

check: inhibi'tion. n.
Inhos'pitable, a. not hospit-
able: inhospital'itv, n.
Inhu'man, a. brutal, cruel:

inhuman'ity, n.
Inhume', v.a. to bury: inhu-

ma'tion, n.
Inim'ical, a. not frien^y.

Inim'itable, a. not to be
imitated.

Inlq'uitous (-ik'wi-tus), a. un-
just, wicked: iniq'uitjr, n.

Ini'tial (-ish'al), a. beginning,
first: H. first letter of a word.

Ini'tiate (-ish'J-), v.a. to in-
troduce mto a new state or
society: initia'tion, n.: ini'-
tiatory, a.

Iniecf , v.a. to throw in: in-
jec'tion, n.

Injudi'cious, a. imprudent.

Injunc'tion, n. an order.

In' jure, v. a. to hurt, wrong:
in' jury, n.: iniu'rious, a.

Inius'tice, n. foul play, wrong.

Ink, n. a fluid for writing, &c.:
-stand, n.: -y, a. black.

Ink'ling, n. hint, whisper.

In'land, a. far from the sea.

Inlay', v.a. to diversify by
pieces inserted.

In'let, n. entrance.

In'mate, n. a lodger.

In'most, a. deepest within.

Inn, n. tavern, hotel.

Innate', a. inborn.

In'ner, a. further in, interior.

In'ninp;, n. turn for using the
bat m baseball, cricket, &c.

In'nocent, a. free from guUt,
pure: in'nocence, n.

Innoc'uous, a. not hurtful.

In'novate, v. to change by
bringing in something new:
-a'tlon, n.: in'novator, n.

Innoz'ious, a. harmless.

Iniraen'do, n. a side hint, an
indirect intimation.

Innu'merable, a. numberless.

Inoc'ttlate, v.a. to insert virus
in: inocula'tion, n.

Ino'dorous, a. without scent.

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INSTIL

Inoffen'sive, a. giving no

offence.
Inop'erative, a. not working.
Inopportune', a. untimely.
Inor'dinate, a. excessive.
Inorgan'ic, a. not organic.
Inotxulate, v. to unite, as

mouths: inoscula'tion, n.
In'quest, n. judicial inquiry.
Inqui'etude, n. disauiet.
Inquire', v. to ask about,

search for: inqui'ry, n.
Inquisi'tion (kwi-zish'un), n.

judicial inquiry; a court to

punish heretics: -al, a.: in-

quis'itor, n.: -to'rial, a.
Inquisitive, a. apt to inquiro,

prying, curious to find out.
In'roac^ n. incursion.
Insalu'brious, a. unhealthful:

insalu'brity, n.
Insane', a. mad: insan'ity, n.
Insa'tiable, insa'tiate (in-sa'-

shl a. very greedy.
Inscn^a', v.a. to write on or

engrave, address: inscrip'-

tion, n.
Inscru'table, a. unsearchable.
In'sect, n. a small animal:

-iv'orous, a. eating insects.
Insecure', a. not secure.
Insen'sate, a. stupid.
Insen'sible, a. void of feeling,

dull: imperceptible.
Insep'arable, a. not separable.
Inserf, v.a. to set in, infix

inser'tion, n.
Insid'ious, a. lying in wait,sly.
In'sight, n. deep view.
Insig'nia, n. pi. official badges.
Insignificant, a. unimpor-
tant, paltry: -ance, n.
Insincere', a. not sincere,

deceitful: insincer'ity, n.

Insin'uate, v. to introduce
gently or artfully, hint: in>
sinua'tion, n.

Insip'id, a. tasteless, flat: in-
sipid'ity, n.

Insisf , v.n. to persist, press.

Insnare', vui. to entrap.

Insobri'ety, n. intemperance.

In'solent, a. haughty, insult-
ing, rude: in'solence, n.

Insol'uble, a. not soluble.

Insol'vent, a. not able to pay
one's debts: insol'vency, n.

Inspecf, vui. to look mto,
examine; inspec'tion, n.:
inspecf or, n.

Inspire', v. to breathe into;
inhale; animate: inspira'-
tion, n.

Inspir'it, vui. to animate.

Ins^is'sate, v.a. to thicken, as
fluids: inspissa'tion, n.

Instabil'ity, n. want of stabil-
ity.

Install' (-stawl'), vm. to place
in office, &c.: installa'tion.

Instal'ment (-stawl'-)* n. in-
stallation; a part paid.

In'stance, ». solicitation: oc-
currence; example: — v. to
give an examine.

In'stant, a. immediate, pres-
ent: — n. a moment.

Instanta'neous, a. done in an
instant.

Instan'ter, ad. instantly.

Instate', v.a. to put in a state
or place.

Instead', ad. in the place.

In'step, «. upper part of foot.

In'stigate, v. a. to urge to do:
-a'tion, n.: in'stigator, n.

Instil', v.a. to infuse slowly:
instilla'tion, n.

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In'stinct, H. a natural im-
pulse or faculty in animals:
mstincfive, a.

In'stitute, vui. to establish:—
n. something established:
institu'tioii, n.

Instrucf , v.a. to teach, in-
form: -ive, a.: -or, n.:
-ress, n.: instruc'tion, n.

In'strument, n. tool or ma-
chine; means; written con-
tract: instrumental, a.:
instrumentality, n.

Insubor'dinate, a. disobedi-
ent: insubordina'tion, n.

Insufferable, a. intolerable.

Insuffi'cient (-Ash'ent), a. de-
ficient: insuffi'ciency, n.

In'sular, a. belonging to an
island: insular'i^, n.

In'sulate, v.a. to disconnect,
isolate: insula'tion, n.

Insulf , v.a. to treat with in-
solence: -ing, a.: in'sult, n.

Insu'perable, a. not to be
overcome.

Insupportable, a. insuffer-

Insure', v.a. to secure against

loss: insur'ance, n.
Insur'gent, a. resisting the

law, rebellious: — n. a rebel.
Insurmountable, a. not to

be overcome.
Insurrec'tion, n. a rising, re-
bellion: -ary, a.
Intacf, a. untouched.
Intaglio (tal'yo), n. gem with

the design cut into it, the

reverse of a cameo.
Intan'gible, a. not felt bv

touch.
In'teger, n. a whole.
In'tegral, a. & n. whole.

In'tegrant, a. making part of
a whole.

In'tegrate,v.a. to make whole.

Integ'rity, n. honesty.

Integ'ument, n. natural cov-
ering.

In'tellect. n. the mind.

Intellec'tion, n. apprehension.

Intellecfual, a. mental.

Interiigent, a. knowing, well
informed: interiigence, n.

Intelligible, a. that may be
understood, i^aln.

Intem'perance, n. excess of
any kind: intem'perate, a.

Intend', v.a. to purpose.

Intend'ant, n. sui>erintendent.

Intense', a. strained, exces-
sive, ardent: inten'sify,
v.a.: inten'sity, n.: inten'-
sive, a.

Intent?, a. closely fixed, eager:
— n. purpose, design.

Inten'tion, n. design, purpose,
end: -al, a.

Inter' (-tgr'), v.a. to bury.

Inter'calate, v.a. to insert
between: inter'calary, a.:
intercala'tion, n.

Intercede', v.n. to mediate,
plead for: interces'sion,
n.: interces'sor, n.: inter-
ces'sory, a.

Intercept', v.a. to stop and
seize on the way: intercep'-
tiop, n.

Interchange', v. to exchange
mutually: in'terchange, n.:
interchange'able, a.

Intercolo'nial, a. between
colonies.

Intercos'tal, a. between ribs.

In'tercourse, n. communica-
tion.

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174

INTESTINES

Interdicf, v.a. to prohibit:
in'terdict, n.: -dic^tion, n.

In'terest, v.a. to concern, af-
fect: — n. concern, benefit,
share; premium for the use
of money.

In'terested, a. liable to be
affected, having an interest.

Interfere', v.n. to interpose,
clash: interfer'ence, n.

Interfused', a. poured be-
tween.

In'terim, ». intervening time.

InWriot, a. internal, inner:—
n. part within.

Inter ja'cent, a. lying between.

Interjec'tion, n. a word to
express emotion, &c.

Interlace', v. a. to intertwine.

Interlard', v.a. to intermingle.

Interleave', v.a. to insert
leaves between.

Interline', v.a. to write be-
tween the lines of: ajs.
interlin'eal, interlin'ear:
interlinea'tion, n.

Interloc'utor, n. a speaker in
dialogue: interloc'utory, a.

Interlope', v.n. to intrude.

In'terlude, n. short piece
played between main parts.

Intermar'ry, v.n. to marry, as
two families: -mar'riage, n.

Intermed'dle, v.n. to inter-
fere improperly.

Interme'dial, interme'diate,
a. intervening.

Inter'ment. n. burial.

Inter'minable, a. without end

Intermin'gle, v. to mingle to-
gether.

Intermit', v. to cease or cause
to cease for a time: -tent, a.
intermis'sion, n.

Inter'nal, a. inward, interior.

Intema'uonal (-nash'un-al),

I a. between nations.

Internun'cio (-she-d), n, an
envoy ol the I- ope.

Inter'i>olate, v.a. to insert, as
spurious words: interpola'-
tion, n.: inter'pclator, n.

Interpose', v. to place or
come between, interfere: in-
terposi'tion (-zish'un), n.

Inter'pret, v. a. to explain,
translate: -a'tion, n.

Interrcg'num, n. time in
which a throne is vacant.

Inter'rogate, v. a. to put
questions to: interroga'-
tion, ».: intcrrog'ative, a.:
inter'rogator, «.: inter-
rog'atory, a.&n.

Interrupt', v. a. to stop by
breakmg in upon: inter-
rup'tion, n.

Intersect', v. to cut or cross
mutually: intersec'tion, n.

Intersperse', v.a. to scatter
amon^: intcrsper'sion, n.

In'terstice or ioter'stice, n.
space between things: int^-
sti'tial, a.

Intertwine', v.a. to twine
together.

In'terval, n. space between.

Intervene', v.n. to come be-
tween: intcrvcn'tion, n.

In'terview, n. a mec tmg.

Interweave', v.a. to weave
together.

Intes'tate, a. & n. dying with-
out making a will.

Intes'tine, a. internal, do-
mestic.

Intes'tines (-tinz). n. pi. bow-

i els, guts: intes'tinal, a.

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INVINCIBLE

In'timate, a. close, familiar:
— n. a familiar friend: in'ti-
macy, n.

In'timate, v.a. to hint, suggest:
intima'tion, n.

Intim'idate, vxl. to make
timid: intimida'tion, n.

Intorerable, a. insufferable.

Intorerant, a. not tolenait,
persecuting: iiitoli'«ltuice,n.

Intona'tion» w. manner of
somutiof; tone.

latMC^cate, v.a. to make
drunk: intoxica'tion, n.

Intrac'table,a.unmanageable.

Intran'sitive, a. noting an
action which does not haw
an obiect.

Intrencn', v. to fortify; en-
croach: -ment, n.

Intrep'id, a. fearless, daring,
brave: intrepidity, n.

In'tricate, a. complicated, ob-
scure: in'tricacy, n.

Intrigue' (-trgg'), n. secret
I^ot; amour: — v.n. to scheme
and plot secretly.

Intrin'sic, a. inherent, real.

Introduce', v.a. to lead in,
make known: introduc'-
tion, n.: introduc'tory, a

Introspec'tion, n. a looking
within.

Introverf, v.a. to turn in-
ward: introver'sion, n.

Intrude', v. to thrust in, enter
where one is not welcome:
intru'sion, n.: intru'sive, a.

Intrust, v.a. to deliver in trust.

Intu'itive, a. seen immedi-
ately by the mind: intui'-
tion, n.

Intumes'cent, a. swelling: in-
tumes'cence, n.

Intwine', v.a, to twist to-
gether.

Inun'date, v.a. to overflow:
inunda'tion, n.

Inure' (-yOr), v.a. toaamstom.

Inutil'ity, n^ aselessness.

Invade', v.a. to enter as an

ly, attack.

Inval'ia, a. void, of no force:
-ate, v.a.'. invalid'ity, n.

In'valid, a. infirm, sick: — ».
one infirm or sickly.

Inval'tiable, a. very valuable.

Inva'riable, a. unchangeable.

Inva'sion, n. hostile entrance,
attack: inva'sive, a.

Invec'tive, n. verbal attack.

Inveigfa' (-va), v. to rail, abuse.

Invei'gle (-ve'gl), v.a. to en-
tice, wheedle: -ment, n,

Invenf , v.a. to contrive, de-
vise: inven'tion, n.: in-
ven'tivc, a.: invenf or, n.

In'ventory, n. list of goods, &c.

Inverse', a. in the contrary
order: inver'sion, n.

Inverf , v.a. to turn upside
down, reverse.

Inverfebral, inverfebrate,
a. without a backbone.

Invesf, v.a. to clothe; sur-
round; lay out, a^ money:
-ment, n.

Inves'tigate, v.a. to search
into: investiga'tion, n.: in-
ves'tigator, n.

Inves'titure, n. a putting in

Inveferate, a. old, firmly
established: invef eracy, n.

Invid'ious, a. exciting ill-will.

Inwg'orate, v.a .to strengthen.

Invin'cibl'e, a. not to be over-
come.

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IRRITABLE

Invi'olable, a. not to be vio-
lated, sacred: invi'olate, a.

Invis'iDle, a. that cannot be
seen: invisibility, n.

Invite', v.a. to request, ask to
come: invita'tion, n.

Invifing, a. alluring.

In'vocate, v.a. to call on
solemnly: invoca'tion, n.

In'voice, n. list of goods, with
prices, &c.

Invoke^ v. to pray to, im-
plore.

Invoruntary* a. against or
without the will.

Involve', v.a. to envelop, in-
clude.

Invulnerable, a. that cannot
be wounded.

Inweave', v.n. to weave in.

Inwrap' (-rap'), v.a. to infold.

Inwrougfaf , a. worked in.

I'odine (-din), n. chemical sub-
stance from sea-weed ashes.

lo'ta, n. jot. particle.

Ipecacuan'na (-an'a), n. a
plant of Brazil with a
medicinal root.

Iras'cible, a. prone to anger.

I'rate, a. angry.

Ire, ft. anger, rage: -ful, a.

Irides'cent, a. colored like
the rainbow: -cence, n.

I'ris, «. rainbow; circle round
the pupil of the eye.

Irk'some, a. tedious.

Ir'on (I'um), n. the common-
est of metals; an implement
made of it: — v. a. to smooth
with an iron.

I'ronjr (I'nin-I), n. speech in
which the meaning is con-
trary to the words: iron'ical
(I-ron'-), a.

Lra'diance, n. beams of light.

Irra'diate, v. to shine upon,
light up: irradia'tion, n.

Irra'tioxial (-rash'un-), a.
contrarv to reason, absurd.

Irreconcu'able (-sil'a-bl), a.
that cannot be reconciled.

Irrecov'erable (-kuv'-), a.
that cannot be recovered.

Irredeem'able, a. not to be
redeemed.

Irrefragable, a. indispuUble.

Irrefu'table (or Ir-ref'->, a.
that cannot be proved false.

Irreg'ular, a. not regular.

IrrePative, a. not relative.

Irrel'evant, a. not applicable.

Irrelis'ious, a. not pious.

Irreme'diable, a. not to be
remedied.

Irrep'arable, a. that cannot
be repaired.

Irrepress'ible, a. that cannot
be repressed.

Irreproach'able, a. blameless.

Irresisf ible, a. that cannot
be successfully resisted.

Irres'olute, a. not firm in pur-
pose: irresolu'tion, n.

Irrespec'tive, a. regardless.

Irrespon'sible, a. not respon-
sible.

Irretriev'able (-re-trev'), a,
not to be recovered.

Irrev'erent, a. not reverent,
impious: irrev'erence, n.

Irrevers'ible, a. unchange-
able.

Irrev'ocable, a. that cannot
be recalled.

Ir'rigate, v.a. to water, as
lands: irriga'tion, n.

Ir'ritable, a. easily irritated:
irritabU'ity, n.

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^ritate, v.a. to provoke,
excite: ir'ritant, n.: irrita'-
tion» n.

Irrup'tion, n. a bursting in:|
irrup'tive, a.

I'singlass, n. fish-glue; mica.

Isrand (iKand), isle (il), nJ
land surrounaed by water. I

Isl'et (il'et), n. a little isle.

Isoch'ronal (-sok'O, isoch'-
ronotis, a. equal in time.

Is'olate (iz'o-lat), v.a. to place
by itself; isola'tion, n.

Isomef rical, a. having equal-
ity of measure.

Isos'celes (-lez), a. having
two equal sides, as a triangle.

Isother'mal, a. of equal heat.

Is'sut (ish'shu), V. to flow or

I come out, send out: — ». a
going or sending out; off-
spring; result.

Ism'mus (ist'mus), n. neck of
land joiaing larger lands.

Ital'ic, a. relating to italics, or

I sloping types: ital'icize, v.

Itch, n. a skin disease: — v.n.
to feel irritation in the skin.

Ftem, oJ.also: n. single thing.

Itin'erant (i-tin'-), itin'erary,
a. travelling about; wander-
ing: itin'erate, v.n,

Itin'erary, n. journal or plan
of travel; guide-book.

Fvory, n. tusk of an elephant.

I'vy, n. a creeping plant.

Jablber, v. to speak rapidly
and indistinctly.

Ja'cinth, n. hyacinth.

Jack, n. name of various ma-
chines; a flag.

Jack'al (-awl), n. a species of
wild dog.

Jack'axiapes, n. an ape; fop.

Jack'ass, n. male ass; a dolt.

Jack'daw, n. a kind of crow.

jack'et, n. a short coat.

Jack'-lmife, n. pocket-knife.

Jac'obin, n. a radical revo-
lutionist: -ism, n.

Jade, v.a. to tire: — n. a worth-
less horse; a hussy.

Jac» n. notch, ragged point;
small load: — v.a. to notch.

Tacuar', n. American tiger.

Tau, n. a prison: -er, n.

Jakes, n. a privy.

jal'ap, n. a purgative root.

Jam, u. a conserve: — v.a. to
squeeze tight.

Jamb (jam), «. side-piece of
a fireplace, &c.

Jan'gle, v. to sound discord-
antly; wrangle: jan'gle, n.

Jan'itor, n. door-keeper.

Jan'tiary, n. the first month.

Japan', n. a kind of varnish: —
v.a. to varnish.

Jar, v. to clash; shake:— n. a
jarring; wide-mouthed vessel,
'ar'gon, n. confused talk,
as'mine, n. a plant,
as'per, n. a stone.
aun'dice (jan'dis), n. a dis-
ease producing a yellow skin.

Jaunt (jant), v.n. to ramble;—
M. a trip.

Javelin (javOin), n. a spear.

Jaw, n. bone in which the
teeth are set: — v. to scold.

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178 JUDICATURE

Jay, n. bird with gajr idumage.
Jeal'ous, a. suspicious of a
rival: jeal'ousy, n.

Iean, n. a twilled cotton cloth.
eer, v. to scofif: — n. a taunt,
eho'vah, n. God.
emne'» a. barren, empty,
ei'ly, n. juice of fruit boiled
with sugar until almost solid.

Ten'ny, n. spinning machine.

Jeop'ardy (iep'-), n. hazard,
danger: jeop'ard, jeop'-
ardlze, v.a.

Teremi'ade, n. a lament.

Jerkj v.a. to tlurow with a
quick effort, twitch.

Ter'kin, n. a jacket.

Jes'samine, n. jasmine.

Test, n. & v.n. sport, joke.

jet, «. a black fossil; a spout-
ing stream: — v. to shoot out,

Jew'el, n. a precious itone^
gem: — v. a. to adorn with
jeweh: jcw'eller, n.

Jew'ellery, jew'elry, n. jew-
els in general.

Jews'-harp, n. a small mu-
sical instrument.

Tib, n. foremost sail of a ship.

Tig, n. a quick tune or dance.

Jifl^ n. a flirt, coquette: — v.a.
to deceive in love.

Jin'gle, H. sharp metallic
sound: — v. to tinkle, chink.

Jiu-jif Ml (jQ), n. a Japanese
system of wrestling, &c.

Job. n. piece of work.

Jocrey, n. a horse-dealer,
groom, rider of a race-horse:
— VM. to cheat.

Jocose', a. merry, humorous,
oc'ular, a. sportive, merry:
joctilar'ity, n.
Joc'und, a. merry, gay.

Jog, V. to shake gendy, move
slowly: — n. slight shock;
slow gait.

Toggle, V. to shake slightly.

*oin, V. to connect, umte.
oin'er, n. one who joins
woodwork: -y, n.

Joint, n. place where two
bones, &c., join: — v.a. to
unite with joints: — a. joined,
united: -ly, ad. together.

Joinf ure, n. an estate settled
on a wife at marria^^e.
oist, n. small floor-tunber.
oke, n. a jest: — v. to jest,
oily, a. merry: jol'lity, n.
olt, V. to shake with sudden
jerks: — n. shock,
os'tle (-si), v.a. to hit against.
ot, ft. a tittle, iota: — v. to set
down briefly.

Jour'nal (jur'-), n. an account
of daily transactions; a
diary: -ist, n.: -is'tic, a.

Jour'ney, n. travel, tour: —
v.n. to travel.

Jour'ne3n]ian, n. a hired
workman.

Joust (just), n. encounter of
two kaights.

Jo'vial, a. gay, merry, jolly.

Joy, n. gladness: — v.n. to re-
joice: -ful, a.: -ous, a.

Jti'bilant, a. rejoicing.

Tu'bilee, n. time of great joy.

Judge, n. one who judges, an
officer who decides cases in
court: — V. to hear and
decide, determine: judge-
ment, n.

Ju'dicatory, a. dispensing jus-
tice: — n. court of justice.

Ju'dicature, n. the dispensing
of justice; a tribimal.

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Judi'cial, a. relating to courts

of justice.
Judi'ciary, n. judges collec-
tively: — a. relating to courts

of justice.
Judi^cious, a. prudent, wise,

discreet.
Jtt|:, n. a vessel for holding

liquors.
Jttg'gle, v.n. to play tricks as

by sleight of hand: jug'gle,

n.: jug'gler.n.: jug^glery^n.

juggler's tricks.
Ju'gular, a. of or relating to

the throat.
Juice, n. sap, fluid of fruit or

meat: jui'cy (ju'-), a.
Ju'jube, n. a small tree and

its fruit or plum.
Ju'lep, n. sweet drink.
July', n. the seventh month.
Jum'Dle, V. to mix confusedly:

— n. confused mixture.
Jump, V. & n. leap, bound,

sprmg.
Junc'tion, n. union, a joining,

place of joining.
Juncf ure, n. a point of time;

a crisis.
Tune, n. the sixth month.
Jun'gle, n. a thick growth of

shrubs or small trees.
Jun'ior, a. younger: — n. one

yoimger: junior'ity, n,
Ju'niper, n. a shrub.

Junk, n. old ropes; hard salt

beef; a Chinese ship.
Junk'et, n. a sweet dish; &

feast, revel, picnic: — v. to

feast, go merry-making or

picnickmg.
Jun'to, n. a cabal or faction.
Jurid'ical, a. relating to

courts of law.
Jurisdic'tion, n. legal author-
ity, extent of legal power;

district.
Jurispru'dence, n. science of

law.
Ju'rist, n. one versed in the

law.
Ju'ry, n. a body of men to

judge a cause: m. ju'ror,

ju'rynian.
Just, a. rightful, honest, true:

— ad. exactly.
Jus'tice, n. right, fairness;

judge, magistrate.
Justi'ciary, n. a judge; the

judiciary.
Jtts'tify, v.a. to prove to be

just, vindicate: justifi'able,

a.: justifica'tion, n.
fut, v.n. to stand out.
fute, n. a coarse hemp-like

fibre.
Ju'venile (-ve-nil), a. young,

youthful: juvenil'ity, n.
Juztaposi'tidn, n. nearness,

contiguity.

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KIRK

B[ale««». a cabbage.
BLalei'doscope (-11'-), n. an

optical instrument showing

an endless variety of beauti

ful colors and forms.
Kangaroo', n. an Australian

quadruped.
Keoce, n. a small anchor.
Keel, n. lowest timber in a

ship: — v.n. to turn keel up-
ward.
Keel'haul, v.a. to haul under

a ship's keel.
Keel'son (kel'-or keiO, n. tim-
ber right over the ked.
Keen,a. sharp, piercing, eager.
Keep, v.a. to retain, preserve,

hold: — v.n. to stay, last;

a stronghold.
Keep'sake, n. gift to be kept

for the sake of the giver.
Keg, n. small cask.
Kelp, n. seaweed, or its ashes.
Ken, v.a. to know, see: — »

reach of sight.
Ken'nel, n. dog's house; pack

of hounds.
Ker'chief, n. a head-dress.
Ker'meM, n. a Dutch fair.
Ker'nel, n. a seed in a shell.
Ker'osene, n. petroleum oO.
Ker'sey, n. a woollen cloth.
Ker'seirinere, n. a fine woollen

cloth, cassimere.
Kef tie, n. a vessel to boil in.
Keftle-drum, n. metal drum.
Key (kg), n. instrument to

shut and open a lock; a clew

or guide.
Key'stone, n. middle stone of

an arch.

Kick, V. to strike with the

foot: kick, n.
Kid, n. a yotmg goat.
Kid'nap, v.a. to carry off a

person, steal: kid'iiapper,n.
Kid'ney, m. one of two glands

which secrete the urine: sort.
Kill, vji. to deprive of lite.
Kiln (kfl), n. oven for baking

or drying bricks, &c.: kiln'-

dry, VM.
Kil'owatt (wat), n. a looo-

watt electrical unit; i J horse-
power.
Kilt, n. Highland short skirt.
Kin, n. a relative, kindred.
Kind, n. race, sort, class: — a.

disposed to do good to

others: -ly, a.: -liness, n.
Kin'dle, v. to set fire to, catch

fire.
Kin'dred, n. relatives: — a. of

the same family.
Kine, n. cows — old pi. of Cow.
Kinemafocraph, n. a mov-
ing-picture machine.
Kinef ic, a. rdating to motion.
Slinef oscope, n. device for

showing moving pictures.
King, n. a monarch.
Eling'doni, n. the dominion of

a king: r^^n.
King'fisner, n. a bird which

feeds on fish.
Kingly, a. royal, noble.
King's'-evil, n. scrofula.
Kink, n. a twist, knot: — v.n.

to twist in kinks.
Kins'folk (-f6k), n.f»/.kindred.
Kins'man, n. a relative.
Kirk, n. a church.

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KORAN

Kir'tle, n. a sort of gown;

also, a cloak.
Kiss, n. & V. salute with the

Ups.
Kit, H. small fish-tub; set of

tools.
Kitch'en, n. room for cooking

food.
Kite, n. kind of hawk; paper

toy.
Kif ten, n. a young cat or

other feline.
Kleptoma'nia, n. morbid im-
pulse to steal.
Knack (nak), n. dexterity, ap-
titude.
Knap'sack (nap'-), n. a sal

dier's bag.
Knave (nHv), n. a rascal:

knav'ery, n.: knav'ish, a.

dishonest.
Knead (ned), v. a. to work

dough.
Knee (ng), n. joint of the leg

with the thigh.
Kneel, v.n. to fall or rest on

the knees.
Knee'pan, n. round bone on

the Knee.
Knell (nel), n. sound of a

funeral bell.
Knick-knack (nik'nak), n. a

trifle or toy.
Knife, n. a cutting instrument:

— vuL to stab.

Knight (nit), n. formerly one
of a certain military rank,
now one of a rank below
baronets.

Knighf-er^rant, n. a roving ■
adventurous knight: -ry, n.

Knighf hood, n. dignity or
state of a knight.

Knit (nit), v. to weave with
needles; unite closely.

Knob (nob), n. protuberance,
lump.

Knock (nok), v. to strike: —
n. a stroke, blow.

Knoll (n5l), n. round hillock,
mound.

Knot (not), n. a tied part;
part of a tree where a
branch shoots out; a nautical
mile: — v. to tie in knots:
knoft^, a.

Knout (nowt), ». a whip or
scourge used in Russia.

Know (no), v.a. to perceive,
be aware of, recognize, un-
derstand.

Knowl'edge (nol'ej), n. cer-
tain perception, learning,
wisdom.

Knuc'kle (nuki), n. joint of
a finger; knee-joint of a
calf: — v.n. to yidd.

Knurl (nuri), a. knot in wood.

Ko'ran, n. the Mohammedan
Scriptures.

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L *

La^bd, ». a slip containing
the name, cojitents, &c.,
affixed to anything: — v. a. to
put a label on.

La'bial, a. relating to the lips.

La'bor, n. & v. toil, work.

Lab'oratory, n. a chemist's
workroom.

Labor'ious, a. toilsome.

Lab'yrinth, n. place full of
intricate windings.

Lac, n. a resinous substance.

Lace, n. a cord; braid; open-
work fabric of fine thread: v.
to bind or adorn with lace.

Lac'erate (las'-), v.a. to tear,
rend: lacera'tion, «.

Lach'rymal, a. generating
tears.

Lachrymose', a. tearful.

Lack, V. & n. need, want.

Lackadai'sical (-dl'ssik-), a.
affectedly sorrowful.

Lack'ey, n. a menial.

Lacon'ic, a. concise, pithy,
brief: ns. lacon'icism, lac'-
onism.

Lac'quer Qak'er), n. a kind of
varnish: — v.a. to varnish.

Lac'teal, a. milky, conveying
chyle: — n. vessel that con-
veys chyle.

Lactiferous, conveying milk.

Lad, n. a boy.

Lad'der, n. a frame with steps
for climbing.

Lade, v.a. to load; dip out.

Lad'ing, n. freight, load.

La'dle, u. utensil for dippine.

La'dy, u. mistress of tn4
house; wdl-bred woman.

Lag, VM. to loiter, stay be-
hind: lag'gard, a. & n.

Lagoon', n. a shallow lake.

La'ic, la'ical, a. of the laity.

Lair, n. couch of a wild bei^t.

Laird, n. Scotch lord of a
manor.

La'ity, n. the peoi^e, not the

clergy.
Lam'bent, a. gliding over

lightly, as if licking.
Lame, a. crippled, disabled: —

v.a. to make lame.
Lam'ellar, lam'ellate, lam'-

ellated, a. in thin plates.
Lamenf , v. to waU, mourn

for: — n. wailing: lam'ent-

able, a.: lamenta'tion, n.
Lam'imi, ». a thin layer or

plate, scale: pi. lam'inse:

ajs. lam'inate, lam'inated.
Lam'mas, ist day of August.
Lamp, n. a vessel to contain

a liquid and wick to give

light.
Lampoon', ha personal satire:

— v.a. to abuse with satire.
Lam'prey, n. a fish like the ed.
Lance, n. a kind of spear: —

v.a. to pierce as with a lance.
Lan'cet, n. instrument to let

blood, &c.
Land, n. earth, country,

ground: — v. to set or go on

^ore.
Lan'dau (-daw), ». carriage

with a movable top.
Land'ed, a. of or having land.
Landlord, n. owner of land

or houses; master of an

hxTx:/em. landlady, n.

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LAW

Land'mark, n. a mark of
boundaries.

Land'scape, n. a land view.

Lan'cuage, n. tongue, speech.

Lan'guid, a. feebl& faint,
spiritless: lan'Kuisn, v.n.:
lan'guor, n.

Lank, a. thin, gaunt.

Lan'tem, ». case for a light.

Lap» n. upper part of the legs
when one sits; flap: fold:—
to lay or lie over; lick up.

Lan'yard, ». a short rope.

Lftpel'» n. part of a coat.

Lap'idary, n. workman or
dealer in precious stones: —
a. relating to stone-cutting.

Lap'pet, i>. a flap.

Lapse, V. to slip, fall: lapse, n.

Lar'board, n. left side of a
ship, looking forward.

Lar'ceny, n. theft, stealing.

Larch, n. a tree of the fir kmd.

Lard, n. hogs' fat: — to grease;
dress with fat; interUrd.

Lard'er, n. a room for meat.

hstrgfi, a. great in size.

Largess, n. a present.

Lark, n. a singmg-bird.

Lark'spur, n. plant and flower,

Lar'ya, n. an insect in its
caterpillar state: pi. lar'yse,

Lar'ynz, n. upper windpipe.

Lasciy'ious, a. lewd, wanton.

Lash, n. a stroke; thong of a
whip: — v.a. to whip; bind.

Lass, n. a girl, young woman

Las'situde, n. wearmess.

Las'so, n. rope with a slip-
knot to catch beasts.

Last, a. latest, hindmost: — n.
a mould to form shoes on: —
vui. to fit with a last: — v.n.
to continue, endure.

Latch, n. a door-catch :-

to fasten with a latch.
Latch'et, n. a shoe fastening.
Late, a. after the proper time;

far in a period, recent.
La'tent. a. lying hid.
Laferal, a. relating to a side.
Lath, n. a thin strip of wood.
Lathe QSJh), n. a turner's

machine.
Lath'er. n. soapy foam.
Lafitude, i>. breadth; range;

distance from the equator:

latitu'dinal, a.
Latitudina'rian, n. one broad

in his views: — a. liberal, lax.
Lafter, a. modem; last of two.
Laf tice, u. net-work of bars.
Laud, v.a. to praise: -able, a.:

-atory, a.
Laud'anum, u. tincture of

opium.
Lau^ (l&O* v.n. to make the

noise caused by mirth:

laugh, ».: -able, a.: -ter, n.
Launch (l^nch), v. to throw,

send forth: cause to slide

into the water, as a ship: — n.

a launching; a large boat.
Laun'dress,». washer- woman.
Laun'dry, n. place where

clothes are washed.
Lau'reate, a. crowned with

laurel: — n. the king's poet.
Lau'rel, n. an evergreen tree.
La'va (U'va), n. matter that

flows from a volcano.
Lave, v.a. to wash, bathe.
Lay'ender, n. a fragrant plant.
La'ver, n. a washing- vessel.
Lay'ish, a. prodigal, wasteful:

— VM. to expend profusely.
Law, M. a rule of action, de*

cree, statute: -ful, a.

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LEGGING

Lawn, n. a grassy space; finej

linen or cambric.
LaVsuit, H. suit in law.
Law'yer, n. one versed in law.
Lax, a. loose, not strict.
Laz'ative, a. loosening the

bowels: — n. a laxative drug.
Lax'ity, n. looseness.
Lay, V. to place; wager; pro-
duce eggs: — n. a song.
Lay, a. relating to the laity.
Lay'er, n. a stratum; twig.
Lay'man, n. one not a clergy-
man.
La'zar, n. one diseased with

nauseous sores or pestilence.
Lazarefto, ». a pest-house.
La'zy, a. averse to labor.
Lea (le), n. grass-land.
Leach, v.a. to strain water

through ashes.
Lead (led), n. a heavy, soft

metal: lead'en (led'n), a.
Lead Ged), v. to guide, con

duct: n. guidance, direction
Lec^, n. a part of plants, of a

book, &c.: pi. leaves: — v.n.

to put forth leaves: -let, ».
Lea^e (Igg), n. alliance; 3

miles: — v.n. to unite for

mutual interest.
Leak, n. hole which lets a fluid

in or out: -age, n.: -y, a.
Lean, v. to incline.
Lean, a. poor in flesh, thin: — n.

part of flesh not fat.
Leap, n. & v. jump.
Leap'-year, n. every fourth

year, which adds one day in

February.
Learn 06rn). v. to gain

knowledge: leam'ed, a.
Lease, n. contract renting a

house or lands: — v.a. to let.

Leash, n. line, thong; da-ee: —

v.a. to hold or bind by leash.
Least, a. smallest.
Leath'er, n. dressed hides of

animals: -y, a.: leath'em, a.
Leave (lev), vuz. . to depart

from; bequeath: — ». per-
mission; departure.
Leav'en (lev'n), n. ferment

for dough: — v.a. to ferment-
Lech'er, ». a lewd man: -<ms,

a. lustful: -y, n. lust.
Lec'ture, n. discourse; formal

censure: — v. to give lectures.
Ledge, n. ridge ofrocks, shelf.
Ledg'er, n. chief account-book.
Lee, n. side opposite to that

from which the wind blows.
Leech, n. a worm that sucks

blood; a physician.
Leek, n. a kind of onion.
Leer, n. an oblique cast of the

eye: — vm. to look obliquely.
Lees, n.pl. dregs, sediment.
Lee'ward (or lu'iSrd), ad.

towards the lee.
Left, a. on the side opposite

the right: — «. the left side.
Leg, n. a lower limb.
Leg'acy, n. gift by will.
Le'gal, a. authorized by law,

lawful: -ize, v.: legal'ity, n.
Leg'ate, n. an ambassador.
Legatee', n. one who has a

legacy.
Lega'tion, n. an embassy.
Legator' (leg-), n. one who

bequeaths a legacy.
Le'gend Oe'jend or lej'-), n.

a traditional story; motto,

inscription: leg'endary, a.
Legerdemain', n. ddgbt of

hand; jugglery.
Leg'ging, n. a leg covering.

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LIABLE

Lec'ible. a, c^iable of being
read: legibil'ity, n.

Le'gion, n. a body of soldiers;
a great number.

Lec'islate, v.n. to make laws:
legisla'tion, ».: leg'isla-
tive, a.: leg'isUtor, n.

Lec'islature (lef is-lat-yur), n.
a law-making body of men.

Legitimate, a. lawful, law-
fully begotten; genuine: le-
gitimacy, u.

Leg'imie, n. a pod as of a pea,
bean, &c.: fruit in a pod
(pea, &c.): legu'minous, a.

Leis'ure (16'zbur), n. time free
from employment: — a. un-
employed: -ly, a. not hasty.

Lem'on, n. an add fruit.

Lemonade', n. lemon juice
with water and sugar.

Lend, v. a. to grant to another
for a time.

Length, n. extent from end to
end: -wise, ad.: -y, a.

Length'en, v. to make or to
grow longer.

Le'nient, a. mild, gentle;
le'niency (le'ni-en-), n.

Len'itive, a. soothing.

Len'ity, n. mildness, mercy.

Lens, n. glass to make objects
appear larger or smaller, &c.

Lent, n. a mst of forty days
before Easter.

Le'onine, a. of or like a lion.

Leop'ard (lep'-), «. a tiger-
like spotted beast.

Lep'er, ». one affected with
leprosy which covers the
skin with scales: lep'rosy,
!>.: lep'rotts, a.

Le'sion, n. a hurt, wound.

Leas, a. smaller, not so much.

Lessee', n. holder of a lease.

Les'son (les'n), n. task or any-

I thing to learn, instruction.

'Les'sor or lestor', m. one who

I grants a lease.

Let, v.a. to allow; grant for
hire: — ». a hindcrancc.

Le'thal, a. deadly.

Leth'argy, n. morbid drowsi-
ness: lethar'gic, a.

Le'the, n. river of forgetful-
ness; oblivion: lethe'an, a.

Lef ter, n. alphabetic char-
acter; a printing type; writ-
ten message: — v.a. to mark
with letters: lef ters, ». pi.
learning, literature.

Lef ter-presB, n. print from
type.

Lef tuce, n. a salad p4ant.

Leucorrhoe'a (-re's), ». white
discharge from the vagina.

Levanf , n. eastern coasts of
the Mediterranean.

Levee', n. an assembly of
visitors; an embankment.

Ley'el, a. even, flat: — n. a flat
surface: — v. to make even;
aim.

Le'ver, n. bar to raise weights.

Levi'athan, n- a huge sea-
animal.

Lev'ity, n. Bghtness, frivdity.

Ley'y, v.a. to collect, as an
army or a tax: — n. the num-
ber or amount raised.

Lewd, a. wanton, lustful.

Lexicog'raphy, n. the writing
of dictionanes: lexkog'ra-
pher, ».: -grmph'ical, a.

Lex'icon, n. a dictionary.

Li'able, a. accountable, sub-
ject: liabil'ity, n. obKga-
tion, debt.

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LILY

Li'ar» n. one who tells lies.

Liba'tion, n. offering of wine.

Li'bel, i>. a malicious defam-
atory publication; plaintiff's
written complaint: — vm, to
defame by libel: U'beller,
n.: lilheUous, a.

Lib'eral, a. generous, bounti
ful, free, not bigoted: -ize,
v.a.: liberality, n.

Lib'erate, v.a. to set free:
libera'tion, n.:lib'erator, n.

LiVertine, n. dissolute man,
rake: — a. licentious: lib'-
ertinism, n.

Lib'erty, n. freedom; leave.

Libid'inous, a. lewd.

Li'brary, n. a collection of
books; a building or room
for books.

Li'brate, v.a. to balance: li-
bra'tion, n.: li'bratory, a

Li'cense, n. permission; abuse
of freedom: — v. a. to permit
by legal grant.

Licen'tiate (sen'sM-atX
one licensed to practise a
profession.

Licen'tious, a. dissolute, lewd

Li'chen (li'ken), n. a plant of
the moss tribe.

Lick, v.a. to pass the tongue
over, lap: — n. a stroke.

Lic'orice (-ris), ». a sweet
medicinal root.

Lid, n. cover for a pan, &c.

Lie, n. an intentional un-
truth: — VM. to tell a lie.

Lie (li), V.U. to rest horizon-
tally; remain, stay.

Lief (leO, ad. willingly.

Liege Osj). a. bound by feudal
tenure: liege, n.

Li'en (l^ea), n. a legal claim.

Lieu Gu), n. place.

Lieuten'ant (lu-ten'-), «. of-
ficer next below a captain;
a deputy: Ueuten'ancy, n.

Lieve Oev), ad. willingly, lief.

Life, n. state of living, vitietlity,
animation, conduct, spirit.

Lift, VM. to raise, elevate: —
u. a lifting; thing lifted;
elevator.

Lig^ament, n. membrane con-
necting the bones.

Lig^ature, n. anything that
binds; type of connected let-
ters, as (S,^.

Light Git), n. that by which
we see, iliumination, a taper,
&c.; day: — a. not heavy, not
dark, bright; — v. to kindle,
give light to; descend; fall by
chance.

Lighten Git'n), v. to flash;
make light.

Lighf er, n. boat for unload-
ing and loading ships.

Light'-house, n. tower with
a light to direct seamen.

Lichrning, n. the electric
flash that attends thunder.

Lights, n. pi. lungs of a brute.

Lig'neous, a. wooden.

Lig'nify, v. to turn into wood.

Lignum-vi'ts, n. hard wood.

Like, a. resembling, similar: —
ad. in the same manner:
— V. to be pleased with.

Likelihood, n. probability.

Like'ly, a. probable, credible:
— ad. probably.

Li'ken, vui. to compare.

Like'ness, n. resemblance.

Li'lac, n. a flower and shrub.

Lillipu'tian. a. very small.

Lil'y, n. a plant ana flower.

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LITHOGRAPH

Limb (Urn), n. leg or arm;
branch.

Lim'ber, a. flexible, supple: —
n. the forepart of a gun-car-
riage, to which the horses
are harnessed: — v.a. to at-
tach (a gun) to the limber.

Limfho, n. place on the
borders of h^; prison.

Lime, i>. a white caustic
earth; a tree; kind of lemon.

Lim'it, n. a boundary: — v.a.
to set bounds to, restrict:
limita'tion, n.: -ed, a.

Linm Gim), v.a. to draw or
paint: lim'ner, n.

LimoosiiM' OS-moo-zenO« n.
a closed automobile.

Limp, v.n. to walk lamely.

Lim'pet, n. a small shell-fish.

Lim'pid, a. dear^ transparent.

Lincn'-pin, u. pm of an axle.

Lin'den, n. a large tree.

Line, n. a cord; extended
mark; verse; row; course;
business; equator; one X2th
of an inch: — v.a. to cover
on the inside.

Lin'eace, n. race, family.

Lin'eal, a. of or in line.

Lin'eament, ». feature, line.

Lin'ear, a. of or like lines.

Line'man, n. a worknum on
telegraph, telephone, electric
light, Ike., lines.

Lin'en, u. cloth of flax; under-
garments, clothes: lin'en, a

Lin'ger, v.n. to delay, loiter.

Lin'gual, a. of the tongue.

Lin'guist, n. one skilled in
languages: linguis'tic, a.

Lin'iment, n. soft ointment.

Link, n. a ring of a chain; con-
necting part^-1/. to connect

Links, n. pi. golf grounds.
Lin'net, n. a singing-bird.
Linoleum, n. kind of oil-
cloth.
Li'notiype, n. machine that

sets and casts type in solid,

separate lines.
Lin'seed, n. seed of flax.
Lin'sey-wooVsey, ». a coarse

doth of linen and wool.
Lin'stock, i>. gunner's match.
Lint, u. soft scrapings of linen.
Lin'tel, n. the piece over a

door or window.
Li'on, n. a fierce animal :/«m.

li'oness.
Lip, n. border of the mouth.
Liq'uefy, v. to mdt: lique-

tac'tion, n.: Hques'cent, a.
Liq'uid (lik'wid), a. fluid, flow-
ing: — «. liquid substance.
Liq'uidate, v.a. to dear away;

pay: liquida^tion, n.
Liq'ttor (lik'ur), ». a liquid;

strong drink.
Lisp, V. to pronounce s and z

as thj utter imperiecUy.
List, n. a roll, register; strip

of doth: pi. arena: — v.n. to

choose, like, please.
Lis'ten (lis'n), v.n. to hearken.
Listless, a. careless, heedless.
Lifany, n. form of public

prayer.
Lifend, a. exact, real.
Liferary, a. relating to letters

or literature.
Litera'ti, n.pl. learned men.
Lif erature, n. literary works.
Lith'arge, n. fused lead oxide.
Lithe (\lth),a. nimble, supple.
Lith'osrapn, v.a. to engrave

on stone: — n. a print from

stone: lithosrapn'ic, a.

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LOGARITHM

Lithofomy, n. cutting for
stone in the bladder.

Lit'igate, v. to contend at law:
lif tgant, n.: litica'tion, ».:
litigfUmB (ll-tij'us), a.

Li'tre (le'tSr), u. a metric
measure of capacity contain-
ing 1 .05 quarts wine measure.

Idfier, n. vehicle with a bed;
bedding of straw, &c.; things
scattered about; a brood: —
VM. to scatter things about.

Liftle, a. small, not much: —
u. small space or poition,
&c.: — ad. in a small degree.

Lif toral, a. of or on the shore.

Lif urgy, n. prescribed form
of worship: litur'gic, a.

Live (Uv), V. to be alive, dwell.

Live (Uv). a. having life, alive:
-Uhood, n. means of living:
-ly, a. sprightly.

Liv'er, «. one who lives; organ
which secretes the bile.

Liv'ery» n. delivery; peculiar
dress or uniform.

Liv'ery-sta'ble, n. stable in
whidi horses are kept or let
out for hire.

Liv'id, a. of a lead color.

Liz'ard, n. a reptile.

Lo, int. look!

Load, V. & i>. burden, frdght.

Load'star, n. the pole-star.

Load'stone, n. a magnetic
iron ore.

Loaf, n. a cake of bread, &c.

Loaf, V. to lounge idly: -er, n.

Loam, n. rich smi or mould.

Loan, n. a thing lent; act of
lending: — v.a.to lend.

Loath (l5th), a. reluctant.

Loathe <\6th), v.a. to feel dis-
gust at, hate: loath'tome, a.

Lob11>y, n. anteroom, hall.

Lobe, n. a roundish or pro-
jecting part or division.

Lob'ster, n. a sheUfish.

Lo'cal, a. of or limited to a
place.

Local'ity, n. position, place.

Lo'cate, v. a. to'pUce, set: lo-
ca'tion, n. placing; situation.

Loch (lok), n. a lake. [ScoUh.\

Lock, n. device to fauten doors,
&c.; part of a gun; tuft of
hair, &c.; enclosure in a ca-
nal to confine water: — v.a.
to fasten as with a lock, con-
fine, clasp.

Lock'er, n. a chest or cup-
board, &c., that locks.

Lock'et, n. ornamental pend-
ent case for a picture, &c.

Lock'jaw, n. spasmodic clos-
ure of the jaws, tetanus.

Locomo'tive, a. moving from
one place to another: — n. a
railway engine: locomo'-
tion, n.

Lo'cust, n. an insect; a tree.

Lode, n. vein of ore.

Lodge, V. to place, dwell, rest:
— ». small house; a society:
lodse'ment, n.

Lodg'mg, n. temporary abode.

Loft, «. uppo- story, gallery,
garret.

Loft, V. to strike up the ball at
golf: loff er, dub for lofting.

Lofty, a. high, elevated.

Log, n. a bulky piece of wood;
piece of wood with a line to
measure the speed of a ship.

Log'aritiim, n. one of a series
of artificial numbers used to
shorten mathematical calcu-
lations: logaridi'iiiic, a.

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LUCULENT

Log'-book, n. journal of a Lot, n. fate, chance; portion,

snip's course, &c. | piece of land: — v. a. to allot.

LoK'gerhead, n. a dunce. jLo'tion, n. a medicinal wash.

LoK'lc(loj'ik),«. art of reason- Loftery, «. a distribution of

ins: -al, a.: logician, u.
LoflTWOod, n. a dye-wood.
Lorn, n. lower part of the back.
Loi'ter, v.n. to linger, lag.
Loll, V. to lean or recline idly;

hsmg out the tongue.
Lone, a. solitary, single, alone:

-ly, a.: -acme, a.
Long, a. extended; not short:

-^ad. to a great length: —

v.n. to desire earnestly.
Longey'ity, n. length of life.
Long'-headed, a. shrewd.
Lon'gitude, n. length; dis-
tance east or west from

meridian: longitu'dinal.
Loo, n. a game at cards.
Look, v.n. to behold; watch;

seem:-yff. gaze, air of the

face. view.
Look'mg-gUss, n. a mirror.
Loom, n. a weaving-frame: —

v.n. to appear larger, as in a

mist.
Loon, n. a water-fowl.
Loop, n. noose in a string, &c
Loopliole, n, hole in a wall,

&c.
Loose, a. unbound, free, slack,

lax: — v.a. to unbmd, release:

loos'en Gdds'n), v.
Lop, V. to cut off; drop.
Loqua'cious (-kwa'shus), a.

talkative: loquac'ity, n.
Lord, n. master; nobleman:

God:-

, to domineer, rule

despotically: -ly, a.: -ship, n.
Lore, n. learning.
Lose (I^)3z), V. to fail to keep

or to gain: loss, u.

prizes by chance.

Loud, a. noisy, high-sounding.

Lounge, v.n. to move lazily.

Louse, n. an insect.

Lout, n. awkward fellow.

Lov'able, a. worthy of love.

Lov'age, n, a plant.

Love (luv), v.a. to regard with
affection: — n. affection, at-
tachment: -liness, n.: -ly, a.

Low (lo), a. not high or loud,
dejected, humble, mean:
low, ad.: — v.n. to bellow as
a cow.

Low'er (lo'-). v. to bring low,
grow less.

Low'er Gow'-), v.n. to appear
^oomy or stormy; scowl.

Low'land, n. low country.

Lowlv, a. humble, meek.

Loy'al, a. faithful, true: -ty, n.

Loz'enge, n. a rhombus; a
small cake of medicine.

Lub'ber, n. a lazy, clumsy fel-
low: -ly, a.

Lu'bricate, v.a. to make slip-
pery or smooth, oil: lubii-
ca'tion, ».: lubric'ity (lu-
bris'-), n.

Lu'cid, a. shining, clear: lu-
cid'ity, n.

Lu'cifer, n. Venus as morn-
ing star; Satan.

Luck, n. chance, fortune: -y,
a. fortunate.

Lu'crative, a. profitable.

Lu'cre (-kgr), n. gain, profit.

Lu'cubrate, v.n, to study by
lamplight: lucubra'tion, n.

Lu'culent, a. ludd, clear.

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LYRIST

Lu'dicrotts, a. laughable.

Luff, v.n. to turn a ship toward
the wind.

Lug, V. to drag, move heavily.

LuK'gage, n. baggage.

Lugu'brious, a. mournful.

Luke'warm, a. slightly warm.

Lull, v.a. to quiet: — v.n. to be-
come calm.

LuFlaby, n. song to still babes.

Lumba^go, n. rheumatic pain
in the loins, &c.

Lum'bar, a. of the loins.

Lum'ber, n. anything cumber-
some or useless; timber:^-
V. to fill with lumber; move
heavily; cut logs in a forest.

Lu'minary, n. body giving
light.

Lu'minous, a. shining, clear.

Lump, n. small mass; the
gross: — v.a. to put or take
m the gross: -ish, a.: -y, a.

Lu'nacy, n. insanity.

Lu'nar, a. of the moon.

Lu'natic, n. an insane person.

Luna'tion, n. time from one
new moon to another.

Lunch, ». a slight meal:
Itinch'eon (lunch'un), ».

Lung, n. organ of breathing.

Lunge, n. a thrust.

Lu'pine (-pin), a. wolfish.

Lurch, n. forlorn condition;
sudden roll as of a ship: —
v.n. to roll suddenly.

Lure, n. a means of entice-
ment: — v.a. to entice.

Lu'rid, a. gloomy, ghastly.

Lurk, v.n. to lie m wait or hid.

Lus'cious, a. delicious.

Lust, n. carnal desire: — v.n.
to desire eagerly or with lust:
-ful, a.

Lus'tily, ad. stoutly.

Lus'trate, v. to purify, cleanse:
lus'tral, a.: lustra'tion, n.

Lus'tre (-t6r), n. brightness,
splendor; lus'trous, a.

Lus'tring, n. a glossy silk.

Lus'ty, a. stout, robust.

Lute, n. instrument of the
guitar kind; soft clay, paste.

Liu'ate, v.a. to put out of
joint: luza'tion, n.

Luxu'riant, a. exuberant, very
plenteous: luxu'riance, n.

Luxu'riate, v.n. to live luxu-
riously, revel.

Lux'ury, n. voluptuousness,
splendor in living; a dainty:
luxu'rious, a.

Lyce'um, ». a lecture-room;
literary association.

Lye, n. water impregnated
with alkaline salt.

Ly'ing, a. addicted to false-
hood; reclining.

L3rmph Qlmf), n. a colorless
fluid in animal bodies.

L3rmphafic, a. pertaining to
lymph: — n. a vessel con-
veying lymph.

Lynch, v.a. to punish without
trial, as is done by a mob.

Limx, n. a cat-like beast.

Lyrtf n. a kind of harp.

l.jT'ic, lyr'ical, a. relating to
a harp or to poetry fitted to
be sung to the harp or lyre.

Ljrr'ic, n. a lyric poem.

Ly'rist, n. a player on the lyre.

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MANICURE

Mal'ady, n. disease.

Mal'apert, a. saucy.

Mala'ria, n. noxious exhala-
tions; a disease: mala'rial, a.

Mal'content, a. discontented.

Male, n. the he a( any species:
male, a.

Maledic'tion, n. a curse.

Malefac'tor, n. a criminal.

Maley'olence, n. ill-will, ma-
lignity: malev'olent, a.

MaUfea'sance (m&l-fe'zans), n.
evil-doing.

Marice, ». ill-will, spite: ma-
li'cious (-lish'us), a.

Malign' (-lin'), a. bad: — v.a.
to defame.

MaUg'nant, a. ill-disposed;
deadly: malig'iiity, n.

Mall (mavd), n. a heavy wood-
en hammer: — v.a. to beat.

Mall (m2,l), n. a public walk.

Malleable, a. that may be
spread by beating.

Mariet, n. a wooden hammer.

MaHow, n. a plant.

Malm'sey (m&m'ze), n. a sort
of grape; a wine-

Malprac'tice, n. wrong prac-
tice.

ISalt (mawlt), n. sprouted and
dried barley.

Maltreaf (mal-tretO, v.a. to
use ill: -ment, n.

Malversa'tion, n. bad con
duct.

mother.
Mam'mal, n. an animal that

suckles its yoimg.
Mammiferous, a. having

breasts.
Mam'millary, a. of or like

breasts.

Mam'mon, n. riches.

Mam'moth, n. an extinct
species of elephant.

"an, n. a grown-up male per-
son: pi. men: — v.a. to fur-
nish with men.

Man'acle, n. an iron hand-
cuff: v.a. to put manacles on.

Man'age, v. to conduct, con-
trol: -able, a.: -ment, n.

Manda'mus, n. kind of writ.

Mandarin' (-ren'), n. a Chi-
nese magistrate.

Man'date, n. conmiand, pre-
cept: man'datory, a.
an'dible, n. the jaw.

Man'drel, n. shank of a lathe.

Mane, n. hair on the neck of a
horse, lion, &c.

Manege' (-nazhO, n. horse-
manship.

Ma'nes (-nez), n. pi. spirits of
the dead.

Man'ful, a. bold, noble.

Manganese', n. a metal.

Mange (m&nj),n. itch in beasts.

Man'gel-wur'zel, n. kind of
beet.

Man'ger (man'jgr), n. trough
for feedmg horses.

Man'^le, v.a. to hack, cut,
mutilate; smooth: — n. an
ironing-machine.

Man'go, n. a fruit; a pickle.

Man'grove, n. a tropical tree.

Man'gy (man'jK), a. scabby.

Man'hood, u. man's estate.

ISa'nia, n. madness.

Ma'niac, n. an insane person:
mani'acal, a.

Man'icure, n. treatment of
the hands or finger-nails;
one who gives such treat-
ment.

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MARK

Kan'ifest, a. clear, apparent:
7-v.a. to show plamly: — ».
invoice of a cargo : -a'tion, n.

Manifes'tOy n. proclamation.

Man'ifold, a. many, various.

Man'ikiii, u. a dwarf; ana-
tomical model of a man.

Hanip'ulate, v. to operate or
work with the hands: mani-
pula'tion, n.

Mankind^ n. the human race.

Man'na» n. a sweetish exuda-
tion from many trees.

Man'ner, n. mode, sort: pL
behavior, deportment: -ism,
n. peculiarity of manner:
-ly, a. civil, courteous.

MancBu'vre (-nSo'ver), «.
skilful movement: — v.n. to
manage adroitly.

Man'-oi-war', «. a war-ship.

Man'or, n. a nobleman's
landed estate: mano'rial, a.

Hanse, n. a house and land.

Man'sion, ». large house.

Man'slaughter (-slaw-), n. a
killing without malice.

Blan'teT (-tl), n. beam or shelf
above a fireplace.

Mantelef , n. a small cloak for
women; a movable parapet.

Mantil'la, n. a small mantle
or loose garment.

Man'tle, n. a loose cloak: —
V. to cloak, cover; to spread.

Man'ual, a. done or made by
the hand: — n. a hand-book.

Manufacfure» v.a. to make
from raw materials by any
means: — n. anything manu
factured; a manufacturing
manufac'tory, n.

Manumif , v.a. to free from

slavery: manumis'sion, n.

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Manure', n. dung, &c., for
land: — v. to put manure on.

Man'ttscript, written matter.

Man'y (men'-), a. numerous:
— ». a great number.

Map, n. delineation, as of the
earth.

Ma'ple, n. a kind of tree.

Mar, v.a. to injure, disfigure.

Maras'mus (-raz'-), n. a wast-
ing away of the body.

Maraud', v.n. to rove for
I^imder.

Mar'ble, n. a limestone which,
takes a bright polish: — v.a.
to stain or vein like marble.

March, n. 3d month; move-
ment of troops; advance:
— V. to walk as soldiers.

March'es, n. pi. borders of a
coimtry.

Mar'chioness (-shim-es), «. ^
wife of a marquis.

Marco'nigram, n. a telegram
by the Marconi wireless
sjrstem.

Mar's;!!!, n. a border, edge;
amount deposited with a
broker to cover possible
change in value of stocks
carried: -al, a.

Mar'igold, n. a i^ant bearing
a yellow flower.

Marine' (-ren'), a. belonging
to the sea: — n. a sea-solcfier;
navy; shipping.

Mar'iner, n. a seaman.

Mar'ital, a. of a husband.

Mar'itime (-tiCm), a. pertain-
ing to the sea.

Mar'joram, n. an herb,

Mark, n. a visible sign, trace;
thing aimed at: — v. to make
a mark on; notice.

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Mar'ket, ». a place of sale: —

V. to deal at market, sell.
Harks'man, n. one skilled

shooting.
Marl, n. a kind of earth.
Mar'line (-Un), n. a kind of

small line to wind around a

rope.
Marmalade, n. jam, i»:eserve.
Maroon% n. a West Indian

wild negro; one marooned:

— v.a. to leave on a desolate

island: — n. & a. dark red.
Marque (mark), n. license to

make captures.
Marquee' (-ke'), n. large tent.
Mar'quetry (-ket-rl), n. inlaid

work.
Mar'quis, i>. a title of nobility

next below that of a duke.
Mar'riage (mS.r'rij), n. a wed

ding, wedlock.
Mar'row, n. oily substance in

bones.
Mar'ry, v. to join in marriag^.
Marsh, ». swamp: -y, a.
Mar'shal, n. chief officer: —

v.a. to arrange in order.
Mart, ». place of trade.
Mar'ten, n. a kind of weasel
Mar'tial (-shal), a. warlike.
Mar'tin, n. a bird of the swal

low kind.
Martinef , n. a strict discipli

narian.
Mar'tingale, n. a strap to hold

a horse's head down.
Marf let, a. a martin.
Mar'tjrr, «. one who dies for

his belief or cause: -dom, n.
Mart3rrol'ogy, n. an account

of martyrs.
Mar'vcl, n. & v. wonder.
Iftar'velious, a. wonderful.

Mas'culine (-Un), a. male, per-
taining to or like a man.
ash, ». a mixture: — v.a. to
beat into a mass.

ie, mash'y, n. a golf-
club with a short head.

Mask, n. something to conceal
the face: — v.a. to dis^^uise.

Ma'son (-sn^, n. a builder in
stone or brick; a free-mason:
-ry, ».: mason'ic, a.

Masquerade' (-ker-ad'), n. an
assembly of persons wearing
masks: v. to sport in masks,
ass, n. lump, body, bulk; a
service in the Roman Catho-
lic Church.

Mas'sacre (-ker), n. butchery:
— v.a. to butcher.

Massage' (-s&zh'), n. manipu-
lation of the muscles, &c., by
kneading or other exercises.

Mas'sive, a. heavy, bulky.

Mast, n. long upright spar in a
ship; beech-nuts, acorns, &c.

Mas'ter, «. a ruler; teacher;
an adept: — v. a. to overcome:
-ly, a. skilful.

Mas'ter-piece, «. a work of
superior skill.

Mas'tery, n. rule, superiority.

Mas'tic, «. a resin; a cement.

Mas'ticate, v.a. to chew: mas-
tica'tion, n.

Mas'tifiF, n. kind of large dog.

Mas'todon, n. a huge extinct
quadruped.

Mat, n. a texture of sedge,
rushes, &c.: — v.a. to twist
together.

ISatch, n. something that
catches fire; an equal; a con-
test; a marriage: — v.a. to be
equal to, suit: -less, a.

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liate, i>. companion; officer in
a merchant- vessel: — v. a. to
match, marry.

Mate'rial, a. consisting of
matter; important: — n. mat
ter, substance.

Mate'rialism, n. doctrine that
denies the existence of spirit :
mate'rialist, n.

Material'ity, n. material ex-
istence.

Mater'iiaU a. motherly.

Mater'nity, state of a mother.

Mathematics, n. science of
numbers and magnitude:
ajs. mathemaf ic, mathe-
matical: mathemati'cian.

Maf in, a. morning: maf ins»
u.pL morning worship.

Matrnus. n. a chemicalvessel.

Maf licide, n. murder or mur-
derer of one's mother.

Matric'ulate, v.a. to admit to
membership in a college:
matricula'tion, n.

Mafrimony, n. marriage,
wedlock: matrimo'nial, a.

Ma'triz, n. womb; a mould.

Ma'tron, n. a married or an
elderly woman: -al, a.: -ly.a.

Maf ter, n. substance, body;
subject, affair; pus: — v.n. to
be of importance.

Maf took, n. kind of pickaxe.

Bfaf tress, n. a stuffed bed.

Maturate, v. to ripen, form
pus: matura'tion, n.

Mature', a. ripe, perfected: —
V. to ripen: matu'rity, «.

Maudlin, a. silly, as if half
drunk.

Mau'gre(-gur),^0^.in spite of.

Maul, n. a wooden hammer:
— v.a. to beat harshly.

Mausole'um, n. stately tomb.

Mawk'ish, a. sickening, silly.

Max'illary, a. of the jaw.

Max'im, n. proverb, saying.

Maz'imum, n. the greatest

I quantity: pl. max'ima.

May, v.n. to be able: — n. 5th
month: May'-day,#». May i .

May'or, n. chief magistrate of
a city: -alty, n.

Mazarine'(-renO. n. deep blue.

Maze, ». a labyrinth; perplex-
ity: ma'zv, a.

Mead, n. a dnnk made of water
and honey; meadow.

Mead'ow, n. land mown for
hay.

Mea'gre (-gur), a. lean, poor.

Mean, a. base, low; middle: —
n. a middle state: — v. to in-
tend, signify.

Mean'der (mean'-), n. wind-
ing course: — v.n. to wind.

Means, n. instrument, way:
pl. income.

Mea'sles (me'zlz), n. a disease
characterized by small red
spots: mea'sly, a.

Meas'ure (mezh'ur), n. that
by which anything is meas-
ured; quantity; extent; mu-
sical time: — v.a. to apply a
standard to so as to find the
quantity or extent, &c.:
-ment, ».: meas'urable, a.

Meat, n. flesh for food; food.

Mechan'ic, n. an artisan.

Mechan'ic, mechan'ical, a.
relating to machines; ma-
chine-like.

Mechan'ics, n. science which
treats of forces and ma-
chines: ns. mechani'cian
( nish'an), mech'anist.

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Hech'anism, n. the structure
of a machine.

Med'al, n. a coin with a de-
vice: medal'lic, a.: med'-
aUist^M.

Medal'lion (-ytin), n. large
medal, round ornament.

Med'dle, v.n. to interfere with
others: -aome, a.

Media'yal, a. of the middle
ages.

Me'dial, a. average, mean,

Me'diate, v.u. to mterpose as
a friend: media'tion, n.:
me'diator, n.

Med'ical, a. relating to medi-
cine.

Med'icament, n. medicine.

Med'icate, v.a. to tincture or
treat with medicine.

Mcdic'inal (dis'-), a. fitted to
heal, medical.

Med'icine, n. the healing art;
a remedy for a disease.

Me'diocre (-kur), a. middling,
moderate: medioc'rity, n.

Meditate, v. to think, con-
template: medita'tion, ».:
meditative, a.

Me'dium, n. intervening sub-
stance; means: a. middling.

Med'lar, n. tree and its fruit.

Medley, n. a confused mass.

Medullar, med'ullary, a. of
or like marrow or pith.

Meed, n. reward, recompense.

Meek, a. gentle, humble.

Meer'schaum (mer'shawm).
n. a white earth used for
making tobacco-pipes.

Meet, a. fit, proper: — v. to
come together: -ing, n.

Meef in^-house, n. house of
worship.

Merancholy, i>. gloomy state
of mind: — a. gloomy, de-
jected: mel'ancholic, a.

Meliorate (mel'yo-), vm. to
make better: -a'tion, h.

Mellifluent, mellifluous, a.
flowing sweetly, smooth:
meUirluence, n.

Mellow, a. soft with ripeness:
— V. to become mellow.

Melo'deon, n. a kind of organ
with metallic reeds.

Mel'odrama, n. diuma with
music, sensational drama:
melodramat'ic, a.

Merody, n. sweet sound.

MeFon, n. plant and its fruit.

Melt, V. to dissolve.

Meml>er, n. limb; part; one
of a society, &c.

Meml>rane, n. a thin elastic
skin: ajs. membrana'ceotts
(-shus), meml)ranous.

Memen'to, n. a souvenir.

Mem'oir (mem'wSr), n. bio-
graphical sketch; written ac-
count.

Mem'orable, a. remarkable.

Memoran'dum, n. a note to
help the memory: pi. mem-
oran'dums, memoran'da.

Memo'rial, a. bringing to
memory: — n. that which
serves to keep in memory,
petition: -ist, ».: -ize, v.a.

Mem'ory, n. faculty of re-
membering, remembrance:
mem'orize, v.a.

Men'ace, n. a threat: — v.a. to
threaten.

Menag'erie (men-azh'er-I or
-aj'-), n. a collection of wild
animals.

Mend, v. to repair, correct.

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Menda'ciotts (-shus), a. false,
lying: mendacity* n.

Men'dicant, a. poor to beg-
gary: — ». beggar: ns. men'-
dicancy, mendicity.

Me'nial, a. servile, low: — ». a|
domestic servant.

Men'stnialy a. monthly.

Men'struum, n. a solvent.

Mens'urabie, a. measurable.

Mensura'tion, n. measuring.

Men'tal, a. relating to the
mind, intellectual.

Men'tion* v.a. to name: — n. a
brief notice.

Mephi'tis, n. a noxious exhala-
tion: mephific, a.

Mer'cantile (-tH), commercial.

Mer'cenarv, n. a hireling: — a.
hired, selfish.

Mer^chandise, n. goods,
wares: — v.n. to traffic.

Mer'chant, n. a trader: ^able,
a. fit to be sold: -man, n. a
ship of trade.

Mer'ciful, a. compassionate.

Mer'ciless, a. void of mercy

Mercu'rial, a. containing mer-
cury; active, sprightly.

Mer'cury, n . quicksilver.

Mer'cy* n. kindness to an of-
frader: mer'ciless, a.

Mere, a. bare, simple.

Meretri'cious (-trish'us), a.
gaudy and deceitful.

Merse, v. to immerse, sink.

Meria'ian» n. noon; a great
drcle which the sun crosses
at noon; highest point: me-
rid'ian» a.: meridional, a

Meri'no (me-re'nS), n. a fine-
wooled sheep.

Mer'it, n. desert, worth:
to deserve: merito'rious, a.

Mer'maid, n. faUed sea-ani-
mal whose upper part b like
a woman, and lower part
like a fish.

Mer'man, n. male of the mer-
maid.

Mer'ry, a. gay, jovial, cheer-
ful: mer^mient, n.

Mer'ry-an'drew, n. a buffoon.

Mess, ». portion of food; a set
who eat together.

Mes'merize (mez'-), v. a. to
affect the senses of by ani-
mal magnetism: mes'mer-
ism, n.: mesmer'ic, a.

Mes'sage, n. word sent.

Mes'senger, n. bearer of a
message.

Messi'ah, n. Christ.

Mes'suage (-swaj),». dwelling-
house with adjoining land.

Mefal, n. gold, silver, iron,
lead, &c.: metallic, a.:
medallist, n.

Metallurgy, n. art of separat-
ing metals from their ores.

Metamor'phose, v. to change
into another form: -mor'-
phosis (pi. ^hoses), n.

Mefaphor, n. a descriptive
figure of speech: meta-
pnor'ical, a.

Metaphysics, n. science of
mind: metaphys'ical, a.:
metaphysi'cian, n.

Mete, v.a. to measure: — n. a
limit, bound.

Metempsychc/sis (-sl-kd'sis),
n. transmigration of the soul.

Me'teor, n. atmospheric phe-
nomenon, fiery aerial body:
meteoric, a.

Me'teorite, meteor'olite, n.
meteoric stone.

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Meteororogy, n. science of
meteors, and of the atmos-
phere: meteorolog'ical, a.:
meteorol'ogist, n.

Me'ter, n. machine for meas-
uring.

Metheg'lln, n. a drink from
honey and water.

Meth'od, ». a regular order,
way: -ize, v.a.: ajs. me-
thod'ic, method'ical.

Meth'odist, n. one of a sect of
Christians founded by Wes-
ley: meth'odism, n.

Meton'ymy (me-ton'Y-mlO,
a figure by which one word
is put for another.

Me'tre (me'tgr), n. verse,
rhythmic measure: met'-
rical, a.

Me'tre (me'tgr), n. a unit of
length containing 39.37 inch-
es: mef ric, a. noting a deci-
mal system of weights and
measures based on the metre.

Metrop'olis» n. mother-city;
chief city: metroporitan, a.

Metroporitan» n. archbishop.

Met'tle, n. spirit, courage.

Mewl, v.H. to cry or squall.

Mezzotin'to (med-zo-), «. a
kind of engraving on copper.

Mi'asm, mias'ma, n. noxious
vapors: miasmaf ic, a.

Mi'ca, n. a shining mineral.

Mich'aelmas (mik'el-),
feast of St. Michael, Sept. 29.

Mi'crobe» n. germ, bacterium

Mi'crocosm, n. little world
man.

Mi'croscope, n . an optical in
strument for viewing minute
objects: ajs. microscop'ic,
microscop'ical.

Mid» a. middle.

Mid'day, n. noon.

Mid'dle, a. equally distant
from the extremes: — n. the
centre.

Mid'dling, of middle size, &c.

Midge, n. a gnat.

Midlron, n. an iron golf -club.

Mid'night, it. 12 o'clock at
night.

Mid'rifF, n. the diaphragm.

Mid'shipman, n. naval cadet.

Midst, n. the middle.

Mid'summer, ». the sunmier
solstice, about June 21st.

Mid'wife, n. a woman who
assists women in childbirth.

Mid' winter, n. the winter sol-
stice, about Dec. 21st.

Mien (men), n. bearing, look.

Miff, n. slight anger.

Might, n. power, strength:
mighf y, a.

Mignonette' (min-yo-net'), n.
plant and its fragrant flower.

Mi'grate, v.n. to remove from
one region to another: mi-
gra'tion, n.: mi'gratory, a.

MUch, a. giving milk.

Mild, a. gentle, tender, soft.

Mil'dew, n. kind of blight: —
v.a. to taint with mildew.

Mile, n. 1760 yards: -age, n.
fees for travel by the imle.

Mirfoil, n. an herb.

Mil'itant, a. warring, striving.

Military, a. relating to an
army or to war: — n. sol-
diery, army.

Miritate, v.n. to oppose.

Mili'tia (ml-lish'ya), n. the en-
rolled soldiers.

Milk, n. a white fluid: — i>.a. to
draw milk from: milk'y, a.

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Milk'y Way, the galaxy, the
luminous starry zone above.

Mill, M. engine for grinding;
tenth of a cent: — v. to grind;
stamp: mill'-dam, n.

Hillena'rian, n . a believer in
the millennium.

Millen'nial, a. pertaining to
the millennium.

Millen'nium, n. the i,ooo
years of Christ's reign on
earth.

Hil'ler, n. one who tends a
grist-mill.

MU'let, It. a hardy grass.

Mil'liner, n. one v^o makes
ladies' hats, &c.: -j, n.

Mil'lion (-yun), n. 1,000,000.

Millioiiaire% n. one worth a
million of money.

Mill'wrifllit, n. a mechanic
who builds mills.

Milt, n . sperm of fishes; spleoi.

Mime, n. a farce; actor in a
farce.

Mim'ic \i. & p. mim'icked : p.
mim'ickiiig], v. a. to imitate
for sport: -ry, n.

Mim'ic, M. one who mimics: —
a. imitative.

Min'aret, n. spire on a mosque.

Mind, n. the thinking faculty;
choice: — v. to he«l, obey:
-«d, a. disposed: -ful, a.

Mine, pron. belonging to me:
— n. place where ores, &c.,
are dug; buried or sunken
explosive charge: — v. to dig
ores; sap; lay with explosive
mines.

Min'eral, n. substance con-
taining a metal: -ize, v. a. to
give the properties of a min-
eral to.

Mineral'ogy, n. science of
minerals: mineralog'ical,
a.: mineral'ogist, n.

Min'cle, v. to mix, blend.

Min'iatttre (minl-tur), n. a
small portrait.

Min'im, n. a drop.

Min'imum, n. the least quan-
tity possible: pi. min'ima.

Min^ion (-yun), n. a favor-
ite; a small printing type.

Min'ister, n. an agent; an
officer of state; a pastor: —
V. to wait on; supply: min-
isterial, a.: ministra'tion,
M.: min'istry, n.

Mink, n. a kind of weasel.

Melo'dious, a. musical.

Min'now, n. a very small fish.

Mi'nor, a. less, smaller: — n.
one under the age of ax:
minority, n.

Min'otaur, n. a monster, half
man, half bull.

Minister, n. a monastery; ca-
thedral church.

Min'strel, n. one who plays
music and sings: -sy, n.

Mint, n. iJace for coining:—
v.a. to coin: mintage, n.
coinage: cost of coining.

Min'uena, n. the number from
which another ntunber is to
be subtracted.

Min'ttet, n. a stately dance.

Mi'nus, n. the sign — , denot-
ing subtraction.

Minute' (-natO, a. very small.

Min'ttte (-ut or -it), n. 6oth
part of an hour; a brief note:
— v.a. to set down briefly.

Minu'tis (-shT-e), n.pl- the
smallest details.

Minx, n. a pert, wanton girl.

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MISSILE

Mir'acle, n. a supernatural
event, wonder: mirac'u-
lotts, a.

Mirage' (me-rftzhO, n. an op-
tical illusicm in which dis-
tant objects are seen.

Mire, n. soft, wet earth.

Mir'ror, n, a looking-glass.

Mirth, n. merriment, jollity,
gayety: -ful, a.

Mis'anthrope, misan'thro-
pist, n. a hater of mankind.

Mfsan'thropy, n. hatred of
mankind: ais. misanthrope-
ic, misanmrop'ical.

Misapply^, v.to apply wrongly:
misapplica'tion, n .

Misapprehend', v.a. to mis-
understand: misapprehen'-
sion, n.

Misbehave', v. to act improp-
erly: misbehav'ior, n.

Misbelief, n. a wrong belief.

Miscal'cuiate, vui. to reckon
wrongly:mi8calcula'tion,n.

Miscar^ry, v.n. to fail; bring
forth young prematurely:
miscar^riage, n.

Miscella'neous, a. of various
kinds: mis^cellany, n.

Mischance', n. ill luck.

Mis'chief (-chif), n. harm:
mis'chievous (-chiv-us), a.

Misconceive', v. to misjudge.

Miscon'dttct, n. bad conduct

Miscon'strue (-strdO), v.a. to
interpret or construe wrong:
misconstruc'tion, n.

Miscounf , V. to count wrong.

Mis'creant, n. a vile wretch

Misdate', v.a. to date wrongly

Misdeed', n. a bad action.

Misdemean', vm. to behave
ill: -or, n. a petty crime.

Misdirecf , v. to direct wrong,

Mi'ser, n. one very covetous.

Mis'erabie, a. wretched.

Mi'seriy, a. stingy, mean.

Mis'ery, n. wretchedness.

Misforf une, n. calamity.

Misgive', v.a. to give wrongly;
fiU with doubt.

Misgoy'em, v. to govern ill.

Misguide', v. to guide wrongly.

Mishap', n. ill chance, mis-
fortune.

Misinform', v.a. to inform
wrongly: ^tion, n.

Misinter'pret, v.a. to inter-
pret wrongly: -a'tion, n.

Misjudge', v.a. to judge
wrongly.

Mislays v.a. to lay in a wrong
place.

Mislead', v.a. to misguide.

Misman'age, v. to manage ill.

Misno'mer, n. a wrong name.

Misog'ynist (ml-soji-nist), n.
a woman-hater.

Misplace', v. to place wrongly.

Mi^rinf , v.a. to print wrong-
ly: — ». an error in print.

Mispronounce', v. to pro-
nounce wrongly: mispro-
nuncia'tion, n.

Misquote', v.a. to quote incor-
rectly.

Misrepresenf , v.a. to repre-
sent falsely: ^a'tion, n.

Misrule', n. disorder, bad rule.

Miss, n. an unmarried or
young lady; sense of loss: v.
to fail to hit; feel the want of.

Mis'sal, n. Roman Catholic
mass-book.

Misshape', v. a. to shape ill.

Mis'sile, n. anything to be
thrown.

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MOLLUSK

Mis'sion, n . duty on which one
is sent; persons sent: -«ry,
n. one sent to propagate re-
ligion.

Mis'^sis, n. mistress, Mrs.

Mis'sive, a. sent, or to be sent:
— n. a letter.

Misspell'. V. to spell wrongly.

Misspend', v.a. to spend ill.

Misstate', v.a. to state incor-
rectly: -ment, n.

Mist, n. vapor in the air: -y, a.

Mistake', v. to take or under-
stand wrongly, err: mis-
take'. It.

Mis'ter, n . sir, Mr.

Mis'tletoe (nizl-to), i
evergreen plant sometimes
found on tiie oak, &c.

Mis'tress, n. a woman who
governs.

Mistrasf , n. & v. distrust.

Misunderstand', v.a. to un-
derstand wrongly: -ing, n

Misuse' (-uz'), v.a. to use ill,
abuse: misus'ase, n.

Misuse' (-US') , n. improper use.

Mite, n. very small insect; a
particle.

Mif igate, v.a. to alleviate,
soften: mitiB^'tion, n.

Mi'tre (mi'ter), n. crown worn
by archbishops, &c.

Mirten, n. a hand covering.

Mix, V. to mingle: mizf ure, n.

Miz'zen, n. a sail of a ship.

Miz'zle, v.n. to rain fine drops:
— ». small rain.

Mnemon'ics (ne-), n. art of
assisting the memory: mne-
mon'ic, a.

Moan, V. to lament: — n. low
sound of grief, &c.

Moat, M. trench round a casde.

Mob, n. a riotous rabble.

Mo'bile. a. moving easily:
bil'ity,*.: mo'bilize,'i\a.

Moc'casui , n. Indian shoe.

Mock, VM. to mimic, deride: a.
feigned: n. ridicule: -ery, n.

Mode, n. method, manner.

Mod'el, n. an}^hing to be imf'
tated: — v.a. to plan, shape.

Mod'erate, a. not extreme or
excessive: — v. to regulate,
make or become less intense:
-a'tion, n.: mod'erator, n.

Mod'em, a. recent, of the
present time: -ize, v.a.

Mod'est, a. diffident, unas-
suming, chaste: mod'esty, n.

Mod'icum, n. a small portion.

Mod'ify, v.a. to qualify,
change: modifica'tion, n.

Mod'iw, a. fashionable.

Mod'ulate, v.a. to regulate,
vary,inflect:modula'tion, n.

Moliair, n. goat's hair, or
stuff made of it.

Moham'medan, n. a follower
of Mohammed.

Moi'ety, n. half, a portion.

Moist, a. damp, wcttish:
mois'ten (moi'sn), v.a.:
moisf ure, n.

Mo'lar, a. for grinding:— «. a
double tooth.

Molas'ses, n. sugar sirup.

Mole, n. spot on the body;
mound, wall; an animal.

Mol'ecule (m6l'e-kul), n. mi-
nute particle: molec'ular, a.

Molest^, v.a. to disturb,
trouble: molesta'tion, n.

Mollifjr, v.a. to soften, pacify:
moUmca'tion, n.

Mol'ten (mSl'tn), a. melted.

Mol'lusk, n. a shell-fish.

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MORAL

Mo'ment, n. an instant; im-
portance: -ary, a. instan-
taneous.

Momentous, a. important.

Momen'tum. n. the force of a
moving bodyi^/.momen'ta.

Mon'achism, ». monastic life.

Hon'ad, n. an indivisible par-
ticle.

Mon'arch, n. sole ruler, sov-
ereign: -ist, «.: -y, n.: ajs.
monarch'ic, -ical.

Hon'astery, n. abbey .convent.

Honas'tic, a. relating to
monks or nuns: monas'-
ticism, n.

Hon'day, n. 2d day of week,

Hon'ey (muni), n. coin, bank-
notes, &c.: mon'etary, a.
mon'eved (mun'id), a.

Mon'Crel (mung'rel), a. of a
mixed breed: mon'crel, n.

Honi'tion (-nish'un), ». an ad-
monishing, warning, notice:
monitor, n.: monito'rial,
a.: mon'itory, a.: mon'i-

Monk (mungk), n. a religious
male recluse: -ish, a.

Mon'key (mung'kT), ». ape.

Mon'ody» ». solo song of grief.

Monog'amy, n. marriage to
one husband or wife only.

Hon'osram, n. a character
composed of letters inter-
woven.

Mon'osraph, n. a written ac
count of a single object.

Mon'olosue, n. soliloquy.

Monoma'nia (mon-d), n. in
sanity on one subject: mon-
oma'niac, n.

Mono'mial, a. having one
term.

Mon'oplane, n. a fl)ring-ma-
chine with one plane.

Monop'oly, n. sole right to
deal in a thing: monop'o-
list, n.: monop'ollze, v. a.

Mon'osyllable»«. word of one
syllable: -syllab'ic, a.

Mon'otheism* n. belief in one
God.

Mon'otone, n. sameness of
tone or pitch: monoto-
nous, a.: monotony, n.

Mon'otype, n. machine that
sets and casts single types.

Monsoon', n. a periodical
trade- wind.

Monaster, n. something un-
natural or horrible: mon-
strosity, ».: mon'strous, a.

Month (munth), n. one of the
twelve divisions of the year:
-ly, a., »., & ad.

Mon'ument, n. a memorial, a
tomb: monumen'tal, a.

Mood, «. temper of mind; form
of conjugation of a verb.

Mood'y, a. peevish, sour.

Moon, n. the luminary of the
night: -shine, «.

Moor, f». heath, marsh: — v.a,
to fasten, as a ship: ^age, n.
station for mooring: -in^,
n. pi. means to moor a ship;
place of a ship moored.

Moose, n. the American elk.

Moot, V. to discuss: — a. de-
batable, to be discussed.

Mope, v.n. to be dull, sad, or
stupid: mope, n . dull person.

Mor'al, a. pertaining to the
duties of life, right, virtu-
ous: — n. practical lesson;
pi. principles: -ist, «.: -izc,
v.: morarity, n.

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MOUSE

Morass', n. a bog, marsh.

Mor'bid, a. diseased, sickly.

Morda'ciotts, a. biting; sar-
castic: mordacity, ».

Mor'dant, ». a substance to
fix colors in dyeing.

More, a. comp. of many and
much.

Moreo'ver, ad. besides.

Morgue (morg), ». a place
w^re the belies of persons
found dead are exposed.

Mom, n. morning.

Mom'ing, n. first part of day.

Moroc'co, n. a fine leather.

Morose', a. crabbed, sour.

Mor'phine (fin), «. the nar-
cotic principle of opium.

Mor'sel, n . a bite, small piece.

Mor'tal, a. liable to die; dead-
ly:-— ». a human being.

Mortal'ity, n. mortal state;
death; mankind.

Mor'tar, n. vessel for bruising
drugs, &c.; cannon to throw
bombs; cement.

Mortgage (mor'gij), n. a lien
on property as pledge for the
payment of a debt: morf-
gage, v.a.: mortgagee'
(-J60. «•. mortgageor', n.

Mor'tity, v. to gangrene, cor-
rupt; humble: -fica'tion, ».

Mor'tise (-tis), n. a hole cut
in wood for a tenon: mor'-
tise, v.a.

Morfmain, n. condition of
an inalienable estate.

Morfuary, a. belonging to the
burial of the dead.

Mosa'ic (-za'ik), n. inlaid
work of pieces of colored
marble, glass, &c.: — a. re-
lating to Moses.

Moselle' (-zel'), n. a wine.

Mosque (mosk), n. a Moham-
medan temple.

Mosqui'to (-ke'to), «. a biting
gnat: pi. mosqui'toes.

Moss, n. a plant: -y, a.

Most, a. superl. of more.

Mote, n. a particle, speck.

Moth, n. an insect.

Moth'er, n. a female- parent:
-hood, n.: -less, a.: -ly, a.

Moth'er-in-law, n. mother of
one's husband or wife.

Mo'tion, n. movement; prop-
osition in an assembly.

Mo'tive, a. that causes to act:
. inducement, incentive.

Motley, a. of various colors.

Mo'tor, n. a mover.

Mo'tor-boat, n. a boat carry-
ing its own motor or engine.

Mo'tor-car, n. an automobile.

Mof to, n. a sentence; used as
a sign or token.

Mould <mdld), n. rich soil; a
fungus; matrix, model.

Mould, V. to become mouldy;
form in a mould, shape.

Mould'er, v.n. to crumble to
dust.

Mottld'y, a. overgrown with
mould or fungus.

Moult (molt), v.n. to shed
feathers, &c.

Mound, n. a heap, bank.

Mount, n. a mountain: — v. to
rise aloft, ascend.

Moun'tain (-tin), n. very high
hill: -eer', n.: -ous, a.

Moun'tebank, n. quack doc-
tor, pretender.

Mourn, v. to grieve, lament.

Mouse, n. little animal: pi,
mice.

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MURAL

Mouse (mows), v.n. to catch
mice; pry about.

Mouth, n. opening between the
jaws; an opening: -ful, n.

Mouth (mow/A), v.a. to rant.

Moveables (m66v'-). n.pl. fur-
niture, &c., that may be
moved.

Move (mOOv), if. to change or
cause to change place; af-
fect; propose: moveable, a.

Mov'ibg picf uret, pictures
thrown on a screen, show-
ing persons or objects in
motion.

Mow, n. pile of hay in a bam.

Mow (mo), VM. to cut down
with a scythe.

Much, a. great in quantity.

Mu'cilace, n. a thick, sticky
fluid: mucilag'inous (-s!-
lajl-nus), a.

Muck, n. moist dung, &c.

Muck'-raker, n. one who ex-
ploits public evils in print:
muck'-raking, n.

Mu'cus, n. a slimy fluid: mu'-
cous, a.

Mud, n. wet earth, mire.

Mud'dle, v.a. to make muddy;
confuse.

Mud'dy, a. foul with mud: —
v.a. to make muddy.

Muff, n. a case for the hands

Muffin, n. kind of light cake.

Muffle, vM. to wrap closely.

Mug, n. a drinking-cup.*

Muf'gy, a. close and damp.

Mulaf to, " '

Muleteer', n. mule-driver.

Mu'lish, a. obstinate.

Mull, v.a. to heat and sweeten,
&c., as wine.

Mul'let, n. a sea-fish.

Muriion, n . upright bar in a
window-frame.

Multifa'rious, a. of various
kinds.

Mul'tiform, a. of many forms.

Multino'mial, a. having many
terms.

Multip'artite, a. having many
parts.

Mul'tiple, n. number which
exactly contains another a
number of times.

Multiplicand', n. the number
to be multiplied.

Multiplic'ity, «. great variety.

Mul'tiply, V. to increase in
number: multiplica'tion, n.

Mtil'titude, n. many; a crowd:
multitu'dinous, a.

Mum, a. silent.

Mum'ble, v. to half utter.

Mum'mery, n. a masking,
false show; buffoonery.

Mum'my, n. a dead body em-
balmed.

Mump'ish, a. sullen.

Mumps, n.pl. a disease of the
glands of the neck.

Munch, V. to chew.

Mun'dane, a. of this world.

Municipal (-nis'-), a. pertain-
ing to a city or corporation,
&€.: municipal'ity, n.

Munificent, a. liberal, boun-
tiful: munificence, n.

Mu'niment, n. a fortification;
pi. title-deeds, &c.

offspring of a

white and a negro.
Muin>erry, n. tree and berry.
Mulct, n. a fine: — v.a. to fine.
Mule, n. offspring of the horse |Muni'tion,n. material for war.

and ass. Mu'ral, a. pertaining to a wall.

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Mur'der, n. killing of a hu-l
man being with premedi-'
tated malice: mor'aer, v.a.:\
-er, «.: -ous, a.

Muriaf ic, a. from sea-salt.

Murk'y, a. dark, cloudy.

Mur'mur, n. a low continu-
ous sound, complaint: mur'-
mur, v.n.

Hur'raiii, n. a cattle plague.

Hus'cle, n. fleshy fibres.

Muscova'do, ». imrefined
sugar.

Musxular, a. relating to the
muscles, sinewy, strong.

Muse, n. one of the nine Greek
goddesses of music, poetry,
&c.; deep thought: — v.n. to
meditate.

Muse'um, n. a collection of
curious things.

Mttsh» n. boileid Indian meal

Mttsh'room, n. a spongy
plant.

Mu'sic, n. science of harmon-
ical sounds, melody: mu'-
sical, a.: musi'cian, n.

Musk, n. a deer and a strong
perfume obtained from it.

Muslcet, n. a hand-gun: -ry

Musk'melon, n. a melon of a
musky odor.

Mtts'lin (muz'-), «. a thin cot-
ton stuff.

Mus'saUnan, n. a Moham-
medan: pi. Mtts'sulmans.

Must, v.i. to be obliged: — n
unfermented grape-juice.

Mustache' (-tash'), n. hair on
the upper lip.

Mus'tara, n. a plant and its
ground seed.

Mtts'ter, V. to assemble as
troops: — n. an assembling.

Mtts'ty, a. mouldy, soured.

Mu'table, a. changeable: mu-
tabil'ity, «.

Mttta'tion, n. chan^.

Mute, a. dvanb. silent: — n.
one speechless, dumb person.

Mtt'tUate, v.a. to maun, cut
off parts of: mutila'tion, n.

Mu'tiny, n. insurrection of
soldiers or sailors: mu'tiny,
v.n.: mutineer', ».: mu'-
tinous, a.

Mttfter, V. to utter indistinct-
ly, grumble.

Mut'ton, M. flesh of sheep.

Mufual (muf-), a. acting in
return, reciprocal.

Mttz'zie, n. mouth or snout; a
fastening for the mouth: —
v.a. to bind the mouth.

My'opy, n. near-sightedness.

Myr'uid (mlrf-ad), n. 10,000;
an immense number.

Myr'midon (mer'-), n. one of
a ruffianly band.

Myrrh (m6r), n. a strong aro-
matic gum.

Myr'tle, n. an evergreen shrub.

Mys'teiy, n. something hid-
den or obscure: mirste'ri-
ous, a.

Mys'dc, n. one of a sect pro-
fessing to have direct inter-
course with God.

Mys'tic, mirs'tical, a. obscure,
secret.

M3rs'ticism, «. doctrine of the
mystics; obscure doctrine.

Mys'tify, v.a. to involve in
mystery: mystifica'tion, n.

Myth, n. a fabulous story.

Mythoroffy, n. system of
myths: mytholog'ical, a.:
mythorogist, n.

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NEBULA

Nab, VM. to seize suddenly.

Natiob, n. man of great wealth.

Na'cre {Dafk&c), n. mother-of-
pearl.

Na'dir, n. the point opposite
to the zenith.

Na^, n. a small horse.

Na'iad (na'yad), n. a water-
nymph.

Nail, n. homy scale on the
fingers, &c.; spike.

Na'Ive (n&'€v), a. artless.

Na'ked, a. unclothed, bare.

Nam'by-pam'by, a. weak and
silly, insipid.

Name, n. that by which a per-
son or thing is called: — vm.
to call.

Namely, ad. that is to say.

Name'saJke, n. one given the
same name.

Nankeen^ n. a cotton cloth.

Nape, «. neck- joint behhid.

Naph'tha (nap'tha), n. a fluid
from coal-tar.

Nap'kin, n. a cloth used at
table.

Narcis'sus, n. a flower.

Narcof ic, a. producing sleep
or stupor: — n. a medicine
to produce sleep, &c.

Narrate', v.a. to relate: nar-
ra'tion, «.: nar'rative, a.

Nar'row, a. of little width:—
V. to contract, make narrow.

Nar'rows, n.pl. a strait.

Nar'whal, «. species of whale.

Na'sal (-zal), a.^ of the nose.

Nas'cent,a. beginning to grow.

Nastur'tium (-tur'shf-ura), n.
a plant.

Nas'ty, a. disagreeable.

Na'tal, a. pertaining to birth.

Na'tion (na'-), n. a distinct
peoi^e, a race: na'tional
(nash'un-), a.: national'-
ity (nash-un-), n.

Na'tive, a. of or by birth: — n.
one bom in any place.

Nativ'ity, #». birth.

Naf ural, a. produced by nat-
ure, not acquired: -ist, ».
one who studies nature: -ize,
v.a. to invest with the rights
of a citizen: -iza'tion, n.

Nature (nit'yur), n. the vis-
ible creation; kind, sort.

Naught (nawt),' n. nothing: —
a. worthless: -y, a. bad.

Nau'sea (-she-a), n. sickness
of the stomach, loathing:
nau'seate, v.: nau'seous, a.

Nau'tical, a. relating to navi-
gation or sailors.

Nau'tilus, n. kind of shell-fish.

Na'val, a. relating to ships.

Nave, «. hub; main body of a
church.

Na'vel (naM), ». middle point
of the belly.

Nav'igate, v. to direct a ship,
sail: naviga'tion, ».: nav'-
igator, n.

Na'vy, n. a nation's ships of
war, fleet.

Nay, ad. no.

Neap, a. low, as neap tide.

Neat, a. very clean.

Neat, n. cattle; ox or cow.

Neb'ula, n. a faint, misty spot
among the stars: pi. neb'-
ulae: neb'ulous, a.

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NEUTER

Hec'essaries, n. pi. things
needful: nec'essary, a. that
must be, needful.

Neces'sitate, v.a. to compel.

N^ces'sitotu, a. poor, needy.

Ileces'sity, n. thkt which is
unavoidable; poverty.

Neck, n. part between the
head ana the body: -er-
chief, n. cravat: -lace, n.
string of beads, chain, &c.,
for the neck.

Necrorogy, n . list of deaths.

Hec'romancy, n. sorcery:
nec'romancer, n.

Necrop'olis, n. a cemetery.

Hec'tar, n. fabled drink of the
gods: necta'reous, a.

Nec'tarine (-rin), n. kind of
peach.

Nec'tary, ». honey-cup of a
flower.

Need, n. necessity, want: -ful,
a.: -less, a.

Nee'dle, ». instrument to sew
with.

Heed'y, a. very poor.

Nefa'rious, a. very wicked.

Nega'tion, n. denial.

Neg'ative, a. that denies: —
that which denies: — v. a. to
reject by vote.

Negiecf , v.a. to omit by care-
lessness, slight: neglecf , n.
-ful, a.

Neg'ligent, a. careless, inat
tentive: negligence, n.

Nego'tiate (-go'shl-at), v. to
arrange for, bargain, trans-
fer, dispose of: nego'tiable,
a. subject to transfer or sale:
-a'tion, ».: nego'tiator, n.

Ne'gro, n. one of the black
race of Africa.

Neigh (na), n. cry of a horse.

Neigh'bor (na'bur). n. one
who lives near: -nood. «.:
-ing, a.: -ly, a. friendly.

Neither (nSfth^r), pron. &
conj. not either.

Nem'esis, n. the goddess of
vengeance.

Neorogism, n. a new word or
doctrine.

Neorogy, n. the introduction
of new words or doctrines:
neorogist, n.

Ne'ophyte (-fit), n. a new con-
vert.

Neph'ew (nev'y66), n. son of
a brother or sister.

Nephritic, a. of the kidneys.

Nep'otism, n. favoritism to
one's relations.

Ne'reid (ne'r6-id), «. a sea-
nymph.

Nerve, ». an organ of sensa-
tion and motion; strength.

Ner'vine (-vin), a. go<xi for
the nerves.

Ner'vous, a. sinewy; having
diseased nerves.

Nes'cience (neshf-ens), n.
ignorance.

Nes'tle (nes'l), v.n. to lie close.

Nesf ling, n. a young bird in
the nest.

Net, n. a texture woven with
meshes: — a. clear of all
charges: — v.a. to bring as
clear profit.

Neth'er (nf/A'gr), a. lower.

Neftle, n. a stinging plant: —
v.a. to irritate, fret.

Neurargia, n. disease of the
nerves: neurargic, a.

Neu'ter (nu'-), a. of neither
party or sex.

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208 NOMINATIVE

Ifett'tral (nQ'-), a. taking no
part on either side: neu'
tral, ».: neutrarity, n.

Ifev'er, ad. not ever.

Ifew, a. latdy made or seen.

IVew-fan'gled, a. new-made.

News, n. fresh accounts.

News'-monger (-mung-er), n.
a dealer in news.

News'paper, n. a paper for
drciilating news, &c.

Newt, n. a small lizard.

Next, a. nearest.

Nib, n. point of a pen, &c.

Nib'ble, v.a. to eat by small
bites.

lYiblick, n. a small, narrow
headed, heavy golf-club.

Nice, a. exact, fine, delicate
ni'cety (ni'se-t!), n.

Niche (nich), n. recess in a
wall for a statue.

Nick, n. & v.a. notch.

Nick'el, n. a whitish metal.

Nick'name, ». a name given
in derision or familiarity.

Uic'otine (tin), n. a poison
ous liG[uid forming the active
principle of tobacco.

ITic'titate, v.n. to wink, blink.

Niece (nes), n. daughter of a
brother or sister.

Nig'gard, n. a miser: -ly, a.

Nigh, a. near.

Night (nit), n. time from sun-
set to sunrise: -gown, n.
gown worn in bed: -ly, a.

Nightingale, n. a bird that
sings at night.

Nighfmare, «. an oppressive
sensation during sleep.

Ni'hilism, n. the doctrines of
a Russian revolutionary so-
ciety: Ni'hilist, ft.

Nihility, n. nothingness.
Nim'ole, a. quick, active.
Nim'bus, n. a rain-cloud; cir-
cle of rays round the head.
Nine'tieth, a. next after 89th.
Nin'ny, n. a dunce, simpleton.
Nip'pers, n. pi. small pmcers.
Nip'ple, n. a teat.
Ni'tre (ni'ter), n. nitrate of

potash, saltpetre: ni'tric, a.:

ni'trous, a.
Ni'trate, n. salt of nitric acid.
Ni'trogen, n. a gas in common

air: nitrog'enous (-troj'-), a.
No'ble, a. exalted in rank,

illustrious, worthy: — ». one

of high rank: nobil'ity, n.
No'bleman, n. a noble, peer.
Noblesse' (-blesO, n. nobles.
Noctam'bulist, sleep-walker.
Noctur'nal, a. nightly.
Nod, V. to bend the head

quickly: nod, ».
Nod'dle, «. the head.
Nod'dy, n. a dunce.
Node, n. a knot; point at which

a planet's orbit cuts the

ecliptic.
Nodose', a. knotty. '

Nod'ule, n. small lump or

knot: nod'ular, a.
Nop:'gin, n. a small mug.
Noise, n. sound, din: nois'y, a.
Noi'some, a. hurtful, offensive.
Nom'ad, n. one of a tribe that

wanders for pasture or game:

nomad'ic, a.
No'menclature (-klat-yur), n.

the terms of a science.
Nominal, a. in name only.
Nominate, v.a. to name for

office: nomina'tion, n.
Nom'inative, a. that names:

». {gram.) case of the subject.

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209

NUDGE

Nominee', n. one nominated.

Non, a prefix meaning Not.

Non'age, n. minority in age.

Nonagena'rian, n. one 90
years old.

Non'agon, ». nine-sided figure.

Non'descript, a. not yet de-
scribed, odd.

None (nun), pron. & a. no one,
not any.

Nonen'tity, n. non-existence;
a nobody.

None'such, n. a thing without
an equal.

Nonpareil' (-r^Ot *> a thing
without an equal; a small
printing type.

Non'plus, n. & v.a. puzzle.

Non'sense, n. unmeaning lan-
guage, absurdity; trifles:
nonsen'sical, a.

Non'suit, n. stoppage of a
suit at law: — v.a. to quash
in a suit.

Noo'dle, n. simpleton.

Nook (n66k), n. a comer,

Noon, n. midday, 12 o'clock:
ns. -day, -tide : -ing, n. re
pose or repast at noon.

Noose, n. a slipknot: — v.a. to
tie or catch in a noose.

Nor'mal, a. according to rule,
regular, analogical.

Norm, «. the point opposite
to the south: -ward, a. & ad.

North'erly (north'-), a. to-
ward or from the north.

North'em (nor/A-), a. in the
north.

Nose, n. organ^f smell.

Nose'gay, n. bunch of flowers.

Nosol'ogy, n. science of dis-
eases.

Nostal'gia, n. homesickness.
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Nos'tril, n. one of the holes
of the nose.

Nos'trum, n. quack medicine.

Nof able (not'-), a. remarkable.

No'tary, n. an officer who at-
tests contracts, &c.: nota'-
rial, a.

Nota'tion, n. noting, marking.

Notch, n. a nick, cut.

Note, n. a mark, remark, let-
ter; a paper acknowledging
debt or promising payment:
— v.a. to notice, jot down.

Nof ed, a. remarkable.

Noth'ing (nuth'-), n. nt)t any-
thing.

No'tice, «. heed, information,
warning: — v.a. to mark or
see: no'ticeable, a.

No'tify, v.a. to make known:
notifica'tion, n.

No'tion, n. conception, idea,
opinion: -al, a. fanciful.

Noto'rious, a. publicly known,
well known (used m a bad
sense): notori'ety, n.

Noun, n. name of anything.

Nourish (nur'-), v. a. to feed,
bring up, foster: -ment, ».

Nov'ely a. new, unusual: — n.
fictitious tale: -ist, n.: -ty, n.

Novem'ber, n. the i ith month.

Nov'ice, n. a bennner.

Novi'tiate (-vishl-at), n. state
or time of a novice.

Now, ad. at the present time:
now'adays, ad.

No'wise, ad. in no way.

Noz'ious, a. hurtful.

Noz'zle, n. nose, snout.

Nu'cleus, M. kernel, central
mass: pi. nu'clei.

Nude, a. naked: nu'dity, n.

Nudge, n. a gentle push.

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OBEY

Nu'gatory, a. trifling; null.

Utt^'get, n. a lump of metal.

Nui'sance (nu'-)i n- some-
thing offensive or annoying.

Hull, a. of no force.

JXnVufy, VM. to make void:
nullmca'tion, n.

Hul'lity, n. want of existence
or of force.

Numb (num), a. deprived of
sensation.

Hum'ber, n. one or more^
many: pi. poetry: v. to count.

Hu'meraDle* a. that may be
counted.

Hu'meral, a. pertaining to or
consisting of number: — n.
a figure denoting a number,
as I, 2, &c.

Hu'merate, v.a. to number:
numera'tion, n.

Ifu'merator, n. upper num-
ber of a fraction.

Humer'ical, a. noting number.

Nu'merous, a. being many.

Numismaf ics, n. science of
coins and medals: numis-
matic, a.

Num'skuU, n. a dunce.

Nun, n. a woman who lives in
a convent.

Nun'cio (-sht-o), n. an envoy
from the pope.

Nuncu'pative, a. verbal, oral.

Nun'nery, ». a house for nuns.

Nup'tial (nup'shal), a. relat-
ing to marriage: -s, ji.pl.
marriage.

Nurse, n. one who has the care
of infants or the sick.

Nur'sery, n. place for young
trees; a room for children.

Nursling, n. little one nursed.

Nurt'ure (-yur), n. food, edu-
cation: — V. to nourish, train.

Nuta'tion, n. small elliptical
motion of the earth's poles.

Nuf gall, n. an excrescence on
the leaves of the oak.

Nuf meg, n. a spice nut.

Nu'triment, n. that which
nourishes, food: nutri'tion,
n.: ajs. nutri'tious, nu'tri-
tive.

N]anph (nimf), n. a rural
goddess; a maiden.

Oaf, n. an idiot.
Oak, n. a tree: oak'en, a.
Oak'um, n. old rope fibre.
Oar, n. implement to row

boats with.
O'asis, «. a fertile spot in a

desert: pL o'ases (-sez).
Oat (oftener in pi. Oats), «. a

grain; oafen (d'tn), a.
Oath, n. a solemn declaration

with an appeal to God for

its truth.

Ob'durate. a. hardened in

heart: obduracy, «.
Obe'dient, a. obeymg, dutiful:

obe'dience, n.
Obei'sance (6-ba'- or 6-be'-),

n. a bow or act of reverence.
Ob'elisk; n. a high slender

pyramid; the mark f in

printing.
Obese', a. fat, fleshy: obes'ity

(6-bes'-), n.
Obey' (-baO. v.a. to do as told.

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OCCLUSION

Obfus'cate, v.a. to darken:
obfusca'tion, n.

dbit, n. decease; funeral or
memorial service.

Obifuary, a. relating to a
death: — n. notice of a per-
son's death.

Ob'ject, n. anything presented
to the senses or mind; pur-
pose, end: objec'tive, a.

Object', V. to oopose, urge in
opposition: ODJec'tion, n.:
ODJec'tionable, a.: object-
or, M.

the

poles.

Obla'tion, n.offering, sacrifice.
Ob'ligate, v.a. to bind by

contract or duty: obliga'-

tion, n.: obligatory, a.
Oblige', v.a. to bind or con-
strain; do a favor to.
Oblique' (-lek'), a. slanting,

not direct: obliq'uity (ob-

lik'wi-), n.
Oblif erate, v.a. to efface or

blot out: oblitera'tion, n.
Obliv'ion, n. forgetfulness.
Obliv'ious, a. forgetful.
Oblong, a. longer than broad.
Obloquy, n. calumny.
Obnoz'iotta (-nok'shus), a,

liable; blamable, offensive.
O'boe (6'bo-T), n. a kind of

flute blown with a reed.
Obo'vate, a. egg-shaped.
Obscene', a. indecent, lewd,

filthy: obscen'ity, ».
Obscure', a. dark, not clear

or distinct: obscura'tion,

M.: obscu'rity, n.
Ob'sequies, n. pi. funeral rites.

Obse'quious, a. meanly com-
pliant, cringing: -ness, n.

Observ'atory, n. place for
making astronomical obser-
vations.

Observe', v. to see, notice, or
regard; utter: observ'able,
a.: observ'ant, a.: observ'-
ance, n.: observa'tion, n.

Obsoles'cent, going out of use.

Ob'solete, a. gone out of use.

Ob'stacle, n. an obstruction.

Obstef rics, n. midwifery: ob-
stef rical, a.: -tri'cian, n.

Ob'stinate, a. stubborn, un-
yielding: ob'stinacy, n.

Obstrep'erous, a. clamorous.

Obstrucf , v.a. to block up,
hinder: obstruc'tion, ».

Obtain', v. a. to gain, acquire:
— V. to get into use: -able, a.

Obtesf , v.a. to beseech: ob-
testa'tion, n.

Obtrude', v.a. to thrust in
upon when unwelcome: ob-
tru'sion, n.: obtru'sive, a.

Obtund', v.a. to blimt.

Obtuse', a. blunt, stupid;
greater than a right angle:
obtu'sion, n.

Ob'verse, n. side of a coin
bearing the face.

Ob'viate, v.a. to remove, as
difficulties.

Ob'vious, a. plain, evident.

Occa'sion, «. an occurrence;
opportunity; need: — v. a. to
cause: -alt a. occurring only
at times, casual.

Oc'cident, n. the west.

Occidenf al, a. western.

Oc'ciput, n. back part of the
head: occip'ital, a.

Occlu'sion, n. a shutting up.

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OLYMPIAD

Occulf , a. hidden, secret.

Occulta'tion, n. an eclipsing.

Oc'cupy, v.a. to hold posses-
sion of; employ: oc'cu-
pancy, n.: oc'cupant, n.:
occupa'tion, n.

Occur', V. to come, appear,
happen: occtir'rence, n.

O'cean (6'shan), n. a vast
body of salt water: ocean'ic
(6-she-an'-ik), a.

O'chre (o'ker), n. a fine clay
mostly pale yellow.

Oc'tagon, n. plane figure of
eight sides: octag'onal, a.

Octahe'dron, n. a solid with
eight faces: octahe'dral, a.

Octan'gular, a. eight-angled.

Oc'tant, n. eighth of a circle.

Oc'tave, n. an eighth.

Octa'vo, n. a book having
eight leaves to the sheet.

Octo'ber, n. the loth month

Octogena'rian, octog'enary
(-tojO, n. one 80 years old.

Octoroon', n. the offspring of
a quadroon and a white.

Oc'ular, a. of the eye.

Oc'ulist, n. an eye-doctor.

Odd, a. not divisible by 2;
strange, unusual: odd'ity, n

Odds, n. difference, inequality

Ode, n. a lyric poem.

Ode'on, n. a music theatre.

O'diouB, a. hateful.

O'dium, n. hate, hatefulness.

O'dor, n. scent, fragrance, per-
fume: -iferouB, a.: -ous, a.

(Esoph'agus (e-sof-), n. gullet.

Offal, n. waste meat, garbage.

Offence', n. an injury, crime,
sin; displeasure.

Offend', V. to displease, af-
front: offen'sive, a.

Offer, V. to proffer, propose:
offer, n.: -ing, n.

Off'-hand,ad.unpremeditated.

Office, n. a public station,
duty, business; a room:
of'ncer, ».: offi'cial, a.&n,

Offi'ciate (-fish'J-), v. to per-
form the duties of an office.

Offi'ciotis (-fish'us), a. over-
forward to do, meddling.

Oflfing, n. deep sea off from
shore.

Off'scouring, n. refuse.

Off'set, n. a sprout, shoot;
something set off as an
equivalent: — v. a. to cancel
by an offset.

Off'spring, n. child or chil-
dren, issue; thing caused.

Ogee' (6-je'}, n. a moulding
wave-Uke m form.

O'gle (6'gl), V. to stare at
fanuliarly.

O'gre (-gur), n. a man-eating
monster: /ef». o'gress.

Oh (6), tn<. exclamation of sur-
prise, pain, &c.

O&i (om), n. the electrical
unit of resistance.

Oil, n. a greasy liquid: -y, a.

Oinf ment, n. unctuous paste.

Oleag'inous (-le-aj'-), a. oily.

Olfac'tory, a. pertaining to
the sense of smell.

Olib'anum, n. a gum resin.

Ol'igarchy, n. government by
a few: ol'igarch, «.: ajs.
oligarch'ic, oligarch'ical.

Olio (5le-6), ». a medley.

Ol'ive, n. a tree and its fruit;
a yellowish or brownish
green color.

Olym'piad, ». space of four
years in Grecian history.

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ORACLE

Ome'ga, n. the last letter of I
the Greek alphabet.

Omelet (omiet), n. a pan-
cake chiefly of eggs.

O^meiiy n. a sign, prognostic.

Om'inoUBy a, foreboding evil.

Omif , v.a. to leave out, fail
to do: omis'sion, n.

Om'nibus, n. a kind of coach.

Omnifa'rious, a. of all kinds.

Onmlfic, a. all-creating.

Omnip'otent, a. all-powerful.

Omnipres'ent, a. present in
evenr jdace: -pres'ence, n.

Omni^scient (-nish'ent), a. all-
knowing: omni'science, n.

Oiiiiiiv'orou8,a.all-devouring

Once (wuns), ad. one time,
formerly.

One (wun), a. single in number.

On'erous, a. burdensome.

On'ion (un'yun), n. a garden
plant.

On'ly, a. single: — ad. merely.

On'siaught, ». attack.

Ontorogy, n. the science of
being, metaphysics.

On'ward, ad. forward.

O'nyx (5'niks), n. a valuable

■ stone.

Ooze, n. soft mud: — v.a. to
exude: ooz'y, a.

O'pal, n. a precious stone ex-
hibiting a play of colors.

Opaque' (o-p§kO, a. dark, not
transparent: opacity, «.

O'pen (6'pnJ, v. a. to unclose:
a. undc^eo; evident; frank.

Op'era, n. a musical drama:
operatic, a.

Op'erate, v.n. to act, work:
opera'tion, n.: op'erative,
a.&n.: op'erator, n.

Operose',a. laborious, tedious.

Ophlcleide (ofl-klld), n. a
large brass trumpet.

Ophtbal'mia, n. inflamma-
tion of the eye.

Ophthal'mic, a. relating to
the eye or to ophthalmia.

O'piate, n. drug causing sleep.

Opine% v.n. to think.

Opinion (-pin'yun), n. judg-
ment, notion, view: -^teo,
a. stiff in opinion: -^tive, a.

O'pium, n. narcotic juice of
the white poppy.

Opodeldoc, n. a liniment.

Opos'sum, n. a small Ameri-
can quadruped.

Oppo'nent, n. one opposing.

(H>portune% a. timely.

Opportu'nity, n. a fit time.

Oppose', v.a. to act against,
resist: opposi'tion, n.

Op'posite, a. facing, adverse.

Cypress', v.a. to bear hard
upon, treat cruelly: -ive, a.:
-or, n.: oppres'sion, n.

Opprol)rium, «. scornful re-
proach, disgrace, infamy:
opprolbrious, a.

Oppugn' (-pun'), V. to oppose.

Op'tative, a. expressing desire.

Opti'cian, n. maker or seller
of optical instruments.

Op'tics, n. the science of light
and vision: ajs. op'tic, -ical.

Op'timism, n. doctrine that
everything is ordered for the
best: op'tunist, ».

Op'tion, n. choice: -al, a.

Op'ulent, a. wealthy: -ence, n.

(^acle, n. utterance by a
priest inspired by a deity,
also the priest or deity;
authoritative judgment or
speaker: orac'ular, a.

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OSCILLATE

(Vral, a, spoken.

Or'ange, n. a kind of tree
and its gold-colored fruit.

Qr'angery, n. orange garden.

Orang'-outang' (-5o-tang'),
n. a species of ape.

Ora'tion» n. public address.

Or'ator, n. an eloquent
speaker: orator'ical, a.:
or'atory, n.

Qrato'rio, n. a sacred mu-
sical drama.

Orbic'ular, a. spherical.

Or^it, n. a path of a planet,
&c.; eye-cavity: orbital, a.

Or'chestra (kes-), n. the mu-
sicians of a theatre, also the
place they occupy: or'ches-
tral, a.

Ordain', v. to appoint, decree.

Or'deal, «. severe trial, test.

Qr'der, n. regular arrange-
ment: rule, command; class:
— v.a. to regulate, manage.

Or'derly, a. regular: — ». an
oflScer's messenger.

Or'dinal, a. noting order.

Or'dinance, n. law, rule, rite.

Or'dinary, a. common, usual;
mean: — ». an ecclesiastical
judge; a place where meals
are provided at fixed charges.

Qrdina'tion, ». an ordaining.

Qrd'nance, n. artillery.

Qrd'ure, n. dung.

Ore, ». metal in mineral state.

Or'gan, ». a part fitted for a
special purpose; a musical
instrument: organ'ic, a,

Or'ganistn, organic structure.

Or'ganist, n. a player on an
organ.

Or'ganize, v.a. to form with
suitable parts: -iza'tion, ».

Or'gasm, ». acute excitement.

Or'gy, n. a revel, carouse.

O'rient, a. eastern, shining: —
». the east: orient^al, a.

Orien'talist, n. one versed in
oriental learning.

Or'ifice, n. a hole.

Or'iginy n. beginning, source,
rise: orig'inal, a. & ».:
original'ity, n.

Orig'inate, v. to cause or
hepn to exist: origina'tion,
ft.: orig'inator, n.

O'riole, n. kind of thrush.

Ori'on, n. a constellation.

Or'ison (-zun), n. a prayer.

Orlop, n. a lower deck.

Or'molu, n. an alloy of copper
and zinc.

Or'nament, «. an embellish-
ment: — v.a. to adorn: orna-
mental, a.

Or'nate, a. decorated.

Ornithology, n. the science
of birds: omithorogist, n.:
omitholog'ical, a.

Orotund', a. pronounced with
fulness and roundness.

Or'phan, n. a child who has
lost either parent or both:
-age, ».

Or'ns, n. a plant.

Or'thodox, a. sound in relig-
ious doctrine: -y, n.

Or'thoepy, n. correct pronun-
ciation: orthoep'ic, a.: or'-
thoepist, n,

Orthog'raphy, «. correct spell-
ing: orthog'rapher, n.: or-
thographic, a.

Or'tolan, n. a game-bird.

Os'cillate, v. to swing as a
pendulum: osciUa'tion, n.:
os'cillatory, a.

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Os'culate, v.a. to kiss.

Csier (o'zher), n. a willow.

Os'prey, n. a fish-hawk.

Os'seous, a. bony, like bone.

Os'sify, V. to change to bone:
ossinca'tion, ».

Ossiv'orous, a. eating bones.

Osten'sible, a. professed, ap-
parent.

Osten'sive, a. showing.

Ostenta'tion, n. ambitious
display: ostenta'tious, a.

08teol'ogy,».science of bones.

Osteop'atiiy, n. treatment oi
disease by manipulating the
bones, &c.: osteopath'ic,<j.:
osteop'athist, n.

Os'tiary, n. mouth of a river

Os'tracize, v.a. to banish by
popular vote: os'tracism, n

Os'trich, n. large African bird

Oth'er (uth'-), a. & ffron. not
the same; some one else.

Ofter, n. a water-animal.

Oftoman, a. relating to Tur-
key: n. Turk; sofa; foot-rest.

Ought (awt), n. anything: — v.
to be bound by duty.

Ounce, n. a small weight; ani
mal like the leopard.

Ourselves', pron. pi. we or us.

Oust, v.a. to eject, remove.

Outcast, n. an exile.

Ouffit, ». things to fit one out
as for a voyage: ouf fitter, n

Outliouse, n. bam, stable, &c

Outlaad'i^,a .f oreign,stranKe

OuHaw, v.a. to deprive of the
protection of the law: ouf-
law, «.: -ry, «.

Out^y^ n. sum expended.

Outlet, «. passage outward.

Outline, n. exterior line; a
sketch: — vm. to sketch.

Ouf rage, n. violence, wanton
abuse: — v.a. to abuse vio-
lently: outra'geous, a.

Out'rider, ». an attendant on
horseback.

Outrigger, n. a spar rigged
out to extend sails.

Outrighf , ad. entirely.

Oufset, n. beginning.

Out'skirt, n. a suburb, border.

Outstand'ing, a. unpaid.

Outstrip', V. to leave behind.

Oufward, a. external.

Outweigh' (-wa'), v. to exceed
in weight or importance.

Outwif , V. to surpass in craft.

Ouf work, «. an exteiior work.

Ou'zel (56'zl), n. a thrush.

O'val, a. egg-shaped.

O'vary, n. organ for eggs.

O'vate, a. egg-shaped.

Ova'tion, «. an outburst of
popular applause.

Ov'en (uv'n), n. a place to
bake in.

Overbear'ing, a. domineering.

O'verboard, ad. over a ship's
side.

Overcasf, v.a. to cloud; sew
over slightly.

O'vercoat, n. an outside coat.

Overcome', v.a. to conquer.

Oiverdose, n. excessive dose.

Overhead', ad. aloft, above.

Overhear', v.a. to hear what
5 intended for another.

Over J03r', v.a. to fill with joy.

O'verland, a. going over land.

Overload', v. to load too much.

Overlook', v.a. to oversee;
fail to see; neglect; exciise.

Overmuch', a. too much.

O'verplus, n. surplus.

Overpow'er, v.a. to subdue.

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PAIL

Overreach', v.a, to cheat.

Overrule', vm. to control.

Overrun', v. to run or spread
over; go beyond, exceed.

Oversee', v.a, to look over,
superintend: overse'er, n.

O'versight, n. superintend-
ence, omission, slip.

Overstate', v.a. to state too
highly, exaggerate.

Overstep', v. to step beyond

Overstock', v.a. to stock to

O'vert, a. open, manifest.

Overtake', v.a. to catch by
pursuit.

Overthrow', v.a. to upset;
ruin, defeat: o'verthrow, n.

O'verture, n. a proposal;
. (Music) introductory piece.

Overturn', v.a. to subvert.

Overween'ing, a. conceited.

Overwhelm', v.a. to sub-
merge, overpower, crush.

Overwork', v.a. to work too
much.

Overwrooshf , a. worked all
over; too much worked up
or excited.

O'vifonn, a. egg-shaped.

Ovip'arous, a. producmg eggs.

Cvoid, a. egg-shaped.

O'vule, n. the body destined
to become a seed.

Owe (6), v.a. to be indebted to.

Owning, a. due, imputable.

Owl, n. a nocturnal hooting
bird: -ish, a.

Own (fin), a. belonging to. —
v.a. to possess; confess.

Ox, n. male bovine animal,
castrated bull: pi. oz'en.

Ox'ide, n. compound of oxy-
gen with an element or rad-
ical: ox'idate, oz'idire, v. a

Ox'ygen, n. a gas forming
part of the air, water, &c.

Ox'ygenate, ox'ygeniie, v.
to unite with oxygen.

O'yer, «. (Law), a hearing;
copy, as of a deed.

Oys'ter, «. a bivalve shell-fish.

Pab'ulum, n. food.

Pace, «. a step, space between
the feet in walking, gait: —
VM. to measure by steps. *

Pacific, a. peaceful, calm.

Pac'ify, v.a. to appease, quiet:
pacifica'tion, n.: pacinca'-
tor, ».: pacificatory, a.

Pack, n. a bundle: -age, n.

Pack'et, n. a small pack; a
vessel pl]dng regularly be-
tween ports.

Pact, ft, 9 compact, contract.

Pad, n, a highway robber.

Pad'dle, n. a broad short oar.

Pad'dock, n. small pasture lot.

Padlock, n. a hanging lock.

Pae'an, n. a song of triumph.

Pa'gan, n. a heathen: -ism, n.

Page, n. one side of a leaf.

Page, n. a bo^-servant.

Pag'eant (p&j'ant), n. pomp-
ous show: -ry, n.

Pagina'tion (p&j-), n. paging:
pag'inal, a.

Pagcrda, n. in southeastern
Asia, a sacred tower.

;Pail, n. a vessel for water, &c.

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PANEGYRIC

iste: pal'atal, a. & »
a'tial, a. befitting a palace,

Fain, n. distress, suffering:

-ful, a.: -less, a.
Pains, n. labor, care.
Paint, V. to color, represent

by colors: paint, n.: -ing, n.
Painf er, n. one who paints; a

rope to fasten a boat.
Pair, «. two, a couple.
Pal'ace, n. splendid mansion.
Pal'adin, n. wandering knight.
Palanquin' (-kenO, n. in

India, &c., a covered litter

borne by men.
Pal'atable, a. pleasing to the

taste.
Palmate, ». roof of the mouth;

taste;
PaU'tl .

magnificent.
Paratine (-tin), n. a noble

with royal privileges.
Pala'ver (-la'-), n. flattering

talk.
Pale, a. whitish, wan: — n. a

pointed stake; a limit.
Paleog'raphyj n. study of

ancient writmgs.
Paleontol'ogy, n. science of

fossils. »
Pal'ette (-et), n. the board for

an artist's colors.
Pal'frey (pawl'-), n. a saddle-
horse.
Palisade', n. a fence of stakes

set up for defence.
Pall (pawl), n. a cloak; cloth

over a coffin: — v.n. to grow

vapid.
Palla'dium, n. a statue of

Pallas; a safeguard.
Pal'let, f». a small or rude bed.
Palliate, v.a. to excuse or

soften, extenuate: pallia'-

tion, ».: palliative, a. & n.

Pal'lid, a. pale, wan.

Palm (pam), ». a tree; inner
part of the hand; a hand-
breadth, or 3 inches: — v.a.
to impose by fraud.

Palmefto, n. a species of
pahn-tree: pi palmeftoes.

Pal'miped, a. web-footed.

Pal'mistry, n. art of telling
fortimes by the palm of the
hand.

Pabn Sunday, the Sunday be-
fore Blaster.

Palm'y (pamf), a. flourishing.

Pal'pable, a. that may be felt,
plain, obvious.

Pal'pitate, v.i. to beat as the
heart: palpita'tion, n.

Pal'sy (pawl'zl), n. paralysis.

Pal'ter (pawl'-), v. to quibble.

Pal'try, a. mean, petty.

Pam'pas, n.pL vast plains.

Pam'per, vm. to feed well, in-
dulge.

Pam'phlet, n. a small stitched
book: -eer', «. a writer of
pamphlets.

Panace'a, n. an all-healing
remedy, universal medicine.

Pan'creas, n. a fleshy gland.

Pan'dect, n. treatise contain-
ing the whole of a science.

Pandemo'nium, n. abode of
all the demons, place full of
uproar.

Pan'der, n. a pimp: — v.n. to
minister to one's lusts.

Pan'dour, ». a Hungariai.
foot-soldi»: in the Austrian

Paneffyr'ic (-jVik), n. a
eulogy, encomium: ajs. pan-
egyr'ic, -ical: panegyr'ist»
».: pan'ecnize^ v.a.

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PARALYSIS

Pan'el, n. a square in a door,
&c.: a list ot jurors.

Pan'ic, n. unreasoning fright,

Pan'nier (-yer), n. one of two
baskets slung across a horse.

Pan'oply, n. full suit of armor.

Panora'ma (-ra'-), n. a pic-
ture showing the landscape
all around: panoram'ic, a.

Pan'sy, n. a kind of violet.

Pant, v.n. to breathe violently.

Pantalet8^ n.pl. long drawers.

PantaloonB^ n.pl. trousers.

Pan'theism, n. doctrine that
the whole universe is God:
pan'theist, n.: -theis'tic, a.

Pan'ther, n. spotted beast.

Pan'tograph, n. a copying
machine.

Pan'tomime, n. a represen-
tation in dumb show: pan-
tomimic, a.

Pap, n. a nipple: soft food.

Papa' (-pa'), n. father.

Pa'pacy, n. office or authority
of the Pope: pa'pal, a.

Papav'erous, a. poppy-like.

Pa per, n. a substance to write
on. &c.

Papier-mach^ (pap'ya-mS'-
sha), n. pulped paper to
make wares.

Papiliona'ceous (-na'shus), a.
like a butterfly.

Pap'illary, a. pertaining to
niijples or protuberances.

Pa'pist, n. a Roman Catholic:
ais. papis'tic, papis'tical.

Pappoose', n. an Indian babe.

Pap3r'ru8, n. an Egyptian
plant, from which paper was
anciently made; also the
paper, or a manuscript writ-
ten upon it.

Par, n. state of equality: equal
or full value; face value.

Par'able, n. a story or fable
to illustrate some doctrine.

Parab'ola, n. a conic section.

Paraboric, parabol'ical, a.
relating to a parable or a
parabola.

Par'achute (-shoot), n. kind
of umbrella for descending
safely from a balloon.

Par'aclete (-klet), n. advocate.

Parade', n. pompous display:
— V. to display pompously.

Par'adigm (-dim), n. example.

Par'adise, n. place of bliss,
heaven; paradisi'acal, a.

Par'adox, n. an apparently
absurd but true statement:
-ical, a.

Par'amn, n. a waxy substance.

Par'agon, n. a perfect model.

Par'agraph, n. a distinct part
of discourse; the mark %.

Par'allax. n. difference be-
tween the apparent place of
a celestial body and its real
place.

Par'allel, a. side by side and
equally distant in all parts;
like: par'allel, n.: -ism, n.

Par'allel, v.a. [i. & p. par'-
alleled], to match, equal.

Parallel'ogram, n. a four-
sided plane figure having its
opposite sides , parallel.

Parallelopi'ped,' n. a solid
bounded by six plane faces,
each of wluch is parallel to
its opposite.

Paral'ysis, n. loss of motion
in any part of the body:
paralyt'ic, a. & n.: par*-
alyze, v. a.

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PARTIAL

Par'amount, a. superior, chief

Par'amour, ». a lover (In a
bad sense).'

Par'apet, n. a breastwork.

Paraphema'lia, n. pi. orna-
ments, trappings.

Par'aphrase, n. explanation
in xxaaiy words, loose or free
translation : par^aphrase, v. :
paraphras'tic, a.

Par'asite, n. a flatterer,
* hanger-on: ajs. parasitic,
parasitical.

Par'asol, ». a small umbrella.

Pax^boil, v.a. to boil in part.

Par'cel, n. small bundle, por-
tion: — v.a. to divide mto
portions.

Parch, v.a. to dry, scorch.

Parch'ment, n. skin of a
sheep or goat prepared to
write on.

Pard. n. leopard.

Par'don (-dn), v. a. to forgive:
— n. forgiveness: -^ble, a.

Pare, v.a. to cut oflE the sur-
face of.

Pare^or'iCy n. tincture of
opium.

Par'ent, n. father or mother:
-age, «.: parent'al, a.

Paren'thesis, n. an explan-
atorv clause put in the
marks ( ); the marks (): pl
paren'theses (-sez): ajs.
parenthetic, -thef ical.

Parhelion, n. a mock sun:
pi. parhelia.

Pa'riah (pft'-), n. an outcast.

Parking, n. what is pared off.

Par'ish, n. a district under
one pastor: parishioner, ».

Par'ity, n. equality.

Park, n. an enclosure of land.

Parlance, n. speech, talk.

Par'ley, v.n. to treat by word
of mouth, talk: — n. talk.

Parliament, n. British legis-
lature: parliamentary, a.

Par'lor, n. a sitting-room.

Paro'chial (-kl-), a. of a parish.

Par'ody, n. a ludicrous imita-
tion of a poem, &c.

Par'ol, a. oral.

Parole', n. word, promise.

Paron'ymous, a. alike in
sound, but different in
meaning and spelling: par'-
onym, ».

Par'oquet (-ket), n. a parrot.

Parofid, a. relating to a
gland under the ear.

Par'oxysm, n. a violent fit.

Parquef (par-ka'), n. the
lower floor of a theatre, pit.

Par'quetry, n. inlaid wood-
work.

Par'ricide, n. the murder or
murderer of a parent: par-
rici'dal, a.

Par'rot, n. a tropical bird.

Par'ry, v.a. to ward off.

Parse, v.a. to show the gram-
matical construction of.

Parsimo'nious, a. penurious,
sparing, niggardly: par'si-
mony, ».

Parsley, n. a garden plant.

Pars'nip, n. a garden root.

Par'son, ». a clergyman: -age,
n. a parson's house, &c.

Partake', v. to take part, share.

Parterre' (-tair'), n. a system
of flower-beds; part of the
floor of a theatre.

Par'tial (-shal), a. inclined
to favor one party; not
total: partiality, n.

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PATIENT

Partic'ipate, v. to partake,
share: partic'ipant, a.&n.:
participa'tion, «.: paftic'-
ipator» n.

Par'ticiple, «. a word like
both verb and noun or ad-
jective: particip'ial, a.

Par' tide, n. a minute part; an
indeclinable word.

Partic'ular, a. not general
individuail; exact, nice: — n
a single case or point: -ize,
v.: particular'ity, n.

Par'tisaii (-zan), n. party man.

Parti'tion, n. a dividing; a
dividing wall or part: — v.a.
to divide: par'titive, a.

Parf ner, n. a partaker or
sharer, as in a business
venture: -ship, n.

Par'tridge, n. a bird of game

Partu'rient, a. bringing forth
young: parturi'tion, n.

Par'ty, ». a body of persons.

Par'ty-corored, a. variegated

Par'venu, n. an upstart.

Pas'chal (kal), a. relating to
the passover.

Pasha' (-shaw'), n. a Turkish
governor.

Pasquinade', n. a lampoon.

Pass, V. to go onward, go;
pass, n.: -able, a.: -age, n.

Pas'senger, n. traveller.

Pas'sion, n. rage; excited
state, ardent love: -ate, a.

Pas'sive, a. not active, unre-
sisting.

Pass'over, n. feast of the Jews.

Pass'port, n. a license to
travel abroad.

Pass'word, n. watchword.

Paste, n. a sticky substance:
-board, n. thick, stiflF paper,

Pas'tel, H. a roll of paste
used for a crayon.

Pas'tem, n. part of a horse's
foot next above the hoof.

Pas'til (-titt), pastUle' (-tel').
n. perfumed cone of paste to
be burnt; medicated lozenge.

Pas'time, n. sport, play.

Pas'tor, n. shepherd, clergy-
man.

Pas'toral, a. relating to a
pastor, rural: — n. poem of
country life.

Pas'torate, n. office of a
pastor.

PM'try (pas'-), «. pie, cake, &c.

Pas'turage, ». pasture.

Pasf ure, n. land for grazing:
— V. to feed on ^rass.

Pas'ty (pas'tl), a- hke paste.

Pat, a. fit: — v.a. to tap.

Patch, n. a piece: — v. to mend
with a patch: -work, n.

Pate, n. the head.

Paf ent (pat'- or pi'-), a. open,
public.

Paf ent, n. an exclusive priv-
ilege granted by govern-
ment: V. to secure by patent.

Patentee', n. one who has a
patent.

Pater'nal, a. fatherly.

Pater'nity, n. fatherhood.

Pa'ter-nos'ter, n. the Lord's
Prayer.

Path, n. a way trodden.

Pathefic, a. affecting, sad.

Pathol'ogy, n. science of
disease: patholog'ical, a.:
pathol'ogist, n.

Pa'thos, n. feeling, sadness.

Pa'tient (pa'shent)» a. suffer-
ing without complaint: — n.
one sick: pa'tience, n.

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PEDESTRIAN

Patois' (pat-wa'), n. dialect.
Pa'triardi (-ark), n. father

and ruler of a family: ais.

patriarch'al, patriarch'ic.
Patri'cian, a. & «. noble.
Pat^rimony, n. inheritance

from one's father: patrimo'-

nial, a.
Pa'triot, n. lover of his country:

-ism, n.: patriotic, a.
Patrol' (-trolO, v. to go the

rounds, as a sentry: — n. a

guard who goes the rounds.
Pa'tron, n. one who protects,

favors, &c.:/«m. -ess: paf-

ronage, ».: patronize, v.a.
Patronymic, n. name formed

from that of an ancestor.
Paf ten, n. base of a pillar; a

wooden shoe-sole.
Paf ter, v.n. to strike, as hail.
Paf tern, n. a model.
Pat'ty, n. a little pie.
Pau'city, n. fewness.
Paunch, n. the belly.
Pau'^er, n. a poor person

maintained at the public

expense: -ism, ».: -ize, v.a.
Pause, n. & v.n. stop.
Pave, v.a. to lay with stone,

brick, &c.: -ment, n.
Pavil'ion, n. a tent, building.
Paw, n. foot of a dog, cat, &c.
Pawn, n. & v.a. pledge as

security: pawn1>roker, n.
Pay, v.a. to discharge, as a

debt: -ee', ».: -ment, n.
Pea (p6), n. a plant and its

fruit: pi. peas and pease.
Peace, n. freedom from war,

quiet: peace'able, a.: -ful, n.
Peach, n. a tree and its fruit.
Pea'cock, n. a large, beauti-
ful fowl:/(pm. pea'hen.

Peak, n. pointed top or end.

Peal, n. a loud sound as of
thunder, &c.

Pear (pair), n. tree and fruit.

Pearl, n. a shining gem found
in the oyster, &c.: -y, a.

Pearl'ash, n. purified potash.

Peas'ant (pez'-), n. a country
laborer, a rustic: -ry, n.

Peat. n. turf for fuel.

Peb'ble, n. small, roundish
stone: peb'bly, a.

Pecan', n. a species of Ameri-
can hickory and its nut.

Pec'cable, a. liable to sin.

Peccadil'lo, n. a petty fault.

Pec'cant, a. sinning, corrupt:
pec'cancy, n.

Peck, n. fourth of a bushel: —
V. to strike as with the beak.

Pec'toral, a. relating to the
breast or chest.

Pec'ulate, v.a. to embezzle, as
public money: pecula'tion,
n.: pec'tilator, n.

Pecul'iar (-kul'yar), a. be-
longing to one only, singu-
lar, strange: peculiar'ity, n.

Pecun'iary (-kon's^-rl), a. re-
lating to money.

Ped'affOgue, n. school -master.

Pe'daf, a. belonging to a foot.

Ped'al, n. foot-key of an or-
gan, &c.

Ped'ant, n. one who makes a
vain display of learning:
pedan'tic, a.: ped'antry, n.

Ped'dle, v. to travel about and
sell: ped'dler, pedler, or
pedlar, n. See Pedler.

Ped'estal, n. base of a pillar,
&c.

Pedes'trian, a. going on foot:
. foot -traveller.

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PENTECOST

Ped'icree» n. lineage, descent

Ped'imenty n. triangular part
over a portico, door, &c.

Ped'ler, n. a travelling trader.

Pedobap'tism, ». infant bap
tism.

Pedom'eter, n. an instrument
for measuring distance trav-
elled.

Peel, V. to strip off.

Peep, v.n. to look slyly; cry as
young birds.

Peer, n. an equal; nobleman
/em. peer'ess: -age, n. the
rank or body of nobles.

Peerless, a. unequalled.

Peev'ish, a. fretful.

Pelf^ n. money, riches.

Perican, n. a large water-fowl

Pelisse' (-lesO, n. cloak or robe

Pel'let, n. a little ball.

Pel'licle, n. a thin skin, film

Pell-mell', ad. confusedly.

Pellu'cid, a. transparent.

Pelt, n. a raw hide: — v.a. to
strike, beat.

Pel'try, n. fur-skins.

Pel'vis, n. lower part of the
abdomen.

Pem'mican, n. meat dried,
pounded, pressed, &c.

Pe'nal, a. relating to punish-
ment: pen'alty, n.

Pen'ance, n. suffering in-
flicted for sin.

Pen'cil, n. a tool for drawing,
writing, &c.

Pen'dant, n. something hang-
ing; a long narrow flag.

Pen'dency, n. a hanging in
suspense.

Pen'dent, a. hanging.

Pend'ing, a. remaining unde-
cided: prep, during.

Pen'dulous, a. hanging.
Pen'dulum, n. a swinging or

vibrating weight.
Pen'etrate, v. to pierce into,

enter; discern: pen'etrable,

a.: penetrabil'ity, n.: pen-

etra'tion, «.: -trative, a.
Pen'guin (-gwin). n. a bird.
Penin'sula, w. land almost

surrounded by water: pen-

in'sular, a.: -sulate, v.a.
Pen'itence, n. sorrow for sin:

pen'itent, a. & n.: peniten'-

tial, a.
Peniten'tiary (-ten'sha-ri), a.

relating to penance: — n. a

prison.
Pen'manship, n. writing.
Pen'nant, pen'non, n. small

flag, banner, streamer.
Pen'nate, a. winged.
Pen'ny, n. a copper coin; 4

farthmgs: pi. pence and

pen'nies: pen'niless, a.
Pennyroy'al, n. an herb.
Pen'nyweight, n. 24 grains

Troy weight.
Pen'sue (-sil), a. hanging.
Pen'sion, n. allowance for

past services: pen'sion, v.a.:

-ary, a.: -er, n.
Pen'slve, a. sadly thoughtful.
Pent, p.a. shut up.
Pen'tagon, n. a five-sided

plane figure : pentag'onal, a .
Pentahe'dron, ». a solid with

five equal sides: -he'dral, a.
Pentam'eter, n. a verse of

five metrical feet.
Pentan'gular. a. five-angled.
Pen'tateuch (-tQk), n. first five

books of the Old Testament.
Pen'tecost, n. a Jewish festi-
val, Whit-Sunday.

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PERISTYLE

Pe'nult, n. the syllable last but
one: penul'timate, a. & n.

Penum'bra, n. a faint shadow.

Penu'rious, a. miserly, stingy.

Pen'ury, n. extreme poverty.

Pe'on, n. a laborer hdd as a
slave, as for debt: -^ge, n.

Pe'onv, «. plant and its flower.

Peo'ple (pe'pl), n. persons gen-
erally, a nation: — v.a. to
stock with inhabitants.

Pep'per, n. a plant and its seed
of a hot pungent taste: -y, a.

Pep'permint, n. an aromatic
plant.

Pep'tic, a. aiding digestion.

Peradven'ture, ad. maybe.

Peram'bulate, v.a. to walk
through or over: perambu-
la'tion, peram'bulator, n.

Perceive', v.a. to see, discern:

Eerceiv'able, a.: percepti-
U'ity, «.: percep'tible, a.:

percep'tion, n.: percep'-

tive, a.
Percentage, n. rate by the

hundred.
Perch, n. a measure, rod; a

roost; a fish: — v.n. to roost.
Perchance', ad. perhaps.
Percip'ient, a. perceiving.
Per'colate, v. to strain, filter:

percola'tion, «.
Percus'sion, n. a striking

against, collision, shock:

percus'sive, a.
Perdi'tion, n. ruin, eternal

death.
Per'egrinate, v.n. to travel

about: peregrina'tion, n.
Per'emptory, a. absolute,

authoritative.
Peren'nial, a. perpetual; last-
ing more than two years.

Per'fect, a. faultless, complete:
— v. a. to finish: perfec'tion,
».: perfec'tive, a.

Per'fidy, n. treachery, breach
of faith: perfidious, a.

Per'f orate, v. a. to pierce, bore
through: perfora'tion, n.

Perform', v.a. to execute, do;
-ance, n.

Per'fume or perfume', n. a
sweet odor: perfume', v.a.:
perfum'ery, n.

Perfunc'tory, a. slight, negli-
gent.

Pe'ri, n. a Persian fairy.

Pericar'dium, n. the sac
around the heart.

Per'icarp, «. a seed-vessel.

Pericra'nium, n. membrane
that surrounds the cranium.

Per'i^ee, n. point in the moon's
orbit nearest the earth.

Perihe'lion, n. the point of a
planet's or a comet's orbit
nearest the sun.

Per'il, n. danger: per'ilous, a.

Perim'eter, n. bounding line.

Pe'riod, n. a round of time,
series of years; end; mark
(.} at the end of a sentence.

Penod'ic, period'ical, a. hap-
pening at stated times.

Period'ical, n. a work pub-
lished at regular times.

Periph'ery (-rif-), n. outline
of a circle, &c.

Periph'rasis (-rif-), n. use of
more words than are neces-
sary: periphras'tic, a.

Per'ish, v.n. to decay, die.

Peristal'tic, a. wormlike in
motion, spiral.

Per'istyle, n. range of columns
round a building, &c.

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PERVERT

Per'iwig, n. small wig.

Per'iwinkle, n. a small shell
6sh; a creeping plant.

Per' jure (per'jur), v.a. to
swear falsely: per'jtury, ».

Per'manent, a. durable, last-
ing: ns. per'manence, per'-
manency.

Per'meate, v.a. to pass
through: per'meable, a.:
permea'tion, n.

Permif , v. a. to allow, let go:
permis'sible, a.: permis'-
sion, n.

Permuta'tion, n, arrange-
ment of things in every pos-
sible order.

Perni'cious, a. very injurious.

Perora'tion, n. the conclud-
ing part of an oration.

Perpendic'ular, a. exactly up-
right, at right angles: — ». a
perpendicular line or plane.

Per'petrate, v.a. to commit
(in a bad sense): -action, ».

Perpef ual, a. everlasting.

Perpef tiate, v.a. to make per-
petual, continue: perpetua'-
tion, ».: perpetu'ity, n.

Perplex', v.a. to embarrass,
puzzle: -ity, n.

Per'quisite (-kwl-zit), n. a fee
besides regular wages.

Per'secute, v.a. to pursue so
as to injure, harass, oppress:
-cu'tion, «.: per'secutor, n.

Persevere', v.n. to persist, go
on steadily: -ver'ance, n.

Persiflage' (pCr-se-flazh'), n.
bantering or flippant talk.

Persim'mon, n. a tree and its
plum-like fruit. |

Persist', v.n. to continue
steadily: -ence, ».: -ent, a.

Person, n^ a human being;
the body: -able, a. good-
looking: -age, n. a person
of distmction: -al, <j.: -al'-
ity, ».: -alty, n. personal
property.

Per'sonato, v.a. to represent.

Person'ify, v.a. to represent
with the attributes of a per-
son: personifica'tion, n.

Perspec'tive, n. art of deline-
ating objects on a plane sur-
face as they appear to the
eye: — a. relating to perspec-
tive.

Perspica'ciotts, a. discerning,
keen: perspicac'ity, n.

Perspic'uous, a. clear, evident:
perspictt'ity, n.

Perspire', v. to sweat: perspi-
ra'tion, n.

Persuade', v.a. to influence
successfully by advice, &c.:
persoa'sible, a.: persua'-
sion, n.: persua'sive, a.

Pert, a. saucy, forward.

Pertain', v. to belong, relate.

Pertina'ciotts (-shus), a. hold-
ing obstinately to a purpose,
&c.: pertinac'ity (-nas'-), n.

Per'tinent, a. fitting, relevant:
ns. per'tinence, -ency.

Perturb', v.a. to disquiet, agi-
tate: perturba'tion, n.

Per'tike (pfir'OOk), n. a wig.

Peruse' (-rsaz'), v.a. to read
attentively: peru'sal. n.

Pervade', v. to pass through,
permeate: perva'sion, n.i
perva'sive, a.

'Perverse', a. stubborn in the
wrong: perver'sity, n.

Perverf , v. a. to turn from the
right: perver'sion, n.

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PHLEGM

Per'vious, a. penetrable.
Pest, n. a plague, pestilence.
Pes'ter, v.a. to annoy.
Pestiferous, a. pest-bearing.
Pes'tilence, n. a contagious

or infectious deadly disease

pestilen'tial (-shal), a.
Pes'tilent, a. noxious.
Pes'tle (pes'l), h. the pounder

to a mortar.
Pet'al, n. flower-leaf: -ous, a.
Petard^ n. an engine of war

to explode against a barrier.
Pet'iole, n. stalk of a leaf.
Petit (pet'e, or pef it), a. small,
Peti'tion, n. reguest, prayer:

— v.a. to solicit.
Petit-maitre (pet'e-ma'tr), n.

a fop, coxcomb.
Pefrel, n. an ocean bird.
Petres'cent, becoming stone.
Pef rify, v. to change to stone:

petrifac'tion, n.
Petro'leum, n. inflammable

liquid issuing from the earth.
Pef ticoat, n. underskirt.
Pef tifogger, n. petty lawyer.
Pef tish, a. fretful, peevish.
Pef titoes. n. pi. pigs' feet.
Pefty, a. small, trivial.
Pefulant, a. fretful, irritable.
Pew, n. enclosed seat in

church.
Pe'wit, pe'wet, n. a bird of

the family of plovers.
Pew'ter, n. an alloy of tin and

lead, or of tin and zinc.
Phaeton, n. a four-wheeled

open carriage. I

Phalanx, «. compact body

of troops, &c.
Phan'tasm, n. vision, spectre.
Phantasmago'ria, n. a magic

lantern; an illusive image.
IS

Phan'tom, n. a spectre.

Phar'isee, n. one of a Jewish
sect strict in the outward
forms of religion: ajs. phar-
isa'ic, -ical : phar'isaisniyn.

Phar'macy, n. art of prepar-
ing medicines: pharma-
ceu'tic (-su'tik), c: phar-
maceu'tist, n.

Pha'ros, n. a light-house.

Phar'yiiz, n. cavity forming
the upper part of the gullet.

Phase (raz), n. appearance.

Pheas'ant, n. a bird of game.

Phenom'enon, n. an appear-
ance, esp. an unusual ap-
pearance, a prodigy: pi.
phenom'ena.

Phi'al, n. small bottle, vial.

Philan'thropy, n. love of man-
kind, general benevolence:
ajs. philanthropic, -ical:
philan'thropist, n.

Philharmon'ic, loving music.

Philip'pic, n. an invective dis-
course.

Philorogy, n. critical study of
languages: ajs. philologlc,
-log'ical: philologist, n.

Philope'na, n. kind of forfeit.

Philoprogenltiveness (fil-),
n. fondness for ofi^spring.

Philos'ophy, «. love of wis-
dom, science of causes or
first principles: philos'o-
pher, M.: ajs. philosophic,
-ical: philos'ophize, v.n.

Phirter, phil'tre, n. a love
charm.

Phiz, n. the face.

Phlebot'omy, n. blood-letting.

Phlegm (flem), n. slimy mat-
ter from the throat; sluggish-
ness: phlegmatic, a.

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PICTURE

PhoB'nix (fg'-). «. faWed bird.

Phonef ics, n. science of vocal
sounds: phonef ic» a.

Phon'ics, n. science of sound.

Pho'nograph, ». instrument
by which speaking, singing.
&c., may be recorded an<j
reproduced.

Phonog'raphy, n. short-hand
writing: phonograph'ic, a.

I^onol'ogy, n. science of vo-
cal sounds.

Phosphoresce' (-res'), v.n. to
emit a phosphoric light.

Phosphores'cent, a. shining
in the dark, like phosphorus.

Phos'phorus, ». a yellowish
substance luminous in the
dark: phosphor'ic, a.

Photog'raphy, n. art of pro-
ducing pictures by light on
chemically preparea sur-
faces: pho'tograph, m.:
photograph'ic, a.: pho-
tog'rapher, n.

Phrase, n. a short expression;
— v.a. to style, express.

Phraseol'ogy, n. mode of
speech.

Phrenol'ogy, n. science which
professes to determine the
mental character by the
form of the skull: phrenol'-
ogist, n.: ajs. phrenolog'-
ic, phrenolog'ical.

Phthis'ic (tiz'ik), «. a kind of
asthma: phthis'ical, a.

Phthi'sis (thi'sis or tl'sis), n.
consumption of the lungs.

Phylac'tery, n. a slip of parch-
ment inscribed with a pass-
age of Scripture.

Phys'ic, n. science of medi-
cine; a purging medicine.

Phys'ic, vui. [». & p. phyi'-
idked: p. physicking], to
purge.

Physi'cian, n. one who prac-
tises mecUcine.

Phys'ics, n. natural philoso-
phy: physical, a.: phys'-
icist, n.

Physiognomy, n. art of dis-
covermg the character from
the face; the face: physiog'-
nomist, n.

PhysioFogy, n. science which
treats of the organs in ani-
mals and plants: physio-
log'ical, a. : physiorogist,».

Physique' (fX-zek'), n. phys-
ical structure of a person.

Pia'no-for'te (p!-a'no-f6r'te)
(usually contracted to Pia'-
no), ». a musical stringed
instrument: pia'nist (pl-a'-
nist), n.

Piaz'za (pT-az'-), n. an open
public square, covered walk,
veranda.

Pi'ca, n. a printing type.

Pick, V. to pierce, strike,
choose, takej rob: — ». point-
ed tool; choice.

Pick'aze, n. a sharp-pointed
tool to dig with.

Pick'erel, n. fresh-water fish.

Pick'et, n. a sharp stake; a
guard, sentry.

Pic'kle, n. bnne, thing pick-
led: — V. to preserve in brine.

Pick'pocket, n. one who steals
from the pocket.

Pic'nic, n. an entertainment in
a grove, &c.: pic'nicking, p.

Picrure, n. a painting, engrav-
ing, &c.: — v.a. to represent,
pamt: picto'rial, a.

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Picturesque' (-reskO, a. like

a picture.
Pie (pi), n. an article of food.
Pie^Mdo, a. of various colors.
Piece, n. a part, portion, bit,

article, com, fiire-ann: — v.a.

to patch.
Piece'meal, ad. in or bv pieces.
Pied (pid), a. spotted, varie-
gated.
Pier (per), n. stone-work to

support an arch; wharf.
Pierce, v.a. to penetrate.
Pier'-glass, n. a large look

ing-glaas between windows.
Pi'efy, n. reverence for God.
Pic'eon (pij'un), ». a dove.
Pic'inent, n. paint.
Pike, ». fresh- water fish; lance.
Pilas'ter, n. a square column.
Pilch'ard, n. herring-like fish.
Pile. n. a heap; a timber.
Pil'fer, V. to steal in a small

way.
PU'Krim, n. traveller to a j^ce

deemed sacred: -age, ».
Pill, n. small ball of medicine.
Pil'lage, n. & v. plunder.
Pillar, n. a column, a post.
Pill'ion, n. a cushion for a

woman behind a horseman.
Pillory, n. a frame in which

criminals were fastened by

the neck.
Pillow, n. a cushion for the

head: — v. a. to place on a

pillow.
Pilot, n. one who steers a ship,

guide: — v. to steer: -age,.n.
Pimp, n. a pander.
Pim'ple, n. a small pustule.
Pin'afore, n. a child's apron.
Pln'cers, n.pl. pinchers.
Pinch, n. & v.a. squeeze.

PinchtMck, n. an alloy of

copper and zinc.
PincVers, n.pl, tool to pinch

with.
Pine, n. a tree: — v. to languish.
Pine'applep n. a tropical fruit

shaped like a pine-cone.
Pin'feather, n. young feather.
Pin'fold, n. a pen for beasts.
Pin'ion (-yun), n. a wing,

quill; fetterj small, toothed

wheel workmg in the teeth

of a larger: — vui, to bind

the arms of.
Pink, n. a flower; light reddish

color; highest excellence.
Pin'nace, ». boat, small vessel

navigated by oars and sails.
Pin'nacle, n, turret, highest

point.
Pint, n. half a quart.
Pin'tle, n. a long iron bolt.
Pioneo:', n. one who goes be-
fore and opens the way.
Pi'ous, a. devout, religious.
Pip, n. a disease of fowls.
Pipe, n. a tube; a large cask: —

V. to play on a pipe.
Pip'kin, ». small earthen pot.
Pip'pin, n. a kind of apple.
Piq'uant (pik'ant), a. sharp,

pungent: piq'uancy, n.
Pique (p€k), n. slight anger: —

v.a. to offend.
Piquet' (-ketO, n. card-game.
Pi'rate, «. a sea-robber: pi'-

racy, n.: pi'rate, v.: piraf-

ical, a.
Pirouette' (pfr-66-etOj n. a

wheeling on the toes in dan-
cing.
Piscato'rial, pis'catory, a.

relatmg to fishes and fishing.
Pis'ciculture, n. fish culture.

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PLATEN

Pis'mire (pis'-), n. an ant.

Pista'chio (-ta'sh6), n. a nut

Pis'til, n. seed-bearing or fe-
male organ of a flower.

Pis'tol, n. small hand-gun.

Pis'ton, n. short cylinder fitted
to the bore of a pump, &c.

Pitch, n. residuum of boiled
tar; a resin; ^ant; height.

Pitch, V. to fix; cast; fall.

Pitch'er, fi.vessel for water, &c.

Pitch'f ork,». fork to iJitch hay.

Pitch'y, a. smeared with pitch;

Pifeous, a. sorrowful, sad.

Piffall, ». a covered pit to
catch beasts.

Pith, n. the marrow of plants;
strength, vigor: -y, a.

Pif iful, a. sad; mean, base.

Pittance, ». small allowance.

Pify, n. compassion, sym-
pathy: — v.a. to feel com-
passion for: pit'iable, a.:
pit'Uess, a.

Piv'ot, n. pin on which any-
thing turns.

Pla'cable, a. that may be ap-
peased: placability, n.

Placard', n. a printed paper
posted up.

Pla'cate, v.a. to appease.

Place, n. a space, town, room:
— v.a. to put, settle.

Place'man, n. one who has
an office under government.

Plac'id (plas'-), a. gentle,
quiet, mild: placid'ity, n.

Pla'siarism (pla'jY-a-), n. a
passing off another's writing
as one's own : ns. pla'giarist,
pla'giary: pla'giarize, v.

Plague (plag), n. pestilence;
annoyance: — v.a. to annoy.

Plaice (pM, n. a flat fish.

Plaid (pl&d), n. fabric with a
pattern of crossing lines or
bars in various colors.

Phdn, a. levd; frank; simple;
homdy: — n. levd ground.

Plain'tiff, n, one who begins
a lawsuit.

Plain'tive, a. sad, mournful.

Plait, n. & v.a. fold, double.

Plan, n. & v.a. scheme.

Plane, n. a level surface; tool
to smooth boards: — v.a. to
smooth with a plane: — a.
levd, even.

Plan'et, u. a celestial body
that revolves about the sun:
plan'etary, a.

Plan'isphere, n. a sphere pro-
jected on a plane.

Plank, ». sawed timber thick-
er than a board.

Plant, n. any vegetable pro-
duction: — v.a. to set in the '
ground for growth.

Plan'tain, ». a tropical tree
and its fruit; an herb.

Planta'tion, ». a large estate;
a colony.

Plan'tigrade, n. animal that
walks on the sole of the foot.

Plash, V. & n. splash.

Plas'ter, n. a composition of
lime, sand, &c.; salve for a
wound, &c.: — v. a. to cover
with plaster.

Plas'tic, a. easily moulded.

Plate, n. flat piece of metal;
a flat dish: — v.a. to cover
with silver, &c.

Plateau' (-t60, n. elevated
plain.

Plafen, n. upper flat part of a
printing-press.

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PLUMP

Plaf fonn, n. elevated floor,

stage; scheme of principles.
Plaf ma, plaf inum, n. a met-
al of a silvery appearance.
Plaf itttde,f>. dulness; twaddle.
Platon'ic, a. relating to Plato;

spiritim, free from passion
Platoon', n. a small body of

soldiers.
Planter, n. a large flat dish.
Plau'dit, n. applause.
Plau'sible, a. seeoungly right

and fair: plausibil'ity, n.
Play, «. & V. sport.
Playhouse, ». a theatre.
Plea (pie), n. what is urged in

defence of a cause.
Plead (pled), v. to argue.
Pleas'ant, a. delightful.
Pleas'antry, n. gayety, light

humor; sportive saving.
Please, vui. to delight, make

gUul: v.n. to choose: pleas'-

urable (plez'-), a.: pleas'-

ure, n.
Plebe'ian (ple-be'yan). a. vul

gar, common: — n. one of the

lower classes.
Pledge, n. a i)awn, surety: —

v.a. to deposit as security.
Plen'ary (plen- or pie'-),

full, complete.
Plenip'otent, a. having full

power.
Plenipoten'tiary (sM-a-rl),

n. one having full powers.
Plen'itude, n. fulness.
Plen'teotis, a. abundant.
Plen'ty, ». full supply, abun-
dance: plen'tiful, a.
Ple'onasm, n. a redundancy

of words: pleonas'tic, a.
Pleth'ora, n. excessive fulness

of blood: plethor'ic, a.

Pleu'ra, n. a membrane which
covers the lungs.

Pleu'risy (pld'-), n, inflamma-
tion of the iMeura.

Pleuropnetimo'nia, n. inflam-
mation of pleura and lun^.

Pli'able, a. easily bent or m-
fluenced: pliabil'ity, ».:

!»li'ancy, ».: pli'ant, a.
'ers, n. pincers for bending.
Pliffht, n. condition: — v.a. to

pledge.
Plinth, ». lowest part of a

column.
Plod, v.n. to toil; trudge.
Plot, n. & V. iJan, scheme.
Plough, n. an instrument to

turn up the soil: plough, v.
Ploui^'share, n. part of a

plough that cuts the ground.
Plov'er (pluv'-), n. aquatic

bird.
Pluck, v.a. to pull with a

twitch: — H. the heart, liver,

and lights; courage.
Pluck'y, a. spirited, brave.
Plum, H. a stone-fruit; a raisin.
Plu'niage, n. bird's feathers.
Plumb (plum), n. leaden

weight on a line: — a. per-
pendicular.
Plumba'go, n. a mineral used

for pencils. &c.
Plumb'er (plum'-), n. one who

works in lead, puts in pipes,

&c.
Plume, n. a feather; token of

honor: — v.a. to adorn with

feathers; pride.
Plum'met, n. a lump of lead

attached to a line to sound

depths.
Plump, a. well-rounded, fat,

blunt.

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POLYGAMY

Plun'der, n. & v. pillage, spoil

Plunge, V. to immerse, dive:
plunge, ».

Plu'ral, a. noting more than
one.

Plural'ity, n, more than one;
greatest number of several.

Plus, n. the sign +, noting ad-
dition.

Plush, n. a velvet-like cloth.

Plu'vial, plu'vious, a. rainy.

Ply, v.a. to work at steadily.

Pneumat'ics (nu-), n. science
which treats of the air and
other gases: pneumatic, a.

Pneumo'nia (nu-mo'-), n. in-
flammation of the lungs.

Pneumon'ic, a. relating to the
lungs or to pneumonia.

Poach, V. to boil or stew slight-
ly: steal game.

Pock, n. a pustule in small-pox.

Pock'et, n. a small pouch:—
v.a. to put in the pocket.

Pod, n. a seed-case.

Po'em, n. a composition in
verse: po'esy, n.: po'et, n.:
po'etess, n.: ajs. poet'ic,
poefical: po'etry, n.

Po'etaster, n. an inferior poet.

Poig'nant (poi'nant), a. sharp,
acutely painful; satirical:
poig'nancy (poi'nan-), n.

Point, ». sharp end; stop; aim:
— v.a. to sharpen; direct.

Poinf -blank, ad. directly.

Poise (poiz), n. weight, bal-
ance: — v.a. to balance.

Poi'son (poi'zn), n. a sub-
stance that destroys life or
health, venom: — v. to infect
with poison, taint: -ous, a.

Poke, n. a thrust; a weed: — ',
to thrust; grope: po'ker, n.

Po'lar, a. rdating to or near
one of the pdes.

Polar'ity, n. a tendency of
certain bodies to arrange
themselves in certain direc-
tions, or point, as it were, to
given poles.

Po'larize, v.a. to give polarity
to: polariza'tion, ».

Pole, n. the end of an axis,
esp. the earth's axis; long
stick or rod; s J yards.

Pole'cat, ». a fetid animal.

Polemics, n. controversy: po-
lemic, «.: polemical, a.

Pole'star, «. the north star.

Police' (-lesOi «• government,
of a city; a body of officers.

Policy, n. art or plan of gov-
ernment; prudence; insur-
ance contract.

Pol'ish, v.a. to make glossy;
refine: — n. gloss; ele^nce.

Polite', a. courteous, civil.

Politic, a. prudent.

Pontics, n. science of govern-
ment: polif ical, a.: politi'-
cian (-tish'an), n.

Polity, n. form of govern-
ment.

Pol'ka (p5l'-), ». a dance.

Poll (pol). n. the head; a list;
an election: — v. a. to cast or
receive as votes.

Pollard, n. a tree lopped.

Pollen, n. prolific dust of a
flower.

Pollock, n. a sea-fish.

Poll'taz, n. a tax per head

Pollute', v.a. to defile, make
foul; pollu'tion, n.

Poltroon', n. coward: -ery, n.

Polyg'amy, n. a plurality of
wives: polyg'amist, ».

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231

PORT

Poryglot, n. a book contain
ing many languages: — a. of
many languages.

Porygoh, n. a plane figure
bounded by straight lines
polyg^onaly a.

Polyhe'dron, n. a solid with
many sides: polyhe'dral, a.

Polyno'mial, a. having many
terms.

Pol'yp, n. an aquatic animal,

Porypus, n. a polyp: a tumor

Poryscope, n. a multiplying
glass.

Pol'ysyllable, n. a word of
many syllables: -syllab'ic, a

Polytech'nic (-tek'-), a- in^
eluding many arts.

Porytheist, n. a believer in a
plurality of gods: pol'y the-
ism, ».: polytheis'tic, a.

Pom'ace (pum'-), ». crushed
apples with cider squeezed
out.

Pomade', poma'tum, ». fra-
grant ointment for the hair.

Pomegran'ate (pum-gran'-),
n. a tree and its fruit.

Pom'mel (pum'-), ». a knob
on a saddle, &c.: — v. a. to
pound.

Pomol'o|[y, n. art of cultivat-
ing fruit: pomol'ogist, n.

Pomp, n. a show of splendor.

Pom'pous, a. showy, ostenta-
tious: pomposity, n.

Pon'der, v. to consider, think.

Pon'derous, a. heavy, weighty:
ponderos'ity, n.

Pongee' (-jeO, «• a silk stuff.

Pon'iard (-yard), n. a dagger.

Pon'tiff, n. a high priest; the
pope: ajs. pontiric, pon-
tifical: pontificate, n.

Pontificals, n.pl. dress of a
priest or a bishop.

Pontoon', n. a flat boat used
to make a bridge.

Po'ny, n. a small horse.

Poo'dle, n. a lap-dog.

Pool, n. a small pond; com-
bination of persons for sped-
ulation, &c.

Poop, n. highest deck on a
ship's stem.

Poor, a. needy, weak, mean.

Poor'-house, n. an almshouse.

Pope, ». the head of the Ro-
man Catholic Church:-dom,
».: po'pery, n.: po'pish, a.

Pop'injay, n. a parrot; a fop.

Poplar, n. a tree.

Pop'lin, n. a cloth of silk and
worsted.

Pop'py, n. a plant and flower.

Pop'ulace, n. the people.

Pop'ular, a. relating to or
favored by the people: pop-
ular'ity, ».

Pop'ulate, v.a. to furnish with
people: pop'ulous, a.

Popula'tion, n. inhabitants.

Por'celain, n. fine earthen-
ware.

Porch, n. a portico, entrance.

Por'cupine, n. a hedgehog.

Pore, n. a minute passage in
the skin? v. to study closely.

Po'rous, a. having pores: po-
ros'ity, n.

Por'phyry, n. variegated stone.

Por'poise (-pus), n. a kind of
small whale.

Por'ridge, n. a broth; flour
and water or milk boiled.

Por'ringer, n. a sort of bowl.

Port, n. a harbor; an aperture;
demeanor; a wine.

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Porf able, that may be carried.

Porfage, n. price of carriage;
carrying-place.

Por'tal, n. gate or gate-arch.

Portcullis, n. a strong cross-
barred gate to let down in a
gateway.

Porte, n. the Turkish court.

Porte-monnaie' (port-mun-
ni'). «• a pocket-purse.

Portend', v.a. to foreshow,

Portenf, n. ill omen: -ous, a.

Por'ter, n. a door-keeper; a
carrier of burdens; a malt
liquor.

Portfolio (-fol'yo), n. a case
for loose papers, &c.

Por'tico (por'-), «. a covered
walk, a porch: pi. por'ticos.

Por'tion, ». a part allotted: —
v.a. to divide into shares.

Portly, a. stately, corpulent.

Portman'teau (-to), n. a bag
for clothes.

Por'trait, n. picture, likeness.

Portray', v. to paint, depict:
-al, ».: por'traiture, ».

Pose, V. to puzzle: pos'er. n.

Posi'tion, n. place, attituae.

Pos'itive, a. actual, certain.

Possess' (poz-zes'), v. a. to
have as an owner: -or, «.:
-ive, a.: posses'sion, n.

Pos'set, n. milk curdled with
wine.

Pos'sible, a. that may be, or
may be done: possibil'ity, n.

Post, ». a courier, letter-car-
rier; station, office; piece of
timber: — v. to travel with
speed; station; put in the
post-office.

Posf ase, n. money paid for
conveying letters.

Posf al, a. relating to the post-
office.

Posf date, vm. to date after
the real time.

Postdilu'vian, a. after the
deluge.

Poste'rior, a. later, hinder.

Poste'riors, n.pl. hinder parts.

Poster'ity, n. descendants.

Posf em, n. small gate or door.

Postfix', VM. to add at the end :
posf fix, n.

Posfhumous (p6sf-), a. after
one's death.

Postil'ion (-yun), n. one who
guides the horses of a car-
riage, riding one of thera.

Post-merid'ian, a. in the af-
ternoon.

Post-mor'tem, a. after death.

Posf -office, ». office for re-
ceiving and delivering letters.

Postpone', v.a. to put off.

Post-pran'dial, after dinner.

Posf script, n. a part added
to a letter.

Posfulate (pttsf-), n. posi-
tion assumed without proof:
— v.a. to assume.

Posf ure, n. attitude.

Po'sy (-zl), n. motto on a ring;
nosegay, flower.

Pot, n. vessel for cooking, &c.

Po'table, a. that may be
drunk.

Pof ash, n. alkali from ashes.

Pota'tion, n. a drinking.

Pota'to, n. an edible root.

Po'tent, a. powerful: po'-
tency, ».

Po'tentate, n. a monarch.

Poten'tial (-shal), a. existing
in possibility, not in reality.

Poth'er, n. bustle, confusion.

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Portion, n. a draught, dose.
Pof sherd, n. piece of a pot.
Pof tage, n. a thick soup.
Pof ter, n. a maker of earthen

vessels: -y, n. earthenware.
Pof tie, n. a measure of two

quarts; a small basket.
Pouch, ». a small bag.
Poul'tice (pol'tis), n. a soft

substance for sores: — v.a.

to apply a poultice to.
Poul'try, n. domestic ioviis.
Pounce, n. claw of a bird; a

powdftr: — v.n. to fall upon.
Potmd, n. a weight of i6 oz.

avoirdupois, or la oz. troy;

20 English shillings; pen for

stray cattle: — vm. to beat;

shut up.
Pour, V. to flow or cause to

flow in a stream.
Pout, v.n. to look sullen:-

suUen fit; a fish.
Pov'erty, n. state of being

poor.
Pow'der, n. dust; gunpowder:

— v.a. to reduce to powder;

sprinkle with powder: -y, a.
Pow'er, ». ability to do, au-
thority, strength: -less, a.
Pow'wow, n. a noisy meeting.
Pox, n. an eruptive disease.
Prac'ticable, a. that may be

done: practicabirity, ».
Prac'tical, a. suited to use.
Prac'tice, n. habit, use.
Prac'tise, v. to do habitually:

practi'tioner (-tish'un-), n.
Pragmafic, pra^maf ical, a.

officious, meddling.
Prai'rie (pra'r!), n. a large

tract of treeless grass-land.
Praise, n. commendation: —

VM. to conmiend.

Prance, v.n. to bound gayly.

Prank, vm. to dress showily: —
n. a frolic, trick.

Prate, v.n. to talk idly: — n,
idle talk.

Praf tie, n. childish talk.

Prawn, ». a small shell-fish.

Pray, v. to ask earnestly.

Prayer (prair), n. supplication,
earnest entreaty: -ful, a.

Pre'amble, ». introduction,
preface.

Preb'end, n. a stipend out of
a church estate: preb'end-
ary, n.

Preca'rious, a. uncertain,
doubtful.

Precau'tion, n. care before-
hand: ajs. -al, -ary.

Precede', v. to go before: pre-
ce'dence, n.: prece'dent, a.

Prec'edent (pr6s'-), n. an ex-
amine, parallel case.

Precen'tor, n. choir leader.

Pre'cept, n. a rule of action,
maxim: precep'tive, a.

Precep'tor, n. a teacher: /(?w,
precep'tress.

Preces'sion, n. a going before.

Pre'cinct, n. a limit.

Pre'cious (presh'us), a. of
great worth, cosUy.

Precipice, n. a steep descent.

Precipitant, a. headlong.

Precipitate, v.a. to throw
headlong: — a. steep, hasty,
rash: — n. substance thrown
to the bottom in solution.

Precipita'tion, n.hurry, haste.

Precipitous, a. steep; hasty.

Precise' (-sisOj a. exact, not
vague, excessively nice: pre-
ci'sion, n. : preci'sian, ».
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Precluded v. a. to shut out,
prevent: preclu'sion, n.

Preco'cious (-shus), a. ripe
or mature before the natural
time: precocity (-kos'-), n.

Precognition (-nish'un), n.
knowledge beforehand.

Preconceive', v.a. to conceive
beforehand: -cep'tion, ».

Preconcerf , v.a. to concert
or arrange beforehand.

Precur'sor, n. a forerunner:
-y, a. forerunning.

Pred'atory, a. plundering.

Predeces'sor, «. one who pre-
cedes.

Predes'tinate, predes'tine,
v.a. to destine beforehand.

Predestina'tion, «. the doc
trine that all events are fore-
ordained :prede8tina'rian,n.

Pre'dial, a. relating to farms.

Pred'icable, a. to he aflSrmed.

Predic'ament, fi. class; plight.

pred'icate, v.a. to affirm, de-
clare: — n. that which is af-
firmed or denied: -a'tion, n.

Predicf, v.a. to foretell: pre-
dication, «.: predicative, a

Predilec'tion, previous liking

Predispose', v.a. to dispose
beforehand: -posi'tion, n.

Predom'inate, v.n. to prevail,
surpass: predom'inant, a.

PreiSm'inent, a. above others,
superior: preiSm'inence, n.

PreSmp'tion, n. act or right
of buying before others.

Pre«xisf , v.n. to exist before
hand: -cnce, «.: -ent, a.

Preface, n. introductory re-
marks: — v.a. to introduce
by preliminary remarks:
prefatory, a.

Pre'fect, ». a commander; a
governor, esp. of a French
department: -ure, n.

"Preter^, v.a. to regard more
highly; advance: prefer-
able, a.: preference, n.

Prefer'ment, ». promotion.

Prefig'ure, v.a. to foreshow.

Prefix', v. a. to put befca-e or at
the beginning: pre'fiz, n.

Preg'nant, a. with ch^d or
young; full of meaning:
pregrnancy, ».

Prehen'sible, a. that^nay be
grasped.

Prehen'sile, a. adapted to
grasp.

Prehen'sion, n. a taking hold.

Prejudge', v.a. to judge be-
forehand: prejudg'ment, ».

Prej'udice, n. previous and
unreasonable bias; injury:
— v.a. to fill with prejudice:
prejudi'cial, a. injurious.

Prel'acy, n. the order of bish-
ops; episcopacy.

Prerate,«. bishop,archbishop.

Prelec'tion, ». a lecture read.

Preliba'tion, ». a foretaste.

Prelim'inary, a. introductory:
— n. a preparatory step.

Prel'ude, n. a flourish of mu-
sic before a concert; preface.

Prelude' or prel'ude, v. to in-
troduce, precede as an in-
troduction: prehi'sive, a.

Premature', a. too early.

Premed'itate, v. to meditate
beforehand: -a'tion, n.

Pre'mier, n. a prime minister.

Premise' (-miz'), v. to state
previously.

Prem'ise (-is), ». a proposition
to draw a conclusion from.

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Prem'ises, n.pl. house and
grouiids, &c.

Pre'miuiii, n. a boxinty;
amount above par.

Premon'ish, v.a. to warn be-
forehand: premoni'tion, n.

Preoc'cupancy, ». prior pos-

Preoc'cupv, v.a. to occupy be-
forehaiid:preoccupa'tion,«.

Preordain', v.a. to ordain be-
forehand: preordina'tion,ff .

Prepare', vxi. to make ready,
fit: prepara'tion, n.: pre-
par'ative, a. & «.: prepar'-
atory, a.

Prepense', a. premeditated.

Prepon'derate, v. to outweigh:
prepon'derance, «.: pre-
pon'derant, a.: -a'tion, ».

Preposi'tion, n. particle gov-
erning a noun or pronoun

Prepossess', v.a. to preoccupy,
bias: preposses'sion, ».

Prepos'terous, a. absurd.

Prereq'uisite, a. previously
required: prereq'uisite, n.

Prerogative, n. an exclusive
privilege.

Presage , v.a. to fore^ow:
pres'age, n. something fore-
showing.

Presbyte'rian (prez-), n. one
who holds to church gov-
ernment by presbjrteries:
presbyte'rian, a.: -ism, n.

Pres'bytery* n. a body of pas-
tors and ruling elders: pres'-
b3rter, n.

Pre'scient (-sM-ent), a. fore-
knowing: pre'science, n.

Prescribe', v. to order, direct
medically: pre'script,
prescrip'tion, n.

Prescrip'tive, a. established

by custom.
Pres'ent, a. not absent, now or

here: — n. present time; a

ffii: pres'ence, n.
Present', v.a. to give, offer:

-able, a.: presenta'tion, ».
Presen'timent, n. a previous

notion.
Presenf ment, n. presenting;

accusation by a grand jury.
Preserve', v.a. to keep safe: —

n. fruit preserved in sugar:

preserva'tion, «.: preser'-

vative, a. & ».
Preside', v. to act as president.
Pres'ident, «. the chief officer

of a republic, a society, &c.:

pres'idency,».: -den'tial.a.
Press, V. to squeeze; urge:

press^ure, n.
Press'gang, n. a gang to force

men into the navy.
Prestige (pres-tezh' or pres'-

tij), n. moral influence from

past success.
Presume', v.n. to suppose;

act forwardly: presum'able,

a.: presump'tive, a.
Presump'tion, n. strong prob-
ability; forward conduct.
Presumpfuous (-zumt'yu-),

a. over-confident, insolent.
Presuppose', v.a. to assume.
Pretence', n. pretext; show.
Pretend', v. to claim, allege,

feign: preten'sion, n.
Preten'tious, a. full of pre-
tence or show.
Preferite, a. past.
Pretermif , v.a. to omit, pass

by: pretermis'sion, n.
Pretemafural, a. more than

natural.

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Plf'twii, n. reason devised to
cooDeal a real reason.

Fre'tor, n. a Roman magis-
trate; preto'rian, a.

Prcf ty (prit'tl), a. handsome,
jieat:--ad. in some degree.

Prevail', v.n. to predominate,
succeed: prev'alent, a.

Prevar'icate, v. to evade the
truth, quibble: prevarica'-
tion, ».: prevaricator, n.

Prevent^ , v.a. to hinder, ob-
struct: preven'tion, ».: pre-
ven'tive, a. & n.

Pre'vious, a. former, pior.

Prey (iJra), v.n. to seize food
by violence, [Sunder, rob;

prey, n.
>riC4

Price, n. value set.
Prick, v.a. to pierce slightly.
PricTde, «. a sharp point:

prickly, a.
Pnde, n. undue self-esteem.
Priest, n. a clergyman: -craft,

n.: -ess, ».: -hood, «.: -ly, a
Prim, a. formal, precise

Primor'dial, a. first in order.

Prim'rose, n. plantaadflower.

Prince, n. a sovereign, a king's
son: fetn. prin'cess: -ly, a.

Prin'clpal, a. chief, capital: —
n. a head,' as of a school;
money out at interest.

Principality, n. domain of a
prince.

Pnn'cU>le, n. a fundamental
truth, settled rule.

Prink, v. to dress for show.

Print, V. to impress by type,
&c.

Pri'or, a. former; prior'ity, ».

Pri'or, n. head of a convent of
moo^:/«m. pri'oress: pri'-
ory, n. convent.

Prism, n. a solid whose ends
are equal and parallel pol-
ygons and sides parallelo-
grams: prismaf ic, a.

ms'on (piz'n), n. jail: -er, n.

Pris'tine, a. first, ancient.

Prith'ee, ad. I pray thee.

Pri'vate, a. secret, peculiar to

Pri'macy, n. the office or dig- one's self: — «.
nity of primate. | soldier: pri'vacy, n.

Prisma don'na (pre'-), chief iPrivateer', n. a jwivate anned
female singer at operas. [ ship licensed to take prizes.

Pri'mary, a. first, original. Priva'tion,». loss, want: priv'-

Pri'mate, n. an archbishop. I ative, a. & n.

Prime, n. the dawn: first oriPriv'et, n. a shrub for hedges,
best part: — a. early; first- Priv'ilege, n. a peculiar ad-
rate: — V. to put powder in I vantage: — vui. to grant a
the pan of a gun; lay the privilege,
first coat of pamt on. Priv'y, a. inivate, privately

Prim'er, n. a first book; a kind knowing: prlv'ity, ».: priv'-
of t3rpe. ily, ad.

Prime'val, a. original. Priv'y, n. a necessary house.

Primitive, a. original, first. 'Prize, n. a reward gained by

Primogenitor, ». forefather.! contest: v.a. to rate, esteem.

Primogeniture, n. right of Prob'able, a. that may be,
inheritance of eldest bom. ' likely: probability, n.

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Pro'bate, n. legal proof of a
wiU.

Proba'tion, n. state of trial,
proof: ajs. -alt -ary: -er, n.

Pro^tive, prolMitory, a. re-
lating to proof.

Probe, n. a surgeon's instru-
ment: — v-a. to examine with
a probe or thoroughly.

Prob'ity, n. uprightness.

Problem, n. question for solu-
tion: -af ical, a. doubtful.

Probos'cis, n. elephant's snout.

Proceed', v.n. to go on, ad-
vance: -ing, ».: proced'ure,
».: pro'ceeds, n.pl. returns,
profits.

Proc'ess, n. course, operation.

Proces'sion, ». a train of per-
sons: afs. -al, -ary.

Proclaim', v.a. to declare pub-
licly, announce: proclama'-
tion, n.

Procliv'ity, n. inclination.

Procon'su), n. a Roman gov-
ernor: -ar, a.

Procras'tiiiate, v. to defer,
postpone: -a'tion, n.

Pro'create, v. to beget young:
procrea'tion, ».: pro'crea-
tive, a.: pro'creator, n.

Proc'tor, n. an agent, attor-
ney; officer in a university.

Prociim1>ent, a. lying down,
trailing.

Proc'urator, n. an agent.

Procure', v.a. to obtain, ac-
quire.

Procu'rer, n. one who pro-
cures, especially for lust:
/em. procu'ress.

Prod'i^Ed, a. profuse, waste-
ful: — n. a spendthrift: prod- .
igal'ity, «. '

Prod'igy, n. a wonder: pro-
dic'ious (-difus), a.

Produce', v.a. to bring forth,
yield: parod'uce, ».: produ'-
cible, a.: ns. prod'uct, pro-
duc'tion.

Produc'tive, a. producing.

Pro'em, n. a preface, prelude:
proe'mial, a.

Profane', a. not sacred, secu-
lar, impious, blasphemous:
— vui. to desecrate, pollute.

Profan'ity, n. blasphemy.

Profess', v.a. to declare, avow.

Profes'sion, n. a declaration;
a vocation: -al, a.

Profes'sor, «. one who pro-
fesses; a teacher: professo'-
rial, a.

Proffer, v.a. & n. offer.

Profi'cient, a. & n. expert,
adept: profi'ciency, n.

Pro'file (-fel or -fil)j n. outline;
portrait in side view.

Profit, n. gain, advantage: —
V. to benefit: -able, a.

Profligate, a. abandoned to
vice: prof'ligate, n.: prof-

ligacy, n.
tofoui

Profound', a. dceix thorough,
very learned : promn'dity, n.

Profuse' (-fas'), a. lavish,
prodigal: prom'sion, n.

Progen'itor, n. an ancestor.

Prog'eny, offspring, children.

Prognos'tic, a. foreshowing:
— n. a sip:n, presage.

Prognos'ticate, v.a. to fore-
tell: prognostica'tion, n.:
prognos'ticator, n.

Pro'gramme, n. outline of
exercises or proceedings.

Prog'ress, n. onward course,
advance, journey of state.

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Progress', v.n. to go i

advance: progres'si

procres'sive, a.

Prohibit, v.a. to forb

hibi'tion, n.: ajs. i

itive, prohib'itory.

Projecf , V. to cast i

jut out; scheme: ]

tion, «.: projec'tile

Proj'ect, n. a schem

projecf or, n.
Pro'late, a. drawn on

poles.
Prol'icide (I-sid), n.

stroj^g of human o
Prolific, a. fruitful.
Prolix', a. long, tedioi
Prol'ocutor or proloc

one who speaks for (
Pro'logue, «. introdi
Prolong', v.a. to lengt

prolonga'tion, n.
Promenade' (-nad'), i

as for pleasure:—

\valk for pleasure, s
Prom'inent, a. stant

eminent: prom'in(
Promis'cuous, a.

confused.
Prom'ise, ». a de

which binds the (

makes it: — v. to ass

promise.
Prom'issory, a. com

promise.
Prom'ontory, n. a

or high cape.
Promote', v.a. to fui

vance: promo'tioi
Promo'ter, n. one

motes an enterpri:

securing capital.
Prompt, a. puick,

V. to assist, incite: -itude, n.

n.: proposi'tion, n.

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Propound', v.a. to propose.
Proprietor, n. an owner: pro-

pri'etary, a. & n.
Propriety, n. fitness.
Propul'sion, n. a propelling.
Prorogue' (-rog'), v.a. to put

o£f; adjourn: -roga'tion, n.
Prosa'ic (-za'-), a. common-
place.
Prosce'nhim (pro-se'-), n.

the front part of the stage

in a theatre.
Proscribe', v.a. to prohibit,

banish: proscrip'tion, ».:

proscrip'tive, a.
Prose, n. writings not in verse.
Pros'ecute, v. to pursue; sue

by law: prosecu'tion, n.:

pros'ectttor, n.
Pros'elyte (-lit), «. a convert.
Pros'ody, ». that part of

grammar which treats of

versification, &c.
Pros'pect, n. a view, outlook.
Prospec'tive, a. of or in the

future.
Prospec'tus, n. sketch or plan

of a work.
Pros'per, v. to make success-
ful; succeed, thrive: -ous, a.

prosper'ity, n.
Pros'titute, v.a. to devote to

vile use: — a. vicious for hire:

— ». a strumpet: -tu'tion, n.
Pros'trate, a. lying flat:—

v.a. to throw down: pros-

tra'tion, n.
Pro'sy, a. dull, tiresome.
Protecf, v.a. to defend, shield:

-ive, a.: -or, «.: -orate, n.:

protec'tion, n.
Protege (-ta-zhaO. »• one un-
der the protection of another:
/em. protegee (-ti-zha').

Protest', V. to declare solemn-
ly: pro'test, ».: -a'tion, n.

Profestant, n. a separatist
from the Church of Rome.

Prothon'otary, n. chief clerk
ot a court.

Pro'tocol, «. the original copy
of a treaty, &c.

Pro'toplasm, n. the soft con-
tents of cells.

Pro'totjrpe, ». original model.

Protract', vm. to prolong, de-
lay: protrac'tion, ».

Protrude', v. to thrust for-
ward, project: protru'sion.

Protu'berant, a. bulging out:
protu'berance, n.

Proud, having pnde, haughty.

Prove, V. to try by a test,
demonstrate; turn out.

Prov'ender, n. dry food for
horses, &c.

Prov'erb, n. wise, short, com-
mon saying: prover'bial, a.

Provide', v.a. to make ready
beforehand, furnish.

Prov'idence, n. foresight,
God's foresight and care:
providen'tial (-shal), a.

Prov'ident, a. careful for the
future.

Prov'ince, n. a subdivision of
a country, a district; office:
provin'cial, a.

Provin'cialism, n. a provin-
cial word or idiom.

Provi'sion, n. a providing;
something provided; food:
— v.a. to supply with food:
-al, a. temporary.

Provi'so, n. a condition.

Provoke', v. a. to incite, vex:
provoca'tioD, ».: provoc'-
ative, a. & ».

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Frov'ost, n. a chief officer.

Prov'ost mar'shal, a military
officer who preserves dis'
cipline.

Prow, fi. the head of a ship.

Prow'ess, n. bravery.

Proz'imate, a. next, nearest:
proziml^, ».

Prox'y, n. a substitute.

Prude, n. affectedly modest
woman: pru'dish» a.: pru'-
dery, n.

Pru'dent, a. wise, discreet:
prudence, n.: -aen'tial, a.

Prune, v.a. to lop off: — n. a
dried plum.

Pru'rient, a. itching with de-
sire: pru'rience, n.

Prus'sic (prus'- or proos'-), a.
noting a poisonous acid.

Psalm (sam), n. a sacred song.

Psal'mist (sal'mist or sam'-
ist), n. a writer of psalms.

Psal'mody (sal'-), n. singing
of psalms: psal'modist, n.

Psal'ter (saw!'-), n. book of
psalms.

Psal'tery (sawl'-), n. a kind
of Hebrew harp.

Pseu'do (sQ'-), a. false.

PseuMonym (su'-), n. ficti
tious name: pseudon'y-
mous, a.

Pshaw (shaw), int. expressing
contempt.

Psychorogy (si-kol'-), n. sci-
ence of the mind or soul:
psycholog'ical, a.: psy-
chologist, n.

Pu'berty, n. the ripe age of
the sexes.

Pubes'cent, a. arriving at pu-
berty; covered with soft short
hair: pubes'cence, n.

Public, a. not private, com-
mon, general: — n. the body
of the people: publicity, n.

Publican, n. an inn-keeper.

Publish, v.a. to proclaim pub-
licly; print and offer for sale:
-er, ».: publica'tion, n.

Puck'er, n. a small fold.

Pud'ding (p66d'-), n. a kind
of food.

Pud'dle, n. a muddy pool: —
v.a. to make muddy; con-
vert into wrought iron.

Pu'erile, a. childish, trifling:
puerility, n.

Puer'peral, a. relating to child-
birth.

Puff, n. slight blast, whiff.

Pu'gilism, ». a fighting with
the fists: pu'gilist, n.: pu-
gilistic, a.

Pugna'cious (-na'shus), a.
quarrelsome: pugnac'ity, n.

Puis'ne (pu'ne), a. inferior.

Pu'issant, a. powerful: pu'is-
sance, n.

Puke, v.n. to vomit.

Pule, v.n. to cry, whimper.

Pull, v.a. to draw.

Pullet, fi. a young hen.

Pulley, n. a wheel with a
groove for a cord.

Pul'monary, pulmonic, a^
pertaining to the lungs.

Pulp, n. soft part of fruit, &c.

Pul'pit, n. pdace to preach
from.

PuFsate, v.n. to beat, throb:
pulsa'tion, «.: ajs. pul'sa-
tive, pui'satory.

Pulse, n. heart-beat; legumi-
nous plants.

Purverize, v.a. to reduce to
powder: pulverizalion, n.

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Pu'mice or pum'ice, ». a
hard, light, volcanic mineral.'

Pump'kin, n. plant and fruit.

Pun, n. & V. pLay upon words.

Punch, VM. to pierce: — n. a
(Hercing tool; buffoon.

Pimch'eon, n. tool; larse cask.

Punchinerio, n. a buffoon.

Punctil'io, n. a nice point.

Punctilious, a. nice, exact.

Punctual, a. done at the pre-
cise time, prompt: punctu-
al'ity, n.

Puncruate, v.a. to mark with
points: punctua'tion, n.

Puncture, n. a small hole
made by a sharp pointed
instrument: — v.a. to pierce.

Pun'dit, n. a learned man.

Pun'fent, a. keen, biting,
acnd: pun'gency, ».

Pun'ish, v.a. to chastise, cor-
rect: -ment, n. : pu'nitive, a.

Punt, n. a flat-bottomed beat.

Pu'ny, a. small, feeble.

Pu'pa, fi. chrysalis: pi. pxi'ped.

Pu'pil, n. a scholar; apple of
the eye: -age, ».

Pup'pet, ». a small image
moved by wire; child's doll.

Pup'by, n. a young dog.

Piu^und, a. near-sighted.

Pur'chase, vm. to buy: — n.
bujring; thing bought; a hold
to work by: pur'chaser, n.

Pure, a. clear, genuine, clean.

Purga'tion, n. act of clearing
one's self of an offence.

Pur'gatory, n. a place in
which souls are purified
after death: purgato'rial, a.

Purge, v.a. to cleanse, purify:
— «. a cathartic medicine:!
pur'gative, a. & ». '

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Pu'rify, v.a. to make pure,
cleanse: purifica'tion, n.

Pu'rism, n. niceness in the use
of words: pu'rist, n.

Pu'ritan, n. a dissenter from
the Church of Eng. in the
i6th and 17th centuries:
-ism, n.: ajs. puritanic,
puritanical.

Pu'rity, n. state of being pure.

Purl, v.n. murmur, ripple.

Purlieu (-lu), ». border.

Purloin', v.a. to steal.

Pur'ple, a. Wue tinged with
red: — ». purple color.

Pur'port, «. meaning: — v.a.
to intend, signify.

Pur'pose, n. intention, design:
— v.a. intend.

Purse, fi. small money-bag: —
v.a. to contract into fol(£.

Purs'er, n. paymaster of a
ship.

Pursu'ant, a. done in conse-
quence: pursu'ance, n.

Pgrsue% v.a. to chase, follow:
— v.n. to go on: ptirsuif, ».

Pur'suivant (pur'swi), n. a
state messenger.

Pur'sy, a. fat and short.

Pu'rulent, a. consisting of
pus: pu'rulence, ».

PurveiP (-vaO, v. to buy pro-
visions, provide, procure:
-or, n.

Pur'view (-vu), n. scope.

Pus, ». the matter of a sore.

Pusillan'imous, a. cowardly:
pusillanimity, ».

Pusfule (-yul), n. a pimple.

Put (p66t), V. to place, set.

Pu'tative, a. supposed.

Pu'trefy, v. to rot: putrefac*-
tion, n.: putrefac'tive, a.

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Putres'cent» a. rotting.

Pu'trid, a. rotten, corrupt.

Putt (piit), V. to drive a golf-
ball toward or into the hole:
pufter, «. club for putting

Put^ting-green (pat'-), n. a
fixed space about a golf-hole.

Puf ty, n. a glazier's cement.

Puz'zle» v.a. to perplex, con-
found: — n. perplexity.

Pyg'my, n. a dwarf.

Pyr'amid, ». a solid tapering
to a point from any base ex-
cept a circle, ajs. pyram'-
idal, pyramid'ic.

Pyr'amidingy n. buying of
stock on the strength of
nominal profits not yet col-
lected.

Pjrre (pir), «. a funeral pile.

Pyri'tes, n. native compound
of sulphur and a metsd.

Pjrrom'eter, «. instrument to
measure expansion by heat.

Pyrotech'nics, pyr'otechny,
». art of malung or using
fireworks: pyrotech'nic, a.

Pyx (piks), n. box in which
Catholics keep the host or
consecrated wafer.

Quack, v.n. to cry like a duck:
— n. a boastful pretender:
-ery, «.

Quadrages'ima, ». Lent.

Quad'ran|:le, n. a plane fig-
ure havmg 4 angles and 4
sides: quadran'gular, a.

Quad'rant, n. quarter of
circle; an instrument to take,
angular hdghts.

Quad'rate, a. & «. square.

Quadratic, a. involving a
square: quad'rature, n.
squaring; square.

Quadren'nial, a. once in 4
years.

Quadrilaferal, a. having 4

Quadru'majiouSy a. four-
handed.
Quad'rupedy n. four-footed

animal.
Quad'ruple, a. fourfold.
Quadru'plicate, vui. to make
fourfold.
ft, V. to drink.
g'gy, a. boggy, soft,
g'mire, ». boggy ground,
.n, n. a bird: — v. to cower.
.int» a. fanciful, odd.
Jke, n. & v.n. shake,
liter, «. one of the Society
of Friends: -ism, «.
Qual'ify, v.a. to make fit,

, _. „ ^ modify: qualifica'tion, n.

sides: n. 4-sided plane figure. Quarity, n. nature, rank.
Quadrille', n. a dance of 4 Qualm (k\^m), ». nausea;

couples. I scruple: -ish, a.

Quadrip'artite, a. in 4 parts. Ouan'dary, «. perplexity.
Quadrisyllable, n. a word of Quan'tity, n. amount, bulk.

4 svllables. Quarantine' (-t€nO, n. time of

Quadroon', n. offspring of a non-intercourse for a ship,
mulatto and a white person.' &c., suspected of infection.

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Quar'rel, n. an angry dispute:
quar'rel, v.n.: -some, a.

Quar'ry, n. mine of stone;
game: — v.a. to dig from a
quany.

Qoart, n. fourth of a gallon.

Quar'tan, a. on every fourth
day.

Quar'ter, n. a fourth; region;
mercy granted; 8 bushels:
pi. station for soldiers, &c.:
— v.a. to divide into four
equal parts; lodge, as ti'oops.

Quar'terHleck, ». part of the
deck between stan and
mainmast.

Quar'tennaster, ». an offi-
cer who regulates the quar-
ters, &c., of soldiers.

Quar'tem, n. a gill; a 4-pound
loaf.

Quartette', n. music arranged
for four; four musical per-
formers.

Quar'to, n. a book, four leaves
to the sheet.

Quartz, n. pure silex.

Quash (kwosh), v. a. to crush;
make void, annul.

Quas'sia (kwoshl-a), n. a bit-
ter wood and bark used as a
tonic.

Qua'ver, v.n. to shake, as the
voice: — ». shake of the voice;
trill.

Quay (ke), n. a wharf.

Quean, ». a worthless woman.

Quea'sy (kwe'2^, a. sick with
nausea.

Queen, n. wife of a king; a
female sovereign: queen'-
dow'ager, widow of a king.

Queer, a. odd, droll.

Quell, v.a. to subdue.

lench, v.a. to extinguish. '

le'rist, «. one who inquires..

ler'ulous, a. complaining.

le'ry, n. & v. question.

test, ». a seekmg.

les'tion, n. an inquiry;

doubt; subject: — v.a. to ask;

doubt: -able, a. doubtful.
Quib11>le, v.n. to evade the

point at issue by some play

on words; cavil: quib'ble, n.
Quick, a. swift, nimble; liv-
ing: — n. living sensitive part.
Quick'en, vm. to make alive;

hasten.

uick'lime, fresh-burnt lime.

uick'sand, n. ingulfing sand.

uick'set, n. plant set for a

hedge.

uick'silver, n. mercury.

aid, «. cud, piece for chewing.

uid'dity, n. a trifling nicety.

uid'nunc, n. an inquisitive

person.
Quies'cent, a. resting, quiet:

^uies'cence, n.,
Qui'et, a. at rest, calm, still: —

n. rest: — v.a. to calm, lull.
Quie'tus, n. rest; quittance.
Quill, n. a large feather: —

v.a^o plait like quills.
Quilt, n. a kind of coverlet: —

v.a. to stitch as a quilt.
Quince, n. a tree and its fruit.
Quinine' or quin'ine, n. sub-
stance from Peruvian bark.
Quinquages'ima, n. Shrove

Sunday.
Quinquan'gular, a. having 5

angles.
Quinquen'nial, a. once in 5

years.
Quin'sy, ff . inflammatory sore

throat.

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Quin'taly ff . 1 1 2 or I oo pounds.

Qttin'taii, n. a fifth-day fever.

Quinte8'8eiice»n.pure essence.

Quin'tuple, a. fivefold: — v.a.
to increase fivefold.

Quip, n. & V. taunt.

Quire, n. 34 sheets of papa-.

Quirk, n. quick turn, quibble.

Quit, V. to leave; cease.

Quif claim, n. release of claim
by deed: v. to release by deed.

Quiv'er, n. sheath for arrows:
— v.n. to quake, tremble.

Quixof ic, a. absurdly roman-
tic, like Don Quixote:
quiz'otism, n.

Quiz, VM. to make fun of; ex-

Quoin, n. a comer; wedge.

Quoit, ring to pitch at a mark.

Quon'dam, a. former.

Quo'rum, n. number of mem-
bers sufficient to do business.

Quo'ta, n. a share.

Quote, v.a. to cite, repeat,
give market price of: quota'-
tion, n. matter quoted,
market price given.

Quoth (kwdth), v. said.

Quotid'ian, a. occurring daily.

Quo'tient (-shent), n. result of
an operation of division.

R

Rabliet, vui. to cut in a cer-
tain wa^, as boards, in or-
der to join their edges.

Rab'bi, «. a Jewish expound-
er of the law: rabbin'ical, a.

Rab1t)it, n. a small animal.

Rab'ble, n. noisy crowd, mob.

Rab'id, a. furious, mad.

Raccoon%n. small wild animal.

Race, ». particular breed, fam
ily; flavor; contest ip run-
ning: V. to run as in a race.

Raceme', n. a flower-cluster.

Rack, ff . an engine of torture;
frame for hay; a gait: — v.a-
to torture, strain.

Rack'et, n. noise; tennis bat.

Ra'cy, a. tasting of the soil,
strong in flavor showing its
origin.

Ra'dlant, a. shining: -ance, n.\

Ra'diate, v. to emit rays, I
shine: radla'tion, «.: ra'-
diator, n.

Rad'ical, a. rdating to the

root, thorough, original;

ultra-liberal: — ». word-root;

dementary chemical group;

ultra-liberal perscm: -ism, ».
Rad'icle, n. root-germ, root.
Rad'ish, n. a gard^ root.
Ra'dium, n. a substance emit-
ting rays that pass through

opaque bodies.
Ra'dhis, n. straight line from

centre to drcumferoKe of a

circle: pi. ra'dii.
Raffle, V. to draw for or

award by lot or chance:

raffle, «.
Raft, n. a float of logs, &c.
Rafter, n. timber in a roof.
Rag, n. a tatter: ras'sed, a.
Rag'amuflSn, n. a Tow fellow.
Rage, n. violent anger: — v.n.

to be furious.
Ragouf (r&-gd60. n. seasoned

stew of meat and vegetables.

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Raid, n. a hostile invasion.
Rail, n. a bar of wood or iron;

a bird: — vm. to enclose with

rails or bars: — vm. to utter

reproaches.
Raillery (r4l'-), ». banter.
Rail'road, rail'way, ». a road

constructed with iron rails.
Rai'ment, n. dress.
Rain, n. water in drops from

clouds: rata, v.: rain'y, a.
RainlMW, n. the brilliant

colored arch seen when rain

is falling.
Raise, V. to lift, erect; iM^uce.
Rai'idn (ra'zn), n. dried grape.
Rake, n. farm tool; dilute

man: — vm. to gather with a

rake.
Rak'ish (rak'-), a. dissolute.
Rally, V. to get together again,

gather up forces; barter:

rally, ».
Ram, n. a male sheep; an en-
gine: — v.a. to thrust.
Raml)le, v.n. to rove, wan-
der: — ». a roving.
Ram'ify, v. to branch out:

raminca'tion, n.
Ramose', ra'mous, branchy.
Ram'|>ant, a. overleaping re-

stramt: ram'pancy, n.
Ram'part, n. a defensive wall
Ram'rod, n. numner of a gun.
Ranch, n. a stock-farm.
Ranche'ro (-cha'rd), n, one

who lives on a ranch.
Ran'cid, a. sour, rank-smell

ing: rancidity, n.
Ran'cor, n. enmity, hate.
Ran'dom, a. aimless, chance.
Range, v. to set in order;

rove: — ». a row, rank;

cooking-stove.

Rank, a. strong of scent or
taste; luxuriant in growth: —
«. row, dass, degree: — v. to
place or be in a rank or line.

Ranlde (rang'kl), v. to fester.

Ran'sack, v. to search through,

Ran'som, n. price paid for re-
demption from captivity: —
VM. to redeem by a price.

Rant, n. noisy talk: rant, v.

Rap, V. to strike with a smart
Uow: rap, ».

Rapa'cious, a. grasping, rav-
enous: rapacity (-pas'-), n.

Rape, n. violation of a female;
a plant allied to the turnip.

Ra^ld, a. quick, swift: ra-
pidity, n.

Rapids, n.pl. rapid currents.

Ra'pier, n. a light thrusting
sword.

Rap'ine (-in), ». plundering.

Rappee', n. a kind of snufif.

Ra4>t, pM. in an ecstasy.

Rapto'rial, a. seizing by vio-
lence.

Rapftire, ». ecstasy, extreme
delight: rapfurous, a.

Rare, a. scarce; thin; fine.

Rar'efy, v. to make or to be-
come thin: rarefac'tion, n.

Rar'ity (rair'- or rfir'-), n.
thinness; scarcity; some-
thing scarce.

Ras'cal, n. a villain: rascal'-
ity, n.: ras'cally, a.

Rascalllon, n. a rascal.

Rase, VM. to skim; erase.

Rash, a. hastjr, inconsiderate.

Rash'er, n. slice of bacon, &c.

Rasp, ». a coarse file.

Ra8pl>erry (mfhex-), n. a
berry and its bush.

Rat, n. an animaL

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Rateable, a. to be rated.

Ratch'e^ n. bar fiittmg against
the teeUi of a toothai wheel.

Rate, n. standard, price, val
ue; tax: — v. to value; chide.

Rath'er, ad. more willingly.

Raf ify, v. a. to confirm, settle:
ratifica'tion, n.

Ra'tio (ra'shl-o), n. the rela-
tion of one thmg to another.

Ratiocina'tion, n. reasoning.

Ra'tion, n. allowance of food.

Ra'tional (rash'un-al), a. rea-
sonable: rational'ity, ».

Rationale (rash-I-o-na'le), n,
an account of reasons.

Ra'tionalist (rash'un-), n.
one who adopts reason as
his only guide: -ism, n.

Rattan^ ». a reed-like stem
from an East Indian palm.

Raf tie, ». a sharp noise rap-
idly repeated; a child's toy;
pl. the croup: raf tie, v.

Rau'city, ». hoarseness, rough
noise: rau'cous, a.

Rav'age, v.a. to lay waste, pil-
lage: — n. spoil, devastation.

Rave, v.n. to rage, be furious.

Rav'el (rav^), v. to unweave.

Rave'lin (riviin), n. an outer
projecting rampart.

Ra'ven, n. black bird of prey.

Rav'en (rav'n), v.a. to devour
greedily: — ». prey, plunder.

Rav'enous, a. voracious.

Ravine' (-v6n0, n. a deep nar-
row valley.

Rav'ish, v.a. to violate the
chastity of; fill with ecstasy,

Raw, a. not cooked.

Raw'-boned, a. voy lean.

Ray, n. a line of light, heat,
&c.; a fish.

Raze, v.a. to overthrow.

Razee', n. a ship cut down to a
analler depth: razee% vm.

Ra'zor, n. a tool for shaving.

Reach, v.a. to arrive at, extend
to: — ». power, extent.

Reacf , v.n. to act reversely
or in response: reac'tion,
n.: reac'tionary, a. & n.

Read (red), v. to peruse; learn.

Read'y (redlO. «• prompt, pre-
pared: read'ily, ad.

Re'al, a. actually existing,
true; pertaining to land:
reality, n.

Re'allze, v. to make real; fed
strongly: realiza'tion, n.

Realm (relm), n. a kingdom.

Ream, n. 20 quires of paper.

Reap, V. to cut grain; get.

Rear, n. hinder part: — v. to
raise, educate; rise on the
hind legs.

Rear'-ad'miral, n. an officer
next below a vice-admiral.

Rear'-guard, n. the guard
that passes last.

Rea'son (re'zn), n. faculty of
judging; motive: — v. to ar-
^e rationally: -able, a. ra-
tional, just.

Rebate',».deduction,discount.

Rebel', v.n. to resist lawful
authority: reb'el, n. & a.:
rebell'ion (-yun), ».: re-
bell'ious, a.

Rebound', v.n. to spring back:
rebound', n.

Rebttflf, ». sudden check: —
v.a. to beat back, repd.

Rebuke', vui. to rei»x>ve for
faults: — ». reproof.

Re'bus, u. a pictorial enigma.

Rebuf , VM. to repel.

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Rebuf ter, n. a defendant's
answer to a i^aintiff's sur-
rejoinder.

Recai'citrant, a. refractory.

Recanf » v. to retract.

Reci4»ifttlate» v.a. to repeat
the main points of: -^i'tionv
».: recapit'ulatory, a.

Recede', v. to retreat, go back.

Receipt' (-s6f), n, reception;
recipe; written acknowledg-
ment of something received:
— VM. to give a receipt for.

Receive' (-sev'), v.a. to ac-
cept, take: receiv'able» a.

Re'cent, a. new, late, fresh.

Recep'tacle» n. that in which
anything is received.

Recep'tion,». act of receiving.

Recep'tive, a. able to receive:
receptiv'ity, «.

Recess', n. retirement; niche;

Reces'sion, n. a receding.

Rec'ipe (res'i-pe), ». a jMre-
scription.

Recip'ient, n. a receiver.

Recip'rocal, a. acting in
return.

Recip'rocate, v. to give and
receive mutually: recipro-
caption, n.: reciproc'i^, n.

Recitative' (res-I-ta-tev'), n.
musical recitation of prose.

Recite', v. to repeat, tell over:
— ns. reci'tal, recita'tion.

Reckless, a. heedless.

Reck'on, v. to count, esteem.

Reclaim', vm. to recover, re-
gain: -ant, ».: reclama'-
tion (rek-), n.

Recline', v. to lean, repose.

Redttse', a. secluded, retired:
— If. one who lives retired.

Recog'nizance, n. acknowl-
edgment; a legal obligation.

Rec'ognize, v. to know again:
-ni'tion, ».: -ni'zable. a.

Recoil', V.H. to start back,
shrink from: recoil', ff.

Recollecf (rek-), v.a. to recall
to mind: recollec'tion, n.

Recommend', v.a. to com-
mend to another: -atory, a.:
reconmienda'tion, n.

Rec'ompencs, v.a. to repay,
compensate: — ». pay.

Rec'oncUe, v.a. to cause to
agree, conciliate; reconcili-
action, «.

Rec'oniUte, a. profound.

Reconnoissance' (-slUice'), n.
reconnoitring, rough survey.

Reconnoi'tre (-tgr), v.a. to
examine, survey.

Record', v.a. to register, en-
roll: rec'ord, n.

Recounf , v. to relate in detail.

Recourse', ». resort for aid.

Recov'er (-kuv'-), v. to get
again; regain b^ilth.

Recreant, a. cowardly, mean-
spirited: rec'reancy, n.

Rec'reate, vui. to refresh,
revive, divert: -a'tion, «.

Rec'rement, n. dross, refuse.

Recrim'inate, v. to return
one accusation with another:
-a'tion, H.

Recruif , v. to obtain fresh
supplies, gain new strength,
&C., enlist new soldiers: —
n. a new soldier.

Rec'tancle, n. a right-angled
paralldogram: -an'gular, a.

Rec'tify, vm. to set right, cor-
rect; refine by aistilling:
rectifica'tion, ».

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Rectilin'eal, rectUin'ear, a.
consisting of straight lines.

Rec'titude, n. honesty.

Rec'tor, n. a parson; head-
master: rec'tory, n.

Recum'bent» a. lying down,
reposing: recum'bency, n.

Recu'perate, v.a. to recover:
recupera'tion, «.: ajs. re-
cu'perative, -cu'peratory.

Recur', v.n. to come back,
return: recur'rent, a.

Recu'sant (-zant), a. refusing
to acknowledge the king's
supremacy in the church.

Red, a. of the color of blood:
red'den, v.: red'dish, a.

Redeem', v.a. to ransom, ful-
fil: redemp'tion, n.

Redin'tegrate, v.a. to restore
to a whole state.

Red'olent, a. giving a sweet
scent: red'olence, n.

Redouble, v. to double again.

Redoubf (-dowtO, n. fortress.

Redoubfaole, a. formidable.

Redound', v.h. to conduce.

Redress', v.a. to set right,
relieve from: — n. remedy.

Reduce', v.a. to bring down;
lessen; subdue: remi'cible,
a.: reouc'tion, n.

Redun'dant, a. superabun-
dant: redun'dance, ».

Redu'plicate, v.a. to double
again, repeat: -a'tion, ».

RetSch'o, V. to echo back.

Reed, n. a grass or plant; a
musical pipe.

Reef, ». part of a sail taken up;
chain of rocks in the water:
— v.a. to take in, as a sail.

Reek, «. smoke, steam: — v.n.
to emit vapor: reek'y, a.

Reel, n. a frame tor yam; a
dance: — v. to wind on a
red: stagger.

ReKntbrce'ment, n. addi-
tional force.

Reeve, v.a. to pass, as the end
of a rope, through a hole.

Refec'tion, ». refreshment.

Refec'tory, n. an eating-room.

Refer', v. to direct to another,
ascribe: to allude, pertain:
ajs. rererable, refd^rible :
referee', ».: reference, n.

Refine', v. to purify, polish:
-ment, ».: refi'nery, n.

Refif , v.a. to fit anew.

Reflecf , V. to bend or cast
back; think; cast reproach:
-ive, a.: -or, «.: -ion, n.

Re'flez, a. turned back.

Refluent, a. flowing back:
ref luence, n.

Re'flux, ». a flowing back.

Reform', v. to amend, grow
or make better: ajs. -ative,
-atory: ns. reform', ref-
orma'tion.

Refracf . v.a. to turn aside as
rays: -ive, a.: refrac'tion, n.

Refrac'tory, a. unruly.

Refrain', v. to hold back,
abstain: n. burden of a song.

Refran'gible, a. that may be
refracted: refrancibil'i^,M.

Refresh', v.a. to revive, in-
vigorate: -ment, n.

Refric'erate, v,a. to make
cool: refrig'erant, a.: re-
frigera'tion. n.: refrig'er-
ator, H.: refirig'eratory, a.

Refuge, n. shdter, asylum:
refugee', «.

Reful'gent, a. bright, shining:
refuPgence, n.

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Refund', v. to pay back, fund Re'gress, n. going back: -ive,

anew. I a.: regres'sion, n.

Refuse', v. to deny, reject, de- Regref , n. grief for the past,

dine: refu'sal (-fuz'al), n. I sorrow: — vm. to grieve at.
Refuse, a. worthless: — n. Reg'ular, a. according to rule,

worthless remains. orderly: — n. a soldier of a

Refute', VM. to disprove: re- permanent army: regular'-

fufable, a.: refuta'tion, n.' ity, n.
Re'gal, a. royal: regal'ity, n.lReflpulate, v.a. to adjust by
Re^e', VM. to refresh, en-j rule: regula'tion, ».: reg'-

tertain. ulator, n.

Rega'Ua, n. pi. ensigns of Regur'gitate, v. to pour back.

royalty; ornamental badges. 'Rehabil'itate, v.a. to restore,
R^^ard', v.a. to esteem, con- 1 reinstate: rehabilita'tion, n.

sider; observe: — n. heed, 'Rehearse' (-hgrse'), v.a. to

respect. I repeat, redte: rehear'sai, n.

Regaf ta, n, a boat-race. ! Reign (ran), n. rule, royal au-
Re'gency, n. government by a' thority: v. to rule as a king.

regent. Reimburse', v.a. to repay,

Regen'erate, v.a. to produce refund: -ment,if.

anew: — a. bom anew: re-

genera'tion, n,: regen'er-

ative, a.
Re'gent, a. ruling: — ». ruler,

esp. one ruling for another.
Reg'icide, «. the murderer or

murder of a king.

R^fime' (ra-zhSmO, n. mode'Reioice',v.«. to be glad, exult

of ruling.

Reg'imen, n. a rule pre-
scribed; government.

Reg'iment, n. a body of
troops ccMnmanded by
cdond: regimen'tal, a.

Regimen'tals, n. pi. military

Rein (ran), ». strap of a bridle.
Rein'deer, «. northern deer.
Reins, n. pi. the kidneys.
Reiferate, vm. to repeat

again: reitera'tion, n.
Rejeef , v.a. to cast off, refuse:

rejec'tion, «.

Rejoin', v. to join again; an-
swer to a reply: rejoin'der,
n. an answer to a reply.

Reju'venate, v.a. to restore
youth to: rejuvenes'cence.

Relapse', n. & v.n. fall back,^
return to a former state.

uniform. i Relate', v. to tell, narrate;

Re'gion, n. a country, tract, refer, pertain.

Reg'ister, n. a record, list; Rela'tion, n. redtal; refer-
registrar; slide to r^^late ence: a rdative.
heat, &c.: — vui. to record, Rel'ative, a. having reference:
enroll: registra'tion, ».:, — n. person or tning allied
reg'istry, ».: reg'istrar, n.' by kinship or connection,
keeper of records. Relax', v. to dacken, unbend:

Reg'nant, a. reigning. relaxa'tion, n.

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Relay', n. horses, ^c^ to re-l

lieve others.
Relea8e% v.a. to set free
Reregate, vm. to send away.
Relent^* v.n. to grow tender

or merciful.
Rerevant» a. pertinent, to the

purpose: ns. rel'evance,-cy.
Reusable, a. trustworthy.
Reli'ance, trust, dependence.
Relic, n. that which remains:

pi. corpse, remains.
Rerict, n. a widow.
Relief (-lefO, «. help, succor,

remo\^ of an evil; the im-o-

jection of a figure.
Relieve', v.a. to ease, succor.
Relig'ion (-lifun), n. a sys-
tem of faith and worship,

piety: relic'ious, a.
Relin'quish (-ling^wish), v. a.

to renounce, give up: -ment.
Reriquary, n. casket for

relics.
Rerish, n. agreeable taste,

liking: v. to like the taste of;

have a pleasing taste.
Reluc'tant, a. unwilling.
Rely', V.H. to trust, depend.
Remain', v.n. to continue,

stay: Hler, n. what is left.
Remains', ». pi. corpse.
Remand', v.a. to send back.
Remark', v.a. to note, ob-
serve: — ». an observation

-able, a. extraordinary.
Rem'edy, ». something that

cures, or that counteracts

an evil, a restorative: — v.a.

to cure: reme'diable, a.:

reme'dial, a.
Remem'ber, v.a. to bear in

mind; call to mind: remem'-

brance, n.

Remind', vm. to put in mind.

Reminis'cence, recollection.

Remiss', a. slack, negligent.

Remif , v. to send back; par-
don; abate in force^ trans-
mit as money: remis'sion,
«.: remif tal, ».: remif -
tance, f>.

Remif tent, a. alternately in-
creasing and abating.

Rem'nant, n. what is left.

Remon'strate, v.n. to show
strong reasons against: re-
monstrance. If.: remon'-
strant, n.

Remorse', n. a gnawing pain
from guilt: -ful, a.: -less, a.

Remote', a. distant, not near.

Remove', v. to change place,
move: — ». change of place: ,
remov'able, a.: remov'al,n.

Remu'nerate, v.a. to recom-
pense, pay: remtmera'tion.
If.: remu'nerative, a.

Re'nal, a. of the kidneys.

Ren'ard, n. a fo'x.

Renas'cent, a. bom or spring-
ing up again: renas'cence.

Rencoun'ter, n. meeting.

RendL v.a. to tear asunder.

Ren'oer, vui. to give back, re-
turn; cause to be; translate.

Ren'dezvous (ren'de-vQ5), n.
appointed i^e of meeting:
— v.n. to assemble.

Rendi'tion, if. a rendering.

Ren'egade, n. an apostate.

Renew', v.a. to make anew;
begin again, repeat: -al, n.

Ren'net, if. the prepared lin-
ing of a calf's stomach.

Renounce', v.a. to cast off,
forsake: -ment, n.

Ren'ovate, vm. to renew.

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Renown', n. fame, celelmty.
Renowned', a. famous.
Rent, VM. to hold by lease;
let or lease: rent, n.: -al, n.
Renuncia'tion, n. renouncing.
Reor'ganize, v.a: to organize

Repair', v. to restore, amend,
mend: — ». amending: rep'-
arable, a.: repara'tion, n.

Repartee', n. a smart retort.

Repasf , n. a meal; food.

Repeal', v.a. to annul, revoke:
repeal', n.

Repeaf , vui. to do again;
recite.

Repel', v.a. to drive back,
resist: repellent, a.

Repercus'sion, n. striking
back, reverberation: reper-
cus'sive, a.

Rep'ertory, n. a book of
records, repository, list.

Repetend', n. that part of a
circulating decimal which is
continually repeated.

Repetition, n. a repeating.

Repine'j vm. to fret, complain.

Replen'ish, v.a. to fill again,

Replete', a. full, completely
filled: reple'tion, n.

Replev'in, n. a writ for re-
plevying goods.

Replev'y, v.a. to recover (dis-
trained goods) by g;iving
security to try the seiser's
right.

Replicant, n. one who replies.

Replica'tion, n. the plaintiff's
answer to a plea.

Reply', n. & v.n. answer.

Repixrf , V. to give an account
of, tell: — n. a statement;
rumor; sound, noise.

Repose', v.a. to lay to rest:—
v.n. to rest, sleep: — ». rest

Repos'it, VM. to lay up,
deposit: repos'itory, n.

Reprehend', v.a. to blame,
reprove: reprehen'sible, a.:
reprehen'uon, n.

Represenf (-zenf), v. a. to
show, set forth, describe,
stand in the place of: -ative,
a. & M.: representa'tion, n.

Repress', vm. to check, put
lown: -ive, a.: -sion, n.

Reprieve', v.a. to respite: — n.
delay of punishment.

Reprinumd', vm. to chide,
reprove: — n. reproof.

Repri'sal, n. seizure in retali-
ation.

Reproach', vm. to censure,
upbraid: — n. censure, cause
for shame: -ful, a.

Rep'robate, a. base, depraved:
— H. one given over to sin.

Rep'robate, v.a. to reject,^
condemn: reproba'tion, n.

Reprove' (-pr66vO, vm. to
censure, rebuke: reproof,
».: reprov'able, a.

Rep'tile, a. creeping, low: —
n. a creeping animal.

Repub'lic, n. a state governed
by representatives of the
people: republican, a. & n.

Repu'diate, v.a. to reject, dis-
own, refuse to pay: -a'tion,

Repug'nant, a. hostile, dis-
tasteful: repug'nance, n.

Repulse', v.a. to drive off,
repel: repulse', ».: repul'-
sion, ».: repul'sive, a.

Rep'utable, a. of good repute.

Reputa'tion, n. oiaracter by
report, name.

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Repute', v.a. to regard, esti-
mate: — ». character.

Requesfv v.a. to ask, solicit:
— ». a petition.

Re'quiem (or rek'wl-), n. a
hymn or mass for the dead.

Require^ v. to demand, need:
-meat, ».: requisi'tion, ».

Req'uisite (rek'wi-zit), a. nec-
essary: — n. thmg necessary.

Requite', v.a. to pay in
return: requi'tal, n.

Rescind', v.a. to annul, abro-
gate: rescis'sioii (-sizh'-), «.

Re'scrq>t, «. official answer
of a pope or emperor.

Res'cne, v.a. to set free from
dango-, deliver: — n. deliver-
ance.

Research', n. careful search.

ResMn'blance, n. likeness.

Resem'ble, v. to be like.

Resenf (-zent'), v. to take as
anaffront: -ful, a.: -ment,n.

Reserve' (-zgrv'), v. a. to keep
back, lay by: — n. something
reserved; mental conceal
ment: reserva'tion, «.

Reserved', a. not frani, shy.

Reservoir' (rez-er-vwor'), n
place for a store of water, &c.

Reside', v.n. to dwell perma-
nentiy, live: res'ident, a. &
n.: res'idence, n. an abode.

Res'idue, n. remaining part:
ajs. resid'tial, resid'uary.

Resid'uum (-zid'-), n. residue.

Resicu' (-zin'), v.a. to give up,
yield, withdraw from an
office: resigna'tion, ».

Resil'ient (-zilT-), a. spring-
ing back: resil'ience, n.

Res'm, n. juice of the pine,
&c.: res'inous, a.

Resist', v.a. to oppose, act
against: -ance, n.: -ible, a.:
-less, a.

Res'olute, a. determined,
fixed in purpose: resolu'-
tion, n.

Resolve' (-zolv'), v. to sep-
arate into simple parts, ana-
lyze; determine: — n. fixed de-
termination: resolv'able, a.

Res'onant (rez'-), a. sound-
ing back: res'onance, n.

Resorf (-zort'), v. to have re-
coiuse, go: — n. a resorting;
place frequented; resource.

Resound' (-zownd'), v.a. to
sound back.

Resource', n. means, resort.

Respecf , n. & v.a. regard, es-
teem, honor: -ful, -able, a.

Respec'tive, a. relating to
each, particular.

Resi>ire', v. to breathe: re-
spi'rable, a.: resplra'tion,
n.: respi'ratory, a.

Res'pite, n. reprieve, delay: v.
to dday, relieve by a pause.

Resplen'dent, a. bright, splen-
did: resplen'dence, n.

Respond', v.n. to answer,
reply: -ent, n.: response',n.

Respon'sible, a. answerable,
accountable: -sibii'ity, n.

Respon'sive, a. answering.

Res'taurant, n. eating-house.

Res'tive, a. balky, restless.

Restitu'tion, n. a restoring.

Restore', v.a. to give back,
repair, cure: restora'tion,
».: resto'rative, a. & n.

Restrain', v.a. to hold back,
restrict: restrainf , n.

Restricf , v.a. to limit, con-
fine: -ive, a.: restric'tion,».

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Result', v.n. to follow as a con-
sequence: — n. consequence.

Resume% v.a. to take up
again, begin again: resump'-
tion, n.

Resur'gent, a. rising again.

Resurrec'tion, n. a rising
again, especially after death.

Resus'citate, v. to restore to
life, revive: resuscita'tion,n.

Retail', v.a. to sell in small
quantities: re'tail, n.

Retain', i/.a. to hold back,
keep; engage by fee paid.

RetaTiate, v. to return like
for like, revenge: retalia'-
tion, n.: ajs. retal'iatory,
retal'iative.

Retard', v. a. to delay, hinder:
retarda'tion, n.

Retch, v.n. to try to vomit.

Reten'tion, ». act of retain-
ing: reten'tive, a.

Reflcent, a. silent, not talk-
ative, taciturn: ret'iceiice,».

Retic'ular, a. like net- work:
retk'ulate, a.: -a'tion, n.

Ref icttle, n. small work-bag.

Ret'ifOnn, a. net-like.

Ret'ina, n. inner coat of eye.

Ref inue, train of attendants.

Retire', v.n. to retreat, with-
(haw to a place of privacy:
-ment, ».

Retorf , V. to throw back, re-
turn: — n. a severe reply:
chemical vessel.

Retrace', v.a. to go back by
the same course.

Retracf , v. to take back
recant, unsay: -ible, a.: -ile,
a.: retrac'tion, ».

Retreaf , v.n. to go back,
retire: retreaf, «.

Retrench', v. to cut off, curtail.

Retribu'tion,n. a giving back,
repayment: ajs. retrib'utive,
retrib'utory.

Retrieve*, v.a. to recover, re-
gain: retriev'able, a.

Re'trocede (or r6t'-), v.n. to
go back: retroces'sion, n.

Ref rograde, v.n. to go back-
ward: — a. ^ing backward:
retrogres'sion, n.: retro-
gres'sive, a.

Refrospect, n. a view of
things past: retrospec'tion,
«.: retrospec'tive, a.

Return', v. to come, go, or
give back: return', n.

Reun'ion, n. a imion again.

Reveal', vui. to discover, dis-
close: revela'tion, «.

Reveille (re-val'ya), n. sound
of the morning drum in
camp.

Rev'el, v.n. to make merry,
carouse: — n. noisy jollity:

Revenge', v.a. to mjure m
return, retaliate: revenge',
n.: -ful, a.

Rev'enue, n. income, as of a
state.

Revern>erate, v. to send or
beat back, as sound: rever'-
berant, a.: reverbera'tion,
».: rever'beratory, a.

Revere', v.a. to regard with
respect mingled with awe,
venerate: rev'erence, n. &
v. a.: rev'erend, a.: rever-
ent, a.: reveren'tial, a.

Reverse', v.a. to turn back,
change to the contrary; an-
nul: — n. change; misfortime:
rever'sal, ».: revers'ible, a.

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Reverf, v. to go back, return:
rever'sion, n.

Rev'ery, n. dreamy state.

Review', v. to view again, re
consider; inspect: teview',«.

Revile% v. to reproach, vilify.

Revise', v.a. to review and
amend: — n. a second proof-
sheet: revi'sion, n.

Revive', v. to return to life or
vigor; bring to life: revi'val.

Revoke', v.a. to repeal, re-
verse: rev'ocable, a.

Revolf (-volt'), V. to rise in
rebellion; turn away in dis-
gust: revolf, ».

Revolu'tion, n. motion round
a centre; extensive change of
government, successful re-
volt: -ary, a.: -i8t,«.: -ize, v.

Revolve', v. to turn or roll
round: consider.

Revul'sion, ». a turning back;
complete change: -sive, a.

Rhap'sody (rap'-), n. a wild,
incoherent composition or
song: rhapsod'ical, a.

Rheforic (ret-), n. art of
oratory or of prose composi-
tion: rhetor'ical, a.: rnet-
oii'cian, n.

Rheum (rodm). n. a watery
fluid from mucous glands.

Rheum'atism (r5d'-), n. a
painful disease of muscles,
Joints, &c.: rheumaf ic, a.

Rninoc'eros, n. a large ani-
mal allied to the elephant

Rhododen'dron, n. a flower-
ing shrub or tree.

Rhomb, rhom'bus, n. a
(quadrilateral with equal
sides and angles not right
angles: rhoml>ic, a.

RhomtMid, n. an oblique-
angled parallelogram whose
adjacent sides are unequal.

RhutMirb (r36'-), n. a plant
and its medicinal root.

Rhyme (rim), n. corre^x)nd-
ence of sounds at the end of
verses; poetry: — v. to agree
in sound; make verses.

Rhythm (ilthm or fUhm), n.
melodious flow or move-
ment: ajs. rhyth'mic, -ical.

Rib'ald, n. low fellow: — a.
low, foul-mouthed: -ry, n.

RibtMn, n. a fillet or narrow
strip of silk.

Rice, n. an esculent grain.

Rich, a. wealthy, fertile, fruit-
ful: rich'es, n. pi. wealth.

Rick^ets, n. pi. a disease of
childhood: rick'ety, a.

Ricochef (rik-o-sha'), n. a
skipping like that of a flat
stone tb-own along the sur-
face of water.

Rid, v.a. to set free, to clear,
relieve: rid'dance, n.

Rid'dle, n. an enigma; a
coarse sieve: — v.a. to make
fuU of holes with shot.

Ride, v.n. to be borne as on
horseback or in a carriage.

Ridge, n. top of the back or
of a slope.

Rid'icttle, n. wit exposing one
to laughter: — v.a. to deride.

Ridic'ufims, a. worthy of
being laughed at, absurd.

Rife, a. prevalent, abounding.

Riffraff, n. refuse, sweepings.

Ri'fle, v.a. to rob, plunder;
groove: — n. a gun with a
grooved barrel.

Rut, ». a deft, a split.

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Rig, v.a. to dress.

Rig'ging, n. ropes or tackling

of a ship.
Right, a. straight; proper,

iust; not left; formed by one

line perpendicular to an-
other: — ». that which is

just; just claim: — v.a. to

make right: -ful, a.
Righteous (ri'chus), a. just,

upright, free from sin.
Rig'id, a. stiff as with cold;

severe, strict: rigidity, «.
Rig'or, n. stiffness, strictness,

severity: -ous, a.
Rill, n. a small brook.
Rim, n. a border, brim.
Rime, n. frozen dew.
Rind (rind), «. bark, skin.
Ring, n. a circle of metal;

sound of a bell, &c.: — v. to

strike a bell, sound as a bell
Ringaeader, n. the leader of

a riotous body.
Ring'worm, «. circular tgtter.
Rinse, v.a. to cleanse with

clean water.
Ri'ot, v.n. to revel; raise an

uproar: — n. unlawful tumult

or disturbance: -ous, a.
Rq>, v.a. to tear apart.
Ripe, a. mature, fully devel

oped: ri'pen, v. to grow or

make ripe.
R4>'ple, n. a small curiing

wave: rip'ple, v. to wave,

flow in waves.
Rise (rlz), v. to get or go up.
Risible (rizf-). a. exciting

laughter: risibility, «.
Risk, ff . hazard, danger:—

to hazard.
Rite, n. a religious ceremony:

rif ual, a.

Rifual, n. a book of religious

rites: -ist, ».: -ism, «.
Ri'val, «. one striving with

another for the same ob-
ject. — a. competing: — v.a.

to compete with, strive to

equal: -ry, n.
Rive, V. to ^lit, cleave.
Riv'er, n. a large stream.
Riv'et, n. a bolt clinched:—

v.a. to fasten with rivets.
Riv'ulet, n. a brook.
Roach, «. a fresh-water fish.
Road, n. way for passengers.
Road, roads, road'stead, n.

place where ships may ride

at anchor.
Roan, a. bay or dark with

white or gray spots.
Roar, v.n. to miake a loud

noise: — ». cry of a beast;

loud noise.
Roast, v.a. to cook, as meat,

before a fire: roast, n.
Rob, V. to plunder: roblier,

n. one who robs: -y, n.
Robe, n. a gown, a rich dress.
Rob'in, rob'in^edl)reast, n.

a singing bird.
Robusf , a. strong, hardy.
Roch'et (roch'-), n. a surplice.
Rock'et, «. a firework which

is projected through the air.
Rod, n. a slender stick; a

measure, i6J feet.
RoMent, a. gnawing.
Rodomontade', n. boasting.
Roe, n. female deer; fisn

spawn.
Roga'tion, n. supplication.
Rogue (rdg), n. a knave,

rascal, mischievous person:

rog'uery (rog'ur-i), «.: rog'-

uish (rdg'ish), a.

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Roil, v.a. to render turbid.

Rois'tering, a. swaggering.

Roll. V. to turn like a wheel:
roil, «.: roll'er, n.

Roriicking, a. frolicking.

Roll'ing stock, the engines,
cars, &c., of a railway.

Romance', n. a fictitious,
wondesiul tale: — v.n. to tell
extravagant stories.

Roman'tic, a. fanciful, wild.

Romp, n. a girl who frolics
rudely: — v.n. to play rudely.

Rood, n. fourth of an acre;
figure of the crucifixion.

Roof, H. cover of a house, &c.

Rook, n. kind of crow: -ery, n.

Room, n. space, stead; an
apartment :-^.f». to lodge:
-y, a. spacious.

Roost, n. that on which a
bird rests at night: — v.n. to
^eep, as a bird.

Roosf er, n. male fowl, cock.

Root, «. that part of a plant
in the soil: — v. to be firmly
c>stablished, take root, fix by
roots; turn up with the
snout.

Rope, ff . a large cord.

Ro'pery, rope'walk, n. a
place where ropes are made.

Ro'py, a. stringy, glutinous.

Ro'sary, n. a string of beads
by which Roman Catholics
count their prayers.

Rose. ». a plant and its flower,
which is often red: rosa'-
ceous, a.: ro'seate, a.

Rose'mary, n. fragrant plant

Rosette', «. a rose-like orna-
ment.

Rose'-water, n. water dis-
tilled from rose leaves.

Rose'wood, ff. a Brazilian
wood much prized for cabi-
net-work.

Ros'in, n. resin from the pine.

Ros'ter, n. a list, register.

Ros'trum, n. a b^ of a
bird or a ship; platform for
speakers: ros'tral, a.

Ro'sy, a. Uke a rose, red.

Ro'tate, V. to turn round like
a wheel: ajs. ro'tary, ro'-
tatory: rota'tion, ».

Rote, n. mechanical repetition
of words.

Roften (-tn), a. putrid.

Rotund', a. round, spherical:
rotun'dity, n.

Rotun'da, n. a round hall.

Roue (roo-aO. *>• a debauchee.

Rouge (roozh), n. a red paint
or powder for the cheeks.

Rough (ruf), a. not smootli,
shaggy, hfiursh.

Rous^cast, v.a. to plaster
wjth coarse mortar.

Rough'en, vm. to make rough.

Roulette' (rSo-let'), n. a game
of hazard.

Round, a. circular, globular:
— n. a drcle, series, turn: —
ad. & prep, around: — v. a. to
make roimd.

Round'about, a. circuitous,
indirect.

Roun'delay, n. a kind of song
or dance.

Round-rob'in, n. petition with
names signed in a circle.

Rouse, V. to wake, stir.

Rout, n. a rabble: evening
party; disorder ot defeated
troops: — v.a. to put to dis-
orderly flight.

Route (root), n. course, road.

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Routine' (rSo-tenO, n. regular

or habitual course.
Row (ro), n. a line, rank: — v.

to impel by oars.
Row (row), n. a noisy quarrel.
Ro^ay, n. a tiu'bulent fellow.
Row'el, n. point of a spur.
Roy'al, a. kingly, regal, noble:

-ist, ».: -ty, n.
Rub'ber, n. caoutchouc; the

deciding game.
Rublbish, n. refuse, trash.
Rubes'cent, a. growing red.
Rulbicund, a. red, ruddy.
Rulbric, n. a direction as to

the service in a prayer-book;

any writing or pnntmg m
red ink in books and MSS.

Ruliy, n. a precious stone of
a red color, also the color.

Ructa'tion, n. act of belching.

Rud'der, n. the instrument by
which a ship is steered.

Rud'dy, a. reddish, florid.

Rude, a. rough, uncivil.

RuMiment, n. a first principle
or element: — ajs. rudimen'-
tal, rudimen'tary.

Rue, vxi. to be sorry for: n. a
bitter herb: -ful, a.

Ruff, n. p4aited collar.

Ruff'ian, n. a brutal fellow.

Ruffle, v.a. to ripple, dis-
turb, vex, make with ruffles:
— n. strip of cloth, &c., gath-
ered at one side; low roll of
drum.

Ru'fous, a. reddish-brown

Rug, n. a floor mat; thick cov-
erlet or blanket of wool, &c.

RufE'ged, a. rough, uneven.

Ru'in, n. destruction: pi. re-
mains of buildings, cities,
&c.: — V. to destroy: -ous, a.
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Rule, n. that which regulates,
a standard; instrument to
draw lines: — v. to govern;
mark with lines: ru'ler, n.

Rum, n. a spirit distilled from
molasses.

Rumlble, v.n. to make a low
heavy continued sound.

Ru'minate, v. to chew the
cud; meditate: rumina'-
tion, ».: ru'mlnant, a.
chewing the cud.

Rum'mage, n. & v. search by
overturning thin^.

Ru'mor, ». a flymg report,
current story: — v. to report.

Ru^^>, n. end of the Ixick-
bone, buttocks.

Rum'ple, v.a. to wrinkle.

Run, v.n. to move swiftly,
flow: run'ner, «.

Run'away, n. a fugitive.

Runlet, n. a small stream.

Runt, n. a stimted animal.

Rupee^ n. East Indian silver
coin, worth about 32 cents.

Rupt'ure, n. a breach, burst;
hernia: — v. to break, burst.

Rubral, a. of or in the country.

Ruse (r56z), n. a trick, dodge.

Rusk, n. a light; sweet cake.

Rus'set, a. reddish-brown.

Rus'tic, a. relating to the
country, rural, rude: rus'-
tic, n.: rustic'ity (-tis'-), n.

Rus'ticate, v.n. to reside in
the country: — v.a. to ban-
ish into the country, as from
college: rustica'tion, n.

Rus'tle (-si), V. to make a low
rattle, as with leaves.

Rutaba'ga, n. Swedish turnip.

Ruth'less (rooth -), a. pitiless.

Rye (ri), n. an esculent grain.

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SaVaoth, n. annles, hosts. I

Sabbata'rian, one who keeps
the 7th day as sabbath. I

Sablmth, n. day of rest, Sun-
day: ajs. sabbafic, -ical.

Sa'bley n. an j»rimia| and its
valuable fur: a. black, dark.

Safhre (-ber). n. kind of sword.

Sac, n. a little pouch.

Sac'ctaarin (-ka-), ». a coal-
tar product much sweeter
than sugar: sac'charine
(-ka-iln), a. sugary.

Sacerdo'tel (sas-^, a. priestly.

Sa'diem, n. Indian chief.

Sack, n. a bag; pillage; a gar-
ment: — vji. to pillage.

Sac'rament, n. a solemn relig-
ious ceremony, as the Lord's
Supper: sacramen'tal, a.

Sa'creo. a. made holy, conse-
crated, reli^us.

Sac'rifice (-fiz), vji. to oflfer
up to Heaven, give up with
loss or su£Fering: — n. an of-
fering to Go(h something
given up: sacrin'cial, a.

Sac'rilege, ». the profaning
of sacred things: sacrile'
gious,a.

Sac'ristan, ». sexton.

Sac'risty, ». church vestry.

Sad, a. sorrowful: 8ad'den,v.a.

Sad'dle, ff. a seat for a horse-
man on a horse's back.

Sad'dler, n. one who makes
saddles: -y, n.

Safe, a. free from danger,
secure: safe'ty, n.

Safe'-con'duct, n. a warrant
to pass in safety.

Safe'guard, n, a defence.

Saffron, n. a plant with a
yellow flower: — a. yellow.

Sac, v.n. to sink down.

Saga'cious (-ga'shus), a. dis-
cerning, wise: sagacity, n.

Sag'amore, n. an Indian chief.

Sage, a. wise: — n. a wise man;
an herb.

Sag'ittal (safOt a. arrow-like.

Sa'go, n. a starch from palms,
used for food.

Sail, n. sheet of canvas on a
ship, &c.; a sh^); trip in a
vessel; — v. to move by sails.

Sail'or, ». a seaman.

Saint, tt. a holy person: ajs.
<-ed, -ly, holy, pious.

Sake, n. final cause, account.

Salaam' (-lamO, n. salutation.

Sa'lable, a. that may be sold.

Sala'cious (-shus), a. lustful.

Sal'ad, n. food of raw herbs.

Sal'amander, n. a species of
lizard once supposed able to
live in fire.

Sal'ary, n. wages: sal'aried, a.

Sale, ft. a selling, market:
sales'man, n.

Salera'tus, n. baking soda.

Salic, a. noting a French law
excluding women from the
throne. ,

Sa'lient, a. standing out prom-
inently.

Salsify, v.a. to change into a
salt: sarifiable, a.

Saline^ a. pertaining to salt: —
n. a salt-spring.

Sali'va, n. slaver, spittle: ajs,

' sali'val, sal'ivary.

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Sal'lvate, v.a. to produce a
flow of saliva: saliva'tion»».

Sal'low, n. a small species of
willow: — a. pole yeUow.

Sal^y, V. to rush out: sally, n.

Salmagun'di, ». chopped
meat with pickled fish, on-
ions, &c.

Salm'on (sam'un), n. a fish.

Saloon', n. a spacious hall or
room; drinking-shop.

Salt, n. a substance used for
seasoning; chemical combi-
nation of an add with a base.

Sartant, a. leaping, dancing:
salta'tion, ».: sartatory, a.

Salt'-cellar, ». vessel for salt.

Saltpe'tre (-t^), n. nitrate of
potash, nitre.

Salt-rheum' (-room'), n. a
disekse of the skin.

SalutM-ious, a. healthful: sa-
lulirity, n.

Sal'utary, a. healthful, bene
fidal.

Salute', v.a. to greet with a
bow, ki^ &c.: ns. salute',
saluta'tion : salu'tatory, n.

Sal'vace, n. a reward for sav-
ing a ship or goods at sea.

Salva'tion, n. preservation.

Salve (sav), n. an ointment.

Sal'ver, n. plate to present
anytlung on.

Sal'vo, n. a salute with guns.

Samp, n. Indian com groimd
coarse.

Sam'phire (-fur or -fir), n. a
plant used for pickle.

Sam'ple, ». a specimen.

Sam'pler, ». girl's show piece
of needle-work.

San'able, a. curable: san'a-
tive, san'atory, a. curative.

Sanc'tify, v.a. to make holy,
purify: sanctifica'tion, n.

Saiictimo'iiious, a. affectedly
pious: sanc'timony, ».

Sanc'tion, v.a, to confirm,
authorize: — ». that which
sanctions.

Sanc'tity, n. sacredness.

Sancf uary, n. a sacred place;
an inviolable asylum.

Sanc'tum, n. a sacred or pri-
vate place.

San'dal, n. a sort of shoe.

San'dal-wood, n. an aromatic
wood.

Sand'wich, n. slices of bread
with meat, &c., between.

Sane, a. sound in mind.

San^aree', n. sweetened and
spiced wine and water.

Sang'-froid' (sjLng'frawO, «.
coolness, calmness.

San'guinary, a. bloody, cruel.

San'suine (sang'gwin), a. red,
full of blood; ardent, confi-
dent: sanguin'eous, a.

San'hedrim, n. the highest
council of the Jews.

Sa'nies (sa'ni-es), n. thin mat-
ter from a sore: sa'nious, a.

San'ity, n. soundness of mind.

Sap, H. juice of plants: — v.a.
to undermine.

Sap'id, a. savory: 8iu>id'ity, n.

Sa'pient, a. wise, knowing.

Sap'ling, n. a young tree.

Sapona'ceous, a. soapy.

Sapon'ify, v. to turn into soap.

Saporif' ic, a. producing taste.

Sap'phire, ». precious stone
next in hardness to the dia-
mond and usually blue.

Sar'casm, n. a satirical re-
mark: sarcas'tic, a.

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Sarce'net (sars^-), n. thin silk.
Sarcoph'agous, a. feeding on

flesh.
Sarcoph'agus, n. stone coffin.
Sardine' (-den'), n. a small

fish of the herring family.
Sardonic, a. forced, iromcal.
Sar'donyz, «. a reddish-yellow

stone.
Sarsaparilla, n. a plant with

a medicinal root.
Sash, n. a belt or scarf; a win-
dow-frame.
Sas'safras, n. a tree whose

root has an aromatic bark.
Sa'tan, ». the Devil: ajs.

satan'ic, satan'ical.
Satch'el, n. a small bag for

papers, books, &c.
Sate, v.a. to satiate, glut.
Saf ellite, ». a small planet

revolving round a larger; an

obsequious follower.
Sa'tiate (-sM-at), v.a. to grat

if^ fully, glut: sati'ety, n.
Safin, n. a soft glossy silk.
Saf ire, n. a ridiculing speech

or essajj, sarcasm: ajs. satir'-

ic, satir'ical: safirist, n.

saf irize, v.a.
Saf isfy.v.a. to supply or please

fully, gratify: satisfac'tion,

n.: satisfac'tory, a. '
Safurate, v.a. to drench, fill

full: satura'tion, n.
Saturday, n. 7th day of the

week.
Saturnalia, ». pi. riotous

revelling: satumalian, a,
Sat'umine, a. gloomy, grav<
Sa'tyr, w. a sy-lvan god half

man and half goat.
Sauce, n. something to give

relish to food; impudence.

Sau'cer, n. a shallow platter.

Sau'cy, a. insolent, impudent.

Saun'ter, v. to go about idly.

Sau'rian, n, a reptile of the
lizard family.

Sau'sage, n. a roll of minced
meat in a skin.

Sav'age, a. uncivilized, cruel,
barbarous: — n. a wild or un-
civilized person: -ry, n.

Savan'na, «. a vast meadow.

Savant (sa-vanh'), n. learned
man.

Save, V. to preserve; be eco-
nomical; — prep, except.

Sav'ings-bank, n. a bank in
which savings are deposited.

Saviour, or Sav'ior (sav'yur),
«. one who saves. The
Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Sa'vor, n. taste or odor, flavor:
— V. to taste, smack, relish.

Sa'vory, a. well-flavored, ap-
petizing: — «. an herb.

Savo3r', n. a kind of cabbage.

Saw, n. an instrument with a
toothed edge; a proverb: —
V. to cut with a saw: -yer, w.

Say (sa), v. to speak, tell: — n.
speech.

Scab, n. a crust over a sore.

Scabl>ard, n. a sheath, case.

Scal>rous, a. rough, scraggy.

Scaffold, «. a temporary plat-
form or staging: -ing, n.

Scald (skawld), v. a. to bum
with hot liquid: scald, ».

Scald (skawld or skald), n. an
ancient Scandinavian bard.

Scale, n. dish of a balance;
thin plate or layer; gradu- •
ated measure: — v. to strip
of scales: come off in scales;
climb.

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Scalene', a. having three un- Scarlet, fi. a bright red color.

equal sides, as a triangle. Scar'let-fe'ver, n. a conta-
ScaU'ion, n. kind of onion. gious fever marked by a

Scallop (skor-), n. a shell- scariet flush.

fish; a notch, little curve: — Scarp, n. side of a ditch next

v.a. indent, notch. the rampart.

Scalp, n. the skin of the top of IScathe (skath), v. & ». dam-

the head; — v.a. to cut thej age, harm: scathless, a.
' scalp from. 'Scatter, v.a. to throw about

ScaFpel, n. a surgeon's knife. | loosely, disperse.
Scamp, n. a knave. Scav'enger,ft. a street-cleaner.

Scam'per, v.n. to run o£f. [Scene (s€n), n. a place of ac-
Scan, v.a. to examine closely; tion; part of a play; spectacle,

divide into feet, as a verse. | view: scenic, a.
Scan'dal, n. slander, disgrace: Sce'nery, n. Umdscape, view.

-ize, v.a.: -ous, a.

Scan'sion, n. scanning of
verse.

Scanso'rial, a. climbing.

Scant, a. not plentiful: — v.a.
to stint.

Scanf ling, n. small timber.

Scant" y, a. meagre, scant.

Scape'-goat, n. a goat driven
out by the Jews to bear
away the people's sins; one
blamed for others' faults. |

Scenog^raphy (se-), n. per-
spective drawing: scene-
graphic, a.

Scent, H. a smell, odor: — v.a.
to smell; perfume.

Scep'tic (skep'-), n. doubter,
unbeliever: scep'tical, a.

Scep'ticism, n. unbelief.

Scep'tre (scep'ter), n. ensign
of royalty: scep'tred, a.

Sched'ule (sked'-), n. list, in-
ventory.

Scape'-grace, n. a graceless Scheme, n. a plan, project: —
or worthless fellow. | v. to plan, contrive.

Scap'ula, ft. the shoulder- Schism (sizm), n. a si^t or
blade: scap'ular, a. | division: schismat'ic, a.

Scar, n. a mark of a wound. Schist (shist), n. slate-rock.

Scarce (scairce), a. not plenti-, rock that splits in thin lay-
ful, rare: scar'city, n. \ ers: ajs. -ic, -ose, -ous.

Scarce, scarcely, ad. hardly. Schorar, n. a pupil, student;

Scare, v.a. to frighten.
Scare'crow, n. an image to

frighten crows, &c.
Scarf, ft. a piece of dress.
Scarf skin, n. outer skin.

man of learning: -ly, a.
Schol'arship, ft. learning.
Scholas'tic, a. pertaining to

schools or to the schoolmen.
Scho'liast, n. an annotator.

Scar'ify, vui. to scratch or Scholium, n. an explanatory

slightly cut: -fica'tion, n. | note.
ScarXati'na (-tg'na), n. scar- School, n. a place of educa-

let-fever. ' tion: — v.a. to instruct, teach.

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School'man, n. one of the
divines of the middle ages.

Schoon'er, n. sharp-built ves-
sel commonly two-masted.

Sciaf ica (si-), n. neuralgia in
the hip: sciat'ic, a. pei^in-
ing to the hip.

Sci'ence, n. knowledge ar-
ranged imder general prin-
ciples: scientific, a.: sci'-
entist, n.

Scintiria (sin-), ». spark.

Scin'tiilate (sin'-), v.n. to
emit sparks: scin'tillaiit, a.:
scintiila'tion, n.

Sci'olism, n. superficial knowl-
edge, smattermg.

Sci'oiist, ft. a smatterer.

Sci'on, n. a yoimg shoot, graft.

Scir'rhus (sklr'rus), n. a hard-
ened gland or tumor: scir'-
rhotts, a.: scirrhos'ity, n.

Scis'sion (sizh'im), n. cutting.

Scis'sors (siz'urz), n.pl. cut-
ting instrument with two
blades.

Sclerot'ic, n. white of the eye.

Scoff, V. & n. mock, jeer.

Scold, V. to chide rudely: — n.
a woman who scolds.

Sconce, n. head or skull; the
part of a candlestick for the
candle.

Scoop, n. a large ladle: — v.a.
to lade out; cut hollow.

Scope, ». aim, drift; space,
range, room.

Scorbu'tic, a. of scurvy.

Scorch, v.a. to bum super-
ficially.

Score, n. a notch, account;
twenty: — v.a. to cut, mark.

Sco'ria, «. dross, slag: pl.\

Sco'rify, v.a. to reduce to
scoria: scorifica'tion, n.

Scorn, VM, to hold in con-
tempt: — n. contempt, dis-
dain: -fill, a.

Scor'pion, n. an insect.

Scotoi, v.a. to block a wheel,
&c.; cut slightly.

Scof-free, a. untaxed; un-
hurt.

Scoun'drel, n. rascal: -ism, n.

Scour, V. to cleanse by rub-
bing; range over.

Scourge (skurj), n. a whip;
afiSiction: — vm. to vihxp
severely.

Scout, n. one sent out to
observe the enemy, &c.: — v.
to act as a scout; scoff at.

Scow, ». a flat-bottomed boat.

Scowl, v.n. to look sour or
sullen: — n. a sullen look.

Scrablble, vm. to scribble,
scrawl; scrape; scramble.

Scramlble, n. & vm. struggle
as in climbing.

Scrap, n. a fragment, bit.

Scrape, v.a. to rub with
something edged: — n. a
dij95culty.

Scratch, v.a. to tear or mark,
as with the nails: scratch, ».

Scrawl, V. to write dumsuy:
scrawl, fi.

Scream, v. to cry out in a
loud, shrill voice, shriek:
scream, ».

Screech, n. & v.n. shriek.

Screen, n. something to shelter
or conceal; a sieve: — v. a. to
shelter; sift.

Screw, n. a cjdinder grooved
spirally: — v. a. to fasten with
a screw.

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Scrib'ble, v. to write care

Scribe, n. a writer; Jewish

expounder of the law.
Scrip, n. a wallet; a certificate

of stock.
Script, ». writing.
Scripfure, n. the Bible:

scripf ural, a.
Scrive'ner (dcriv'ngr), n. one

who draws contracts; a

money-broker.
Scrofttla, ». a disease char

acterized by swelling of the

glands: scrofulous, a.
Scroll, n. a roll of paper, &c.
Scrub, vji. to rub hard,

scour: — n. a drudge.
Scrublby, a. mean, stunted.
Scru'ple, ff. a doubt, qualm;

20 grains: — v.n. to hesitate

thnxigh conscience: scru'-

pulous, a.: scruptilos'ity, n.
Scru'tiny, n. deep search:

scru'tinize, v.a.
Scud, v.n. to run swiftly.
Scuffle, v.n. to struggle in a

disorderly way: scurfle, n.
Scull, n. a small boat; short

oar: — v.a. to impel by an

oar over the stem.
Scullery, n. place for kitchen

utensils.
ScuMon (-yun), n. a servant

who washes pots and pans.
Sculp'tor, n, one who carves

figures.
Scuq>fure, n. art of carving

statues, &c.: carved work: —

V. to carve: sculpfural, a.
Scum, H. frothy refuse: — v.a.

to skim.
Scup'per, n. a hole in a ship';

side to carry off water.

Scurf, n. scaly matter, dan-
druff.

Scur'rilous, a. foul, grossly
abusive: scurrility, n.

Scur'vy, n. a cutaneous dis-
ease: — a. vile, mean, low.

Scutch'eon, n. escutcheon.

Scu'tiform, a. shield-shaped.

Scuf tie, M. a coal-hod; small
square hole: — v.a. to sink,
as a ship, by cutting holes
through tne bottom.

Scythe (sUh), n. an instru-
ment for mowing grass.

Sea, n. large body of water.

SealMMurd, n. shore of the sea.

Seal, ff. a stamp, wax im-
pressed with a seal; a
marine animal: — v. a. to fas-
ten with a seal; set a seal to.

Seam, n. a line formed by
sewing; vein of ore, &c.: —
v.a. to join by a seam.

Sea'man, ». a sailor: -ship, n.

Sea'mew, fi. a marine bird.

Seam'stress (sem'-), «. a wo-
man who sews.

Sear, v.a. to scorch, cauterize:
— a. dry, withered.

Search, v. to seek, examine: —
H. seeking: -able, a.

Sea'son (se'zn). n. one of the
four parts 01 the year; fit
time, period of time: — v.a. to
flavor; inure: -able, a.

Seat, H. chair, bench, &c., to
sit in or on; mansion, abode:
— v.a. to place on a seat.

Sea'worfhy, a. fit to go to sea.

Seba'ceous, a. relating to fat.

Se'cant, a. cutting: — «. a line
that cuts another.

Secede', v.n. to withdraw from
fellowship: seces'sion, n.

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264 SELENOGRAPHY

Seck'el, n. a small sweet pear.

Seclude', vui. to shut up
apart, keep apart from
others: seclu'sion, n.

Sec'ond, a. next to the first: —
n. attendant at a duel; sup-
porter; 6oth part of a min-
ute: v.a. to assist: -ary, a.

Sec'ond-hand, a. not new/

Se'cret, a. concealed, private:
n. thing hidden: se'crecy, n.

Sec'retary, n. one who writes
for another; an officer of
state or of a society.

Secrete', v. a. to hide, conceal;
separate: secre'tion, ».:
secre'toxy, a.

Sect, n. a religious denomina-
tion: -a'rian, a. & «.: -a'ri-
anism, n,: -ary, n.

Sec'tile, a. that may be cut

Sec'tion, ». a cutting, divis
ion, portion: -al, a.

Sec'tor, n. part of a circle
contained by an arc and two
radii; a mathematical instru-
ment.

Sec'ular, a. worldly, not spirit-
ual: -ize, v.: secular'ity, n.

Sec'undines, n.pl. after-birth.

Secure', a. free from danger,
safe: — v. a. to make safe: se-
cur'able, a.: secu'ri^, «.

Sedan', ». a dosed chair car-
ried by two men.

Sedate', a. calm, quiet, serious.

Sed'ative, a. soothing:—*, a
soothing medicine.

Sed'entary, a. sitting much.

Sedge, n. a coarse grass, as in
marshes: sedc'y, a.

Sed'iment, n. that which set
ties at the bottom, dregs,
lees: sedimen'tary, a.

Sedi'tion, n. rebellious dis-
content: sedi'tious, a.

Seduce', v.a. to entice to evil,
lead astray: seduc'tion, n.:
seduc'tive, a.

Sed'ulous, a. diligent, assidu-
ous: ns. -ness, sedu'lity.

See, v.a. to perceive by the eye:
— n. diocese of a bishop.

Seed, n. that from which
plaints and animals are gen-
erated: seedling, n. a idiant
from the seed.

Seed'y, a. run to seed; worn
out; shabby.

Seem, v.n. to appear, look.

Seem'ly, a. decent, becoming.

Seer, n. a prophet.

See'saw, fi. alternate motion
up and down: see'saw, v.n.

Seethe, v.a, to boil.

Seg'ment, n. a part cut off.

Seg'regate, v. a. to separate:
segrega'tion, n.

Seigneu'rial (se-nu'-), a. be-
longing to a seignior.

Seign'ior (sen'yur), n. the lord
of a manor: -y, n.

Seine (sen), n. a large fishing-
net.

Seis'in (sez'in), seiz'in, n.
possession of freehold estate
m land.

Seis'mic (sis-), a. of or due to
an earthquake.

Seismol'ogy (sis-), n. the sci-
ence of earthquakes.

Seize, vui. to grasp, take by
force: seiz'ure, n.

Sel'dom, ad. not often, rarely.

Selecf, v.a. to choose: — a.
well chosen, choice: -ion, n.

Selenography (sel-), n. de*
scription of the moon.

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SEQUEL

SeFfish, a. unduly for seIf,lSen'8itive, a. sentient, feeling.

sordid, illiberal: -ness, n.

Selfsame, a. very same.

Self-willed% a. wilful.

Sell, v.a. to give for a price.

Servage, n. the edge of cloth.

Sem'blaiice, n. likeness.

Seamen, n. seed-fluid of ani-
mals.

Semi-an'nual, a. half-yearly.

Sem'icircle, n. half a circle.

Semicolon, ». a stop, thus (;)

Semidiam'eter,half -diameter.

Semilu'nar, a. shaped like a
half-moon.

Sem'inal, a. belonging to seed.

Sem'inaiy, n. a school.

Semina'tion, fi. a sowing.

Semitone, n. half a tone.

Semivowel, ». a half-vowel
sound, as that of y or w.

Sempiter'nal, a. everlastuig.

Seagate, n. the upper house of
a legislature: sen'ator, n.
senato'rial, a.

Senes'cence, n. growing old.

Sen'eschal (-esh-al), n.
steward.

Se'nile (-nil), a. relating to old
age: senility, n.

Senior (sen'jrur), n. one older
than another: an elder: — a.
older: seniority,

Sen'na, ». dried leaves of cas-
sia, used as a cathartic.

Sen'night (sen'nit), n. a week

Sensa'tion, n. perception by
the sense, excitement: -al, a.

Sense, n. the faculty by which
things are perceived; in-
tellect; meaning.

Sen'sible, a. perceptible; eas-
ily affected; cognizant; ju-
dicious, wise: sensibility, n.

Sen'sual, a. relating or pleas-
ing to the senses: -ize, vm.i
-ism, n.: -ist, ».: sensual'-
ity, ».: sen'suous, a.

Sen'tence, n. a doom, judg-
ment; words containing a
complete thought: — v. a. to
judge, condemn.

Senten'tious (-shus), a. short
and pithy in expression.

Sen'tient (-shi-ent), a. feel-
ing, perceiving.

Sen'timent,n. feeling; opinion;
a thought in words.

Sentimen'tal, a. full of feel-
ing, affectedly tender: -ism,
».: sentimentality, ff.

Sen'tinel, sen'try, n. a soldier
on guard.

Sep'arate, v. to put by itself;
divide, part: — a. apart from
another: sep'arable, a.: sep-
ara'tion, ».: sep'aratist, n.

Se'poy, n. native soldier of
India.

Septeml>er,».the 9th month.

Sep'tenary, a. consisting of 7.

S^ten'nial, a. lasting 7 years
or happening every 7 years.

Sep'tic, sep'tical, a. tending
to produce putrefaction.

Septuagena'rian, septuag'-
enary, n. one 70 years old.

Sep'tuafl^t, ». the Greek ver-
sion of the Old Testament.

Sep'tuple, a. sevenfold.

Sepul'chnl, a. relating to a
tomb.

Sep'ulchre (-k6r), n. a tomb.

Sep'ulture, n. interment.

Sequa'cious, a. following.

Se'quel, n. that which follows,
r^t.

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266 SEXANGULAR

Se'quent, a. following, suc-l

ceeding: se'quence, n.
Seques'ter^ seques'trate, v.a.

to set aside; seize and hold

till a demand is satisfied:

sequestra' tion, n.: seq'ues-

trator, ».
Seraglio (-ral'yo), n. palace

of a Turkish sultan; harem.
Ser'aph, n. an angel of the

highest rank: pi. ser^aphim.
Seraphic, a. angelic, blissful.
Ser'aphine (-fen), n. a kind of

small organ.
Serenade', n. music performed

under windows at night: —

v.a. to comi^iment with a

serenade.
Serene% a. calm, quiet, clear:

seren'ity, n.
Serf, n. a slave: -dom, n.
Serge, n. a twilled cloth.
Ser'geant (ser^'ent or sar'-), »,

a military officer next above

a corporal; a lawyer of high

rank.
Se'ries, n. a succession of

things: se'rial, a. & n.
Se'rious, a. grave, sdemn.
Ser'mon, n. discourse of a

preacher: -ize, vm.
Se'rous, a. like serum, watery.
Ser'pent, n. a creeping animal,

a snake: ser'peiitine, a.
Ser'rate, ser'rated (s6r'-), a.

notched like a saw.
Ser'ried, a. set close, crowded.
Se'rum, n. a thin, watery fluid,

as that of blood; whey.
Serve, v. to wait on, work for,

assbt; perform duty; suit:

ser'vant, n.
Ser'vice, n. a working for an-
other; duty; use: -able, a.

jSer'vile (-vil), a. slavish, cring-
ing, mean: servil'ity, n.

ISer'vitor, ». servant.

Ser'vitude, n. slavery.

Ses'sion (sesh'un), n. sitting
of a court or lei^islature, &c.

Set, v.a. to p4ace, fix, adjust: —
v.n. to go down, as the sun:
— a. fixed, firm: — n. a com-
plete suit or assortment.

Seta'ceous (-shus), a. brisdy.

Sef-oflf, n. offset.

Se'ton (se'tn), n. threads in-
serted in the skin to cause a
mattering.

Setose', se'tous, a. bristly.

Settee', long seat with a back.

Sef ter, n. a kind of dog.

Sef tie, n. a bench with a back.

Sef tie, v.a. to establish, deter-
mine: — v.n, to subside, sink:
-ment, «.: sef tier, n.

Sevennight (sen'nit), n. week.

Sev'er, v.a. to separate, sun-
der, cut apart: -ance, n.

Sev'eral, a. various, sundry.

Severe', a. rigid, harsh, strict;
painful: sever'ity, n.

Sew (sd), V. to join with a
needle: sew'er (s6'-), n.

Sew'a^ (sd5-), n. matter
passing through sewers.

Sewer (s66r), «. a public drain:
sew'erage, n.

Sex, n. the distinction of male
or female. The Sex, wom-
ankind.

Sexagena'rian, n. one 60
years old.

Sexag^enary (-aj'-), a. con-
taining or designating 60: —
n. one 60 years old.

Sexan'gular, a. having 6
an^es.

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SHEER

Sexen'nial, a. lasting 6 years,
or occurring once in 6 years.

Sex'tant, n. 6th part of a cir-
cle; instrument to measure
angles.

Sex'ton, n. one who has charge
of a church and graveyard.

Sex'tuple, a. sixfold.

Sex'tuu, a. pertaining to sex:
sexual'ity, n.

Shab'by, a. threadbare or
ragged, mean, paltry.

Shackle, v.a. to chain, fetter.

Shackles, n.^. fetters.

Shad, ». a fish.

Shade, n. interception of light

Shad'ow, n. dark image
formed when a body inter-
cepts light: — v.a. to cloud
or darken; represent faintly.

Shaft, n. an arrow; entrance
to a mine; pole of a carriage.

Shag, ft. rough, wodly hair;
cloth with a shaggy nap.

Shag'ged, shag'gy, a. rough,
hairy.

Shagreen', n. kind of leather.

Shan (shU), n. ruler of Persia.

Shake, v. to agitate, quiver:
shake, ».: snak'er. n.

Shale, n. slaty rock: snaly, a.

Shallop, n. a boat.

Shallow, a. not deep; sflly: —
n. a shoal, shallow place.

Sham, n. an imposture, cheat:
V. to feign: — a. counterfeit.

9iaml>le, v.n. to move awk-
wardlv.

Shaml>les, n.pl. slaughter-
house.

Shame, n. sense of disgrace: —
v.a. to make ashamra: -ful,
a. disgraceful: -less, a.

Shame'faced, a. bashful.

Shampoo', v.a. to rub and
press the limbs after a hot
bath, &c.; wash and rub the
hea'd.

Sham'rock, n. a clover-like
I^ant.

Slumk, n. leg from knee down.

Shan'ty, n. a hut.

Shape, v.a. to form, mould,
adjust: — n. form, appear-
ance: -less, a.: -ly, a.

Shard, n. a fragment; a shell.

Share, ». portion, allotment;
plough-blade: — v.a. to ap-
portion, divide: — v.n. to
have part.

Shark, n. a voracious sea-fish.

Sharp, a. keen, piercing, sour.

^larp'en, v.a. to make sharp.

Sharp'er, n. a swindler.

Sharp'-set, a. ravenous.

Shaf ter, v. to break in pieces.

Share, v.a. to cut or pare off;
graze; cheat: — n. a tool to
shave wood: shav'er, n.

Sheaf, n. a bundle of grain:
pi. sheaves.

Shear, v.a. to cut with shears.

Shears, n.pl. a cutting instru-
ment with two blades.

Sheath, n. a case, scabbard.

Sheathe, v.a. to put into a
sheath.

Sheave, n. wheel of a pulley-
block.

Shed, v.a. to pour, spill, cast
off: — n. an outhouse, &c.

Sheen, fi. brightness, lustre.

Sheep, n. wool-bearing ani-
mal: sheepish, a. foolishly
difi&dent.

I. pure, unmixed: —
V.H. to deviate, turn aside: —
n. curve of a ship's deck.

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268

SHOULDER

Sheet, n. a cloth in a bed; a Ship, n. a sea-vessel; vessel

piece of paper, &c. with 3 masts: — v.a. to put

Sheef-anchor, n. the ship's

largest anchor.
Sheik (shgk), n. an Arab chief.
Shek'el (shekel), n. an ancient

Jewish silver coin, worth

about 63 cents. , „

Shel'drake, n. a kind of wild Shiv'er, v. to break into little

duck. j faeces; shake, shudder: —

Shelf, n. a board to set things! ». small piece: -y, a.

on: shoal, ledge: pi. shelves. Shoal, n. a multitude, as of

into a ship; send by any con-
veyance: -ment, n.

Ship'wrii^t, n. ship-builder.

Shire (sher or shir), n. county.

Shirk, v.n. to avoid unfairly.

Shirt, ». a man's garment.

Shell, n. a hard covering; a
bomb: — v. to strip off or cast
the shell; fire shells at.

Shell'-fish, n. aquatic ani-
mal with an external shell.

Shel'ter, n. a protecting roof,
&c.; refuge: — v. to give or
take shelter; harbor.

Shelve, v.a. to place on a
shelf: — v.n. to slope.

Shepherd (shep'grd), n. one
who tends sheep; a pastor.

Sher^t, n. a drink made of
fruit-juice sweetened and
flavored. I

Sher'iff, n. chief executive]

fish; a shallow, sand-bank:
ihallow, not deep: -y, a.
Shock, n. a violent shake; pile

of sheaves: — v.a. to shake,

offend, disgust.
ShodMy, n. old woollen rags

for remanufacture.
Shoe, n. 2l cover for the foot: —

v.a. to furnish with shoes.
Shooks, n.pl. st&yes for casks.
Shoot, V. to discharge, as from

a gun; dart, thrust forward:

— n. a young branch.
Shop, n. a room for retailing

goods or for work: — v.n. to

visit shops in order to buy.

oflScer of a county: -alty, n.'Shopliftinfi:, n. stealing from
Sher'ry, n. a Spanish wine. { a shop: shop'lifter, n.
Shib'boleth, n. party watch- Shore, n. coast, border of

word. water; a prop: — v.a. to prop.

Shield, n. a piece of defensive Short, a. not long, brief.

armor: — vm. to protect. tShorfen, vui. to make short.
Shift, V. to change; find means: Shortliand, n. short mode of

— n. an exi)edient; chemise.! writing.
Shift'less, a. inefficient, lazy. Shorts, n.^/. coarse meal, bran.
ShillaOah, n. a cudgel. Shot, n. balls of lead, &c.

Shil'ling, n. a silver coin in Shote, n. a young hog.

England, 12 pence.
Shin'gle (shing'l), n.
board; coarse gravel:
eruptive disease: — v
cover with shingles.

3, thin
pl. an

Shoul'der, n. the joint which
connects the arm with the
body: — v. a. to put on the
shoulder; push rudely with
the shoulder.

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269 SIGNIFICANT

Shout, n. a loud cry: — v.n. to

cry out.
Shove (shuv), n. & v.a. pushc
Shov'el (shuv'I), n. a tool for

taking up earth, &c.
ShoWi v.a. to exhibit: — v.n.

to appear: — n. an exhibi-
tion, sight.
Showil>read, n. unleavened

bread of the Jews.
Show'er, n. a short fall of rain

or hail: — v.n. to rain in

showers: — v.a. to wet: -y, a.
Show'y, a. gaudy, gay.
Shred» vm. to cut or tear into

strips: — n. a strip.
Shrew, n. a scolding woman.
Shrewd, a. cunning, sharp.
Shriek, v.n. to cry shrilly: — n

a shrill outcry.
Shrill, a. sharp, piercing.
Shrimp, n. a small shell-fish
Shrine, «. a case to hold

things sacred.
Shrink, v. to contract; recoil.
Shriv'el (shriv^), v. to con

tract into wrinkles.
Shroud, n. winding-sheet for

the dead: pi. large ropes of

a ship: — v. to shelter, cover.
Shrove'tide, n. the Tuesday

before Lent.
Shrub, n. a dwarfish tree; a

beverage: shrub'bery, n.
Shrug, V. to draw up the

shoulders.
Shuck, n. the hull, husk.
ShudMer, v.n. to tremble from

fear, &c.: — n. a trembling
Shuffle, V. to shove together;

mix as cards; dodge, evade
Shunt, v.a. to switch or turn

off on a side rail: — n. rail

way switch.

Shuf tie, n. a weaver's instru-
ment.

Shuf tlecock, ». a cork stuck
with feathers, beaten back
and forth by players.

Sib'ilant, a. hiding, sounding
like s: sibila'tion, n.

SiVyl, n. prophetess: -line, a.

Sic'cative, a. drying: sic'city
(sik'sl-tl), n.

Sick, a. ill, in poor health.

Sic'kle, n. a reaping-hook.

Side, n. edge; surface; partjj.

Sidelboard, n. a piece of furni-
ture to hold dishes, &c.

Sidelong, a. lateral, oblique.

Side'reaL a. of the stars.

Side'-saddle, ». a woman's
saddle.

Side'wajrs, side'wise, ad. on
or toward one side.

Si'dle, v.n. to go side foremost.

Siege (sej), n. a besieging.

Sies'ta (se-), n. after-dinner
nap.

Sieve (siv), «. vessel for sifting.

Sift, v.a. to separate by a
sieve.

Sifl^ (si), V. to breathe audi-
bly as in grief: sigh, n.

Si|^t (sit), n. sense of seeing;
anything seen.

Sightly, a. pleasing to the eye.

Sign (sin), n. a token, mark:
v.a. to attach a signature to.

Sig'nal, n. a sign that gives
notice: — a. eminent, re-
markable: — V. to make sig-
nals to: -ize, v.a.

Sig'nature, ». one's name
written by himself.

Sig'net, n. a seal, csp. a king's.

Significant, a. meaning, ex-
pressive: significance, n.

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SIRLOIN

Sis'nify, v. to mean, import:
significa'tion, ».

Si^-man'tiai, n. personal
signature, esp. of a sover-
eign.

Silent, a. not speaking, still:
silence, «. & v.a.

Sile'sia (sl-le'shl-a), n. a kind
of thin twilled doth.

SUOiouette' (sil'oo-etO, n. a
drawing in tdack.

Silica, silez, n. pure quartz
or flmt: sili'cious, a.

Silk, H. doth or throui woven
from a soft substance pro-
duced by certain caterpillars:
silk'en, a.: silk'y, a.

Sill, n. a bottom piece of
timber.

Sillabub, n. milk with wine or
dder sweetened.

Silly, a. simple, foolish.

Silt, n. mud, &c., deposited by
water.

Sil'ver, ». a precious metal: —
V. to cover with silver: -y, a.

Sim'ilar, a. resembling, like:
similar'ity, n.

Sim'ile (siml-le), n. some-
thing sitnilar, a comparison.

Similitude, n. resemblance.

Sim'mer, v.n. to boil gently.

Sim'ony, n. crime of buying
or selling church prefer-
ment: simoni'acal, a.

Simoom', simoon', n. a hot,
smothering wind in Arabia.

Sim'per, v.n. to smile foolish
ly: — «. a foolish smile.

Sim'ple, a. single, plain, art-
less; silly: — n. something
uncompounded; a medicinsu
plant: simplicity, n,

Sim'pleton, n. a dunce.

Sim'plify, vut. to make sim-
ple: simplifica'tion, n.

Sim'ulate, v.a. to feign, imi-
tate: simula'tion, n.

Simulta'neoiis (si-), a. at the
same time.

Sin, n. wrong-doing: sin, v.:
-ful, a.

Since, canj. after, because.

Sincere', a. honest, real, frank:
sincer'ity (sin-s6r'-), n.

Sin'ciput, ». front of the head.

Si'necure, ». an office of prof-
it without work.

Sin'ew, n. a tendon, muscle:
-y, a. strong, vigorous.

Sing, V. to utter musical
sounds.

Singe, V. & n. scorch.

Sin'gle, a. one only; unmar-
ried; sincere: — v.a. to select.

Sing'-song, n. drawling tone.

Sin'gular, a. single, alone,
uncommon: singular'ity, n.

Sin'ister, a. on the left; omi-
nous, bad, evil.

Sink, V. to fall or cause to fall
gradually: — n. a drain.

Sink'ing-nind, n. a fund for
the gradual payment of a
public debt.

Sin'ner, n. one who sins.

Sin'uate, v.a. to bend in and
out: sin'uous, a.: sinuos'-

itv, «.
i'pnon, n. a t

Si'phon, «. a bent tube to draw
a liquid from a vessel.

Sir, n. a title.

Sire, n. father; title of honor
given to kings; male parent
of a horse, &c.: — v. to beget.

Si'ren, n. a fascinating nymph:
— a. alluring.

Sir'loin, n. See Stirloin.

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Siroc'co, n. a hot south wind

in Italy, &c.
Sir'rah, int. sir (used in anger

or contempt).
^r'uD^ fi. a thick, sweet juice

or liquor.
Sis'ter, n. a female bom of the

same parents: -ly, a.
Site, n. situation, position.
Sifuate, v.a. to locate, i^ace.
Situa'tioii, n. position.
Size, n. bulk, extent: — v. a. to

arrange according to size.
Size, siz^ing, n. a gluey sub

stance: v. to cover with size.
Skat (sk&t), n. a German game

at cards.
Skate, n. a foot-frame to slide

with on ice; a fish: — vm. to

slide on skates.
Skein (skan), n. a quantity of

threaid, &c.
Skereton, n. the bones of an
- animal, preserved in their

natural position; framework.
Sketch, n. an outline, rough

draught: — v. a. to trace the

outlines of: -y, a.
Skew'er, n. a pin to hold meat[

in form. |

Ski'agraph, n. an X-ray pho-
tograph.
Skid, n. a short piece of wood

as a slider. I

Skiff, n. a small, light boat.
Skill, n. knowledge, ability in'

practice: skillful, a.: skilled,

a.: skilless, a. I

Skiiaet, n. a kettle or pan with

a handle.
Skim, VM. to clear off, as!

cream or scum: v.n. to glide'

along near the surface:

skim'mer, n.

Skin, H. the covering of the
flesh: — V. to flay: skia'ny, a.

Skin'flint, ». a niggard.

Skip, n. a light leap: skip, v.

Skip'per, n. captam of vessel.

Skir'miali, ». a slight battle:
V. to fight in small parties.

Skirt, n. edge, border; lower
part of a diress, &c.

Skif tish, a. shy. easily fright-
ened.

Skif ties (-tlz), n.pl. ninepins.

Skulk, VM. to hide, lurk.

SkuU, n. the bony case that
encloses the bram.

Skunk, n. a fetid American
quadruped.

Sky, n. the apparent arch
above, heavens: sky'ey, a.

Skylarking, n. frolicking.

Skylight, n. window in a roof.

Sky'-rocket, n. a rocket to
shoot into the sky.

Sky'-sail, n. the sail above
the "royal."

Slab, n. thick, flat piece; out-
side plank sawed from a log.

jSlack, a. not tense; loose; re-
miss: — V. to loosen, relax:
^ck'en, V.

Slag, n. dross of a metal.

Slake, vji. to quench.

Slam, v.a. to shut with a noise.

Slan'der, n. a malicious false
report: — vm. to defame, ca-

' lunmiate: -ous, a.

Slang, n. popular language,

I cant.

Slant, V. & ». slope.

Slash, v.a. to cut with long
cuts: — v.n. to cut or strike
at random: — n. a long cut.

Slat, n. a thin, narrow piece
of wood.

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Slate, n. a stone; thin plate of
stone: — v.a. to cover with
date.

Slaf tern, n. untidy woman.

Slaugh'ter (slaw'-), n. a slay-
ing, butchery: — v.a. to day.

Slave, n. one in bondage: —
v.n. to drudge: sla'ver, ft.:
sla'very, n.: sla'vish, a.

Slav'er, «. spittle running from
the mouth: — v. to smear
with slaver; drivel.

Slay (sla), v. a. to kill: -er, n.

Slea'zy, a. loose in texture.

Sled, n. a kind of deigh.

Sledge, ». large hammer; ded.

Sleek, a. smooth, glossy.

Sleep, v.n. to slumber: — n.
slumber: -less, a.: -y, a.

Sleepier, n. one who sleeps; a
horizontal timber supporting
a weighty &c.

Sleet, n. ram with hail or snow.

Sleeve, n. the part of dress
that covers the arm.

Sleigh (sla), n. a vehicle for
travelling on snow: -ing, n.

Sleight (slit), n. an artful trick.

Slen'der, a. thin, dim, slight.

Sley (sla), n. a weaver's reed:
— v.a. to part into threads.

Slice, n. a thin piece cut off: —
v.a. to cut into slices.

Slide, V. to slip along, glide: —
n. smooth passage.

Slight, a. small, weak, trifling:
— «. neglect, disregard: —
v.a. to neglect, treat disre-
spectfully.

Slim, a. slender, slight.

Slime, n. moist, glutmous mat-
ter: sli'my, fl.

Sling, n. a weapon to throw
stones: — v.a. to throw.

Slink, v.n. to sneak away.

Slip, V. to slide or glide: — n. a
false step; twig; strip.

Slip'per, n. a low house-shoe.

Slip'pery. a. apt to slip away,
smooth: slip'periness, n.

Slip'shod, a. shod with shoes
down at the heel; careless.

Slit, n. a long cut: slit, v.a.

Sli'ver or sliv'er, v.a. to split,
cleave: — n. a long, thin piece.

Slob'ber, n. & v. slaver, drivel.

Sloe, n. fruit of the black-
thorn.

Slo'gan, n. war-cry of a clan.

Sloop, n. one-masted vessd.

Slop, v.a. to spill: — n. liouid
spilt: pi. dirty water; clothes,
ready-made clothing.

Slope, V. & n. incline, slant.

Slot, ft. a slit; a bolt.

Sloth (sloth), n. slowness, slug-
gishness; an animal: -ml, a.

Slouch (slowch), n. clownish
gait or manner: — v. to have
a clownish look or manner;
hang down.

SlouffOL (sluO, n. cast-off skin
of a serpent; dead part which
separates from a sore:
slough, v.n.

Slough (slow, not sl6), n. a
deep, miry place.

Slov'en (sluv'-), n. an untidy
person: -ly, a. untidy.

Slow (sl6), a. not swift.

Slue, V. to turn about an axis.

Slug, n. a drone; snail; kind
of heavy bullet; piece of
metal.

Slug'gard, ft. a lazy fellow.

Sluf^'gish, a. dull, lazy.

Sluice, n. floodgate, channel,

' gold-miner's trough.

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Slum. M. a filthy alley or street.
Sluml>er, v. n. to sleep lightly,

doze: n. light sleep: -ous, a.
Slump, v.n. to sink, fall.
Slur, v.a. to soil; pass over

lightly: — n. stain; reproach;

mark showing that one mu-
sical note runs into another.
Slut, ft. a dirty woman; female

dog: aluf tish, a.
Sly, a. secretly artful.
Smack, v. to kiss; taste: — n

a kiss; taste; fishing-vessel.
Small, a. little.
Small'-poz, ». a contagious

eruptive disease.
Smalt, n. blue glass pulverized.
Smart, n. a quick, stinging

pain: — v.n. to fed a smart:

— a. sharp, quick, clever,

fashionable.
Smash, v. a. to dash to pieces
Smattering, n. superficial

kno\dedge.
Sniear, v.a. to daub, soil.
Smell, V. to perceive or emit

odor: — n. sense of smelling;

odor.
Smelt, n. a small fish: — v. to

melt, as in reducing ores.
Smile, v.n. to express pleasure

bv the face: smile, n.
Smirch, v.a. to smutch, soil.
Smirk, vm. to smile affectedly.
Smite, V. to strike; afflict.
Smi^ n. a worker in metals.
Smock, II. a chemise, shift; a

laborer's outer garment. I
Smoke, n. vapor of burning

matter: smoke, v.: smo'-

ker, ».: smolqr, a.
Smooth, a. havmg an even

surface, not rough; bland: —

v.a. to make smooth. '

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Smotfa'er (smu/V-), v.a. to
suffocate, stifle: — n. smoke.

Smoul'der^ v.n. to bum and
smoke without flame.

Smug'gle, v.a. to import or
export secretly without pay-
ing duties.

Sinut, ». a spot of soot, &c.

Smutch, v.a. to blacken, soil.

Smuf ty, a. stained with smut;
dirty: smut'tiness, n.

Snack, n. a share, part.

Snaf'fle, n. a bridle consisting
of a simple slender bit.

Snag, n. a knot, jag; tooth;
trunk of a tree, &c., fixed at
one end in a river: -gy, a.

Snail, n. a small, slimy, slow-
creeping moUusk; a drone.

Snake, n. a serpent.

Snap, v. to break short; bite
at; crack.

Snap'pish, a. peevish, crabbed.

Snare, n. a trap, wile: — vm. to
entrap, ensnare.

Snarl, v.n.io growl, as a surly
dog: — v.a. to entan^e: — n.
entanglement

Snatch, v. to seize hastily.

Sneak, v.n. to creep away
meanly, behave meanly: —
n. one who sneaks: -ing, a.

Sneer, v.n. to show contempt
by look or speech: sneer, n.

Sneeze, v. to emit air violently
by the nose: sneeze, n.

Snick'er, v.n. to laugh, titter.

Sniff, V. to snuff; scent.

Snip, v.a. to dip.

Snipe, n. bird with a long bUl.

Sniv'el (sniv^), v.n. to run at

I the nose; cry, whine.

Snob, n. a vulgar upstart:

' snobtiery, n. : snob'bMh, a.

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SOLEMN

&iooze, n. a short sleep: —
VM. to doze. j

Snore, v.n. to breathe hoarse-
ly in deep: snore, n.

Snort, VM. to force air noisily
through the nostrils.

Snot, n. mucus from the nose.

Snout, H. nose of a hog, &c.

Snow (sn5), n. vapor frozen in
white flakes: -y, a.

Snub, v.a. to check, rebuke.

Snuff, V. to draw air violendy
through the nose; crop the
snuff of: — n. pulverized to-
bacco; charred wick.

Snuf'fers, n.pl. utensil to snuff
candles with.

Snuf'fle, v.n. to speak through
the nose; sniff.

Snug, a. lying close and warm
snug'gle, v.n.

Soap, n. a cleansing substance
used to wash with: -y, a.

Soap-stone, n. a grayish,
greasy-feeling stone.

Soir, VM. to fly aloft.

Sob, V. to sigh convulsively,
with tears: sob, n.

Somber, a. not drunk or wild,
caUn, grave: — v. to make or
become sober: sobri'ety, n.

Sob'riquef (s6b're-kaOt «• a
nickname.

Seepage, ». a holding of land
on fixed and certam terms.

So'clable (sd'shi-), a. compan-
ionable, affable: -bil'ity, «.

So'cial (-shal), a. relating to
society, companionable.

So'cialism (so'shal-), n. doc-
trine of reconstructing so-
ciety on the principle of
association instead of com-
petition: so'cialist, n.

Soci'ety, n. a number of per-
sons associated for a com-
mon interest; company.

Sociol'ogy, n. the science of
human society: sociolog'-
ical, a.: sociorogist, n.

Sock^et, n. a hollow into
which something is inserted.

So'da, n. carbonate of sodium.

Sodal'ity, n. a fellowship.

So'da-wa'ter, n. effervescent
water containing soda or
charged with carbonic acid.

Sod'den, a. boiled; soggy;
bloated.

So'dium, n. silver-white metal.

So'fa, n. a long stuffed seat.

Soft, a. not hard, tender, gen-
tle: soft'en (sofn), v.

Sog'gy, a. soaked, damp and
heavy.

Soil, v.a. to foul: — n. ground.

Soir^ (swa-ra'), n. evening
party.

So'joum (-jum), v.n. to dwell
for a time: — n. a temporary

Sol'ace, v.a. to console, com-
fort: — n. consolation.

Scalar, a. of the sun.

Sol'der, v. a. to unite with me-
tallic cement: — n. a metallic
cement.

Sordier (s^'jgr), n. one in
military service: -ly, a.

Sole, n. bottom of the foot or
shoe; flat bottom-piece: —
v.a. to put a sole on: — a.
single, only.

Sol'ecism, n. incorrectness in
language: sol'ecist, n.

Solemn (soPem), a. religious-
ly grave, serious: solem'-
nity, n.

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Solemnize, v.a. to perform
religiously: -niza'tion, n.

Solicit, v.a. to ask earnestly
for, seek to obtain: solic'-
itant, n.: solicita'tion, n.

Solic'itor, ». one who asks
earnestly; a lawyer.

Solic'itOttS, a. anxious, very
desirous: solic'itude, n.

Solid, a. not fluid, firm: — n. a
firm, compact body.

Solidar'ity, n. oneness of in-
terest, joint interest.

Solid'ify; v.a. to make solid.

Solil'oquy, n. a discourse to
one's self: solil'oquize, vm.

Soritarv, a. living alone.

Soritude, n. lonely state or
I^ace.

Solo, «. a tune for one person.

Sorstice, «. point in the eclip-
tic where or time when the
sun is farthest from the
equator: solsti'tial, a.

Soruble, a. that may be dis-
solved: solubility, n.

Solu'tion, n. a solving; expla
nation; solid dissolved in
liquid.

Solve, V. to explain, clear up.

Solv'ency, n. ability to pay
all debts.

Solv'ent, a. dissolving; able
to pay all debts: — n. sub-
stance that dissolves.

Somlire (s6m'ber), a. dark,
gloomy: somlu-ous, a.

Some (sum), a. certain: -body,
«.: -how, ad.: -thing, ».:
-times, ad.: -what, ad.

Som'ersault (sum'-), som'-
erset, n. a leai> in which a
person turns with his heels j
over his head.

Somnamlmlate, v.n. to walk

in sleep.
Somnamlmlism, n. act of

walking in sleep: -ist, n.
Somnif'erous, somnific, a.

causing sleep.
Somnil'oquence, n. a talking

in sleep: somnil'oquist, n.
So'mnolent, a. sleepy, drow-
sy: m. som'nolence, som'-

nolency.
Son, n. a male child.
Son'-in-law, n. the husband

of one's daughter.
So'nant, a. givmg sound.
Sona'ta (s6-na'ta), n. piece of

music in 3 or 4 movements.
Song, ». that which is sung.
Song'ster, n. a singer, smg-

ing-bird: /em. song'stress.
Sonliet, H. poem of 14 lines:

-eer', ».
Sono'rous, a. loud and clear

sounding, full-sounding.
Soon, ad. before long.
Soot (s66t or soot), n. the black

powdery part of smoke.
Sooth, ». truth, reality.
Soothe (s66th), v. a. to calm.
Sooth'say (sooth'-), v.n. to

foretell: -er, n.
Sop, n. food dipped in liquid:

— v.a. to dip m gravy, &c.
Soph'ism, n. a specious fal-

lacv: soph'ist, n.: ajs. so-

phis'tic,-ical : soph'istry.n.
Sophis'ticate, v.a. to adulter-
ate, corrupt by mixture.
Soph'omore, ». a student in

college in his second year: —

ajs. sophomor'ic, -ical.
Soporif erous, bringing deep.
Soporific, a. causing deep: —

n. drug to produce sleep.

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Sopra'no (-pra'-)» »• (Mus.)
highest female voice or part.

Sor'cerer, n. a magician: /0m.
sor'ceress.

Sor'cery, n. m&pc.

Sor'did, a. avancious, vile.

SorCj n. a i^ace tender and
pamful, ulcer: sore, a.

Soror'icide, n. the murderer
or the murder of a sister.

Sor'rel, n. plant of an add
taste: — a. yellowish red.

Sor'row, «. grief, sadness: —
v.n. to grieve: -ful, a.

Sor'ry, a. grieved, regretful;
poor, worthless.

Sort, n. a kind, class.

Sort, v.a. to assort, select.

Sortie' (sor-teO, «• a sally.

Sor'tilege, ». drawing of lots.

Sou (s66), n. a French copper
coin — twentieth of a franc.

Soubrette', n. a pert lady's-
maid or other lively female
character on the stage.

Souchong' (sdd-shong'), ». a
kind of black tea.

Sough (suf), v.n. to ^Hiistle as
the wind: sough, n.

Soul, ». immortal spirit of
man; a human being.

Sound, a. whole, sane, valid:
— n. noise; a strait: — v. to
make or cause to make
noise; try the depth of.

Soup (sdop). ». broth.

Sour, a. acKl, crabbed: — v. to
make or become sour.

Source, ». origin, spring.

Sour'krout, ». chopped cab-
bage fermented.

Souse, n. pigs' feet and ears
pickled; a plunge: — v.a. to
steep in pickle; plunge, dip.

South, ». the point opposed to
the north: south-easf, n.:
ajs. south'erly, south'ern
{siath'-), a,: south' ward, ad.

South'ing (?oyrth'-), distance
made in going southward.

South'ron (su/*'-), south'er-
ner, n. a native of the south.

Souve'nir (soov'ner), «. a re-
membrance, keepsake.

Sov'ereign (suv'er-in), a. su-
preme in power, superior: —
n. a supreme ruler; English
gold com^ — 20 shillings.

Sow, n. a female hog.

Sow (so), V. to scatter seed.

Soy, n. a sauce from Japan.

Space, ». room, extent: spa'-
cious, a. wide, roomy.

Spade, n. a sort of shovel.

Span, ». a hand's breadth,
nine inches; a pair: — v.a. to
measiire by the hand ex-
tended; bridge or extoid
over.

Span'gle, n. small piece of
shining metal.

Span'iel (-yel), n. kind of dog.

Spank, v.a. to slap.

Spank'er, n. the after-sail of a
ship.

Spar, n. a mineral; mast,
beam: — v.n. to box.

^Mure, v.a. to use frugally;
save from any use; grant: —
a. frugal, scanty; lean; su-
perfluous: spar'ing, a.

Spare'-rib, «. a rib of pork
with a little meat on.

Spark, n. a particle of fire; a
gallant.

Spar'kle, n. a flash of light,
spark: — v.h. to emit sparks,
glitter.

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Spar'row (spir'-). «• a bird.
Sparse, a. thinly scattered.
Spasm, n. a violent, unnatural

contraction of a muscle: ajs.

spasmod'ic, spasmod'ical.
Spaf ter, v.a. to sprinkle.
Spaf tila, spaf tie, n. a broad

knife to spread plasters.
^Mv'in, n. a tumor on a

horse's bock: q>av'ined, a.
Spawn, n. eggs of fishes or

frogs: — V. to produce as

spawn.
Speak, V. to utter words, talk.
^>ear, n. long, pointed weap-
on: — v.a. to pierce with a

Spear'mint, n. kind of mint.

Spe'cial (spesh'al), a. particu-
lar, distmctive, especial.

Spe'cialty (spesh'al-), spe-
cial'ity (spesh-I-aK-), n. a
special object of attention:
spe'cialist (spesh'al-), n.

Spe'cie (-shI), n. coin.

Spe'cies (-sh6z), «. kind,
group of things nearly alike.

Speclric, a. peculiar, precise:
— n. an especially good
remedy for a disease.

Spec'ify, v.a. to mention par-
ticularly: specifica'tion, n.

Spec'imen, n. a sample.

Spe'cious, a. plausitue, showy.

^eck, n. a small spot or stain:
— v.a. to spot.

Speckle, v.a. to mark with
small spots: speck'led, a.

Spec'tacle, ». a si^ht, show: —
pi. glasses to assist the sight:
spectac'ular, a.

Specta'tor, n. a looker on.

Spec'tre (-t«r), ». a ghost, an
apparition: spe&tnd, a.

Spec'tnun, n. image, appear*
ance: pi. spec'tra.

Spec'tilate, v.n. to meditate,
theorize; buy expecting a
rise in value: q>ecula'tion,
».: spec'tilative, a.: spec'-
ulator, n.

Spec'uhun, n. a mirror.

Spedom^eter, i». device for
recording the speed of a
vehicle.

Speech, ». that which is spok-
en: -less, a. unable to speak.

Speed, V.H. to hasten: — «.
swiftness: -y, a.

Spell, n. a ma^ charm; turn
of work; pcnod of sickness,
weather, &c.: — v. to form
words of lettM^.

Spel'ter, n. impure zinc.

Spend, V. to expend, give:
-thrift, ». a prodigal.

Sperm, ». animal seed, spawn; •
spermaceti: spermaric, a.

Spermace'ti, n. white fattv
matter from a whale's head.

Spew, v.a. to vomit.

Sphere (sfer), n. a globe; cir-
cuit, range, field: vher'i-
cal, a.: spheric'ity, n.

Sphe'roid, n. a body nearly
round: spheroid'al, a.

Spher'ule, ». a little sphere.

Sphinx, n. a monster with the
head of a woman and the
body of a lioness.

Spice, ». aromatic vegetable
seasoning for food: — v. a. to
season with spice: spi'cy, a.

Spic'ular, a. sharp-pointed.

Spi'der, n. animal that spins
a web for flies; frying-pan.

Spig'otp n. a plug to stop a
hole m a cask, Soc.

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Spike, H. ear of com; large
nail: — v.a. to fasten with
spikes.

Spike'nard, n. a plant and it!
aromatic oil.

Spile, n. a peg for a hole.

SpiU, V. to let fall, shed; fall.

Spin, V. to draw out into
threads.

Spin'ach, spin'age (-ij), n. a
potherb.

Spi'nal, a. of the spine.

Spin'dle, n. a pin from which
thread is spun: — v.n. to grow
dender: ^in'dling, a. long
and slender.

Spine, n. backbone; a thorn.

Spin'et, ». a stringed instru
ment like the harpsichord.

Spi'nous, a. thorny, spiny.

Spin'ster, n. an unmarried
woman.

Spi'ny, a. thorny.

Spir'acle (spfr'- or spi'-), ». a
pore, breathing-hole.

Spi'ral, a. winding like a screw.

Spire, n. a spiral curve or line;
steeple.

Spir'it, «. vital force, soul,
ardor; a ghost; rum, brandy,
&c.: — v.a. to animate; carry
off swiftly: -ed, a.: -less, a.

Spir'itual, a. relating to the
spirit or soul: holy: -ize,
v.a.: spiritual'ity, n.

Spiritualism, n. the belief
that the spirits of deceased
persons commune with mor-
tals: spir'itualist, n.

Spir'ituous, a. pertaining to
distilled spirits.

Spis'situde, n. denseness.

Spit, n. saliva; a utensil for
roasting meat: q>it, v.

Spite, ft. ill-will, malice: — v.a.
to vex: -ful, a.

Spif tie, n. saliva.

Spittoon^ n. vessel to spit in.

Splash, v.a. to spatter with
water, &c.: -y, a.

Splay, a. spread or turned out-
ward: splay'-footed, a.

Spleen, n. spongy gland above
the kidneys; m-humor.

Splendent, a. bright.

Splen'did, a. briUiant, mag-
nificent: splen'dor, n.

Splen'etic, a. peevish.

Splice, v.a. to join ends of
rope: — n. joint made by
splicing.

Splint, n. a thin piece of wood
for setting broken limbs.

Splin'ter, n. a thin piece of
wood split off: — v. to sjdit
into splmters: -y, a.

Split, V. to cleave.

Spoil, V. to plunder; ruin, de-
cay: — n. pillage.

Spoke, n. a round of a wheel.

Spokes'man, n. one that
speaks for another.

Spoliate, v.a. to plunder:
spolia'tion, n.

Spon'dee, n. a poetic foot of
two long syllables: sponda'-
ic, a.

Sponge (spunj), n. a soft, por-
ous substance: — v.a. to wipe,
as with a sponge; gain by
mean arts: spon'gy, a.

Spon'sion, n. a becoming
surety.

Spon'sor, n. a surety; god-
father: sponso'rial, a.

Sponta'neous, a. produced of
itself, voluntary, not com-
pelled: spontaneity, n.

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Spool, If. reel for thread, &c.

^>oon, n. utensil for supping
liquids: -ful, n. |

Sporad'ic, a. scattered, not
epidemic. i

Sport, n. diversion, athletic j
pasdme. — v. to play, make,
merry: spor'tive, a.

Sports'man, ». one fond of
hunting, &c.: pi. -men. |

Spot, n. a blot, taint; a small |
place: — v. to stain, blemish. I

Spouse (spowz), n. a husband
or a wife: spous'al, a.

Spout, n. a pipe or projecting
mouth-piece to discharge
liquids: — v. to pour as from
a spout.

Sprain, v.a. to overstrain liga-
ments: sprain, n.

Sprat, n. a small fish.

Sprawl, v.n. to lie with the
limbs spread ungracefully.

Spray, n. fine drops of liquid;
a little branch.

Spread, v. to diffuse, extend:
— n. expansion.

Spree, ». carousal, frolic.

Sprig, n. a little branch, spray.

Spri^fly (sprit'-), a. lively,
bmk: spriffht^mess, n.

Spring, V. to bound, move by
elastic force, issue; explode
as a mine: — n. a leap; elastic
contrivance; elasticity; wa-
ter issuing from the ground,
fountain; the vernal season

fringe, n. a snare: — v.a. to'
catch in a springe.

Spring'halt, n. a lameness in|
which a horse twitches up.
his leg.

I^iring'tide, n. high tide after
new moon and mil moon.

Spring'y, a. elastic.

Sprinlde, v. to scatter in
small drops.

Sprite, n. a spirit, fairy.

Sprout, ». a germ or young
shoot: — v.n. to shoot.

Spruce, a. smart, trim, neat:

I — V. to dress smartly: — ». an
evergreen tree.

Spry, a. nimble, active.

Spume, «. & v.n. foam, froth:
ajs. spu'niouB, spu'my.

Spur, n. sharp points worn on
the heel by horsemen as a
goad: — V. to urge on, as by
spurs.

Spu'rious, a. false.

Spurn, V. to reject with scorn.

Spurt, V. to eject or gush vio-
lently: — n. a violent gush.

Spuf ter, V. to throw out spit-
tle as in hasty speaking.

Spy, V. to see, discover: — n.
one who secretly watches
others.

Sp3r'-glas8, n. small telescope.

Squab (skwob), a. thick and
stout: — n. a young pigeon.

Squab1>le (skwob'l). v.n. to
scuffle: — n. a brawl.

Squad, n. a small company.

Squad'ron, n. a small body of
cavalry; a small fleet.

Squal'id (skwol'-), a. filthy.

Squall, v.n. to scream violent-
ly: — n. a violent scream; vio-
lent gust: squariy, a.

'Squalor, n. filthiness.

jSquan'der (skwon'-), v.a. to
spend wastefully.

Square, a. having equal sides
and 4 right an«es; honest.

Squash, n. a garden vegetaUe:

' — VM. to crush into pulp.

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Squat (skwot), v. a. to sit on
the hams or heels.

Squaw, n. an Indian woman.

Squeak, v.n. to make a shrill
noise: squeak, n.

Squeal, v.n. to cry shrilly as a
pig: squeal, ».

Squeam'^ish, a. over-nice.

Squeeze, v. to press close.

Squib, ». little firework; lam
poon.

Squill, n. plant allied to the
onion.

Squint, v.n. to look obliquely:
squinf-eyed, a.

Squire, ». attendant, escort;
landed proprietor; tide of
respect: — v.a. to attend.

Squirm, v.n. to writhe about.

Squir'rel (skwur'rel), «. a
nimble little animal.

Squirt, vm. to throw out in a
stream: squirt, n.

Stan>le, a. that stands firm,
steady: stabil'ity, n.

Stan>le, n. house for horses,
&c.

Stack, H. a large pile of hay,
&c.: — VM. to pile up m
stacks.

Staff, «. a stick, prop, pole;
the 5 lines and spaces of
written music; stanza; set
of officers.

Stag, n. a male deer.

Stage, H. raised platform; the-
atre; stopping-place; coach.

Stag^ger, v. to reel, totter: —
n.pT. brain disease in horses.

Stag^nate, v.n. to stand mo-
tionless, as water, and be-
come impure: stag^nant, a.:
Hs. stagMuuicy, -na'tion

Stai4t a. sober, steady.

Stain, V. tarnish, spot.

Stair, n. step for ascending, &c.

Stair'case, n. a flight of stairs.

Stake, n. a strong, pointed
stick; what is plalged in a
bet: — v.a. to mark with
stakes^ wager, bet.

Stalac'tite, n. carbonate of
lime hanging like an icicle.

Stalag'mite, i». a cone of car-
bonate of lime formed on
the floor of a cavern.

Stale, a, tasteless, flat, not
fre^.

Stalk (stawk), n. stem.

Stall, n. a division of a stable;
compartment.

Stallion (stal'yxm), n. horse
not castrated.

Stal'wart (stawl'-), a. strong,
stiurdy.

Sta'men, n. the fertilizing or-
gan of a flower.

Stam'ina, ». power of endur-
ance.

Stam'mer, v.h. to stutter.

Stamp, V. to strike with the
foot: impress with some
mark: — n.^ instrument to
make an impression; what
is stamped.

Stampede' (-p6d0, «• sudden
fl%ht through fright.

Stanch (stanch), v,a. to stop
the flowing of, as Uood: — a.
sound, trusty.

Stanch'ion (-un), i». a prop.

Stand, v.n. to be upon the feet;
stop: — VM. to endure: — n.
a station, halt; small table.

Stand'ard, n. flag or banner;
rule or model, test.

Stand'ish, n. a stand for pen
and ink.

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STEELYARD

Stan'nary, n. a tin-mine.

Stan'za, ». a set of lines of a
poem.

Sta'ple, H. chief product; fibre;
loop of iron: — a. regularly
produced for market.

Star, n. heavenljr bodjj.

Starl>oard, n. right side of a
ship to one looung forward.

Staroi, n. a sutetance to
stiffen cloth: — vm. to stiffen
with starch.

Stare, v.n. to look fixedly: —
a fixed look.

Stark, a. stiff, sheer: — ad.
wholly.

Startling, n. a small bird.

Star'ry, a. full of or like stars.

Start, V. to move suddenly;
set out or set on foot: — n.
sudden motion, beginning.

Star'tle, vm. to shock.

Starye, v. to die or kill with
hunger ra* cold: starva'tion.

Starveling, a. half starved: —
n. one half starved.

State, i». conditicm; rank,
pomp; body politic, repub-
lic, &c.: — VM. to relate, tell;
settle: -ment, ».

Stately, a. grand, lofty.

State'room, ». a deeping-
room in a vessd, car, &c.

States'man, n. one skilled in
the government of a state.

Stafics, ». branch of mechan-
ics which treats of bodies at
rest: — ajs. stafic, statical.

Sta'tion, n. i^ace of stopping;
position; post assigned; of-'
nee: -ary, a. standing still.

Sta'tioner, n. dealer in paper. |
pens, &c.: -y» n. a stationer's
wares.

Statis'tics, n. facts as to popu-
lation, trade, &c.: ajs. sta-
tis'tic, statis'tical.

Stafuary, n. art of carving;
collection of statues.

Staf tie, n. a carved image.

Statuesque' (-eskO, a. statue-
like.

Statuette', n. a small statue.

Stafure, ». height of body.

Sta'tus, n. standing, condition.

Staf ute, ». a law made by a
legislature: stafutory, a.

Stave, v.a. to break; push
away: — n. one of the pieces
of which a cask is made; a
verse.

Stay, V. to prop; remain, wait,
stop: — ». stop; prop: pi.
corsets.

Stead fsted), n. room, place.

Stead'rast, a. firm, constant.

Stead'y, a. firm, regular.

Steak (stak), ». a slice of meat
for broiling.

Steal, V. to take by theft; pass
secretly.

Stealth (stelth), n. a secret act
or manner: -y, a.

Steam, n. vapor, esp. of boil-
ing water: — v. to emit
steam; move by steam; ex-
pose to steam: ns. steam'-
boat, steam'er, steam'-
ship.

Steam-en'gine (-jIn), n. an
engine worked by steam.

Ste'atite, n. soapstone.

'Steed, ». a war-horse, charger.

jSteel, ». iron refined and har-
dened: — v.a. to edge with

I steel; harden.

Steel'yard, n. balance for

I weighing.

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STINK

Steep, a. precipitous: — n. a
steep place: — v.a. to soak.

Stee'ple, n. a church spire.

Stee'ple-chase, ». a horse-
race across country or over
obstacles.

Steer, n. a young ox:— v. to di-
rect, guide.

Steer'age, n. steering; space
between forecastle and cabin.

Steriar, a. starry.

Steriular, a. star-like.

Stem, If. a stalk; ship's prow:
— v.a. to make headway
against.

Stench, ». bad smell.

Sten'cil, n. a thin sheet with
letters, &c., cut out for mark-
ing thix)ugh.

Stenog'rapfiy, ». short-hand
writing: stenog'rapher, ».
stenographic, a.

Stento'rian, a. loud-voiced,
as Stentor, a Greek herald.

Step, n. a pace: — v.n. to walk.

Step'-father, n. a mother's
husband after one's father's
death.

Steppe (st6p), ». a vast desert
plain in Asia.

Step '-son, n. son of one's wife
or husband by another per
son.

Stereog'raph^ (st6r-), «. art
of delineatmg solids on a
plane: stereograph'ic, a.

Ster'eoscope, n. an optical
instrument to give pictures
an appearance of soUdity
and reality: -sceptic, a.

Ster'eotsrpe, ». a metallic
plate for printing cast from
an impression of type: 8t«'-
eot3rpe, v.a.

Ster'ile (ster^), a. unfruitful,
barren; stenl'ity, n.

Ster'ling, a. genuine, pure,
standard.

Stem, a. severe in look, harsh:
— n. hind part of a ship, &c.

Stemu'tatory, a. that causes
sneezing: sternuta'tion, ».

Ster'torous, a. snoring deeply.

Steth'oscope, ». an instru-
ment to examine the lungs.

Ste'vedore, n. stower of cargo.

Stew'ard, ». a manager of an-
other's estate, household,
&c.; employee on shipboard:
/em. stew'ardess.

Stick, n. small piece of wood:
— V. to adhere; stab: -y, a.

Stickle, v.n. to contend obsti-
nately: stickler, n.

Stiff, a. not easily bent: stil'-
fen, V.

Stiff'-necked, a. stubborn.

Sti'fle, v.a. to suffocate.

Stig'ma, n. mark of disgrace;
top of a pistil: -tize, v.a.

Stile, n. steps for climbing
over a wall, &c.

StUefto, ». small dagger.

Still, a. silent, motiom^: — n.
apparatus for distilling.

Stilts, n.pl. poles with rests
for the feet, used for walking
in a raised position.

Stim'ulate, v.a. to excite,
spur: stim'ulant, a. & ».:
stimula'tion, ».: stim'u-
lative, a. & ».

Stim'ulus, n. that which stim-
ulates: pi. stim'uli.

Stin'gy, a. niggardly, mean.

Stink, v.n. to emit an offen-
sive smell: — n. an offensive
smcU.

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STRAIT

Stint, v.a. to limit: — n. a limit,

fixed amount, task.
Sti'pend, n. a settled pay: sti-

pen'diary, a. & n.
Stip'ple, V. to engrave by dots.
Stip'ulate, v.n, to bargain,

settle terms: stipula'tion, ».
Stir, V. to move: — n. a moving,

tumult, bustle.
Stir'rup (stfr'nip or stur'nip),

n. an iron for a horseman's

foot.
Stitch, V. to sew: — n. a pass of

a needle and thread.
Stith'y, n. a smith's shop.
Stive, VM. to stuff close.
Sti'ver, n. Dutch coin worth

about 3 cents.
Stoat, ». a kind of weasel.
Stock, n. a stem; post; han-
dle; cravat; lineage; cattle;

fund, store: — v.a. to Store,

fill sufficiently.
Stockade', ». an enclosure of

pointed stakes.
Stock'fish, n, fish dried hard.
Stock'ing, n. a covering for

the foot, ankle, &c.
Stocks, n.pl. frame in which

the legs of criminals were

confined.
Stock'y, a. short and thick.
Sto'ic, n. one indifferent to

pleasure or pain: ajs. sto'ic,

sto'ical: sto'icisin, n.
Stoke, v.a. to tend a fire:

sto'ker, n.
Stole, n. a long robe; priest's

long narrow scarf.
Storid, a. dull, stupid, block-
ish: stolid'ity, n.
Stom'ach (stum'ak), ». organ

in which food is digested;

appetite: — vji. to endure.

Stomach'ic, n. a medicine to

give tone to the stomach.
Stone, ». a mineral; weight of
14 lbs.; a nut: — v. to pelt or
wall with stones: ston'y, a.
Stool (st5dl), n. a seat.

Stoop, V.H. to bend forward:
— n. act of stoofttng; a porch.

Stop, V. to close up; cease or
cause to cease: — n. a pause:
stop'page, n.

Stop'per, stop'ple, n. some-
thing to stop Uie mouth of a
bottle.

Stor'age (stor'-), i». act of or
payment for storing.

Sto'rax, ». a fragrant resin.

Store, n. a large quantity;
storehouse: — vui. to lay up.

Sto'ried, a. having stories.

Stork, n. a large bird.

Storm, n. a tempest; assault:
— V. to rain, snow, &c.; as-
sault: -y, a.

Sto'ry, n. a narrative; floor of
a building.

Stout, a. strong, corpulent.

Stove, ». apparatus in which
a fire is made.

Stow (st5), v.a. to put in com-
pactly, pack: -age, n,

Strabis'mus, n. a squinting.

Strad'dle, v. to part the legs
wide; sit astride of.

Strag'ffle, v. to wander, strav.

Strals^t (strat), a. not crook-
ed, direct, right, nearest:
straighfen (strat'n), v.a.

Straightaway, ad. at once.

Strain, v.a. to stretch tight;
exert hard; sprain; filter: —
n. a sprain; song; manner.

Strait, a. narrow, dose: — n. a
narrow pass; ("

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Straif -jacket, n. a garment
to restrain a lunatic.

Straif laced, a. rigid in opin-
ion.

Strake, n. tire of a wheel.

Strand, n. beach, shore;
thread, one of the parts
twisted into a rope: — v. to
run or drift abound.

Strange, a. foreign, unknown,
uncooimon, odd.

Stran'ger, n. one unknown.

Stran'gle, v.a. to choke:
strangula'tion, n.

Stran'f:ury, n. a difficulty in
voiding urine.

Straf agem, n. an artifice.

Strategy, n. science of mili-
tary operations: ajs. stra-
teg'ic (tej'-), strateg'ical:
strategist, n.

Strafify, v.a. to range in lay-
ers: stratifica'tioii, ».

Stra'tum, n. a layer of earth,
rock, &c., bed: pi. stra'ta.

Straw, n. stalk of grain.

Strawl>eiTy, ». a plant and
its delicious fruit.

Stray, v.n. to wander, rove.

Streak, n. & v.a. stripe: -y, a.

Stream, n. a running water: —
v.n. to flow: -er, n. a long,
narrow flag: -let, n.

Street, n. a road in a city, &c.

Strength, n. quality of being
strong, power: -en, v.

Stren'uous, a. active, vigor-
ous, urgent, eager.

Stress, n. importance, force.

Stretch, v. to extend.

Stretchier, n. a litter.

Strew (str66), vm. to scatter.

Stri'ate, stri'ated, a. grooved;
striped, streaked.

Strick'en, a. afflicted.

Strict, a. exact, rigorous.

Strict'ure, n. a closing by caa-
traction; censure.

Stride, n. a long; step: — v.n. to
walk with strides.

'strife, n. contention, contest.

Strike, v. to give a blow to,
hit; lower, as a fla^; affect
strongly; quit work m order
to secure higher wages.

Strin'gent, a. binding, ur-
gent: strin'gency, n.

String'y, a. filHtnis, ropy.

Strip, v.a. to make baxe: — n.
a long, narrow piece.

Stripe, n. a line, streak, blow
from a lash: — v.a. to streak.

Stripling, n. a youth, lad.

Strive, v.n. to make efforts,
struggle, aim.

Stroke, n. a blow, dash in
writing; masteriy effort: —
v.a. to rub gently.

Stroll, n. & v.n. ramble.

Strong, a. vigorous, powerful.

Strongliold, n. fortress.

Strop, n. a strap to sharpen
razors.

Stro'phe, n. a stanza.

Strucfure, n. construction; a
building: structural, a.

Strug'gle, v.n. to strive vio-
lentiy: — n. violent effort,
contest.

Stru'ma, n. enlarged g^d:
stru'mous, a.

Strum'pet, n. a whore.

Strut, v.n. to walk with af-
fected dignity.

Strych'nine (strik'nln), n. a
very poisonous alkaloid.

Stub, n. a short stock.

Stublted, a. short and thick.

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Stttbnble, n. stumps of stalks
left by the reaper.

Stub11>om, a. obstinate.

Stub'by, a. stubbed.

Stuc'co, n. a plaster for deco-
rations, &c.; work done in
stucco: — v.a. to plaster with
stucco.

Stud, n. a post or prop; orna-
mental knob or button; set
of breeding horses and

Stu'dent, n. one who studies.

Stud'-horse, n. a stallion.

Stud'ied, a. planned.

Stu'dio, ». artist's workshop.

Stu'dious, a. devoted to study,

Stud'v, n. application to books
and science; a room for
study: — v. to examine so as
to learn.

Stuff, VM. to fill by crowding:
— ». material, cloth; trash.

Stul'tify, V. to make a fool of.

Stum1>le, V. to trip in walking.

Stump, n. stub of a tree, &c.

Stun, v.a. to stupefy, as by a
blow.

Stunt, v.a. to hinder from
growth.

Stu'pefy, v.a. to make stupid
or insensible: stupefac'-
tion, n.: stupefac'tive, a.

StiH>enMou8, a. wonderful,
astonishing.

Stu'pid, a. dull, senseless, ob-
tuse: stupid'ity, n.

Stu'por, H. insensibility.

Stur'dy, a. hardy, strong.

Stur'geon, n. a large fish.

Stufter, v.n. to stammer.

Sty, n. a hog-pen: inflamed
sore on the eyelia.

Styg'ian (stij'-), a. infernal.

Sty'lar, a. relating to the style
of a dial.

Style, n. manner of expressing
thought; mode; tide; grav-
er's tool; pin of a disd; part
of the pistil: — v. a. to name,
call.

Styrish, a. fashionaUe.

Sty'mie (sti'ml), n. the posi-
tion of a golf-ball that lies
between an opponent's ball
and the hole: sty'mie, v.

Styp'tic, a. a^ringent.

Sua'sion (swa'zhun), n. act of
persuading: ajs. moi'sory,
sua'uve.

Suave (swav), a. sweet, agree-
able: suavity, n.

Subacid, a. somewhat acid.

Subol'tem (-awl'-), a. & n.
subordinate.

Suba'queous, a. imder water.

Subas'tral, a. beneath the
stars.

Subdivide', vm. to divide what
has been already divided:
Sttbdivi'sion (-vizh'un), n.

Subducf , v.a. to take away.

Subdue', v.a. to conquer, bring
under: subdu'al, n.

Sub^'cent, a. lying under.

Subjecf , v.a. to bnng under,
enslave; cause to undergo:
subjec'tion, n.

Sub'ject, a. placed under; li-
able: — n. one under the
power of another; topic.

SuDJec'ticm, n. state of a sub-
ject.

Subjec'tive, a. pertaining to
one's consciousness.

Subjoin', V. to add, append.

Sub'jugate, v.a. to conquer:
subjttga'tion, n.

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Subjunc'tion, n. a subjoining.

Subjunc'tive, a. subjoined;
expressing condition or con-
tingency.

Sublet^ v.a. to let, as a ten-
ant may.

Sub'limate, v.a. to raise into
vapor by heat and condense;
exalt: sublimate, ».: sub-
lima'tioii, n.

Sublime% a. lofty, grand: sub-
limity, n.

Sublime', v.a. to sublimate.

Sublu'nar, sublunary,
earthljj.

Submarine' (-renO. a- under
the sea: — n. boat navigating
under the sea.

Submerge', submerse', v. a
to put under water: sub-
mer'sion, n.

Submif , V. to yield, surren
der: submis'sion, ».: sub-
mis'sive, a.

Subor'dinate, a. inferior in
rank: — n. one inferior: —
v.a. to place in a lower or-
der: subordina'tion, ».

Suborn', v.a. to cause to com-
mit perjury: -a'tion, n.

Subpce'na, «. a writ com-
manding the attendance of
a witness: — v.a. to sunmion
by a subpoena.

Sutecribe', v. to sign one's
name to, promise to contrib-
ute, pay, &c.

Subscrip'tion, n. a subscrib-
ing; the sum subscribed.

Sub'sequent, a. following.

Subserve', vm. to promote.

Subser'yient, a. serving to
promote; submissive: — ns.
subser'vience, -ency.

Subside', v.h. to settie down:
subsid'ence, n.

Subsid'iary, a. that helps.

Sub'sidy, n. peciuiiary aid
granted by a government:
sub'sidize, v.a.

Subsisf , V. to exist, live; feed:
-ence, ».: -ent, a.

Sub'soil, n. soil under the sur-
face.

Sub'stance, n. essential part,
something real, body; estate:
substan'tial (shal), a.

Substan'tiate (-shi-at), v.a.
to prove.

Sub'stantive, n. a noun.

Sub'stitute, v.a. to put in the
place of another: substi-
tute, ».: substitu'tion, n.

Substra'tum, n. underlying
stratum or substance.

Substrucfure, n. an under
structure.

Subtend', v. to extend under.

Subtense', n. chord of an arc.

Sub'terfuge, ». evasion, shift.

Subterra'nean, a. under-
ground.

Sub'tile (-til), a. fine; thin or
rare; shrewd: sub'tilty, n.

Sub'tilize, v.a. to make less
gross, refine: -iza'tion, n.

Sub'tle (suti), fl. artful, wily;
acute: sub'tlety (sutl-ti), n.

Subtracf, v.a. to take away,
deduct: subtrac'tion, «.

Sub'trahend, ». the number
to be subtracted.

Sub'urb, n. outskirts of a city:
suburb'an, a.

Subverf, v.a. to overthrow:
subver'sive, a.: subver'-
sion, n.

Succeda'neum, ». substitute.

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Succeed'* v. to come after;
take the place of; prosper:
succes'sion, n.: succes'-
sive, a.: succes'sor, n.

Succes8^ n. prosperous result.

Succincf , a. brief, concise.

Suc'cor, n. & v.n. help, aid.

Suc'cotash, ». nuxture of
green com and beans stewed.

Suc'culent, a. full of juice,
juicy: suc'culence, n.

Snccamh\ v.h. to yield; die.

Such, a. of a like kind.

Suck, V. to draw with the
mouth: -er, n. a shoot; fish.

Suckle, v.a. to nurse at the
breast.

Suck'ling, n. a sucking child.

Suc'tion, n. act of sucking.

Su'datory, a. sweating.

Sud'den, a. without notice,
hasty: sud'denness, n.

Sudorif'ic, a. causing sweat.

Suds, n.pl. soapy water.

Sue, V. to prosecute; entreat.

Su'et, ». fat about the kidneys.

Suf'fer, v.a. to endure; per-
mit: — v.n. to endure pain:
sufferable, a.: suffer-
ance, n.: sufferer, n.

Suffice' (-fIzO, V. to be enough;
satisfy: sum'cient, a.

Suffix, n. a letter or syllable
annexed: — v.a. to annex.

Suffocate, v.a. to stifle, choke
as with smoke: -a'tion, «.

Suffragan, n. an assistant
bishop.

Suffrage, ». a vote.

Su£Eragette' (-jetO, n. a fe-
male agitator for woman''
suffrage.

Suffragist, n. one who has
or favors the right of voting.

Suffuse' (-fuz'), v.a. to spread
over: suffu'sion, n.

Sug'ar (shddg'ar), n. a sweet
substance: — v.a. to sweeten
with sugar: su^ar:^, a.

Suggesf , V. to hmt, intimate:
-ive, a.: sugges'tion, n.

Su'icide, n. self-murder; a
self-murderer: su'icidal, a.

Suit, n. a prosecution, process
at law; petition; set; court-
ship: — V. to fit; become;
please: -able, a.: -or, n.

Suite (swet), n. a train of at-
tendants; set of rooms, &c.

Sul'cate, sul'cated, a. fur-
rowed, grooved.

Sulk'y, a. silently sullen: — «.
a carriage for one person.

Sul'len, a. gloomily angry.

Sully, v.a. to soil, tarnish.

Sul'phate, , n. a substance
formed of sulphuric acid
and a base.

Sul'phur, n. brimstone: ajs.
sulphu'reous, sul'phurous,
sul'phury, sukihu'ric.

Sul'tan, «. the Turkish em-
peror: /em. Sulta'na.

Sul'try, a. sweltering; hot and
close or damp.

Sum, n. chief point, amount:
— v.a. to add.

Su'mach (shdo'mak), n. a
shrub used in medicine, in
dyeing, &c.

Sum'mary, a. short, com-
pendious: — n. abridgment.

Summa'tion, n. a sunmiing
up: the sum total.

Sum'mer, n. the warmest sea-
son of the year.

Sum'merset, n. Sec Som-
ersault.

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Sum'mit, n. the top.

Sum'mon, v.a. to call with
authority.

Sum'mons, n. a call of au-
thority.

Sump^ter, n. a pack-horse.

Sumptuary, a. regulating ex
penses.

Sumpf uous, a. costly, rich.

Sun, n. the orb of day: — v.a
to expose to the sun: sun'-
beam, ».: sun'btimt, a.

Sun'day, n. ist day of week.

Sun'der, v.a. to separate.

Sun'dries, n.pl. various things.

Sun'dry, a. various; several.

Sun'ny, a. wanned by the
sun's rays, bright.

Sun'stroke, n. a disease pro-
duced by the rays of the sun.

Sup, V. to eat supper; sip: — n.
a sip.

Superabound', v.n . to abound
exceedingly: superabun'-
dant, a.: -Dun 'dance, n.

Superadd', vm. to add over
and above.

Superan'nuate, v. a. to impair
by old age: -a'tion, n.

Superb', a. grand, stately.

SupercflLT'go, n. person in
charge of a cargo on a mer-
chant-ship.

Supercil'ious, a. haughty.

Superem'lnent, a. very emi-
nent.

Supereroga'tion, n. the do-
mg of more than duty re-
quires: superer'ogatory, a.

Superfi'cial (-fish'al), a. being
on the suriace, shallow.

Superfi'cies (-fish1-ez), n.
surface.

Su'perfine, a. eminently fine.

Super'fluotis» a. more than
enough: superflu'ity, n.

Superhu'man, a. above what
is human.

Superincum'bent, a. lying on.

Superinduce', v. to superadd.

Superintend', v.a. to oversee:
-ence, «.: -ent, «.

Supe'rior, a. higher in rank or
excellence, &c.: — n. one who
is superior: superior'ity, n.

Stwerlative, a. of the highest
degree.

Si;^)er'nal, a. heavenly.

Supemaf ural, a. above nat-
ure, miraculous.

Supemu'merary, a. above
the required number.

Superpose', v.a. to pdace over
or upon: superposi'tion, n.

Superscribe', v.a. to write
over or upon: -scr^'tion, n.

Supersede', v.a. to set aside,
supplant, displace.

Supersti'tion (-stish'un), n.
absurd fear in spiritual mat-
ters: supersti'tious, a.

Superstrucf ure, » . that which
IS built on a foundation.

Supervene', v.n. to take place,
occur: superven'tion, n.

Supervise', v. a. to oversee, su-
perintend: — ns. supervi'sal,
-vi'sion: supervi'sor, n.

Supine', a. lying on the back;
indolent, inert.

Su'pine, n. a verbal noun.

Supplanf , v.a. to displace by
craft.

Sup'ple, a. pliant, lithe.

Sup'plement, n. an addition,
appendix: — v.a. to supply
or fill up: — ajs. supplemen'-
tal, supplemen'tary.

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Sup'plicate, v. to entreat or
pray earnestly: sup'pliant,
a. & nr. sup'plicant, ».:
lupplica'tion, n.

Supplsr', v.a. to fill up, furnish:
— n. that which supplies.

Support^* v.a. to b«ir up,
faivor, maintain: — n. a iMt)p,
maintenance: -able, a.

Supp08e% v.a. to assume with
out proof, imagine: soppo-
si'tion» n.: suppos'able, a.

Suppositi'tious (-tish'us), a.
not genuine, spurious.

Supprest', v.a. to crush, con-
ceal: suppres'sion, n.

Sup'purate, v. to generate
pus: suppura'tion, n.

Supramun'dane, a. above the
world.

Suprem'acy, n. highest au
mority.

Supreme', a. highest, great
est. most excellent.

Surcnarse^ v.a. to overioad.

Sur^cini^e, n. a girth to bind a
saddle, &c.

Surd, n. the indicated root of a
number not a perfect power,

Sure (shoor), a. certain, con-
fident, secure.

Sure'ty (shoor'-), «. certainty;
security; bondsman: -ship.

Surf, n. swell of waves break
ing on the shore: -y, a.

Sur'iace, n. the outside.

Sur'feit (-fit), v. to feed to ex
cess: — n. excess in eating.

Surge, n. a swelling wave: —
v.n. to rise high, swell.

Sur'geon (-jun), n. one who
treats diseases by manual
operations: sur'gery, n.:
sur'gical, a.
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Sur'loin, n. loin of be^.

Sur'ly, a. churlish, morose.

Surmise', vm. to suspect, con-
jecture: — ». conjecture.

Surmounf , v.a. to overcome.

Sur'name, ». the family name.

Surname', vm. to call by a
surname.

Surpass', v. a. to excel, exceed.

Sur'plice (-pUs), n. a clergy-
man's robe.

Sur'plus, n. excess above what
is reciuired: -age, n.

Surprise', v.a. to come upon
unawares; astonish: sur-
prise', n.

Surrejoin'der, n. an answer
to a reioinder.

Surren'der, v. to deliver up;
yield: surren'der, n.

Surrepti'tious (-tish'us), a.
done by stealth or by hand,
furtive.

Sur'rogate, n. a substitute,
deputy; judge of probate.

Surround', v.a. to encircle or
enclose on all sides.

Surtouf (tSCf), n. a close-
bodied frock-coat.

Surveillance (so6r-val'yans),
n. a watching, oversight.

Survey' (-va'), v.a. to view;
measure, as land: sur'vey,
».: -or, n.

Survive', v. to outlive; live:
survi'val, «.: survi'vor, n.

Suscep'tible, a. capable of
adniitting impressions, im-
pressible: susceptibil'ity, n.

Suspecf, v.a. to mistrust,
imagine to be guilty.

Suspend', v. a. to hang; delay,
stop: suspen'sion, ».: sus-

' pen'sory, a.

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Suspense', n. uncertainty.

Suspi'cion, n. a suspecting,
mistrust: suspi'cious, a.

Suspire', v.a. to sigh, breathe
audibly: suspira'tion, n.

Sustain', v.a. to hold up, bear,
maintain.

Sus'tenance, n. food.

Suf ler, n. a seller of victuals,
&c., in a camp.

Suttee', n. voluntary burning
of Ifindoo widows on the
funeral pile of their hus-
bands: -ism, n.

Sufure (sut'yur), n. a sewing
up of wounds, &c.; a seam-
like junction.

Swab (swob), n. a sort of mop.

Swad'dle, v.a. to swathe.

Swaff'ger, v.n. to walk as a
buBy; bully: swag'ger, n.

Swain, n. a country youth or
lover.

Swale, n. low, wet land.

Swal'low, «. a small bird; the
throat: — v.a. to take down
the throat. |

Swamp (swomp), n. wet and
spongy land, marsh: -y, a.\

Swan (swon), n. a water-fowl..

Swap (swop), V. to exchange.

Sward, n. green turf.

Swarm, n. a cluster of bees,'
&c., throng: — v.n. to collect
in a swarm, as bees. j

Swarth'y, a. dark of hue.

Swas'tika (swas'-), n. a kind:
of cross with arm-tips bent
at right angles, used as a
symbol of good luck.

Swath (swoth), n. a line of
grass, &c., cut by the scythe.

Swathe (swa/A), v. a. to bind
with a bandage.

Sway, V. to swing; rule: — n.

rule, power.
Swear, v.n. to declare upon

oath; utter profane language:

— v.a. to bmd by an oath.
Sweat (swet), n. perspiration:

— v.n. to perspire: -y, a.
Sweep, V. to brush with a

broom; pass over swiftly:

sweep, n.
Sweep'stakes, n. winner of

all the stakes; sum of the

stakes.
Sweet, a. tasting like sugar,

not sour, fragrant, fresh,

agreeable: sweet'en, v.
Sweettxread, n. the pancreas

of an animal used for food.
Sweeti>rier, n. a kind of rose.
Sweefheart, n. lover, mis-
tress.
Sweef meat, n. a confection

made of sugar.
Sweet-will'iam, n. kind of

pink.
Swell, v.n. to grow bigger, ex-
pand, dilate: swell, n.
Swel'ter, v.i. to be oppressed

by heat: swel'try, a.
Swerve, v.n. to deviate, turn

aside.
Swift, a. fleet, rapid.
Swig, n. a large draught.
Swill, v.a. to drink grossly: —

n. liquid food for hogs.
Swim, v.n. to move on or in

water; be dizzy.
Swim'mingly, ad. with great

success.
Swin'dle, v.a. to defraud,

cheat: swin'dler, n.
Swine, n. ak hog, or hogs.
Swine'herd, n. a keeper of

hogs.

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SYSTEM

Swinffy V. to move or sway to
andfro: swing, n.

Swin'gle, v.a. to beat, as flax:
— n. instrument to beat flax.

Switch, n. a flexible twig;
movable rail to transfer an
engine, &c., from one track
to another.

Swiy'el (swiv^)j n. a turning
joint in a cbam; small can-
non turning on a piyot.

Swoon, v.n. to famt: — n. a
fainting-fit.

Swoop, V. to sweep, poimce,
iaJl on and seize: swoop, n.

Sword (sord), n. a military
weapon for cutting, &c.

Sword'fish, n, a sea-fish with
a sword-like upper mw.

Syb'arite, n. an effeminate
voluptuary.

Syc'amore, n. a tree.

Syc'ophant, n. a mean, servile
flatterer: syc'ophancy, n.

Sy'enite, n. rock like granite.

Syllab'icate, syllabify, v.a.
to form into syllables: — t
syllabica'tion, -fica'tion,

Syriable, «. a word or part of
a word uttered bv a single
effort of voice: syUab'ic, a

Syllabus, n. an abstract.

SyHogism, n. the logical form
of every argument.

Sylph (slip, n. a fabled being
of the air.

Syl'van, a. of the woods.

Symnbol, n. emblem; sign
representing something: -ize,
v.: -ism. «.: — ajs. symhoV-
ic, symborical.

Sym'metry, ». due propor-
tion of parts, shapeliness:
83rmmetTical, a.

Sym'pathy, n. a feeling with
another, compassion: S]rm'-
pathize, v.: sympathetic.

Sym'phony, n. harmony of
sounds: sympho'nious, a.

Symp'tom, n. sign, indication:
symptomatic, a.

Syn'agogtte C-gog), n. a Jew-
ish house of worship.

Syn'chronism, n. concurrence
of events in time: ajs. syn'-
chronal, syn'chronous.

Syn'cope (singlco-pe), n. oau&-
sbn of one or more letters
from the middle of a word;
a swoon.

Syn'dic, n. a director, official.

Syn'dicate, n. a combination,
group of capitalists.

Synec^doche (-do-ke), «. a
figure by which a part is put
for the whole, or the whole
for a part.

Syn'od, n. an ecclesiastical
council: synod'ic, a.

Syn'onym, n. a word of the
same meaning as another:
synon'ymize, v.a.: synon'-
ymotiB, a.

Synop'sis, n. a general view,
epitome: pi. synop'sesC-sez):
ajs. synop'tic, synop'tical.

Syn^taZf n. the proper con-
struction of woixls m a sen-
tence: syntac'tic, a.

Syn'thesis, n. a putting to-
gether: synthetic, a.

Syph'ilis, n. venereal disease.

Sj^inge, «. a pipe to squirt a
liquid.

Sys'tem, n. combination of
parts into a whole; regular
method: -atize, v. a.: sys-
tematic, a.

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TAMBOUR

Tab, n. flap, tag, hanging end.

Tab'ard, n. knigbt's or her-
ald's coat

Tab'ernacle, n. a tent; sanct-
uary, place of worship.

Tab'id, a. wasted by disemse.

Tal>le, n. a piece of furniture;
an index, synopsis, &c.:—
VM. to lay on the table.

Tableau' (-10'), «• a picture;
scene formed by persons
grouped: pi. tablaauz'.

Taa>le-land, «. high level
land.

Tab'let, n. small flat piece or
cake.

Taboo', n. & v.a. interdict.

TalKV, n. a small drum.

Tab'ourat, n. a stool; low
stooMike stand.

Tab'ular, a. relating to a table.

Tacamahac' (tak-a-), n. a
kind of tree; a resin.

Tac'it (tas'-), a. silent.

Tac'itum (tas'-), a. silent, re-
served: tacitum'ity, n.

Tack, n. a small nail; a rope;
course of a ship: — v. to
fasten, as by tacks; change
the course.

Tackle, n. rigging, ropes, &c.:
pulley:— v.a. to harness;
lay hold of: tackling, n.

Tact, n. nice discernment and
skill in dealing with others.

Tac'tict, n. science of manceu-
vring military and naval
forces: ajs. tac'tic, tac'-
tical: tacti'cian, n.

Tac'tile, a. of touch- tangible.

Tac'tion, n. a touching.

Tad'pole, n. a young un-
formed frog.

Taffeta, n. a thin, glossy sUk.

Taflfrail, n. stern rail.

Taffy, n. a kind of candy.

Tag, n. a metal point or a card
at the end of a string; a game.

Tailor, n. a maker of men's
or women's clothes.

Taint, v.a. to impregnate with
anything noxious: — h. a
stain, corruption.

Take, v.a. to receive, catch.

Talc, n. a mineral of pearly
lustre.

Tale, n. a story; a reckoning.

Tal'ent, n. a weight; special
gift or ability: -ed, a.

Tales'man (talz'-), n. a jury-
man taken from bystanders.

Tal'ismAn (tal'iz-), n. a mag-
ical figure, charm.

Talk (tawk), v.n. to converse:
talk, n.: -ative, a.

TalL a. high in stature.

Tallow, n. melted fat of the
sheep, ox, &c.

Tal'ly, «. account kept by
notches on a stick: — v. to
match, correspond.

Tal'mud, n. the book of He-
brew laws and traditions.

Tal'on, ». claw of a Ixrd of
prey.

Tam'arack, n. American tree.

Tam'arind, n. an East Indian
tree and its acid fruit.

Tam'bour, ». a tambourine;
drum-like frame for em-
broidering; kind of em-
broidery.

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Tamboarine' (-enO. »• a kind
of shallow drum with one
akin, struck by the fingers.

Tame, a. domesticated, gen-
tle: — VM. to make tame.

Tamp, v.a. to fill, as a hole
drilled for blasting, with
sand, &c.

Tam'per, v.n. to meddle, deal
secretly and unfairiy.

Tam'pion, n. a stopper for
the mouth of a cannon, &c.

Tan, V. to convert into leather;
turn brown:— «. bark for
tanning; a yellowish brown

Tan'dem, ad. one before the
other, as horses harnessed.

Tana, n. a strong taa|e.

Tangent* ». a line which
touches a curve but does
not cut it.

Tan'gible, «. perceptible by
the touch: tangibu'ily, n.

Tan'gle (tangi). v. to inter-
twine confusedly: — n. snarl

Tank, n. a cistern.

Tank'ard, n. a drinking-ves-
sel with a lid.

Tan'ner, n. one who tans
leather: -y, n.

Tan'nin, n. astringent sub-
stance in bark that tans.

Tan'sy (-z!), n. a bitter herb.

Tan'talize, v.a. to torment
with false hopes.

Tan'tamount, a. equivalent.

Tap, v.a. to rap lightly: pierce
so as to let out liquid: tap, n.

Tape, n. a narrow woven band.

Ta'per, ». wax candle:— v. to
narrow eradually, as masts;
— a. gradually narrowing.

Tap'ettry, n. woven fabric
for covering walls, &c.

Tapio'ca, n. nutritious starch
from the manioc root.

Ta'pir, n. an animal allied to
the rhinoceros and the hog.

Tap'-room, n. room where
beer is served from the cask.

Tap'-roott n. main root.

Tar, n, dark liquid pitch;
sailor: — v. to smear with tar.

Tanui'ttila, i>. a kind of large
spider.

Tar'dy, a. slow, late, dilatory.

Tare, n. a weed; allowance m
weight for the cask, bag, &c.

Tar'get, h, a small shield:
mark to be shot at.

Tar'iflf (t&r'-). f». a list of

* duties to be paid govern-
ment on goods.

Tar^tan, n. a thin muslin.

Tarn, n, a mountain pond.

Tar'nish, v. to sully, soil.

Tarpaul'in, n. tarred canvas;
sail(»r's watoproof hat.

Tar'ry (tar'-), v. to stay. wait.

Tar'ry (tfir'-), a. of or Uke tar.

Tart, a. sour, sharp. — n. a
pie without a top crust.

Tar'tan, ». plaid cloth.

Tar'tar, n. an add salt; hard
depoat on the teeth; ill-tem-
pered person: ajs. tarta'-
reoiis* tartar'lc.

Tar'tanis, n. the infernal re-
gions: tarta'rean, a.

Task, n. work imposed, duty:
— VM. to impose as a task;
burden.

Tas'ael, i>. a hanging tuft of
threads, &c.: tas'selled, a.

Taite, V. to perceive or tnr by
the palate: — n. senac of tast-
ing; flavor; nice perception,
remh, se^hetic sense.

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Taf ter, n. a loose hanging
rag: taf tered, a.

Tatterdemalion (-mal'soin),
n. a ragged fellow.

Taf tie, VM. to talk idly, teU
tales: — n. trifling talk.

Tattoo', v.a. to mark by prick-
ing coloring matter into the
skin: — n. marks so made;
beat of drum to summon to
quarters.

Taunt, v.a. to reproach in-
sultingly, twit: — ». sarcas-
tic reproach.

Tau'rine (-rln), a. of or like a
buU.

Taut, a. stretched tight.

Tautorogy, n. needless repe-
tition of the same idea in
different words: tawtolog'-
ical, a.: tautorogize, v.n.:
tautoroicist, n.

Tav'em, n. an inn.

Taw, v.a. to dress, as skins,
into white leather.

Taw'dry, a. cheap and showy
without taste, gaudy.

Taw'ny, a. dusky yellow.

Tax, n. a rate imposed, im-
post; burden: — v.a. to lay a
tax on: -«ble, a.: -action, n.

Tax'icab, n. a public cab
carrying a fare-mdicator.

Tax'idermy, n. art of prepar
in^ and stuffing the skins of
animals: taz'idermist, n.

Tazim'eter, n. a fare-indica
tor in a public vehicle.

Tea, n. the dried leaves of a
shrub of China and Japan;
an infusion of the leaves.

Teach, v.a. to instruct, show:
-able, a.: -er, n.

Teak, n. an East Indian tree.

Teal, ». a small water-fowl.

Team, n. two or more horses
or oxen harnessed together
for drawing: -ster, n.

Tear, n. a drop of fluid from
the eyes: -ful, a.

Tear (tair), v.a. to pull in
pieces, rend: — n. a rent.

Tease, v.a. to vex, annoy.

Tea'sel (te'zl), n. a plant and
its bur used to nuse a nap
on cloth.

Teat (tet), n. a nipple.

Tech'nic, tech'nical, a. be-
lons^g to the arts or to a
particular art or profession:
technicality, n.

Tech'nics, n.pl. the branches
that rc^te to the arts.

Technique' (tek-n€kO, n. ex-
ecution, methods, or skill as
regards an art.

Technology, n. systematic
knowledge or stucly of the
arts: technolog'ical, a.:
technologist, n.

Te'dious (te'dius or tfid'yus),
a. wearisome, tiresome.

Te'dium, n. irksomeness.

Tee, n. a small mound from
which a golf-ball is drivoi:
tee, V. to place the ball on
the tee.

Teem, v. to bring forth; be full.

Teens, n.pl. the years between
12 and 20.

Tee'ter, v.n. to seesaw.

Teeth (t6/A), v.n. to grow
teeth.

Teeto'tal, a. total.

Teg^ument, n. a natural cov-
ering: tegumenfary, a.

Teregram, n. a message sent
by telegraph.

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Tel'egraph, n. apparatus to Tem'porary, a. lasting for a

give signals to distant places: { limited time only.

— v.n. to announce by tele-jTem'porize, v. to comply with

graph: telegraphic, a.:\ the time or occasion; delay.

teleg'raphy, n. Tempt (temt), v.a. to entice to

Telep'athy, ». communica-j ill: -a'tion, ».: -er, n.

tion of one mind with anoth-jTen'able, a. that may be held

er at a distance without ex- 1 or defended.

temal or physical means. ITena'ciou8(-na'shus), a. hold-
Terephone, n. instrument for ing fast: tenacity, n,

transmitting sound to a dis-jTen'ant, n. one who occupies

tance by an electric current, an estate of anothor.
Terescope, n. an optical in- Tend, v. to serve, attend;

stniment for viewing dis-j move toward, conduce.

tant objects: telescopic, a.jTen'dency, inclination, drift.
Tell, vui, to utter, relate, in- iTen'der, a. soft, delicate; kind,

form; count. pitiful: — v.a. to offer: — ». a

Tell'er, n. a clerk whose duty small vessel; car for fuel and

it is to receive or pay money. I water; an offer.
TeU'tale, n. a talebearer. Ten'derloin, n. a tender part

Tellu'ritun, n. z. brittle chem
ical dement.

Temer'ity, n. rashness.

Tem'per, v.a. to mix in due
proportion, modify; fix the
proper hardness of: — n. dis-
position of mind; degree of
hardness of metal; passion.

Tem'perament, n. due mix-
ture of qualities, internal
constitution, disposition.

Tem'p^te, a. moderate in
drinking, eating, &c.: tem'-
perance, ».

Tem'perature, n. state of the
air as to heat or cold.

Tem'pest, n. a violent storm.

Tempestuous, a. stormy.

Tem'ple, n. an edifice for re-
ligious worship; side of the
forehead.

Tem'poral, a. pertaining to
woridly matters, not eternal;
relating to the temples.

of beef, pork, &c.

Ten'don, n. a sinew, cord:
ten'dinous, a.

Ten'dril, n. a curling, thread-
like shoot on a vine, &c.

Ten'ebrous, a. dark, gloomy.

Ten'ement, n. a dwellmg, esp.
for a family; house contain-
ing a number of dwellings.

Ten'et, n. opinion, prinaple.

Ten'nis, n. game played with
a ball and racket.

Ten'on, «. the end cut to fit
into a mortise.

Ten'or, n. general course, pur-
port: {Mus) the highest
natural male voice.

Tense, n. a variation of the
verb to distinguish time: — a.
stretched tight.

Ten'sion, n. stretching, strain.

Tent, n. a lodge or shdter
made of canvas; roll of linf:
— v.a. to probe.

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Ten'tacle, n. insect's feeler.

Ten'tative, a. trying, essaying.

Tenf er, n. a frame to stretch
and dry doth on.

Tenuity, n. slendemess.

Ten'ure, n. mode of holding
land, &c.

Tep'efy, v.a. to make teiHd:
tepefac'tion, n.

Tep'id, a. slightly warm, luke-
warm: tepid'ity, n.

Ter'aphim, n.pl. household
gods.

Tercen'tenary, o. of or com-
prising 300 years.

Ter'ebintn, n. turpentine-tree.

Tergiversate (ter'jl-), v.n. to
shift, use subterfuges: tergi-
versa'tion, n.

Term, ». a limit; limited time;
word, expression, name; pi.
conditions: — v.a. to name.

Ter'magant, n. a brawling
woman: — a. bravrling.

Ter^minate, v. to put an end
or limit to, end: ter'mina-
ble, a.: ter'minal, a.: ter-
mina'tion, n.: -natiye, a.

Terminorogy, n. terms used
in a science, &c.

Ter'miims, n. end or extreme
point: pi. ter'mini.

Ter'mite, n. the white ant.

Ter'nary, a. relating to three.

Ter'race, n. a Icvd plot of
earth thrown up; lev«l roof.

Ter'ra-cof ta, n. a kind of
earthenware, esp. for statu-
ettes, architectural oma.-
ment& &c.; a pinkish red.

Ter^rapin, n. a kind of fresh-
water tortoise.

Terra'queous, a. composed
of land and water.

Terrene' (-r8n0, a. terrestrial.
Terres'trial, a. of the earth.
Ter'rihle, a. dreadful.
[Ter'rier, n. a dog that follows

his ra,me into holes.
Ter'rily, v.a. to frighten: ter-
rific, a. dreadful.
Territory, *». an extent of

land, di^rict.
Ter'ror, n. great fear: -iam. n,
iTerse, a. concise and neat.
Ter'tian (-shan), a. occurring

every third day.
Ter'tiary (tcr'shi-), a. third.
Tes'selate, v.a. to lay with

mosaic or checkered work.
Test, n. critical trial, standard:

— v.a. to put to a test.
Testa'cean (-shan), testa'-

ceous (-shus), a, havmg a

strong shell, as oysters, &c.:

testa"cean, n.
Tes'tament, ». a will; title of

each of the two parts of the

Bible.
Testamentary, a. relating to

a will.
Tes'tate, a. having made a

will.
Testa'tor, n. one who leaves a

wiU:/<fw. testa'triz.
Tesf er, n. canopy of a bed.
Tes'ticle, n. gland in males

that secretes the seed-fluid.
Tes'tify, v. to bear witness.
Testimo'nial, n. a certificate.
Tes'timony.M. evidence, proof.
Tesfy, a. fretful, peevish.
Tef anus, n. disease causing

spasmodic contraction of

various muscles.
{T«te'-a-t«te' (tat'-a-tat^, a.

face to face: — h. close mter-

view; a short sofa.

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THINK

Teth'er (te/*'-). n. a rope to
tie a pasturing beast: teth'-
er, v.a.

Tef ragon» ». four-sided figure.

Tetrshe'droii, ». a solid
bounded by four trian^es.

Tetram'eter, n. a verse of four
metrical feet.

Tt'trarch, n, ruler of the
fourth part of a province:
ns. tetrarch'ate^tefrarchy .

Tetras'tidi (-tik), n. a stanxa
of four lines.

Tetrasyllable ftet-), n. a
word of four syllables.

Tef ter, n. a skin disease.

Teuton'ic, a. German.

Tazt, ft. body of a litd^y
work; passage of Scripture.

Tezf -book, n. a book for stu-
dents.

Tez'tile (-till), a. woven.

Tezf ual, a. pertaining to text

Tezt'ure, n. a weaving; fabric
woven; combination of parts.

Thank, v.a. to express grati-
tude to: -fol, a.

Thanksfiv'iiig, ». a giving of
thanks; day set apart to give
thanks to God.

Thatch, n. straw, reeds, &c
for ,a roof: — vm. to cover
with thatch.

Thaw, V. to melt, as snow: — n
the mdting of snow, &c.

The'atre, n. house for dramat-
ic plays; scene of action:
theatrical, a.: theatri-
cals, n.pl.

Theft, n. act of stealing, lar
ceny, thing stolen.

The'ism, n. belief in a God
the'ist, ft.: tiieis'tlc, a.

Theme, n. a subject, topic.

Theoc'racy, i». government of
a state by God: theocratic.

Theod'olite, n. surveyor's in-
strument to measure angles.

Theog'ony, n. the genealogy
of the heathen gods.

Theol'ogy, fi. science which
treats of God: tfaeolo'sian.
n.: ajs. theolof'ic, -ical.

The'orem, ft. a proposition to
be proved.

The'ory, it. a scheme subsist-
ing only in the mind; specu-
lation as distinguished from
practice: ajs. tfaecref ic,
tiieorefical: tfae'crist, ft.:
the'crize, v.h.

Therapen'tics, ft. science of
medical treatment.

There (thsdc), ad. in that place.

There'fore, ad. hence.

Ther'mal, a. warm.

Thermom'eter, ft. an instru-
ment to measure heat: ajs.
thennomef ric, -ical.

Thesau'rus, ft. a treasury,
esp. of kno^edge.

The'sis, ft. a theme; essay on
a theme assigned: pi. -ses.

The'tirgy, ft. art of magic.

Thews, n.pl. sinews.

Thick, a. not thin, dense:
thick, ft.: thick'en. v.

Thickset, ft. a dose wood.

Thief (then, ft. one guilty of
theft: thieve, v.h. to steal:
tiiiev'erv, ft.: thiev'ish, a.

Thigh (thi), ft. the part of the
le|[ from knee to trunk.

ThiU, ft. shaft of a carriage.

Thim'ble, ft. a metal cap for
the finger.

Thin. a. not thick, slim.

Think, v. to have ideas.

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Thirst, n. a painful want of
drink: v. to feel thirst: -y, a.

Thir'ty, a. & «. 3 times 10.

This'tle (this'l), ». a prickly
plant.

Thith'er ithUh'-), ad. to that
place.

Thole, thowl, n. a pin to hold
the oar in place.

Thong, n. a strap of leather.

Tho'rax, n. the chest.

Thorn, ». a woody spine,
prickle; prickly shrub: -y» a.

Thor'ough (thur'o), a. com-
plete, entire: -ly, ad.

Thor'ough-bass (-has), n. a
bass part with figures to in
dicate the other parts.

Thor'oughbred, a. bred from
a dam and sire of the best
blood.

Thor'oushfare, n. public way.

Thor'oughwort (-wurt), «.
the plant boneset.

Thou£h(//(d), conj. admitting.

Thought, n. what one thinks,
idea: -ful, a.: -less, a.

Thott'sand, a. ten hundred.

Thral'dom (thrawl'dum), n.
slavery: thrall, n. slave.

Thrash, v.a. to thresh; beat.

Thread (thred), ». a thin line
of fibre twisted: v. to pass a
thread through; go through.

ThreadHmre, a. worn napless;
hackneyed.

Threat (thret), n. a menace:
threat'en (thret'n), v. a.

Three'score, a. sixty.

Thren'ody, n. a song of lam-
entation.

Thresh, vui. to beat out, as
grain.

Thresh'old, n. a door-sill

Thrice, ad. three times.
Thrid, v.a. to pass through.
Thrift, n. prosperity; frugal-

itjj: -less, a.: -y, a.
Thrill, ft. a tingling, shivering

sensation: — v. to pierce; fm

thrills.
Thrive, v. to prosper, flourish.
Throat, n. forepart of the neck.
Throb, v.n. to palpitate: — n.

a strong pulsation.
Throe, n. pang, agony.
Throne, n. seat of a lung.
Throng, f». &v. crowd.
Throf tie, v.a. to choke.
Through (throo), prep, from

end to end of.
Throw (thro), v. to hurl, cast.
Thrum, n. end of a weaver's

thread; coarse yam: — vm.

to play carelessly, as on a

harp.
Thrush, n. a small bird.
Thrust, v.a. to push with force,

stab: thrust, n.
Thug, n. a member of a society

of a.ssassins in India.
Thumb (thum), n. the short,

thick finger: — v.a. to soil

with the thumbs.
Thump, n. a heavy, dull blow.
Thun'der, h. the sound after

a flash of lightning: — v.n.

to make thunder: -bolt, n.

a stroke of lightning.
Thurs'day, n. 5th day of week.
Thwack, n. & v. whack.
Thwart, a. being crosswise: —

v.a. to cross, frustrate.
Thyme (tim), n. fragrant herb.
Tia'ra (ti-a'-), n. a head-dress;

the Pope's triple crown.
Tic-douloureuz' (tic-d66-lQ6-

r660, n. facial neuralgia.

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TIRE

Tick, n. an insect; bed-case;

small noise; trust: -ing, n.

cloth for covering pillows,

mattresses, &c.
Tick, v.n. to make a small,

quick noise.
Tickler, n. tele^phic instru-
ment for givmg stock quo-
tations.
Tick'et, ». card marked to

show right of admission,

transportation, &c.; label; list

of candidates for election.
Tickle, v.a. to touch lightly

so as to thrill; please.
Ticklish, a. easily tickled;

critical.
Tide, n. rise and foil of the sea:

ti'dal,a.
Ti'dings, n.pl. news.
Ti'dy, a. neat, dean: — n.

cover for chair-backs, &c.
Tie, v.a. to bind: — n. a knot.
Tier (t6r), n. a row, rank.
Tierce (tSrs), n. a cask oi 42

gallons.
Ti'ger, n. a fierce animal

found in Aaa,:/em. ti'gress.
Tight (tit), a. close, not loose

or leaky: tighten, v.
Tile, n. thin plate of baked

clay for roofmg, &c.; a clay

pipe for drains.
Till, «. a money-drawer.
TilL v.a. to cultivate, as soil.
Tiller, n. handle of a rudder.
Tilt, n. an awning; encounter

on horseback with lances: —

V. to thrust; slant; forge with

a tilt-hammer.
Tilt'-hammer, ». a heavy

hammer used in iron-works.
Timlier, n. wood for btiild

ing, &c.

Tim1)rel, n. a kind of tam-
bourine.

Time, n. duration, period, sea-
son: — ns. -keeper, -piece,
watch or clock: -ly, a. &
ad. in good time: -server,
n. a temporizer.

Timid, a. fearful, afraid: ti-
midity, ».: tim^orous, a.

Tin, n. a whitish metal.

Tin'cal, n. crude borax.

Tincf ure, n. a shade of color;
solution in alcohol, &c.: —
VM. to tinge, imbue.

Tin'der, n. something to kin-
dle fire from a spark.

Tine, n. spike of a fork, &c.

Tinloil, ». tin in a thin leaf.

Tinge, vui. to tint or color
slightly: — n. a color, tint.

Tin'gle, v.n. to have a prick-
ing feeling.

Tinkler, n. a mender of old
brass, &c.: tink'er, v.

Tin^e, v. to make light, me-
tallic sounds.

Tin'sel, n. thin, cheap mate-
rial with a metallic glitter
for showy ornamentation:
tin'sel, a.

Tint, n. color, hue, shade: —
v.a. to tinge with color.

Ti'ny, a. very small.

Tip, n. the top, end: — v. to
top; incline.

Tip'pet, ». wrap for the neck.

Tip'ple, V. to drink strong
liquors to excess.

Tip'sta£F, n. constable.

Tip'sy, a. drunk.

Tip'toe, n. end of the toe.

Tirade% n. outburst of censure.

Tire, n. hoop of iron for a
wheel: v. to weary: -some, a.

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TOOL

Tis'tue (tish'y65), n. woven IToilet, n. a dressing-table;

fobric, doth; ver^ thin pa-| act of dressing; drees.

per: cellular fabric of ani- Tolceo (tdlcnjl, ». a sign.

mal or vegetable substance.
Titen'ic, a. gigantic, like the

Titans in mythology.
Titbit, «. choice bit, dainty.
Tithe (tUh), », tenth part:—

vji. to tax one-tenth.
Tif illAte, v,n. to tickle: titil-

la'tion, H.
Ti'tle, n. name, appdlation of

honor; right: ti^ed, a.
Tif mouse, n. a little bird.
Tif ter, vm. to lau^h rcstrain-

edly: — ». a restramed laugh,

Tif tie, n. a particle, an bta.

Tif tle-taf tie; n. tattle.

Tifular, tifulary, a. pertain-
ing to a title; nominal.

Toad, ». a frog-like reptile.

Toad'stool, n. a iMisonous
mushroom.

Toad'y, ». a mean flatterer.

Toast, V. to scorch at the fire;
drink to: — n. bread toasted;
a sentiment or health pro-
posed.

Tobac'co, n. a plant and its
dried leaves used for smok-
ing, &c.: tobac'conist, n.

Toc'sin, n. alarm-bell.

To-day, n.&ad.this day.

Tod'dle, VM. to walk feebly.

Tod'dy, n. mixture of spirit,
water, and sugar.

Toe, n. a part of the foot,

To'ga, n. Roman mantle.

Togeth'er, ad. not apart.

Tog'gle-joint, n. a kind of
joint luce an elbow-joint.

Toil, v.n. to labor:— f». hard

Tele, v.a. to allure.

Tol'erate, vji. to endure, al-
low: torerable, a.: td'er-
ance, ».: tol'erant, a.: tol-
era'tion, n.

Toll, n. a tax: — v. to ring
slowly and solemnly.

Tom'abawk, Indian hatchet.

Toma'to, ». a plant and its
fruit; pi. toma'toet.

Tomb (tOOm), n. vault for a
dead body: tomb'stone. n.

TomlMy, ». a romping girl.

Tome, n. a volume, book.

To-^mor'row, n.day after this.

Ton (tun), n. so cwt., aooo or
2240 lbs. avoirdupois.

Tone, n. sound; quality of
voice; vigor; style, tenor.

Tonga, n.fi' a utensil to take
up objects.

Tongue (tung), m. fleshy orfi[an
in the mouth: anything
tongue-shaped; language.

Ton'ic, a. increasing tone or
strength: — ». a strengthen-
ing medicine.

Ton'nage (tun'ai), n. cubical
contents of a ^p; duty per
ton.

Tonneau' (ton-nOO, «• the
rear body of an automobfle.

Ton'sil, n. one of two oval
glands in the throat.

Tonso'rial, a. rdating to bar-
bers or to shaving.

Ton'sure (-shur), n. shaving
of the crown of the head.

Tontine' (tfinO, n. a kind of
life annuity.

work; net, snare: -some, a. Tool, i>. instrument; hireling.

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Tootii, n. one of the bony pro-
jections in the jaw, used to
bite with; a prong: -ache*
n.: -some» a. palatable.

Top, n. highest point; a toy.

To'paz, n. a ix«dotis stone.

Temper, n. a drunkard.

To'phet, «. hell.

Top'ic, n. a theme, subject.

Topical, a. pertaining to a
particular place or subject.

Top'mast, n. mast at the top
of the lower niast.

Topog'raphy, n. a description
of i^aces: topoff'rapher, ».:
ajs. topograph'ic, -ical.

Top'ple, v.n. to tumble down.

Top'gy-tur'vy, ad. upside
down.

Torch, n. a blazing light,

Tor'ment, n. great pain, an-
guish: tormenf , v.a.

TomaMo, n. a hurricane.

TorpeMo, n. an electric fish; a
firework; exi^osive machine
or charge: — v.a. to attack
with torpedoes.

Torpe'do-Doat, n, boat for
attacking wiUi torpedoes.

Tor'pid, a. numbed, sluggish:
torpid'ity, n.

Tor'por, n. numbness.

Tor'refy,v.a. to scorch, parch:
torrefac'tion, n.

Tofrent, n. a rushing stream.

Tor'rid, a. burning hot.

Tor'sion, n. a twisting.

Tort, «. a wrong, an mjury.

Tor'toise (-tis), n. a reptile
covered with a hard shell.

Torf U0U8, a. winding; deceit
ful.

Torfure, n. extreme pain m
flicted: v. to put to torture.

To'ry, a, in English politics,

conservative.
Tom, V, to throw lightly.
To'tal, a. whole, complete: —

n. whde sum: total'Ity, n,
Tof t«r, VM. to shake.
Touch (tuch), V. to come in

contact with; hit or handle

lightly; affect: — ». sense of

feeling, contact.
Tottch'wood, *». decayed wood

used for tinder.
Touch'y, a. peevish.
Tough (tuf), n. not brittle,

tenacious; hardy, able to

endure: tougfa'en (tuf'n), v.
Toupee', n. top-piece of hair,

wig.
Tour (taar), n. a circuitous

journey, excursion: -ist, n.
Tour'nament, tour'ney, n. a

mock fight of knighte.
Tour'niquet (tur'ne-ket), n. a

bandage that tightens with

a screw.
Tow (to), n. coarse part of flax:

— v.a. to draw through the

water by a rope: -age, n.
Tow'ard (te'ard), or tow'ards,

prep, in a direction to.
Tow'el, n. a cloth to wipe the

hands and face.
Tow'er, n. a loftv structure: —

v.n. to rise high.
Town, ». large collection of

houses, or the inhabitants:

-«hip, n. territory of a town.
Toxicorojgy, n. the science

which investigates poisons.
Toy, n. a plaything: — v.n. to

trifle, daUy.
Trace, n. a mark left, foot-
print: — v.a. to follow by

tracks; mark: -able, a.

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TRANSFER

Tra'cery, n. orniimeatation;Train'-oil, n. whale-ofl.
in flowing lines, ciirves, &c. , Traipse, v.n. to walk idly, gad

Trances, n.pl. the drawing

straps for a harness.
Tra'cnea (tra'ke-), ». the

windpipe: tra'cheal, a.
Track, n. foot-print, path,

course: — v.a. to follow by

footsteps left.
Tract, H. a region, district;

small treatise, pamphlet.
Tracfable, a. manageable,

docile: tractabil'ity, n.
Trac'tate, n. tract, pamphlet.
Trac'tile (-til), a. that may be

drawn out: tractil'ity, «.
Trac'tor, n. thing that draws:

trac'tive, a.: trac'tion, n.
Trade, n. traffic; vocation: —

VM. to traffic; buy and sell.
Trades'man, n. a shopkeeper.
Trade'-win(te, n. periodical

winds between the tropics.
Tradi'tion, n. oral account

transmitted from age to age:

ajs. -al, -ary.
Traduce', v. to defame, vilify.
Traffic, V. [i. & p. trafficked :

p. trafficking) to buy and

sell, trade: — ». trade.
Trage'dian, n. actor of trag

eayi/em. tragedienne'.
Trag'edy, ». a species of

Trait, n. a touch; feature.

Trai'tor, n. one who betrays:
-ous, a.: /em. trai'tress.

Trajec'tory, n. curve which
a body describes in space.

Tram, n. a coal-wagon; street-
car; street railway: tram'*
car, ».: tram'way, n.

Tram'mel, v.a. to shackle,
hamper: — n. a shackle; pot-
hook.

Tramon'tane, a. beyond the
Alps from Italy; foreign.

Tramp, v. to tread, travel on
foot: — n. a foot-journey; a
vagrant.

Tram'ple, v. to tread roughly.

Trance, n. state in which the
soul is rapt in visions; cata-
leptic state.

Tran'quil, a. quiet, peaceful,
calm: tranqml'lity, n.:
tran'quillize, v.a.

Transact, v.a. to perform,
do: transac'tion, n.

Transal'piae (pin), a. be-
yond the Alps from Rome.

Transatlan'tic, a. beyond the
Atlantic.

Transcend', v.a. to rise above,
surpass: -ence, ».: -ent, a.

drama ia which the end is Transcenden'tal, a. beyond
sad; shocking event: ajs.\ the limits of experience,
trag'ic, trag'ical. mystical.

Tragicom'edy, n. a drama Transcribe', v.a. to copy:
part tragedy part comedy, j tran'script, «.: transcrip'-

Txtdl, V. to drag; trace: — n. a tion, n.
track; anything drawn. Tran'sept, n. a cross aisle.

Train, v.a. to draw; educate, Transfei^, v.a. to convey to
discipline, &c.: — n. some- another place, remove:
thing drawn behind, retinue, trans'fer, n.: ajs. transfer'-
serics. able, transfer'rible.

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Transfig'iire, vm. to change
the appearance of: trans-
figura'tion, n.

Transfix', vm. to pierce.

TransfQrm% vm. to change
the form of: -action, n.

Transfu8e^ v.a. to pour out of
one into another, inject:
transfu'sion (-zhun), n.

Tran8gre8S% v. to go beyond
a just limit, break a law, sin:
-or, n.: transgres'sion, ».

Tran'sient (-shent), a. pass-
ing, fleeting, not lasting.

Tran'sit, n. a passing over.

Transi'tion (-sizh'un), n. pa
age, change; period of
change: -al, a.

Tran'sitive, a. passing over;
noting a verb which has an
object.

Tran'sitory, a. fleeting.

Translate', v.a. to interpret
into another language: ns.
transla'tion, transla'tor.

Translu'cent, a. showing light
through but not transparent.

Transmarine' (-r6n0, a. be-
yond the sea.

Trans'migrate, v.n. to pass
into another country or body:
transmigra'tion, ».: trans-
mi'gratory, a.

Transmif, v.a. to send across
to another person or place:
transmis'sible, a.: trans-
mis'sion, n.: transmis'-
sive, a.: transmif tal, n.

Transmute', v.a. to change
to another form or sub-
stance: transmu'table, a.:
transmuta'tion, n.

Tran'som, n. a cross-beam;
small window over a door.

Transpar'ent, a. that may be
seen through: -par'ency, n.

Transpire', v. to pass through
pores; exhale; leak out. In-
come known.

Transplanf , v.a. to plant in a
new i^ace: -a'tion, n.

Tran^orf , v.a. to convey;
banish; ravish with pleasure:
transporta'tion, n.

Trans'port, n. conveyance,
vessel; ecstasy.

Transpose', v.a. to change by
puttmg each in the place of
the other: tran^osi'tion,n.

Transship', vui, to transfer to
another ship: -ment, ».

Transubstantia'tion (-shl-a'-
shun), n. the doctrine that
the bread and wine in the
Eucharist are changed into
Christ's body and blood.

Transude', v. to ooze through.

Transverse', a. runningacross.

Trap, ». engine to catch ani-
mals, snare; kind of rock:
v.a. to insnare; deck, adorn.

Trapeze', n. a swing used in
gymnastics.

Trape'zium, n. a plane figure
of 4 unequal sides, no two
parallel.

Trapezoid', n. a four-sided
plane figure with two sides
parallel.

Trash, n. waste matter: -y, a.

Trav'ail, n. toil; labor in child-
birth: trav'ail, v.n.

Trav'el, v. to journey: trav'-
el, «.: trav'eller, n.

Trav'erse, a. lying across: — n.
something that crosses; plea
of denial: — v.a. to cross,
travel or pass over; deny.

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TRICUSPID

Trav'csty, v.n. to turn into
burlesque: — n. a parody.

Tmwl» v.n. to fish by trauing
a net behind a vessel.

Tray» n. flat, shallow vessel.

Treach'ery (trech'-), «• breach
of trust, faithlessness, per-
fidy: treach'erous, a.

Trea'cle (tre'kl), n. molasses.

Tread (tred), v. to set the foot,
step, walk: — ». step, gait.

Treadle* tred'dle (tredl), «.
part of a loom, &c., which
tlw foot moves.

Tread'-mill» n. a mill worked
by treading.

Trea'son (trg'zn), ». rebellion
against a government, dis-
loj^ty: -able, a.

Treas'ure (trezh'ur), n. wealth
stored up, riches: — v.a. to
store up: treas'urer, n.
treas'ury, n.

Treat, v. to use, manage, dis-
course on; entertain with
drink, &c.: — n. an entertain-
ment: -ment, n.

Trea'tise, n. discourse, essay.

Trea'ty, n. agreement between
states.

Treble (trebl), a. & v.a. triple:
— n. Wghest part in music.

Tree, n. a large woody plant

Tre'foil, ». a three-leaved
F^ant, as the red clover.

Trel'lis, n. lattice- work to sup-
port plants, &c.

Trem'ble, v.n. to shake as
from fear, &c.

Tremen'dous, a. dreadful.

Tre'mor, n. a trembling:
trem'ulous, a. trembling.

Trench'ant, a, cuttii

Trench'er, n, a woodoi plate:
-man, «. a great eater.

Trend, v.«. to run or tend.

Trepan', n. a surgeon's circu-
lar saw, used in trepanning:
— v.a. to remove a piece of
the skull with a trepan.

Trephine' (-fen' or -fin'), n.
instrument iar trepanning.

Trepida'tion, n. tremulous
alarm.

Tres'pass, v.n. to enter un-
lawfully on another's land;
intrude: — u. encroachment.

Tress, ». a ringlet, curl.

Tres'tle (tres'l), n. a frame to
support a bridge, &c.

Tret, n. allowance for waste.

Trey (tri,), n. the three-spot of
cards and dice.

Tri'ad, n. union of three.

Tri'al, n. test; attempt; judi-
cial examination; afiliction.

Tri'angle, n. a figure of three
angles and three sides: tri-
an'gular, a.

Trian'gulate, v.a. to divide
into triangular {dots: trian-

Trl

ffula'tion, n.

rlbe, n. a race or family.

Tribula'tion, n. afiliction.

Tribu'nal, n. court of justice.

Trib'une, n. a Roman magis-
trate; platform for speaker.

Trib'ute, n. a tax paid in token
of submission: trib'utary, a.

Trice, n. an instant.

Trick, n. a stratagem to de-
ceive or puzzle: — v. to cheat:
-ery, ».: -ster, ».

Tric'kle, v.n. to fall in drops.

Trench, v. to dig a ditch; en- Tri'colored, a. of three colors,
croach: — n. a ditch, moat. Tricus'pid, a. three-pointed.

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TROLL

Tri'dent, n. a three-pronged
sceptre.

Triden'tate, a. three-toothed.

Trien'nial, a. happening ev-
ery third year; lasting three
years.

Tri'fid, a. three-cleft.

Tri'fle, v.n. to act with levity,
talk idly, &c.: — n. a thing of
little value: tri'fler, n.

Trifoliate, a. three-leaved.

Tri'form, a. having a trii^e
form.

Trifur'cate, a. three-pronged.

Trig'ger, n. a catch of a gun
lock.

Tri^onom'etry* n. science of
triangles: Hmefrical, a.

Trilaf eral» a. three-sided.

Trill, n. a quaver: — v. to
quaver, sing with a trill.

Trill'ion (-yun), n. in the U. S,
a million millions; in Eng. a
million times a million mil
lions.

Trim, a. neat, snug, compact:
— v.a. to put in order, dress,
clip: — v.n. to fluctuate be-
tween parties: — n. order.

Trine, a. threefold: — «. aspect
of pianets 120 degrees from
each other.

Trinity, n. union of three —
the Father, the Son, and the
Holy Ghost — in one God-
head: Trinita'rian, a. & n.

Trin'ket, n. trifling ornament.

Trino'mial, a. of three terms.

Tri'o, n. a group of three; mu-
sic for three singers, &c.

Trip, V. to go with quick light
steps: stumble or cause to
stumble: — n. a journey.

Trip'artite, a. in three parts.

Tripe, n. the large stomach of

. beef-cattle prepared for food.

Tripef alous, a. having three
petals.

Tnp'-hammer, n. a tilt-ham-
mer.

Triph'thong (triphthong), n.
three letters sounded as one.

Triple,a. threefold: v. to treble.

Triplet, n. three of a kind, or
one of them; three imited.

Trip'licate, a. threefold.

Tri'pod, n. a stand, &c., on
three feet.

Trisecf , v.a. to cut into three
equal parts: trisec'tion, n.

Tris'yllaDle, n. a word of
three s}dlables.

Trite, a. worn out, common.

Trit'tirate, v.a. to grind to
powder: tritura'tion, n.

Tri'umph, n. victory; rejoic-
ing over victory: — v.n. to
obtain or celebrate a victory,
exult: tritun'phal, a.: tri-
um'phant, a.

Tritim'vir, n. one of three
men united in office.

Tri'une, a. three in one.

Triv'et, n. three-legged stand.

Triv'ial, a. common-place.

Tro'car, n. an instrument for
tapping a dropsical person.

Tro'che (trolce), «. a medi-
cated lozenge.

Tro'chee (tro'ke), n. a metri-
cal foot consisting of a long
and a short syllable.

Trog'lodyte (-cirt), n. one who
dwells in a cave.

Troll (tr5l), V. to roll; sing a
catch or round; fish by let-
ting the line drag through
the water.

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TRUST

Trolley, n. the contact wheel
of an electric railway car,
also a car or a system of cars
using it.

Troriop, n. a slattern.

Trom'bone, n. a deep-toned
instrument of the trumpet
kind.

Troop, n. a company: pi. sol-
diers: — V.H. to collect or
march in a body: -er^

Trope, n. figurative use of a
word.

Tro'phy, n. a memorial of
victory.

Trop'ic, n. one of the two cir-
cles parallel to the equator,
at which the sun turns back.

Trop'ical, a. figurative; relat-
ing to the tropics.

Trot, H. a quick pace of a
horse: trot, v.

Troth (troth), n. truth, faith.

TroulMLdour, n. a wandering
poet.

Trouble, v.a. to disturb, vex:
trouble, n.: -some, a.:
troublous, a.

Trough (trdf), n. a long tray.

Trounce, v.a. to flog.

Trou'sers, n.pL pantaloons.

Trousseau' (trod-soO, n. a
bride's outfit.

Trout, n. a speckled fish.

Tro'ver, n. action to recover
the value of personal goods.

Trow (trd), v.n. to believe.

Trow'el, n. a tod to spread
mortar, &c.

Tr03r'-welght, n. a weight
used by goldsmiths.

Tru'ant, n. a child who stays
from school without leave,
an idler: tru'ancy, n.

Truce, n. a suspension of hos-
tilities.

Truck, V. to barter; use a
truck or cart: — n. barter; a
barrow; strong cart; small,
solid wh^.

Truc'kle, v. to yield servilely.

Truclde-bed, ». trundle-bed.

Tru'culent, a. fierce, cruel:
tru'culence, n.

Trudge, v.h. to walk heavily.

True (troo), a. not false, real,
faithful, honest: truly, ad.

Truf'fle, n. a fungus found in
the soil of woods.

Tru'ism, n. self-evident truth.

Trump, n. a trumpet; winning
card: — v. to play a trump
card upon; devise.

Trum'pery, n. worthless fin-
ery; trash.

Trum'pet, ». an instrument
of music: — v. a. to proclaim
loudly: -er, n.

Trun'cate, v.a. to cut off,
maim: trunca'tion, n.

Trun^cheon (-shun), n. staff.

Trun'dle, v. to roll: — n. roller.

Trun'dle-bed, n. low bed that
runs on rollers.

Trunk, n. body without the
limbs, stem; box for clothes;
probc^ds of an dephant.

Tnmnlon (-yun), n. knob on
the side of a cannon.

Truss, H. a bandage for rup-
ture; bundle: — vuj. to bind
or pack up.

Trust, n. confidence, credit;
a union of corporations or
business houses under one
direction for common prof'
it: — V. to confide in, befieve,
hope; sell upon credit.

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TUTELAGE

Trustee', n. one holding prop-
erty for another.

Trusfy, a. fit to be trusted:
trust'worthy, a.

Truth, n. something true, ve-
racity, a fact: -ful, a.

Try» V. to endeavor; examine.

Tryst (trist), n. an engagement
to meet.

Tube. n. a pipe, cjtoider: ajs.
tuimlar, tutmlous.

Ttt'ber, n. a rounded root, as
a potato: ajs. -ous, -ose'.

Tu^bercle, n. small swelling:
ajs. tuber'cular, -culous.

Tuberculo'sis, n. tubercular
disease, as of the lungs. .

Tttck, n. a fold in dress: — v.a.
to fold under, press in.

Tues'day, n. 3d day of week.

Tuft, n. a bunch of hair, grass,
&c.: tuff ed, a.

Tug, V. to pull with effort:
— n. a hara puU: tow-boat.

Tui'tion, n. schooling.

Tulip, n. plant and its flower.

Tunrble, v. to fall, roll about.

Tuml>ler, n. one that tum-
bles; a drinking-glass.

Tumlsrel, n. a cart; ducking-
stool.

Tu'mefy, v.a. to swell: tume-
fac'tion, n.

Ttt'mid, a. swelled, puffed up.

Tu'mor, n. a morbid swelling.

Tu'mult, n. a noisy, violent
commotion: tumultuous, a

Tu'mulus, n. a mound.

Tun, n. a large cask; 4 hop;s-
heads or 252 gallons (wine
measure).

Tune, n. melodious tones or
notes; harmonv: — vui. to
put in tune: -ful, a.

Tu'nic, n. a kind of loose
frock; a membranous cov-
ering or layer.

Tun'nel, n. a funnel; way cut
through a hill: — v. to make
a tunnel through.

Tur'ban, n. Eastern head-
dress: roimdhat.

Tur1)ia, a. muddy, not clear.

TUr1>inated, a. top-shaped.

Ttu-'bine (-bin), n. a kind of
water-wheel.

Tur1>ot, n. a flat fish.

Ttu-luilent, a. disorderly, ri-
otous: turHmlence, n.

Tureen% n. a deep vessel for
soup.

Ttirf, n. a sod, peat; race-
course.

Turges'cent, a. swelling.

Tur'gid, a. swollen, bombas-
tic: turgid'ity, n.

Turkey, n. a kind of fowl.

Tur'moil, n. tumult.

Turn, V. to move round;
change: turn, n.

Tum'coat, n. one who for-
sakes his party or principles.

Tur'nip, n. an esculent root.

Tum'key, keeper in a prison.

Tum'pike, n. a toll-gate; a
toll-gate road; highway.

Tum'stile, n. a revolving X-
shaped firame in a path or
entrance.

Tur^pentine, n. a resinous
juice from pine, &c.

Tur'pitude, n. vileness.

Tur'quoise, n. a blue mineral.

Tur'ret, n. small tower: -ed, a.

Tur'tle, n. dove; sea-tortoise.

Tusk, fi. a long, pointed tooth.

Tus'sle, n. & v. scuffle.

Tu'telage, n. gutuxlianship.

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TYRO

Tu'telar, tu'telary, a. pro-
tecting, gimrdian.

Tu'tor, n. a teacher: — v.a. to
teach, instruct, train.

Tu'toress, n. female tutor,
instructress.

Twad'dle ftwodl), n. ally, te-
dious talk.

Twain, a. & n. tm).

Twanfe n. sharp, ringing
sound: twang, v.

Tweak, n. & v. twitch.

Tweed, n. a twilled woollen
cloth.

Twee'zers, n. nippo^.

Twelfth, a. next after the
eleventh.

Twelve'month, n. a year.

Twice, ad. two times.

Twig, n. small shoot or Inanch,
as of a tree.

Twi'light, n. dim light before
sunrise and after sunset.

Twill, v.a. to weave with diag-
onal lines.

Twin, n. one of two bom at
the same birth.

Twine, v. to twist, wind: — n.
a twisted cord.

Twinge, n. a gripe, sudden
sharp pain: twinge, v.n.

Twinge, v. & n. sparkle.

Twirl, n. &. v. whirl.

Twist, V. to twine; bend spi-
rally: — n. a twisted thread
or cord.

Twit, v.a. to taunt, reproach.

Twitch, H. & v.a. jerk.

Twifter, v. to chirp, as birds.

Two, a. one and one.

Tym'panum, n. middle por-
tion of the ear; drum of the
ear.

Type, n. emblem, symbd;
stamp, sort; printing letter or
character.

Type'-metal, n. an alloy of
lead, tin, antimony, &c.

Type'writer, n. a machine
that writes in type under
pressure on keys; the oper-
ator of the machine: type'-
writing, n.

Ty'phoio, a. resembling ty-
phus, as a kind of infectious
fever.

Typhoon', n. violent tornado.

T/phus, n. a deadly fever.

Typ'ify, v.a. to show in em-
blem, betoken: typical, a.

Typ'ist (tip'-), n. one who
operates a typewrita:.

l^pog'raphy (ti-), ». the art
of printing: typog'rapher,
n.: ajs. typograph'ic, typo-
graph'ical.

Tyran'nicide, ». the killing or
the killer of a tyrant.

T/rant, n. a cruel, despotic
ruler: tyran'nical, a.: tyr'-
annize, vm.: tyr'anny, n.

Ty'ro, ». a beginner.

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309 UNDECEIVE

tJbiq'Qity (y56-bik'wl-), n. ex-

isteoce everywhere at once:

ubiq'QitottB, a.
Ud'der, n. milk-bag of a cow.
U^y, a. offensive to the sight;

ill-tempered, threatening.
Ul'cer, n. a sore discharging

pus: -ate, v.: -a'tion» n.
Ulte'rior, a. further, remoter.
Ul'timate, a. last, furthest.
Ultima'tum, n. last offer.
Ul'tra, a. beyond, extreme.
Ultramarine' (-ren'), n. deep

blue pigment.
Ultramon'tane, a. beyond the

mountains, ('.«., the Alps.
Ultramun'dane, a. beyond

the world.
Ul'ulate, v.n. to howl, wail.
Vm'bel, n. flower-head with

stalks radiatin|: from a

centre: umbelliferous, a.

bearing umbeb. ,

Umlier, n. a brown pigment.
Umbilical, a. of the navel.
Um'brace, n. shade; offence.
UmlnnEi'ceous, a. shady.
UmhrelOa, n. a screen from

rain or sunlight.
Um'pire^ n. a third person

called m to decide a dispute.
Un, a prefix meaning not,

want of, or the reverse of.

Many words in «» not m

this book may thus be read-
ily explained.
Unaccountable, inexplicaUe.
Unaffecf ed, a. not affected,

simile, natural.
Unan'imous, a. being of one

mind: unanimity, n.

Unassum'ing, a. modest.

Unawares', ad. unexpectedly.

Unbar', v.a. to remove a bar
from.

Unbelief, n. disbelief, esp. in
divine revelation.

Unbend', v. to stra^hten: re'
lax: -ing, a. inflexible', rigid.

Unbind', v.a. to loose, untie.

UnboB'om (-bfifiz'um), v.a. to
relieve by disclosure; tell
freely.

Unbuckle, vui. to undo the
buckles of.

Unbur'den, v.a. to disburden.

Unbuf ton, v.a. to undo the
buttons of.

Uncer'tain, a. doubtful; pre-
carious: -ty, n.

Unchain', v.a. to free from
chains.

Unclaq>', vm. to loose the
clasp of.

Un'cle, n. a father's or moth-
er's brother.

Unclose', v.a. to open.

Uncoil', VM. to unwind the
coils of.

Uncondi'tional (-dish'un-al),
a. without conditions.

Uncon'scionable(-shun-a-bl) ,
a. unreasonable.

Uncouple (-kupl), v.a. to
disjoin, as a couple.

Uncouth', a. odd, awkward.

Uncov'er, v. to divest of cov-
ering.

Unc'tfon, n. ointment; fervor.

Uncfuous, a. oily, greasy.

Undeceive', v.a. to rid of de-
ception.

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UNGUENT

Undeni'able, a. not to be de-
nied.

Un'der, prep., ad. & a. below.

Underbid', v. to bid less than.

Un'derbrush, n. shrubs grow-
ioflr under trees.

Undterdone', a. cooked rare.

Undergo', v.a. to experience.

Unde^rad'uate, n. a student
not graduated.

Un'dercround, a. boieath the
surface of the ground.

Un'dergrowth, n. underlmish.

Underhand', a. secret, crafty.

Underlay^, vm. to lay under.

Underlet', vm. to sublet.

Underlie', v.a. to lie under.

Underline', vm. to draw a
line under.

Un'derling, n. a subordinate.

Undermine', v. to dig under;
destroy the foundations of.

Underneath' (-n6/A'), prep.
& ad. beneath.

Underpin', v.a. to i^ace some-
thing (as stone) under to
support: un'derpinning, n.

Underrate', v. to rate too low.

Underscore', v. to underline.

Undersell', vui. to sell cheap-
er than.

Un'dershot, a. moved (as a
wheel) by water beneath.

Undersign', v.a. to sign under.

Understand', v. to compre-
hend: -ing, n. the thinking
faculty, sense, comprehen-
sbn; agreement of minds.

Understate', vui. to state too
low.

Un'derstrapper, n. undeiiing

Undertake', v. to take on one's
sdf as a task; attempt; ven-
ture; guarantee.

Un'dertaker, n. one who un
dertakes; one whose busi-
ness it is to manage funerals.

Undertak'ing, n. enterprise.

Un'dertone, n. a low tone.

Un'dertow, n. current bdow.

Underval'ue, v. to underrate.

Un'derwear, n. garments
worn under outer clothing.

Un'derwood, n. shrubs, &c.,
growing under forest trees.

Underwrite', vm. to insure.

Undo' (-d66'), VM. to reverse
what has been done; loose;
ruin: undo'ing, n.

Undress', vm. to divest of
clothes: — n. loose dress.

Undue', a. improper.

Un'dulate, v. to move or form
in waves: undula'tion, n.:
un'dulatory, a.

Unduly, ad. improperiy.

Unearm', vm. to dig up; dis-
cover.

Unearthly, a. supernatural.

Unea'sy, a. ill at ease, dis*
turbed: unea'siness, n.

Unezcep'tionable, a. faultless.

Unfasfen (-fas'n), vm. to un-
do the fastenings of.

Unfath'omable, a. not to be
fothomed, very deep.

Unfeel'ing, a. void oi feding,
crud.

Unfef ter, v. to rid of fetters.

Unfif , VM. to disqualifjr.

Unfix', V. to loose the ibang of.

Unfold', v.a. to open, reveal.

Unfurl', v.a. to spread out.

Ungainly, a. awkward.

Ungird', vm. to loose from a
girdle.

Un'guent (ung'gwent), n. an
ointment.

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UNSADDLE

Unhallowed, a. unholy. I
Unhandy vm. to take the

hands off.
Unhar'ness, v.a. to loose from

harness.
Unhinge', v.a. to take from

the hinges.
Unhitch', vm. to unloose.
Unhorse', v.a. to throw from

a horse.
U'nicorn, n. a fabulous ani-
mal with one horn.
Unifica'tion, n. a uniting so

as to become one.
U'niform, a. having one form;

always or all auke: — n. a

fixed dress for all alike, as

for soldiers, police, nurses,

&c.: uniform'ity, n.
Unimpeach'able,a. Uameless.
Un'ion (un'yun), n. a uniting;

concord; a confederacy.
Unique' (u-nek'), a. without

a like or equal.
U'nison, n. agreement of

sounds; accord, harmony.
Unis'onant, unis'onous, a.

in unison: unis'onance, n.
U'nit, n. one, a single thing or

person; thing taken as one.
Unita'rian, n. one who holds

that God exists in one per-
son only: -isni, n.
Unite', V. to join together.
U'nity, n. state of bong one;

any quantity taken as one;

concord, agreement.
U'nivalve, a. with one valve.
Univer'sal, a. comprising all,

genoal, total: -sal'ity, n.
Univer'salism, n. doctrine of

the salvation of all men.
U'niverse, n. all created

things; Uie woiid.

Univer'sity, n. a seminary
for all branches of learning.

Univ'ocal, a. having one
meaning only.

Unkempr, a. not combed.

Unlace', v.a. to undo the lac-
ing of.

Unlade', vm, to unload.

Unlearn', v.a. to forget.

Unless', conj. except.

Unlef tered, a. illiterate.

Unlim'ber, v. to remove the
limbers from guns.

Unload', v. to take a load from.

Unlock', V. to undo the lock of.

Unloose', v.a. to loosen.

Unmake', v. to destroy, ruin.

Unman', v.a. to deprive of
manly qualities, weaken.

Unman'nerly, a. ill-bred.

Unmask', v.a. to strip of a
mask.

Unmoor', v.a. to loose from
being anchored.

Unnerve', v.a. to deprive of
vigor, weaken.

Unpack', v.a. to take out. as
things packed; open, rid of
contents.

Unparliamenfary, a. con-
trary to rules of legislative
bodies.

Unpeo'ple, v. to depopulate.

Unpin', VM. to loose from pins.

Unrav'el, v. to ravel out.

Unrid'dle, v. to solve, explain.

Unrig', v.a. to strip of rigging.

Unriv'et, vui. to loose firom
rivets.

Unroll', V. to open out from
a rolled state.

Unruly, a. ungovernable.

Unsad^ue, vm. to take off the
saddle from.

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Uniay', v.a. to retract.
Un8crew% vui. to loose from

screws.
Unseal', v.a. to break the seal

of; open.
Unsearch'able, a. not to be

found out bv searching.
Unsea'sonable, a. ill-timed,

too late or too early.
Uiueaf , VM. to throw from

the seat.
Unsettle, vm. to disturb.
Unshaclde, vui. to free from

shackles.
Unsheathe' (-she/^O. v.a. to

draw from the sheath.
Unship% VM. to take out of a

ship.
Unsishfly, a. ugly.
Unsophis'ticated, a. pure,

guileless, not adulterated.
Unstring', v.a. to take the

strings ofif; relax.
Untie', v.a. to loose, unfasten.
Until', prep, to, till.
Untir'ing, a. indefatigable.
Untow'ard, a. not easily

guided; awkward; incon

venient.
Untruth', n. a lie.
Untwine', v. to untwist, dis-
entangle.
UntwisF, V. to bring or come

out of a twisted state.
Unvar'nished, plain, truthful.
Unveil' (un-^'), v.a. to ;

move the veil from, disclose.
Unwar'ran table, a. indefen

sible, not justifiable.
Unwield'y (-w6ld'-), a. un

manageable for size, &c.
Unwindr (-wind'), v. to take

or come out of the state of

being wound.

Unyoke', v.a. to loose from
the yoke.

Upbear', v.a. to sustain aloft.

Upbraid', vm. to reproach.

Upheave', v.a. to heave up:
upheav'al, n.

Uphill', a. ascending; difficult.

Uphold', v.to hold up, sustain.

Uphol'ster (-h6l'-), v.a. to
provide with hangings, cur-
tains, furniture coverings,
&c.: uphol'stery, n.

Upland, n. high land.

Upliff , VM. to raise aloft.

Up'per, a. higho: in place, &c.

Upraise', v.a. to raise up.

Up'ri^t, a. erect; honest.

Up'roar, n. a tumult, clamor.

Uproof , v.a. to tear up by the
root.

Upsef , VM. to overturn.

Up'shot,. n. conclusion.

Up'start, n. one suddenly risen
from low life to wealth, &c.

Ura'nium, n. a hard metal.

Uranog'raphy, uranol'ogy,
». description of the heavens.

U'ranus, n. a planet.

UrlMUi, a. pertaining to a city.

Urbane', a. polite, refined,
dvil: tirban'ity, n.

Ur'chin, n. a hedgehog; boy.

Ure'thra, n. the duct for dis-
charging the urine.

Urge, V. to press earnestly,
sol«:it, incite, entreat: tir'-
gency, ».: nr'gent, a.

U'rinal, n. a vessel for urine.

U'rinate, v.n. to- void urine.

U'rine (u'rfn), n. water from
the bladder: u'rinary, a.

Urn, n. a kind of vase.

Ur'sine (-sin), a. pertaining
to a bear.

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VALID

U'sage, n. the common prac'tJ'sury (u'zhu-), «• fllegal in-
dce; use; treatment. I terest: u'surer, ».: usu'-

Use. (yus), n. employment;' rious, a.
benefit; need. ,Uten'8il (u-ten'-), «. any in-

tJse (yuz), VM. to put to some strument for use.
purpose, emrioy; act to-U'terine (-In or -In), a. per-
wards: — v. to be accustomed.' taining to the womb; bora

Use'ful, a. serviceable. I of the same mother.

Ush'er, n. a doorkeeper; one U'terus, n. the womb,
who meets and idaces guests, I tJtilita'riaii» a. relating to use-
an audience, &c.; a sub- fulness: — n. one who holds
ordinate teacher: — v.a. to that the test of everything
conduct, as an usher. is its utility: -ism, n.

U'soal (u'-zhu-), a. conmion.lUtil'ity, n. usefulness, profit.

Usucap'tion (u-zu-), «. title lU'tilize, vui. to put to use.
by continued possession. lUfmost, a. extreme, furthest.

U'sufruct (-ZU-), n. right ofUto'pian, a. fanciful, ideal,
using. lUfter, v.a. to speak; to send

Usurp' (u-zurpO, v.a. to .seize forth: -able, a.: -ance, n.
and use illegally: -a' Hon, w.lUzo'rious, a. wife-loving.

Va'cant, a. empty, unoccu-
pied: va'cancy, n.

Va'cate, v. to leave vacant.

Vaca'tion, ». holiday recess.

Vac'cinate (vak'sl-), v.a. to
inoculate with cow-pox.

Vac'cine (vak'sin or -sin), a.
of or from cows.

Vac'illate (vas'-), v.n. to
waver, sway: vacilla'tion, n.

Vacuity, n. emptiness, void.

Vac'uum, n. empty space.

Vag'abond, n. & a. vagrant.

Vaga'ry, n. whim, freak.

Vasi'na, n. the passage from
the womb outward.

Va'grant, n. a wandering
beggar, vagabond: — a. wan-
dering idly: va'grancy, n.

Vague (vag), a. indefinite.

Vain, a. fruitless, conceited.
Vainglo'ry, «. empty pride:

vainglo'rious, a.
Val'ance, n. drapery about a

bed.
Vale, n. valley.
Valedic'tion, n. a saying fare-
well: valeoic'tory, a. & ».
VaFentine, n. a love-letter

sent, or a lover chosen, on St.

Valentine's day (Feb. 14th).
Vale'rian, n. a jdant and its

medicinal root.
Val'et, n. a roan body-servant.
Valetudina'rian, valetu'di-

nary, a. sickly, weakly: — n.

one in poor health.
Val'iant (varyant), a. brave.
Val'id, a. having legal force,

strong: validity* n.

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Vali8c'(-les'),«. travelling-bag.

Val'ley, n. a hoUow between
hUls.

Val'or, n. bravery, prowess.

Val'ue (val'yoo), n. worth,
price, rate: — vui. to rate
highly; estimate the worth
of: val'iiable,a.: -iia'tion,».

Valve, n. lid opening one wav;
one of the pieces of a shell r
valved, a.: val'vular, a.

Vamp, n. upper leather of a
shoe: — v.a. to mend.

Vam'pire, n. a ghost which
sucks the blood of the living

Van, ». the front; a wagon.

Van'dal, n. a destructive bar-
barian: -ism, n.

Vane, n. a slip of wood or
me^ showing which way
the wind blows.

Van'guard, n. troops in ad-
vance of an army.

Vanil'la, n. a plant, its bean,
and a flavoring extract from
the bean.

Van'ish, v.n. to become in-
visible, fade away.

Van'ity, n. empty pride, con-
ceit; idle show.

Van'quish (vangOcwish), v.a.
to conquer: -er, n.

Vap'id, a. spiritless, insipid.

Va'por, n. gas from a fluid or
solid heated, steam, mist:
pl. nervous weakness: -ous,
a.: vapora'tion (vap-), ».:
vap'orize, v.: -iza'tion, n.

Va'riable, a. changeable.

Va'riance, n. disagreement.

Varia'tion, n. a chEinge.

Var'icose, a. swelled, as veins.

Va'riesate, vui. to diversify
with colors: variesa'tion, n.

Vari'ety, n. change, diversity.
Va'rioloid, n. a mild form of

small-pox: vari'olous, a.
Va'rious, a. different, seveital.
Varlet, n. a footman, knave.
Var'ni^ n. a liquid to form

a lustrous coating.
Va'ry, vui. to change, alter;

make or be different.
Vas'cular, a. pertaining to

vessels, as veins, &c.
Vase (vaz or vas), n. an orna-
mental vessel.
Vas'eline (-lin or -len), n. oily

substance from petroleum.
Vas'sal, n. a dependant: -age,

n. servitude.
Vat, n. a cistern, tank.
Vatic'inate (va-tis'-), vm. to

prophesy: vatic'uial, a.:

vaticina'tion, n.
Vault, n. an arched roof;

arched cell: -ed, a.
Vault, n. & v.n. leap.
Vaunt, n. & v. boast.
Veal, n. flesh of a calf.
Vedette', «. cavalry sentinel.
Veer, v. to turn, shift, change.
Veg'etable, n. a plant, esp.

one affording food.
Vegeta'rian, n. one who eats

only vegetables: -ism, n.
Veg'etate, v.n. to grow, as

plants: vegeta'tlon, n.
Ve'hement, a. violent, ardent:

ve'hemence, n.
VeTiicle (-hl-kl), n. a carriage:

vehic'ular, a.
Veil (val), n. a thin cover for

the face: — v.a. to cover.
Vein (van), n. a tube to con-
vey the blood; seam, streak,

&c.; a turn of mind: — v.a. to

mark with vdns.

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Vellicate, v.a. to twitch.

Venum, n. a fine parchment.

Veloc'ipede (-losM, n. vehicle
moved bv the rider's feet.

Veloc'ity (-los'-). «• swiftness.

Vel'vet, n. a cloth with a
thick, soft nap: -y, a.

Velveteen', n. stuff like velvet.

Ve'nal, a. mercenary, sordid.

Vend. v.a. to sell, offer for sale:
-ible, a. Sin.: vendi'tion, n.

Vendue', n. an auction.

Veneer', v.a. to overlay with
a thin leaf of valuable wood.

Ven'erate, vm. to revere:
ven'erable, a.: -a'tion, «.

Vene'real, a. pertaining to
sexual intercourse.

Venesec'tion, n. blood-letting.

Ven'^eance (-jans), n. injury
inflicted for an injury, re-
venge: venge'ful, a.

Ve'nial, a. pardonable.

Ven'ison (ven'zn or venl-zn),
n. flesh of the deer, &c.

Ven'om, n. poison; malice:
-ous, a,

Ve'nous, a. relating to veins.

Vent, n. small openiog: — v.a.
to emit, pour forth.

Ven'tiduct, n. passage for air.

Ven'tilate, v.a. to air; make
known: ventila'tion,
ven'tilator, n.

Ven'tral, a. of the belly.

Ven'tricle, n. small cavity in
the body.

Ventril'oquism, n. a speak-
ing so that the voice seems
to come from another: ven-
tril'oquist, n.

Venfure, v. to dare, hazard:
— u. hazard, uncertain un-
dertaking: -some, a.

Ven'ue, n. j^ce or county
where a trial is held.

Ve'nus, n. the goddess of love;
a planet.

Vera'cious (-shus), a. truth-
ful: verac'ity (-ras'-), n.

Veran'da, n. open portico.

Verb, n. a part of speech which
affirms, &c.

Ver'bal, a. oral, spoken.

Verba' tiin, ad. word for word.

Verbe'na, n. a plant.

Ver'biage, n. excess of words.

Verbose', a. using too many
words, wordy: verbos'ity, n.

Ver'dant, a. green: -ancy, n.

Ver'dict, n. decision of a jur>'.

Ver'digris (-gres), n. greenish
rust of copper, &c.

Verd'ure, n. green grass, &c.

Verge, n. a rod; brink: — v.n.
to border.

Verier, n. church beadle.

Ver'ify, v. a. to prove true:
ver'ifiable, a.: -fica'tion, n.

Ver'ily, ad. in truth.

Verisim'ilar, a. probable.

Verisimil'itude, n. likeness
to truth, likelihood.

Ver'itable, a. true, real.

Ver'ity, n. truth, reality.

Ver'juice, n. juice of green
grai>cs, &c.

Vermicelli, n. wheat paste
in small round strips.

Vermic'ular, a. worm-like.

Vermic'ulate, v.a. to inlay so
as to resemUe the tracks of
worms: vermicula'tion, n.

Ver'miform, a. worm-shaped.

Ver'mifuge, n. a medicine to
expel worms.

Vermil'ion (-yun), n. a beau-
tiful red cmor or pigment.

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Ver'min, n. any small nox
ious animal.

Vermip'arous, a. producing
worms.

Venniv'orou8,a.worm-eating.

Vemac'ular, a. of one's own
country, native.

Ver'nalya. pertaining to spring.

Ver'nier (-nl-gr), ». a sliding
scale.

Ver'satile (-til), a. changeable;
apt at new things, ready.

Verse, ». line of poetry; stan-
za; short passage of iMX>se.

Versed (verst), a. skilled.

Ver'sify, v. to make or relate
in verse: versifica'tion, n.

Ver'don (-shun), n. a transla-
tion; account.

Ver'tebra, n. a joint of the
spine: ver'tebral, a.

Ver'tebrate, a. having a I
jointed backbone: — «. an'
animal with a backbone.

Ver'tex, n. the top.

Ver'tical, a. in the zenith; per-
pendicular.

Vertig'inous, a. dizzy, giddy.

Ver'tlgo, n. dizziness.

Ver'y, a. true, real, same: —
ad. extremely.

Ves'icant, vesic'atory, ». a
blistering {faster.

Ves'icate, v.a. to blister: ves-
ica'tion, n.

Ves'icle, n. a little air-bladder:
vesic^ular, a.

Ves'per, n. evening star, even-
ing: pi. evening service.

Ves^I, n. utenal to hold any-
thing; boat, ^p; tube, duct.

Vest, n. a garment; waist-
coat: — V. to clothe with pos-
session; come to as the hdr.

Ves'tal, a. relating to the vir-
gin goddess Vesta; chaste.

Ves'tiDule, n. a hall or porch
next the entrance to a house.

Ves'tige, n. footprint, trace.

Vesf ment, n. a garment.

Ves'try, n. a room in a church
for vestments, vessels, &c.;
a parochial assembly.

Vesfure, «. clothing, dress.

Vetch, H. a leguminous plant.

Veteran, a. old in practice,
as in war: — n. an old soldier.

Veterinary, a. pertaining to
domestic animals or their
diseases and treatment.

Ve'to, v.a. to forbid, withhdd
assent to: ve'to, n.

Vex, v.a. to harass, tease: -ac-
tion, ».: -a'tious (-shus), a.

Vi'able, a. capable of living.

Vi'aduct, n. a bridge for a
railroad, &c.

Vi'al, ff. a small botde, phial.

Vi'and, n. food, victuals.

Vilirate, v. to move to and
froLOScillate: vibra'tion, «.:
vi'bratory, a.

Vic'ar, n. a deputy; a priest
who has only a portion of
the parish dues: -Age, n.

Vica'nous, a. done or suffered
in i^ace of another.

Vice, n. a fault, evil conduct;
a device for gripping.

Vice, a prefix meaning in place
of another, or second in rank.

Vice-ad'miral, n. the oflficer
next under the admiral.

Vicege'rent, n. one acting in
I^ace of a superior.

Vice'roy, n. one who governs
in place of a king: ^cere'-
gal, a.: viceroy^ty, n.

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Vic'inage» n. neighborhood.
Vicin'ity, n. nearness, neigh-
borhood.
Vic'ious (vish'us), a. addicted

to vice, corrupt, bad.
Vicis'situde* n. change.
Vic'tim, n. one sacrificed:

-ize» v.a. to cheat.
Vic'tor, «. one who conquers:

victo'rious, a.: vic'tory, n.
Vicfual (viti), v.a. to store

with food: -ler, n.
Victuals (vitiz), n.pl. food
VideFicet, ad. namely, viz.
Vie, v.n. to contest, contend.
View (vu), v.a. to look at:-

dght, scene; dedgn; opinion.
VijTil, n. a watching.
Vig'ilaiit, a. watchful, on the

alert: ▼ig'ilance, n.
Vignette' (vin-yetO, n. a small

ornamental engraving.
Vig'or.w. force, energy: -ous»a.
Vile, a. base, mean.
Vil'iiy, v.a. to defame: vili-

fica'tion, n.
Villa, n. a country mansion.
Vil'lage, n. a small collection

of houses: vil'lager, n.
Vil^in (-lin), n. a scoundrel,

rascal: villanotis, a.: vil'-

lany, n.
Villose', villotis, a. covered

with soft, hairy fibres.
Vinaigrette', n. a small bottle

for aromatic salts, &c.
Vin'dicate, v.a. to defend,

justify: vindica'tion, n.:

vin'dicative, a.: vin'dica-

tor, ».: vin'dicatory, a.
Vindicative, a. revengeful.
Vine, n. a dunbing or trailing

plant.
Vin'egar, n. an acki liquor.

Vinc'yard (vin'-), n. a planta-
tion of grape-vines.

Vi'nous, a. of or like wine.

Vinf age, n. the grape harvest
or the time of it.

Vinf ner, ». a wine-dealer.

Vi'ol, n. a stringed instrument
of the violin kind.

Viola'ceous, a. like violets.

Vi'olate, v.a. to injure; abuse;
ravish; break: vi'olable, a.:
viola'tion, ».: vi'olatOT, n.

Vi'olent, a. furious, passion-
ate; outrageous: -ence, n.

Vi'olet, n. a plant and its
flower; a light purple.

Violin', n. a fiddle: violin'ist,
n.

Violoncello (ve-o-lon-chel'-
lo), n. bass-viol: violoncel'-
list,n.

Vi'per, ». a venomous snake:
-ous, a.

Vira'go, n. a mannish or tur-
bulent woman, a termagant.

Vir'gin, n. a maiden: a. pure,
chaste, fresh: -al, a.: vir-
ginity, n.

Virid'ity, ». greenness.

Vir'ile (vfr'il), a. belonging to
a man or male: viril'ity, n.

Virtu' (vlr-t66'), n. the love of
fine arts or curiosities.

Virfual, a. in effect though
not in fact.

Vir'tue, n. moral goodness;
female chastity; efficacy:
virf uous, a.

Virtuo'so (vIr-t66-6'-), ». a
lover of or connoisseur in
curiosities, &c.: pi. virtuo'-
si, or virtuo'sos.

Vir'ulent (vir'-), a. poisonous,
malignant: vir'ulence, n.

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Vi'rus, n. contagious or poi-
sonous matter.

Vis'age, n. the face.

Vis'cera, n.pl. entrails, intes-
tines: vis'ceral, a.

Vis'cid, vis'cous, a. sticky,
glutinous: ns. viscid'ity,
viscos'ity.

Vis'count (vl'kownt), n. a
nobleman next below an
earl: /em. vis'countess.

Vise, n. a vice for gripping.

Vis'ible, a. that may be seen.

Vi'sion (vizh'un), n. sight; ap-
parition in a dream.

Vi'sionary, a. fanciful, unreal.

Vis'it» v.a. to go to see: visit,
».: -a'tion, n.: -or, n.

Vis'or (viz'-), n. face of a
helmet; a mask.

Vis'ta, «. a view as through
an avenue.

Vis'ual, a. pertaining to sight.

Vi'tal, a. pertaining to life;
essential: vi'tals, n.pl.

Vitality, n. power or prin-
ciple of life.

Vi'talize, v. to impart life to.

Vi'tiate (vish1-at), v. a. to im-
pair, taint: vitia'tion, n.

Vif reous, a. like glass, glassy.

Vit'rify, v. to change into
glass: vitrifac'tion, n.: vif-
rifiable, a.

Vif riol, n. sulphuric acid, or
a compound of it: -ol'ic, a.

Vitu'perate, v.a. to blame,
abuse: vitupeia'tion, ».:
vitu'perative, a.

Viva'cious (-shus), a. lively:
vivacity (-vas'-), n.

Viv'id, a. lively, bright, clear.

Viv'ify, v.a. to make alive,
animate: vivifica'tion, n.

Vivip'arous, a. bringing forth
young alive.

Vivisec'tion, n. dissection of
a living ammal.

Vix'en, n. a snappish woman.

Viz'ard, n. & v.a. mask.

Vizier (viz'ygr), «. the Turk-
ish minister of state.

Vo'cable, n. a word, term.

Vocab'ulary, n. list of words,
nomenclature.

Vo'cal, a. having voice, oral:
-ize, v.a.: vocallty, n.

Vo'calist, n. a singer.

Voca'tion, n. calling, employ-
ment; business.

Voc'ative, a. used in speak-
ing to.

Vociferate, v. to cry loudly:
-a'tion, ».: vociferous, a.

Vogue (vog), n. fashion; pop-
luar use.

Voice, n. sound firom the
mouth; utterance; vote.

Void, a. unoccupied, empty;
not binding: n. empty space.

Void, v.a. to emit; nullify.

Volant, a. flying.

Vofatile, a. apt to evaporate;
flighty, fickle: volatility,
».: voratilize, vm.

Voica'no, n. mountain which
ejects fire and lava: pi. vol-
ca'noes: volcanic, a.

Voli'tion (-lish'un), n. act or
power of willing or choosing.

Volley, n. a discharge of
many shot at once.

Volt (v6lt), n. the unit of
electromotive force.

Vol'uble, a. rolling easily,
fluent in speech: volubil-
ity, n.

Vol'ume, n. a book; bulk.

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Volu'minous, a. consisting of
many books; bulky, copious.

Voruntary, a. by free choice
or will; — n. an air played at
wiU.

Volunteer', n. one who of his
own free will enters any ser-
vice: V. to offer voluntarily.

Volup'tuous, a. given to ex-
cess of pleasure, sensual,
luxurious: volup'tuary, n.

Volute', n. a spiral scroll.

Vom'it, V. to eject from the
stomach: vom'it, n.

Vora'ciou^ (-shus), a. greedy,
ravenous: vorac'ity, n.

Vor'tex, n. a whirlpool, whirl:
pi. VOT'tices (-sez), or vor'-
tezes: vor'tical, a.

Vo'tary, ». one devoted to any
pursuit.

Vote, n. choice; ballot: vote, v.

Vo'tive, a. vowed.

Vouch, V. to attest, warrant.

Vouch'er. n. one that vouches.

Vouchsafe', v. to condescend
to grant, concede.

Vow, n. solemn promise.

Vow'el, n. a simple sound
made through an open posi-
tion of the mouth-channd.

Vo3r'age,«. & v. journey by sea.

Vul'canize, v.a. to combine
with sulphur by heat, as in-
dia-rubber.

Vul'gar, a. common, mean,
low: — «. the common peo-
ple: -ism, «.: vulgar'ity, n.

Vurnerable, a. that may be
wounded.

Vul'nerary, healing wounds.

Vul'pine (-pin), a. fox-like.

Vult'ure, n. a large, rapacious
bird: vulf urine (-rin), a.

W

Wab'ble (wobi), v.n. to move

unsteadily from side to side.
Wad (wod), n. mass of soft

matter for packing, &c.
Wad'ding (wod'ing), n. stuff

for wads; sheets of cotton.
Wad'dle (wodl), v.n. to walk

like a duck.
Wade, v.n. to walk through

water, &c.
Wa'fer, n. a thin cake; dried

W paste to seal letters,
af'fle (wofl), n. a sort of
cake.
Waft, V. to make float.
Wag, V. to move to and fro: —
n. a joker, wit: wag'gish, a.
Wage, VM. to carry on.

Wa'ger, «. & v. bet.
Wa'ges, n.pl. hire.
Wag'on, n. a four-wheeled

vehicle: -er, n.
Waif, «. thing found astray.
Wail, V. & n. moan, lament.
Wain, n. a wagon.
Wain'scot, n. panelled wood

lining a room.
Waist, n. part just above the

hips; middle part.
Waisf coat, n. close inner coat.
Wait, V. to stay for, attend.
Waif er, n. table attendant.
Waive, v.a. to relinquish.
Wake, V. to awake: — ». a

watching; a ship's track:

walcen, v.: wake'ful, a.

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Wale, n. a raised streak from
a stroke; stripe, ridge.

Walk (wawk), v.n. to move
by steps: walk, n.

Wall, n. a stone or brick fence.
&c.: side of a room: — v.a. to
enclose with a wall.

Wal'let (wol'-), n. a little bag;
pocket-book for money.

Wall'-eye, n. an eye with a
whitish iris.

Wal'lop, V. to boil; beat.

Wallow, V. to roll in mire.

Wal'nut, n. tree and its nut.

Wal'rus, n. a sea animal.

Waltz, n. a revolving dance,
or the music for it: waltz, v.

Wam'pum, n. strings or belts
of shells used by the Indians
as monev.

Wan (won), a. pale.

Wand (wond), n. a slender
rod.

Wan'der (won'-)i v.n. to
ramble; be delirious.

Wane, v.n. to decrease, de-
cline: wane, n.

Want, V. & ». lack, desire.

Wan'ton (won'tun), a. roving
loosely, frolicsome, licen-
tious: — v.n. to sport, revel:
— n. a lewd person.

War, ft. open hostility between
nations: — v.n. to make war.

Warble, v. to sing, as a bird.

Ward, V. to g^ard; parry: — n.
guard; division of a city,
hospital, &c.; one under a
guardian; part of a lock: -er,
n. keeper, guard.

War'den, n. keeper, chief of-
ficer.

Ward'robe, «. a closet for
clothes; clothes.

Ward'-room, n. officers' mess-
room; room for the voters in
a ward.

Wareliouse, n. storehouse
for goods.

War'Kure, n. military service.

Warm, a. moderately hot.

Warn, v.a. to caution.

Warp, n. thread that runs
lengthwise in woven goods.

Warp, V. to twist out of shape;
bend, swerve.

War'rant (wor'-), v. to guar-
antee, insure, authorize: —
n. that which authorizes;
writ for arresting a person.

War Yen (wor'-), n. ground
kept for rabbits, &c.

War'rior, n. a brave soldier.

Wart, n. a small, hard excres-
cence on the skin.

Wa'ry, a. cautious.

Wash (wosh), v. to cleanse
with water: wash, n.

Wash'er, n. a flat ring under
a linch-pin, &c.

Wash'y, a. watery, weak.

Wasp (wosp), n. a stinging in-
sect: -ish, a. irritable.

Was'sail (wos'il), n. a health
or toast; festive drinking-
party or drink: was'sail, v.

Waste, a. desolate, unculti-
vated, worthless: — n. loss;
desolate tract: — v. to wear
away, spoil and destroy;
spend foolishly: -ful, a.

Watch (woch), v. to keep
guard, keep in view: — ».
close observation; sentry;
time of watching; pocket
timepiece: -ful, a.: -man, n.

Watch'word, n. password to
be given to a sentry.

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Wa'ter (waw'-), n. a well-
known fluid; lustre of a dia-
mond: — VM. to supply with
water.

Wa'ter-col'or, n. paint
worked up with water.

Wa'ter-logged (-logd), a.
soaked or heavy witn water.

Wa'terman, n. a boatman.

Wa'ter-spouty n. a moving
column of water due to
whirlwind at sea.

Wa'tery, a. like water.

Watt (wat), n. a unit of elec
tfical force.

Wat'tle, ». a twig: pi. barbs of
flesh below a cock's bill:-
VM. to bind with twigs.

Waul, v.n. to cry as a cat.

Wave, n. a moving swell of
water: — v. to move like a
wave: wa'vy, a. like waves.

Wa'ver, v.n. to be unsteady,
vacillate.

Wax, n. a thick, tenacious sub-
stance: — v.a. to smear with
wax: — v.n. to grow: -en, a.

Way, n. a road, course, mode.

Way'-bill, n. a list of passen-
gers or goods carried.

Way'farer, n. a traveller.

Way'lay, v. to lie in wait for.

Wa3r'ward, a. fro ward, wilful.

Weak, a. feeble: -ly, a. & ad.:
weak'eti (wek'n), v.a.

Weal, n. happiness, prosperity.

Wealth, n. riches: -y, a.

Wean, v.a. to accustom to do
without the breast.

Weap'on (wep'n), n. instru-
ment of offence or defence.

Wear (wair), v. to carry on the
body; consume by use; put
a ship on another tack.

Wear, weir (wer), n. a dam,
fence of stakes to catch fish.

Wea'ry (we'rif), a. fatigued,
tired: wea'risome, a.

Wea'sand, n. windpipe.

Wea'sel, n. a small animal.

Weath'er, n. state of the air:
— v.a. to pass to the wind-
ward of; endure.

Weath'ercock, n. a vane.

Weath'er-gage, n. the advan-
tage of the wind.

Weave, v.a. to unite threads
so as to form cloth.

Wea'zen, a. lean, withered.

Web, n. anvthing woven; film,
skin: webbed (webd), a.

Wed, V. to marry: -ding, «.

Wedge (wej), n. piece of met-
al or wood to split with: —
vui. to fasten by wedges.

Wedlock, n. marriage.

Wednes'day (wenrda), n.
4th day of the week.

Wee, a. little.

Weed, n. a wild or useless
herb: pl. a mourning dress:
— v.a. to rid of weeds: -y, a.

Week, n. seven days: -ly, a.

Week'day, n. day not Sunday.

Ween, v.n. to think.

Wee'vil (-vl), n. an insect in-
jurious to wheat, &c.

Weft, n. the woof of cloth.

Wei^h (wa), v. to find the
weight of; ponder; have
weight.

Weignt, n. heaviness: -y, a.

Weird (werd), a. unearthly.

Wercome, a. gladly received:
— n. kind reception: — v.a.
to greet kindly.

Weld, v.a. to beat into firm
union when heated.

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Wel'fare, «. prosperity.

Werkin, n. the sky.

Well, ». a deep pit for water:
— v.n. to issue forth: — a. in
health: — ad. not ill.

Well'-be'ing, n. welfare.

Well-nigh' (-ni'), ad. nearly.

Welsh-rab'bit, ». a dish of
melted cheese on toast.

Welt, n. a hem or edging.

Werter, v.n. to roil, wallow.

Wen, n. a fleshy excrescence.

Wench, n. a young woman.

Wend, v.a. to go.

West, ». the quarter where
the sun sets: west, a.&ad.:
-erly, a. & ad. towards the
west: -em, a.: -ward, ad.

Weth'er, n. a castrated ram.

Wef -nurse, n. one who suck-
les the child of another.

Whale, ft. largest sea-animal.

Whale'boneyW. substance from
the whale'.gt upper jaw.

Wharf, n. a place to lade and
unlade vessels.

Wharfage, n. wharf fees.

Wharfinger (-jer), n. one
who has charge of a wharf.

Whatever, pron. what of any
kind or at all.

Whaf not, «. a stand with
shelves for ornaments, &c.

Wheat, n. a grain: -en, a.

Whee'dle, v.a. to flatter, coax.

Wheel, n. a circular frame
that turns on an axle: — v. to
move on wheels; turn round.

Wheel'barrow, n. a hand-
carriage with one wheel.

Wheerwright (rit), n. a mak-
er of wheeb, &c.

Wheeze, v. to breathe noisily.

Whelm, v.a. to cover.

Whelp, «. a puppy or cub.

Whence, ad. from what place.

Whenever, whensoever, ad.
at whatever time.

Where'abouts, ad. near which
jrface: — n. general location.

Wnereas', conj. since, as.

Wherebjr', ad. by which.

Where'fore, ad. why.

Whereof, ad. of which.

Wherever, ad. in whatever
place.

Wner'ry, n. a light boat used
on rivers.

Whet, v.a. to sharpen by fub-
bing; stimulate: -stone, n.

Whem'er, pron. which of two:
— conj. if either; if.

Whey (hwa), n. watery part
of milk.

Whiflf, n. a puflF, gust.

Whiffle, V. to veer, be fickle.

Whif fletree, n. whippletree.

Whig, n. one of a political par-
ty: whig'gery, n.

While, n. time: — v.a. to pass.

Whim, n. a freak.

Whim'per, v.n. to cry and
whine in a low voice.

Whim'sey (-rf). n. a freak,
odd fancy: wnim'sical, a.

Whine, v.n. to lament plain-
tively: — n. a nasal, plamtive
tone.

Whin'ny, v. to cry, as a horse.

Whip'pletree, n. a bar to
wMch the traces of a cart,
&c., are fastened.

Whip'poorwill, n. an Ameri-
can bird.

Whir, n. a sound from rapid
whirling: — v. to hum, buzz.

Whirl, V. to turn round rapid-
ly: whirl, n.

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Whirrigig, n. a child's toy.

Whirrpool, n. vortex of water.

Whirlwind, ». whirling wind.

Whisk, V. to move with a
quick sweeping motion: —
n. a small broom; a whisk-
ia^ motion.

WhisHcer, n. hair on the cheek.

Whiskey, n. a spirit distilled
from grain, &c.

Whis'per, v. to utter softiy,
speak low: whis'per, n.

Whist, a. silent: — n. a game
at cards.

Whis'tle Oiwisa), v.n. to make
a shrill musical sound: — ».
shrill musical sound; instru-
ment to whisde with.

Whit, n. a bit, jot.

White, a. of the color of snow.

White'wash, n. whiting or
lime and water to whiten
ceilings, &c.: white' wash, v.

Whith'er, ad. to what place

Whif ing, n. pulverized chalk

Whif ish, a. somewhat white

Whif leather, leather dressed
with alum; a whitish tough
ligament.

Whiflow, n. tumor on a fin
ger, &c.

Wnif tie, V. to cut with a knife.

Whiz, H. & v.n. buzz, whir.

Whole (hoi), a. all, total, en-
tire, sound: n. all of a thing.

Whole'sale, n. sale of goods
by the whole piece or large
quantity: whole'sale, a.

Whole'some, a. healthful.

Whol'ly (holll), ad. totally.

Whoop (hoop), n. & v.n.
shout, hallo.

Whoop'ing-cough, n. a con
vulsivc cough of children.

Whore (hor), n. a strumpet.

Whorl, ». leaves in a circle
round the stem.

Whor'tleberry (hwur'tl), n,
the huckleberry.

Wick, n. cord of a candle, &c.

Wick'ed, a. sinful, vicious.

Wick'er, a. made of twigs.

Wick'et, n. a small gate.

Wide, a, broad, extensive:
wi'den (wi'dn), v.

Wid'geon (wij'un), n. a wa-
terfowl allied to the duck.

Wid'ow, n. a woman whose
husband is dead: — v.a. to
bereave of a husband.

Wid'ower, n. a man whose
wife is dead.

Width, n. breadth.

Wield (weld), v. to rule; man-
age; exercise or use at will.

Wife, n. a married woman: pi.
wives.

Wig, n. a covering of false hair
for the head.

Wight, n. a person.

Wig'wag, v. to signal with a

Wigwam, n. Indian's cabin.

Wild, a. not tame or culti-
vated; violent: — ». unculti-
vated tract.

Wil'demess, n. a wild tract.

Wild'fire, n. an inflammable
compound.

Wile, n. a crafty device, trick.

Wil'ful, a. wayward.

Will, n. the faculty of choos-
ing; choice; testament: — v.
to determine; give by will:
-ing, a. not averse.

Willow (-16), ». a tree: -y, a.

Wilt, v.n. to droop.

Wi'ly, a. artful, sly.

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Wim'ble, n. a boring-tool.
Win, V. to gain.
Wince, v.n. to shrink, start.
Winchp H. a crank-handle.
Wind (wind), m. air in motion.
Wind (wind), v. to coil, turn,

move spirally, &c.; sound, as

a horn.
Wind'fall, «. fruit blown of!

by the wind; unexpected gift.
Wind-flower, n. the anemone.
Wind'gall, n. a soft swelling

near the fetlock.
Wind'ing-sheet (wind'-), n. a

shroud for the dead.
Windlass, n. a machine to

raise weights.
Wind'mill, n. a mill turned

by wind.
Win'dow, n. an opening for

light, &c.
Wind'pipe, n. the passage for

the breath, trachea.
Wind'row, n. hay raked into

a row.
Wind'ward, ad. toward the

wind.
Wine, ». fermented juice of

the grape, &c.
Wing, n. limb of a bird; side:

— vui. to transport by wings;

wound in the wing.
Wink, v.n. to move the eye-
lids quickly; connive.
Win'now, v. to blow off the

chaff from, fan, sift.
Win'some, a. cheerful, merry
Win'ter, n. the cold season of

the year: — v.n. to pass the

winter: — v.a. to feed through

the winter: win'try, a.
Win'tercreen, n. an evergreen

plant with an aromatic

flavor.

Win'terkill, v.a. to kill by the
cold of winter.

Wi'ny, a. like wine.

Wire, n. metal drawn into a
thread: wi'ry, a.

Wireless, a. operating with-
out wires, as a telegraphic
system.

Wise, a. sagacious, able to
judge righdy: — n. way, man-
ner: wis'dom, n.

Wise'acre, n. a would-be wise
person.

Wish'ful, a. longing, desirous.

Wi^, n. a handful of hay, &c.

Wisf fill, a. thoughtful; wish-
ful.

Wit, n. quickness of fancy;
a striking ludicrous idea;
sense, understanding; man
of genius: to wit, namely:
wirty, a.

Witch, n. a woman who prac-
tises sorcery: -craft, ».

Witch'ery, n. fascination.

Withal' (-awl'), ad. along with
the rest.

Withdraw', v. to take back,
retire: -al, n.

Withe, n. flexible twig: -y, a.

With'er, v. to fade, dfy up.

With'ers, n.pl. the ridge near
the base of a horse's neck.

Withhold', VM. to keep back.

Withstand', v.a. to oppose.

Witless, a. siUy, fool^h.

Wif ling, n. pretender to wit.

Wif ness, n. testimony; one
who bears testimony or who
sees or knows: — v. to be a
witness of; see.

Wif ticism, «. witty remark.

Wiftingly, ad. knowingly.

Wiz'ard, n. a conjurer.

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Wiz'ened, a. shrivelled. . Workliouse* n. almshouse.
Woad (w6d), n. a plant used World (wurld), n. the earth;

as a blue dye-stuff.

Woe (w6), n. deep grief, sor-
row: wo'ful, a.

Woeliegone, a. woful.

Wolf» n. a fierce wild animal:

Wpl. wolves: wolf'ish, a.
om'an (wfi6m'-), n. a grown
human female: pi. wom'en
(wim'-): wom'anly, a.:
wom'anhood, n.

Womb (wOOm), n. place of the
young in the modier.

Won'der, n, amazement; a
marvel: — v. to be amazed:
-ful» a.: won'drous, a.

Wont (wunt), n. custom, habit.

Wont, wonfed, a. accus-
tomed.

Woo» V. to court, make love.

Wood, n. a forest; solid part
of trees, timber, fuel.

Woodlbine, n. honeysuckle.

Wood'chuck, n. a small bur-
rowing animal, ground-hog.

Wood'cock, n. a bird allied
to the snipe.

Wood'cut, ». wood-en^ving.

Wood'pecker, n. a bird that
pecks baric.

Woof (wd60, n. threads that
cross the warp.

Wool (w66l),». fleece of sheep;
woollen, a.: woollv, a.

Wool'sack, ». the Lord Chan-
cellor's seat in the House of
Lords.

Word, H. an oral or written
sign of a thought: — v.a. to
express in words: -y, a,

inhabitants of the earth, the
public.

Worldly, a. pertaining to the
things of this worid.

Worm (wurm), ». a small
creeping animal: v. to work
slowly and secretly like a
worm: -y, a.

Worm'wood, ». a bitter plant.

Wor'ry (wur'-), vm. to harass,
tease: wor'ry, ».

Worse (wurs), a. more bad: —
<u^. in a worse manner.

Wor'ship (wur'-) [». & p.
wor'snipped, p. wor'ship-
ping], V. to adore, perform
religious services: — n. ador-
ation, religious services; a
title of honor: -per, n.

Worst, a. most bad: — v. to de-
feat.

Wors'ted (w66rs'ted), n. yam
spun of long, combed wool.

Wort (wurt), n. an herb; sweet
infusion of malt.

Wortii (wurth), n. value, mer-
it: — a. equal in value to:
-less, a.

Wor'thy (-thX), a. meritorious,
deserving: — n. worthy man.

Wound (w66nd), n. a cut or
bruise, a hurt: — v.a. to hurt.

Wran'gle, v.n. to dispute
angrflv: — n. a noisy dispute.

Wrap (rap), v.a. to envelop,
infold: wrap'per, n.

Wrath, n. anger, rage: -ful, a.

Wreak (rek), v.a. to inflict.

Wreath (reth). n. anything

Worlc, V, to labor; form by! twisted, a gariand.
labor; ferment: — «. toil, la- Wreathe (r6/A), vm, to twine
bor; a book: -man, n. ■ about.

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Wreck (rek), n. destruction
by sea; ruin; wrecked vessel,
&c.: — v.a. to bring to or suf-
fer wreck; ruin.

Wreck'age (rek'-), n. act of
wrecking; remains left from
a wreck.

Wreck'er (rek'-), n. one who

W plunders wrecks.
ren (ren), n. a small bird.
Wrencli (rench), v.a. to pull

with a twist, sprain.
Wrest (rest), v.a. to twist from

by force.
Wres'tle (resi), v.n. to pap-

Wple and try to throw down.
retch (rech), n. one worth-
less or miserable, a villain.
Wretch'ed (rech'ed), a. miser-
able; worthless.
Wrig'gle, V. to move the body

to and iro.
Wring (ring), v.a. to twist vio-
lently; torture.

Wrinlde (ring'kl), ». a crease
or ridge: — v. to contract in-
to wrinkles: wrink'ly, a.

Wrist (rist), «. the Joint unit-
ing the hand to the arm.

Wrisf band (risfband), ». a
band about the wrist.

Writ (rit), n. a writing; legal
writing from a court.

Write (rit), v.a. to express by
letters, &c.j compose: wrif-
er, ».: wriften, a.

Writhe (rith), v. to twist as in
pain.

Wrong (ron^), n. an injustice:
— a. not right, not correct,
unjust: — ad. not rightlv: —
v.a. to use unjustly: -ful, a.

Wroth (rawth), a. wrathful,
angry.

Wrought (rawt), a. worked,

W performed, manufactured.
ry (rl), a. twisted to one side,
crooked.

Xan'thous (zin'-), a. yellow.

Xiphoid (zif'oid), a. sword-
shaped.

X-rays, n.pl. a kind of electric
rays that penetrate certain
opaque substances and that
hence may be used to pho-
tograph tilings or parts with-
in them.

Xylog'raphy (zi-), n. art of
engraving on wood: zylog'-
rapher, «.: ajs. xylograph'-
ic, zylograph'ical.

X3r'loid (zi'-), a. woody

ic, xylograph
jr'loid (zi'-), a. woody.
Xylonite (zi'-), «. celluloid.

Xy'lophone (zi'-), n. musical
instrument with keys struck
by wooden hammers.

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Yacht (yot), n. a small vessel
designed for swiftness and
pleasure.

Yam, n. a tropical root like
the potato. I

Yanlree, n. a New En^^ander; ,
also, any native of the United
States.

Yard, n, an enclosure; meas-
ure of three feet; timber to
support a sail: — v.a. to en-
dose in a yard.

Yard'-arm, n. half of a ship's
yard.

Yam, n. spun wool or cotton
fibre.

Yar'row, n. an herb, milfoil.

Yaw, n. unsteady direction of
a ship, as in a swell.

Yawl, n. a small boat of a ship;
a small fishing-boat; also, a
small sailing vessel.

Yawn, v.n. to gape, open
wide: yawn, ».: -ing, a.

Yea (ya), ad. yes.

Yean, v. to brmg forth young:
-ling, n. young lamb.

Year, n. time the earth takes
to go round the sun, 365
days: -ling, «.: -ly, a. each
year, annual.

Yearn (yem), v.n. to long
tenderly.

Yeast, n. froth of malt liquors
m fermentation; a substance
which raises dough in bread-
making.

Yegg'man, n. a criminal va-
grant.

Yelk, n. same as Yolk.

Yell, n. & V.H. scream.

Yel'low, a, of a gold color: —
n. a yellow color.

Yeriow-fe'ver, n. a malig-
nant infectious fever of warm
! climates.

Yelp, v.n. to bark shrilly, as a
dog.

Yeo'man (yC-). n. a farmer,
man of small estate, free-
holder: pi. yeo'men: yeo'-
manry, n.

Yes'ter, a. of yesterday, last
before to-day.

Yes'terday, n. day before to-
day: <u^. of or on the day last
past.

Yew, n. an evergreen tree, or
its wood.

Yield (yeld), v. to give up, sub-
mit; comity; raxxluce: — n.
product: yield'ing, a. com-
pliant.

Yoke, n. a frame to join oxen;
pair: — v. to join by a yoke,
couple.

Yolk (yok), n. the yellow part
of an egg.

Yon, a. & ad. yonder.

Yon'der, a. & ad. over there,
yon.

Yore, n. old time.

Young, a. youthful: — n. off-
spring of animals: young'-
ling, n.

Young'ster, n. a youth, child,
lad.

Youth, n. early part of life;
young person or persons:
-ful, a.

Yule, n. Christmas: yule'-
tide, n.

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Zaf fre (zaf'fgr), n. an impure
protoxide of cobalt.

Za'ny» ». merry-andrew, buf-
foon.

Zeal (z^l), H. passionate ardor.

Zeal'ous (zd -), a. full of zeal:
zeal'ot, n.

Zel>ra, ». a striped animal of
the ass kind.

Ze'nith, n. the point directly
overhead.

Zeph'yr (zef'fir), n. the west
wind; any soft breeze.

Ze'ro, n. cipher |o], nothing.

Zest, n. somethmg that gives
a relish; relish.

Zig'zag, a. having short sharp
turns.

Zinc, n. a bluish- white metal.

Zo'diac, M. an imaginary belt
in the heavens, embracing
about eight degrees on each
side of the ediptic: zodi'-
acal, 0.

Zone, n. a girdle; one of five
divisions of the earth's sur-
face.

Zoog'raphy (z6-og'-). «• the
natural history of animals,
zoology: zoorrapher, ».:
zoocraph'ical, a.

ZooVo^ (z6-ol'-), n. the natu-
ral history of animals: zoo-
loff'ical, a.: zoorogist, n.

Zo'ophyte (zO'o-fIt), n. a
{^suit-like animal: zoophjrf-
10, a.

Zoot'omy (z5-of-), n. anato-
my of the lower animals:
zoofomist, n.: zootom'-
ical, a.

Zouave' (z66-avO, n. a soldier
wearing a kind of Arab dress.

Zsrmofic, a. denoting any
disease, as cholera, typhus,
&c., in which a poison works
through the body like a fer-
ment.

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APPENDIX

CONTENTS

PAGE

Table of Moneys 331

Interest Laws 342

(Compound Interest Table 344

Simple Interest Table 345

Table of the Number of Days from any day in one

month to the same in any other 346

A Table of the Movable Feasts 347

Table Showing Date of Easter Sunday in Each Year 348

Rates of Postage 350

Time Difference 352

Immigration Into the United States 1822-1909 . . 353

Ready-Reference Calendar 354

Statistics of Cities in the United States 356

Specific Gravity and Weight of Solids 362

Height and Weight of Men 362

Height and Weight of Women 363

Principal American Rivers 364

Size of the Great Lakes of the United States 366

Analysis of Various Articles of Food 367

Freezing, Fusing, and Boiling Points 368

Geometrical Progression 369

The English Mile compared with other European

Measures 370

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Monthly Wage Table 371

Tables of Weights and Measures 372

Help in Case of Accidents 384

Population of the Earth by Continents and Accord-
ing to Race 386, 387

Area and Cubic Contents of the Earth 386

Greatest Depths of Oceans 386

Area in Square Miles of Oceans 386

Standard Time 387

Signers of the Declaration of Independence 388

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Table of Monesrs

ABOSNTIKE BEPTTBLIC.*

STANDARD DENOMINATION VALUB

Silver 10 centavos 90.0965

" 20 centavos 0.198

" 50 centavos 0.4825

«* Peso (100 centavos) 0.965

Gold % Argentine 2.412

" Argentine 4.825

ATTSTRALIA.

(New South Wales, Victoria, daeensland, South

Australia, West Australia, Taamama.)

See England.

ATTSTKIA.

Silver 10 heller 10.0202

" 20 heller 0.0405

" Crown (100 heller) 0.2027

" Gulden, or florin 0.4054

•' 5 crowns 2.027

Gold 10 crowns 2.0277

" Ducat 2.2918

" 20 crowns 4.0554

" 100 crowns 20.277

BELOIXTM.

Silver 20 centimes t0.0386

" % franc 0.0965

" Franc (100 centimes) 0.193

" 2 francs 0.386

" 5 francs 0.965

Gold 10 francs 1.93

" 20 francs 3.86

BOLIVIA.t

Silver "% real, or 5 centavos 90.0199

'« Real, or 10 centavos : 0.0389

* No fffAd in circulation.

t The value of this country's coins fluctuates.

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Silver Peseta, or 20 centavos $0.0778

•* H boliviano, or 50 centavob 0.1995

•* Boliviano (100 centavos) 0.389

{Law of September 14, igob, provides for the folloTuing which
have not yet been coined.)

Silver 10 centavos $0.0973

•* 30 centavos 0.2919

" 60 centavos 0.4866

Gold 2>^ pesos 2.433

" 5 pesos 4.866

BEAZn.

Gold 5 milreis $2.73

" 10 milreis 6.46

" 20 milreis 10.92

BBITISE IVDXA.

Silver Anna $0.02027

" Vg rupee 0.04065

" krupee 0.0811

" Jl rupee 0.1622

" Rupee (16 annas) 0.3244

BRITISH SOITTH APBIOA.

(Cape of Good Hope, Hatal, Orange Kiver Colony,

Trftntvaal, RhodeaU, etc.)

See England.

OAHASA.

Silver 10 cents $0.10

" V dollar 0.25

" g dollar 0.50

" DoUar (100 cents) 1.00

{No gold coins of Us own, but English and American gold coin*
are legal tender),

OETLOH.

Silver 10 cents .$0.0324

" 26 cents 0.0811

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Silver 50 cents $0.1622

" Rupee (100 cents) 0.8244

QGEILE.

Silver 5 centavos $0.0182

" 10 centavos 0.0865

" 20 centavos 0.078

" Peso (100 centavos) 0.866

Gold Escuao, or 5 pesos 1.825

" Doblon, or 10 pesos 8.65

" Condor, or 20 pesos 7.80

OHOTA.*

Silver Dollar $0,498

" Haikwantael 0.638

OOLOKBIA.t

Gold Peso $0.9782

•* 2>^ pesos 2.4882

" 5 pesos 4.8665

OOSTA BICA.

Silver 5 centimos $0.0287

" 10 centimos 0.0466

" 25 centimos 0.1167

" 50 centimos 0.2825

Gold 2 colons 0.93

** 5 colons 2.825

" 10 colons 4.65

" 20 colons 9.80

CTJBA.t (Poreiffn Goint.)

Silver Real $0.08

" Peseta 0.17

" Peso 0.812

Gold Doubloon 6.017

* Bv decree of October. 1908, China plans to issue uniform coinage
as follows: Tael (100 cents) equals 70 cents ; % tael equals 35 cents;
xo cents equals 7 cents; 5 cents equals 3.5 cents.

t These coins are provided for by law, but have not been coined.

t Money transactions are based upon United States currency.

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DEHHARK.

Silver 10 ore $0.0268

" 25 ore 0.067

" 50 ore 0.134

** Krone (100 or«) 0.268

«* 2 kroner 0.536

Gold 10 kroner 2.68

" 20 kroner 5.36

DUTCH EAST INDIES.

(Java, Sumatra, Borneo, etc.)

See Netherlands.

EGUADOB.

Silver 5 centavos, or medio $0.0243

" 10 centavos, or real 0.0486

** 20 centavos, or peseta 0.0973

«« 50 centavos 0.2433

«« Sucre (100 centavos) 0.4866

Gold Condor, or 10 sucres 4.8665

EGYPT.

Silver Piastre (10 ochrel guerche) $0.O4&4

" . . : 2 piastres 0.0988

« 5 piastres 2471

** 10 piastres 0.4W3

•* 20 piastres 0.9886

Gold Pound, or 100 piastres 4.943

ENGLAND.

Silver 6 pence $0.1216

" Shilling 0.2433

« Florin 0.4867

.% crown 0.6083

.Crown- 1.2166

Gold K sovereign 2.43325

** Sovereign, or pound sterling 4.8665

•* 2 sovereigns (not in circulation) . . 9.733

** 5 sovereigns (not in circulation) . .24.3325

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FOTLAKD.

Silver \i markka $0.04825

" % markka 0.0965

" Markka (100 penni) 0.193

" 2 markka 0.886

Gold 10 markka 1.98

" 20 markka 8.86

FRAKCB.

Silver 20 centimes 90.0386

** '% franc 0.0965

" Franc (100 centimes) 0.193

" 2 francs 0.386

" 5 francs 0.965

Gold 5 francs 0.965

•* 10 francs 1.93

" 20 francs 8.86

*• 50 francs 9.65

" 100 francs 19.30

OEBMAirr.

Silver Thaler (old) $0,714

" K mark 0.119

" Mark (100 pfennig) 0.238

" 2 marks 0.476

" 5 marks 1.19

Gold 10 marks, or krone 2.38

** 20 marks, or doppel-krone 4.76

OBEEOS.*

Silver 5 drachmas (lOOIepta) $0,965

Gold 5 drachmas 0.965

** 10 drachmas 1.93

" 20 drachmas 3.86

" 50 drachmas 9.65

" 100 drachmas 19.30

* British, Austrian, German, Danish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish*
Egyptian, and American gold coins are also legal tender.

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OUATEKALA.*

SUver Peso (100 ccntavos) 90.888

HAin.f

surer 10 centimes $0.0965

** 20 centimes 0.1«8

" 50 centimes 0.4825

Gold Gourde (100 centimes) 0.965

" 2 gourdes 1.98

** 5gourdes 4.825

•« 10 gourdes 9.66

HOVDinEtAS.*

Silrer 6 centavos $0.0191

" 20 centavos 0.0766

" 25 centavos 0.0957

" 50 centavos 0.1915

" Peso (100 centavos) 0.388

Gold Peso 0.9733

" 5 pesos 4.8666

«* lOpesos 9.733

" 20 pesos 19.466

HOHOKOHO.*

Silver Mexican dollar $0,876

" British doUar 0.398

ITALY.

Gold 10 lire $1.98

" 20 lire 8.86

JAKAIOA.

See England.

JAPAK.

Gold 5 yen $2.49

" 10 yen 4.98

*• 20 yen 9.96

CTAere are some oid30;iO;S;2-, and i -yen gold pieces coined prior
to October i, iSgj, which are used at double their /ace value.

• The value of this country's coins fluctuates.
^ Coins not in circulation.

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HEXIOO.

Silver 10 centavos $0.0496

" 20 centavos 0.0996

" 50 centavos 0.249

" Peso (100 centavos) 0.498

Gold 5 pesos 2.49

" 10 pesos 4.98

NAPLES.
No separate currency. See Italy.

VETHSRLAITDS.

Silver Dubbeltje, or ^ guilder $0.0402

" Kwartje, or ^ guilder 0.0806

" ^guilder 0.201

" Guilder, or florin(100 cents) 0.402

** Rigksdaller, or 2}>^ guilders or

florins 1.005

Gold 10 guilders, or florins 4.02

HEW ZEALAKD.

See England.

KIGARAGITA.*

Silver 6 centavos $0.0191

" 20 centavos 0.0766

«* 25 centavos 0.0057

" 50 centavos 0.1915

** Peso (100 centavos) 0.883

Gold Peso 0.9733

" 5 pesos 4.8666

" 10 pesos 9.733

" 20 pesos 19.466

KOBWAT.

Silver 10 6re $0.0206

" 25 ore 0.067

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Silver 50 ore $0,134

" Krone (100 ore) 0.268

" 2 kroner 0.536

FANAHA.*

Silver 10 centavos 10.0626

" 20 centavos 0.125

** 50 centavos 0.25

" Peso (100 centavos) 0.50

Gold Balboa 1.00

" 2% balboas 2.50

" 5 balboas 5.00

" 10 balboas 10.00

" 20 balboas 20.00

FARAOUAT.*

Silver 10 centavos $0.0965

" 20 centavos 0.193

" 50 centavos ' 0.4825

" Peso (100 centavos) 0.965

Gold 2% pesos 2.4125

" 5 pesos 4.825

F£BSIA.*f

Silver 5 shahs $0.0175

" 10 shahs 0.035

" Kran(20 shahs) 0.07

" 2 krans 0.14

" 5krans 0.35

Gold M toman O.SJ

" gt

Foman 1.54

toman 0.T7

.2 tomans 3.08

.5 tomans 7.70

.10 tomans 15.40

FSBU.

Silver 5 centavos $0.0243

" Dinero, or 10 centavos 0.0486

* No gold in circulation.

t The value of this country's coins fluctuates.

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Silver 20 centavos $0.0973

** Half sol, or 50 centavos. .... 0.2433

P„, . Sol (100 centavos) '. 0.4866

^ola 5 soles, or half-libra 2.4332

** 10 soles, or libra ,,[[ 4!8665

" 20 soles '''[ 9.733

PHILIPPINES.

Silver 10 centavos $0.05

** 20 centavos .!!!!.!!.!! o!l25

** 50 centavos .!!.!!!!!! o!25

" Peso (100 centavos) . .' .' * .* .* .' .' * .' .' .' .* 0.50

POBTTTOAL.*

Gold Milreis $1.08

** 2 milreis .!..,.!!!!!!! 2!l6

" 5 milreis or meia coroa! , . . . , . . . .' 5.40

10 milreis or coroa 10.80

PBUSSIA.

No separate currency. See Germany.

BOME.

No separate currency. See Italy.

BTJSSIA.

Silver 5 copecks $0.0257

„ J? copecks ; . 0.0515

., 15copecks 0.0772

„ 20copecks 0.103

25 copecks 0.1287

" 50 copecks * 0.2575

/' Rouble (100 copecks) '. 0.515

*^o'a 5 roubles (new) 2.575

*' 2H roubles, or half-iiApe'riai (old) 3.8625

10 roubles (new) 5.I5

** • . .15 roubles or imperial (old) ...... 7.725

• No gold in circulation.

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SALVABOB.*

Silver Peso (100 centavos) $0,383

BIAS.

Silver Fuang $0.0457

" Salung 0.f»15

" Tical 0.366

Gold 10 ticals 3.66

{j4 decimal subsidiary coinage based on the Heal is being
introduced.)

SPAIN.

Silver Peseta (100 centesimos) 10.193

" 5 pesetas 0.965

Gold 5 pesetas 0.965

" 10 pesetas 1.93

•* 20 pesetas 3.86

" 25 pesetas 4.825

STEAITS SETTLEKEVTS.

Silver .6 cents $0.02839

" 10 cents 0.05678

" 20 cents 0.1137

" % dollar 0.2839

" DoUar (100 cents) 0.5678

SWEDIV.

Silver 10 ore $0.0268

*♦ 25 5re 0.067

" 50 ore 0.134

" Krone (IfK) ore) 0.268

" 2 kroner 0.536

Gold 10 kroner 2.68

** 20 kroner 6.36

BWITZSELAVD.

Silver 20 centimes $0.0386

" ^ franc 0.0965

• The value of this country's coins fluctuates.
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Silyor Franc (100 centimes) $0,193

** 2 francs 0.386

** 5 francs 0.965

TURKEY.

Silver 20 piastres J0.8762

Gold Lira or medjidie(100 piastres) , . . 4.381L

XTKITED STATES.

Bronze Penny (1 cent) $0.01

Nickel Nickel (5 cents) 0.05

Silver Dime (10 cents) 0.10

**■ V dollar ( 25 cents ) 0.25^

" ^dollar (50 cents) 0.50

** Dollar (not coined since 1904) . . . 1.00

Gold 2^ dollars 2.50

" 5 dollars 5.00

" Eagle (10 dollars) 10.00

" Double eagle (20 dollars) 20.00

JTELUaTSAY,

Silver 10 centavos $0.1034

" 20 centavos 0.2068

" 50 centavos 0.517

*• Peso (100 centavos) 1.034

Gold Doblon (authorized, but not yet

coined) 10.34

VENEZUELA.

Silver Bolivar (100 centavos) $0,193

" 2 bolivars 0.386^

" 6 bolivars or dollars 0.966-

Gold 5 bolivars or venzc^anos 0.96^

" 10 bolivars 1.93

** 20 bolivars 8.86

" 50 bolivars 9.66

" 100 bolivars 19.80

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Interest Laws

States and
Territories.

Interest Laws.

Legal Rate

Rate Allowed
by Contract.

Alabama

A rV ftTisftg

Per cent.
8
6

Per cent.
8
10

Arizona

6
7
8
6
6
6
8
7
7
5
6
6
6
6
5
6
6
6
5
7
6
6
8
7
7
6
6
6
6
6
7
6

12

California

Any rate.
Any rate.

Colorado

Connecticut

6

Delaware

6

D of Columbia

10

Florida

10

Georgia »

8

Idaho

12

Illinois

7

Indiana

8

Iowa

8

Kansas

10

Kentucky

6

Louisiana .

8

Maine

Any rate.

Maryland .

Massachusetts

Any rate.

Michigan

Minnesota

10

Mississippi

10

Missouri

8

Montana ;

Any rate.

Nebraska

10

Nevada

Any rate.

New Hampshire

New Jersey

6

New Mexico

12

New York

6

North Carolina

6

North Dakota

12

Ohio

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States and
Territories.

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania . .
Rhode Island . .
South Carolina.
South Dakota . .

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia . .

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Interest Laws.

Legal Rate.

Rate Allowed
by Contract.

Per cent.

Per cent.

6

10

6

10

6

6

6

Any rate.

7

8

7

12

6

6

6

10

8

12

6

6

6

6

6

12

6

6

6

10

8

12

PENALTY FOR USURY DIFFERS
AS FOLLOWS:

n of Principal and Interest :

and Rhode Island.

Arkansas, New York

LoM of Principal; Delaware and Oregon.

LoM of Interest: Alabama, Alaska, District of Co-
lumbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana,
Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi. Nebraska, New
Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma,
South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia,
Washington and Wisconsin.

Loss of Excess Interest : Connecticut, Georgia. Indi-
ana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, New
Hampshire, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania,
Tennessee, Vermont and West Virginia.
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Compound Interest on One DoUar for 100 Years

Amount.

Years.

Per
cent.

Accumula-
tion.

$1.00

100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100

1
2
3

5
6
7
8
9
10

$2.70,5

1.00

7.24,5

1.00

19.21,8

1.00

31.19,1

1.00

50.50,4

1.00

131.50.1

1.00

339.30,5

1.00

867.72,1

1.00

2,199.78,4

1.00

5,529.04,4

1.00

13,780.66

Years in Which a Giron Amount Will DouUe at
Several Rates of Interest

Rate.

At Simple
Interest.

Compounded
Yearly.

1

100 years
50.00
33.33
28.57
25.00
20.00
16.67
14.29
12.50
11.11
10.00

69.660

2

35.003

3

23.450

3K

20.149

4 ...::...:::......:

17.673

5

14.207

6

11.896

7

10 245

8

9.oor>

9

8.043

10

7 273

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so

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w

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22

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FOR THE YEARS FROM 1901 TILL 1980 INCLUSIVE.

Is for May, J. for June, I
and D. for December.

NOTB. — M. stands for May, J. for June, N. for November,
ID. for*" "

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Table Showins Date of Easter Sunday
Twentieth

1801— April

5

1835-AprU

19

1869-March 28

1802-April

18

1836— April
1837— March

3

1870— April

17

1803— April

10

26

1871— April

9

1804— April

1

1838— April
1839— MArch

15

1872— M!arch 31

1805— April

14

21

1873— April

13

1806— April

6

1840— April

19

1874r-April

5

1807— March 29

1841— April

11

1875— March 28

1808— April

17

1842— March 27

1876-ApriI

16

1809-April

2

1843-NApril

16

1877— April

1

1810— April

22

1844— April

7

1878— April

21

1811— April

14

1845— March 23

187*-April
1880— March

13

1812— March 29

1846— April

12

28

1813— April

18

1847— April

4

1881— April

17

1814— April

10

1848-April

23

1882— April

9

1815— March 26

1849— April

8

1883-March 25

1816-April

14

1850— March 31

1884-April

13

1817— April

6

1851— April

20

1885— April

5

1818— March 22

1852— April

11

1886— April

25

1819-April

11

1853— March 27

1887— April

10

1820— April

2

1854— April

16

1888— April

1

1821— April

22

185&-AprU

8

1889— April

21

1822— April

7

1856— March 23

1890— April

6

1823— March 30

1857— April

12

1891— March 29

1824— April

18

1858— April

4

1892— April

17

1825— April

3

1859-April

24

1893— April
1894-March

2

1826— March 26

1860— April

8

25

1827— April

15

1861— March 31

1895— April

14

18-28— April

6

1862-April

20

1896— April

5

1829— April

19

1863— April

5

1897— April

18

1830— April

11

1864— March 27

1898— April

10

1831— April

3

1865— April

16

1899— April

2

1832— April

22

1866— April

1

190a-April

15

1833— April

7

1867— April

21

1901— April

7

1834— March 30

lS68-April

12

1902— March 30

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ia Each Ymut of
Centuri^

th« Nia«te«Bth and

1903— April

12

1937— March 28

1971— April

11

19(H-April

3

1938— April

17

1972— April

2

1905-April

23

1939-April

9

1973-AprU

22

1906— April

15

1940— March 24

1974— April
1975— March

14

1907— March

31

1941— April

13

30

1908— April

19

1942-April

5

1976— April

18

1909— April

11

1943-April

25

1977— April

10

1910— March 27

1944— April

9

1978— March 26

1911— April

16

1945-April

1

1979— AprU

15

1912— April

7

1946-April

21

1980— April

6

1913— March 23

1947— April

6

1981— April

19

1914— April

12

1948— March 28

1982— April

11

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Registration fee (extra postage) 10c

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Postal cards (reply cards 2c.) Ic

Local or drop letters (where no free delivery) per oz. Ic

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Letters and all other written matter, sealed or un-
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manner not easily examined, 2 cents for each ounce
or fraction thereof, in U. S., Canada or Mexico.

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Newspai)er8 and periodicals (regular publications)
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fraction, fully prepaid. Limit of weight 4 pounds
except for a single book, which may weigh more.

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which is so prepared for mailing as to be easily with-
drawn from the wrapper and examined, 1 cent per
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cents; $40 to $55, eighteen cents; $50 to $60, twenty
cents; $60 to $75, twenty-five cents; $75 to $100»
thirty cents.

Foreign Pottage

Letters, 5 cents for first ounce; 3 cents for each
additional ounce or fraction. To Qreat Britain and
Ireland^ letters i cents for each ounce or fraction thereof.
To Oermany direct via New York, B cents per ounce or
fraction; via Great Britain or France at regular postal
union rates. Printed matter, 2 ounces for 1 cent.
Samples, 2 cents for first four ounces or less; 1 cent
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zinc 33/"'"
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Copper, cast

Iron, cast

Lead, cast

Silver, pure, cast

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Woods (Dry).

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Birch

Cedar

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Oak, white

Pine, yellow

Poplar

Spruce

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Salt, common

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7.820

17.486
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11.352
10.474
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38.125

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53.75

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488.75

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106
111
115
119
121
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126
131
136
138
141

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115
120
125
130
135
140
143
145
148
155
160
165
170

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138

5 feet 2 inches

144

5 feet 3 inches

150

5 feet 4 inches

155

5 feet 5 inches

161

5 feet 6 inches

165

5 feet 7 inches

167

5 feet 8 inches

170

5 feet 9 inches

179

6 feet 10 inches

184

5 feet 11 inches

190

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Kansas

Kaskaskia . . . .
Kentucky . . . .
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Minnesota . . . .
Mississippi . . . .

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Colorado . . . .
Alabama . . . .

Texas

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North Carolina .

Texas

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Georgia . . . .
Kentucky . . .
New York . . .
Minnesota . . .
Georgia . . . .
New Mexico . .

Iowa

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Colorado . . . .
North Carolina .
Kentucky . . .
New York . . .
Wisconsin . . .
Virginia . . . .
Michigan . . .
Virginia . . . .

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Illinois

Kentucky . . .

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Minnesota . . .

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Gulf of Mexico .
Atlantic Ocean .
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Ohio River . .
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Mississippi River .
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Colorado River .
Missouri River .
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Mississippi River
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Ohio River . . .
Missouri River .
Mississippi River .
Ohio River . , .
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Mississippi River ,
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St. Francis . .
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St. Joseph . .
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Tennessee . .
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Washita . . .
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Wisconsin . .
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Wyoming . . . .
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Pennsylvania . . .

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Texas

Minnesota . . . .

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Wisconsin . . . .

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Ohio

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Mississippi . . . .

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Arkansas

Oregon

Wisconsin . . . .
Mississippi . . . .
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Missouri River . . .
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Mississippi River . .
Missouri River . . .
Atlantic Ocean . . .
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Mississippi River . .
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Albemarle Sound . .
Mississippi River . .
Gulf of Mexico . . .
Bay of San Francisco
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Mississippi River . .
Atlantic Ocean . . .
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Atlantic Ocean .
Atlantic Ocean .
Ohio River . . .
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Ohio River . . .
Mobile River . .
Gulf of Mexico .
Ohio River . . .
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Mississippi River
Mississippi River
Missouri River .

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TABLES.

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.

AVOIBOVPOIB WEIOHT.

Used in Commercial TransacHans generally, and in vftighing
MUals, except Gold and Silver.

16 drams =» 1 ounce.

16 ounces « 1 pound.

14 pounds -» 1 stone.

25 pounds =» 1 quarter.

4 quarters =- 1 hundred weight.

20 hundred weight ==■ 1 ton.

100 pounds -= 1 quintal.

196 pounds = 1 barrel flour.

200 pounds = 1 barrel beef or pork.

280pounds == Ibarrelsalt.

1 pound avoirdupois =« 7000 grains Troy.

144 pounds avoirdupois — 175 pounds Troy.

At the custom-house, and in some commercial transactions,
28 pounds are equal to 1 quarter; 112 pounds are equal to 1
cwt.; and 2240 pounds are equal to 1 ton.

TBOT WEIGHT.

Used in weighing Gold, Silver, Jewelry, b'c.

2i grains = 1 pennyweight, marked pwt.

20 pennyweights *» 1 ounce, marked oz.

240 pennyweights «= 12 ounces = 1 pound, marked lb.

1 pound Troy = 5760 grains.

APOTHEOARIES' WEIOHT.

Used in compounding Medicines. Drugs and medicines are
bought and sold by avoirdupois weight.

20 grains = 1 scruple, marked 3

3 scruples = 1 dram., marked 5

8 drams = 1 ounce, marked 1i

12 ounces = 1 pound, marked lb

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3 , a scruple; 9 ss, half a scruple; 3 i, one scruple; 9 iss,
one scruple and a half; »ij, two scruples, &c. So of 5, a
dram, and S , an ounce.

DIAMOND WSIOHT.
Applied to the weighing of Diamonds.

16 parts == 1 grain.

4 grains = 1 carat.

1 carat = 3J grains Troy (nearly).

loH carats — 1 ounce Troy.

LONO MEABUBS.

This Measure is used in measuring Lines or Distances when
Length only is considered.

.3 barleycorns = 1 inch.

12 lines = 1 inch.

12 inches = 1 foot.

3 feet = lyard.

16^ feet, or 5^ yards == 1 rod, perch, or pole.

40 rods = 1 furlong.

Q f„ri««^ = /320 rcNds - 1760 yards =

Sfurlongs - \5280 feet = 1 statute mile.

1^ statute miles = 1 geographical mile.

Sva statute miles = 1 league.

60 geographical miles = 1 degree.

69J statute miles = 1 equatorial deg. (nearly; .

360 degrees = circumference of the earth.

3 indies = 1 palm.

4 inches =» 1 hand.

9 inches *= 1 span.

li feet = 1 cubit (Scripture).

6.feet = 1 fathom.

SQVAAE MBAIUBB

This Measure is used in measuring Surfaces, as Land, the
Floors and Sides of Bmldings, &*c.

144 sq. inches =» Isq. foot.

9 sq. feet = 1 sq. yard.

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2721 sq. feet — 1 sq. rod, perch, or pole.

30j sq. yards = 1 sq. rod.

40 sq. rods = 1 rood.

4roods _ri60sq.rods-4840sq.yds.-

* ™**°^ \43560 sq. feet - 1 acre.

640 acres = 1 sq. mUe, or 1 sq. section.

36 sq. sections = 1 township, 6 miles sq.

SUBVET0B8' MEASUBE.
Used in the Measure of Distances and the Area of Surfaces.

7.92 inches =» 1 link.

25 links = 1 rod or pole.

100 links -» 4 rods = 1 chain.

80 chains — 1 mile.

320rods — Imile.

625 square links. -= 1 square rod.

16 square rods. = 1 square chain.

10 square chains. . . ; =» 1 square acre.

SOLED OB OVBIO MEASUBS.
Used in measuring SoUd Bodies and Spaces having Lengthy

Breadth, and Thickness, or Depth; as Timber, Stone, Wood,

Ships, &*€.
1728 cubic inches =» 1 cubic foot.

27 cubic feet =« 1 cubic yard.

16 cubic feet = 1 cord foot of wood.

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16i cubic feet = 1 perch.

40 cubic feet = 1 ton, U. S. shipping.

42 cubic feet = 1 ton, British shippmg.

40 feet of round timber, or 1 ^ , . „ __ i„ j

50 feet Qf hewn timber, / -Itonorload.

OLOTH MEASUBE.
Used by Dealers in Cloth, Carpets, Ribbons, &•<;.

2J inches — 1 nail.

9 inches =4 nails — 1 quarter.

27 inches — 3qrs. — Idl Flemish.

36 inches — 4qrs. — 1 yard.

45 inches — 5qrs. — lell Eng^Jsh.

64inches =. 6qrs. - lellFrench.

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Measures

Used in measuring Wine, Water, Cider, Oil, and most other
Liquids.

4 gills = 1 pint = 281 cubic inches.

2 pints = 1 quart = 57| cubic inches.

4 quarts «= 1 gallon -= 231 cubic inches.

10 gallons = 1 anker.

31i gallons — 1 barrel.

2 barrels =» 63galls = 1 hogshead.

4barrds — 126 galls = 1 inpe.

2 pipes = 252 ^Is = 1 tun.

42 g^lons = 1 tierce.

2 tierces = 84 galls =• 1 puncheon.

In some States of the United States the barrel for dder is
fixed at thirty-two gallons.

ALE OR BEEB KBASUBS.
Applicable to the measuring of Ale and Beer.

2 pints = 1 quart = 70J cubic inches.

4 quarts = 1 gallon == 282 cubic inches.

36 quarts = 9 galls = 1 firkin.

2firkins = ISgalls = Ikilderkin.

2kilderkins =« 36 galls = 1 barrel.

3 kilderkins = 54 galls = 1 hogshead.

4 kilderkins => 72 galls — 1 puncheon.

6kilderkins = lOSgalls - 1 butt.

DBT MEA8UBB.

Applicable to aU Articles not liquidj bought and sold by Measure,

such as Grain, Salt, Coal, &'c.

2 pints =» 1 quart = 671 cubic inches.

4 quarts — 1 gallon =» 268^ cubic inches.

8 quarts = 2 gallons =» 1 peck.

4 pecks = 1 bushel.

8 bushels = 1 quarter.

36 bushels =» 1 chaldron.

^"SS:^1taM*bS'"'" <-}- 2150.42cubic inches.

'^^^bufS""'' °'" ^^"^^ ^*^*}- 2218.192 cubic inches.

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Measures

1 imperial bushel = 1.0315+ U. S. bushels.

3 imperial bushels = 1 English sack.

8 imperial bushels or SJ U. S.\ _ i i?„„i;„u „..«^^,
bushels (nearly) / " ^ ^^K^^^h quarter.
5 Ene^ish quarters =» 1 English load.

TONNAGE.

1 register ton = 100 cubic feet.

II U. S. shipping ton,
32.143 U. S. bushels, or
31.16 imperial bushds.
1 British shipping ton.
.32.719 imperial bushels, or
33.75 U. S. bushels.
350cubicfeet = 1 keel.

▲POTHSOAKIES' MEABUBB.

60 minims (w) = 1 fluid drachm, marked / 5

8 fluid drachms = 1 fluid ounce, marked / S

16 fluid ounces = 1 pint, marked

8 pints — 1 gallon, marked con.

MBASURE OF TIME.

Used in the Computation of Time.

60 seconds == 1 minute.

60 minutes = 1 hour.

24 hours == 1 day.

7 days = 1 week.

2 weeks «= 1 fortnight.

4 weeks =» 1 month.

52 weeks, 1 day, and 6 hours == 12 calendar months.

12 (^endar months, or 365 days andl ^ ^y^Xv^xi year.

The time in which the earth, departing from one fixed star,
returns again to the same star, is called the sidereal year ^ and
is 365 days, 6 hours, 9 minutes, and 9A seconds. The sokw
or tropical year consists of 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, 49^
se<x)nds, and is the time in which the sun, departinj^ from some
point in the ecliptic, returns to the same point agam.
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Measures

HEABXTSE OF CIBCnLAB MOTION.
Used in measuring LaHtude, Longitude, &c.

60 seconds or 60* » 1 minute.

60 minutes <?f60' = 1 degree <?f 1°.

;30 degrees =» 1 sign.

90 d^^rees = 1 quadrant, or right angle.

12 signs, or 360 degrees =■ 1 great circle of the zodiac.

PAPEE AND BOOKS.

24 sheets..

lOJ quires. .

20 quires. .

2 reams..

10 reams..

= 1 quire.
, = 1 token.
, = 1 ream.
, = 1 bundle.

= 1 bale.

A book formed of
sheets folded

in 2 leaves, is a folio.

in 4 leaves, is a quarto or 4to.

in 8 leaves, is an octavo or 8vo.

in 12 leaves, is a duodecimo or 12mo.

in 16 leaves, is a 16mo.

in 18 leaves, is an 18mo.

in 24 leaves, is a 24mo.

in 32 leaves, is a 32mo.

in 64 leaves, is a 64mo.

12 units = 1 dozen.

144 units = 12 dozen — 1 gross

12 gross = 144 dozen — 1 great gross.

20 units = 1 score.

The ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter
is 3.1416 nearly = 3f nearly.
The Circumference of a Circle = Diameter X 3.1416.
The Area of a Circle = the square of the Diameter X .7854.
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Measures

THE METRIC SYSTEM

OF WEIGHTS AND MBASURJ^ AS BSTABLISHBD
BY ACT OF COlfGRBSS.

MEABXntBS OF LEHGTH.

Myriametre 10,000 metres -= 6.2137 miles.

fr .y . ^ 1 nnn ^^^ -= /0.62137 mile, or

Kilometre 1000 metres -= jg £80 ft. 10 in.

Hectometre 100 metres = SsS feet, 1 inch.

Decametre 10 metres = 393.7 inches.

Metre 1 metre = 39.37 inches.

Decimetre 1 metre = 3.937 inches.

Centimetre 01 metre = 0.3937 inch.

Millimetre 001 metre = 0.0394 inch.

MEASXTSEB OF BUBFAOE.

Hectare 10,000 sq. metres = 2.471 acres.

Are 100 sq. metres = 119.6 sq. yards.

Centare 1 sq. metre — 1550 sq. mches.

MEASVBBB OF CAFAOITT.

Names.

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Litre
Decilitre
Centilitre
MUlilitre

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Dry Measure.

Liquid or

Wine
Measure.

1 cubic metre
.1 cubic metre
10 cub. decim.

1 cub. decim.
.1 cub. decim.
10 cub. centim.

1 cub. centim.

1.308 cub. yds.
2bu.,3.35pks.
9.08 quarts.
0.908 quart.
6.1022 cub. in.
0.6102 cub. in.
0.061 cub. in.

264.17 gals.
26.417 gals.
2.6417 gals.
1.0567 qts.
0.845 dll
0.338 flu. oz.
0.27 flu.dr.

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Metric Denominations
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Hectometre. . 100 metres
Dekametre .. 10 metres

Metre 1 metre

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Centimetre . . y^ metre
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Measures of Surface

Metric Denominations
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Equivalents in Denomi-
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Hectare . .10,000 sq. metres

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Centare . . 1 sq. metre

2.471 acres
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Help in Case of Accidents

Dvowninc. 1. Loosen clothing. 2. Empty lungs
of water by turning body face downward and lift-
ing it by the middle so that the head hangs down.
Jerk the body a few times. 3. Pull tongue forward,
using handkerchief, or pin with string, if necessarj'.
4. Imitate motion of respiration by alternately com-
pressing and expanding the lower ribs, about twenty
times a minute. Alternately raising and lowering
the arms from the sides up above the head will
stimulate the action of the lungs. Let it be done
gently but persistently. 5. Apply warmth and fric-
tion to extremities. 6. By holding tongue forward,
closing the nostrils, and pressing the "Adam's Apple"
back (so as to close entrance to stomach j, direct in-
flation may be tried. Take a deep breath and breathe
it forcibly into the mouth of patient, compress the
chest to expel the air, and repeat the operation.
7. DON'T GIVE UP I People have been saved after
HOURS of patient, vigorous effort. 8. When breathing
begins, get patient into a warm bed, give warm
drinks, or spirits in teaspoonfuls, fresh air, and quiet.

and Scalds. Cover with cooking soda and
lay wet cloths over it. White of eggs and olive oil.
Olive oil or linseed oil, plain, or mixed with chalk or
whiting. Sweet or olive oil and lime-water.

Dash cold water over a person struck.
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Sunstroke. Loosen clothing. Get patient into shade
and apply ice-cold water to head. Keep head in
elevated position.

Mad Dog or Snake Bite. Tie cord tight above
wound. Suck the wound and cauterize with caustic
or white-hot iron at once. Give stimulants, as whis-
key, brandy, etc.

Fainting. Place flat on back ; allow fresh air, and
sprinkle with water. Place head lower than rest of
body.

Tests of Death. Hold mirror to mouth. If living,
moisture will gather. Push pin into flesh. If dead
the hole will remain, if alive it will close up. Place
fingers in front of a strong light. If, alive, they will
appear red ; if dead, black or dark. If a person is
dead decomposition is almost sure to set in after 72
hours have elapsed. Do not permit burial of dead
until some certain indication of death is apparent.

Suffocation from Illuminating Gas. Get into the
fresh air as soon as possible and lie down. Keep
warm. Take ammonia — twenty drops to a tumbler
of water, at frequent intervals ; also two to four drops
tincture of nux vomica every hour or two for five or
six hours.

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Estimated Population of the Earth

By Continents

Continental
Divisions.

Area m
Square Miles.

Number of
Inhabitants.

Asia

14,710,000
3,555,000

11,514,000
6,446,000
6,837,000
3,288,000
4,888,800

850,000,000

Europe

Africa

380,200,000
127,000,000

America, N . . .

115,000,000

America, S

45,000,000

Australasia

5,200,000

Polar Regions

300,000

Total

51,238,800

1,522,700,000

Estimated Area and Cubic Contents of the Earth :

Surface 196,971,984 square miles

Cubic contents 259,944,035,515 cubic miles

Estimated Greatest Depths of Oceans :

Pacific Ocean 30,000 feet

Atlantic Ocean 27,366 feet

Southern Ocean 25,200 feet

Indian Ocean 18,582 feet

Arctic Ocean 9;000 feet

Es ti mated Area in Square Miles :

Pacific Ocean 50,309,000

Southern Ocean 30,592,000

Atlantic Ocean 24,536,000

Indian Ocean 17,084,000

Arctic Ocean 4,781,000

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Estimated Populatioii of the Earth

According to Race

Race.

Number.

Mong. or Turaiiiiaii (yellow and brown ) . . 630,000,000

Indo-(Termanie or Aryan ( white) i (J25,000,000

Negro and Bantu (black) l.'iO.OOO.OOO

Semitic or Hamitic ( white ) ' 65,000,000

Malay and PolyncHian (brown) • 35,000,000

American Indian (red) 15,000,000

Hottentot and Bushman (black) 150,000

Total 1,520,150,000

Standard Time

For the convenience of the railroads, a standard of
t'nie was established by mutual agreement in 1883.
The United States, extending from 65° to 125° west
longitude, is divided into four time sections, each of
15° of longitude, eauivalent to one hour, commencing
with the 75th meridian. The eastern section includes
all territory between the Atlantic Coast and a lino
drawn from Detroit to Charleston, S. C. The central
section includes the territory between the last-named
line and a line from Bismarck, N. D.. to the mouth of
the Rio Grande. The mountain section includes all
territory between the last-named line and the western
borders of Idaho, Utah, and Arizona. The Pacific
.section covers the rest of the country to the Pacific
Coast. Standard time is uniform inside each of these
sections, and the time of each section differs from that
next to it bv exactly one hour. Thus at 12 noon in
New York City (eastern time), the time at Chicago
(central time) is 11 o'clock, a. m.; at Denver (moun-
tain time), 10 o'clock, a. m., and at San Francisco
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