English Dictionary: Hare-Niemeyer-Verfahren | by the DICT Development Group |
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Har monically \Har* mon"ic*al*ly\, adv. 1. In an harmonical manner; harmoniously. 2. In respect to harmony, as distinguished from melody; as, a passage harmonically correct. 3. (Math.) In harmonical progression. | |
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Harmine \Har"mine\, n.[See {Harmaline}.] (Chem.) An alkaloid accompanying harmaline (in the {Peganum harmala}), and obtained from it by oxidation. It is a white crystalline substance. | |
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Harm \Harm\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Harmed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Harming}.] [OE. harmen, AS. hearmian. See {Harm}, n.] To hurt; to injure; to damage; to wrong. Though yet he never harmed me. --Shak. No ground of enmity between us known Why he should mean me ill or seek to harm. --Milton. | |
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Harmonic \Har*mon"ic\, Harmonical \Har*mon"ic*al\, a. [L. harmonicus, Gr. [?]; cf. F. harmonique. See {Harmony}.] 1. Concordant; musical; consonant; as, harmonic sounds. Harmonic twang! of leather, horn, and brass. --Pope. 2. (Mus.) Relating to harmony, -- as melodic relates to melody; harmonious; esp., relating to the accessory sounds or overtones which accompany the predominant and apparent single tone of any string or sonorous body. 3. (Math.) Having relations or properties bearing some resemblance to those of musical consonances; -- said of certain numbers, ratios, proportions, points, lines. motions, and the like. {Harmonic interval} (Mus.), the distance between two notes of a chord, or two consonant notes. {Harmonical mean} (Arith. & Alg.), certain relations of numbers and quantities, which bear an analogy to musical consonances. {Harmonic motion}, | |
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the motion of the point A, of the foot of the perpendicular PA, when P moves uniformly in the circumference of a circle, and PA is drawn perpendicularly upon a fixed diameter of the circle. This is simple harmonic motion. The combinations, in any way, of two more simple harmonic motions, make other kinds of harmonic motion. The motion of the pendulum bob of a clock is approximately simple harmonic motion. {Harmonic proportion}. See under {Proportion}. {Harmonic series} [or] {progression}. See under {Progression}. {Spherical harmonic analysis}, a mathematical method, sometimes referred to as that of Laplace's Coefficients, which has for its object the expression of an arbitrary, periodic function of two independent variables, in the proper form for a large class of physical problems, involving arbitrary data, over a spherical surface, and the deduction of solutions for every point of space. The functions employed in this method are called spherical harmonic functions. --Thomson & Tait. {Harmonic suture} (Anat.), an articulation by simple apposition of comparatively smooth surfaces or edges, as between the two superior maxillary bones in man; -- called also {harmonic}, and {harmony}. {Harmonic triad} (Mus.), the chord of a note with its third and fifth; the common chord. | |
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Harmonic \Har*mon"ic\, n. (Mus.) A musical note produced by a number of vibrations which is a multiple of the number producing some other; an overtone. See {Harmonics}. | |
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Harmonic \Har*mon"ic\, Harmonical \Har*mon"ic*al\, a. [L. harmonicus, Gr. [?]; cf. F. harmonique. See {Harmony}.] 1. Concordant; musical; consonant; as, harmonic sounds. Harmonic twang! of leather, horn, and brass. --Pope. 2. (Mus.) Relating to harmony, -- as melodic relates to melody; harmonious; esp., relating to the accessory sounds or overtones which accompany the predominant and apparent single tone of any string or sonorous body. 3. (Math.) Having relations or properties bearing some resemblance to those of musical consonances; -- said of certain numbers, ratios, proportions, points, lines. motions, and the like. {Harmonic interval} (Mus.), the distance between two notes of a chord, or two consonant notes. {Harmonical mean} (Arith. & Alg.), certain relations of numbers and quantities, which bear an analogy to musical consonances. {Harmonic motion}, | |
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the motion of the point A, of the foot of the perpendicular PA, when P moves uniformly in the circumference of a circle, and PA is drawn perpendicularly upon a fixed diameter of the circle. This is simple harmonic motion. The combinations, in any way, of two more simple harmonic motions, make other kinds of harmonic motion. The motion of the pendulum bob of a clock is approximately simple harmonic motion. {Harmonic proportion}. See under {Proportion}. {Harmonic series} [or] {progression}. See under {Progression}. {Spherical harmonic analysis}, a mathematical method, sometimes referred to as that of Laplace's Coefficients, which has for its object the expression of an arbitrary, periodic function of two independent variables, in the proper form for a large class of physical problems, involving arbitrary data, over a spherical surface, and the deduction of solutions for every point of space. The functions employed in this method are called spherical harmonic functions. --Thomson & Tait. {Harmonic suture} (Anat.), an articulation by simple apposition of comparatively smooth surfaces or edges, as between the two superior maxillary bones in man; -- called also {harmonic}, and {harmony}. {Harmonic triad} (Mus.), the chord of a note with its third and fifth; the common chord. | |
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Harmonic \Har*mon"ic\, n. (Mus.) A musical note produced by a number of vibrations which is a multiple of the number producing some other; an overtone. See {Harmonics}. | |
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Harmonic \Har*mon"ic\, Harmonical \Har*mon"ic*al\, a. [L. harmonicus, Gr. [?]; cf. F. harmonique. See {Harmony}.] 1. Concordant; musical; consonant; as, harmonic sounds. Harmonic twang! of leather, horn, and brass. --Pope. 2. (Mus.) Relating to harmony, -- as melodic relates to melody; harmonious; esp., relating to the accessory sounds or overtones which accompany the predominant and apparent single tone of any string or sonorous body. 3. (Math.) Having relations or properties bearing some resemblance to those of musical consonances; -- said of certain numbers, ratios, proportions, points, lines. motions, and the like. {Harmonic interval} (Mus.), the distance between two notes of a chord, or two consonant notes. {Harmonical mean} (Arith. & Alg.), certain relations of numbers and quantities, which bear an analogy to musical consonances. {Harmonic motion}, | |
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the motion of the point A, of the foot of the perpendicular PA, when P moves uniformly in the circumference of a circle, and PA is drawn perpendicularly upon a fixed diameter of the circle. This is simple harmonic motion. The combinations, in any way, of two more simple harmonic motions, make other kinds of harmonic motion. The motion of the pendulum bob of a clock is approximately simple harmonic motion. {Harmonic proportion}. See under {Proportion}. {Harmonic series} [or] {progression}. See under {Progression}. {Spherical harmonic analysis}, a mathematical method, sometimes referred to as that of Laplace's Coefficients, which has for its object the expression of an arbitrary, periodic function of two independent variables, in the proper form for a large class of physical problems, involving arbitrary data, over a spherical surface, and the deduction of solutions for every point of space. The functions employed in this method are called spherical harmonic functions. --Thomson & Tait. {Harmonic suture} (Anat.), an articulation by simple apposition of comparatively smooth surfaces or edges, as between the two superior maxillary bones in man; -- called also {harmonic}, and {harmony}. {Harmonic triad} (Mus.), the chord of a note with its third and fifth; the common chord. | |
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Harmonic \Har*mon"ic\, n. (Mus.) A musical note produced by a number of vibrations which is a multiple of the number producing some other; an overtone. See {Harmonics}. | |
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Harmonic \Har*mon"ic\, Harmonical \Har*mon"ic*al\, a. [L. harmonicus, Gr. [?]; cf. F. harmonique. See {Harmony}.] 1. Concordant; musical; consonant; as, harmonic sounds. Harmonic twang! of leather, horn, and brass. --Pope. 2. (Mus.) Relating to harmony, -- as melodic relates to melody; harmonious; esp., relating to the accessory sounds or overtones which accompany the predominant and apparent single tone of any string or sonorous body. 3. (Math.) Having relations or properties bearing some resemblance to those of musical consonances; -- said of certain numbers, ratios, proportions, points, lines. motions, and the like. {Harmonic interval} (Mus.), the distance between two notes of a chord, or two consonant notes. {Harmonical mean} (Arith. & Alg.), certain relations of numbers and quantities, which bear an analogy to musical consonances. {Harmonic motion}, | |
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Motion \Mo"tion\, n. [F., fr. L. motio, fr. movere, motum, to move. See {Move}.] 1. The act, process, or state of changing place or position; movement; the passing of a body from one place or position to another, whether voluntary or involuntary; -- opposed to {rest}. Speaking or mute, all comeliness and grace attends thee, and each word, each motion, forms. --Milton. 2. Power of, or capacity for, motion. Devoid of sense and motion. --Milton. 3. Direction of movement; course; tendency; as, the motion of the planets is from west to east. In our proper motion we ascend. --Milton. 4. Change in the relative position of the parts of anything; action of a machine with respect to the relative movement of its parts. This is the great wheel to which the clock owes its motion. --Dr. H. More. 5. Movement of the mind, desires, or passions; mental act, or impulse to any action; internal activity. Let a good man obey every good motion rising in his heart, knowing that every such motion proceeds from God. --South. 6. A proposal or suggestion looking to action or progress; esp., a formal proposal made in a deliberative assembly; as, a motion to adjourn. Yes, I agree, and thank you for your motion. --Shak. 7. (Law) An application made to a court or judge orally in open court. Its object is to obtain an order or rule directing some act to be done in favor of the applicant. --Mozley & W. 8. (Mus.) Change of pitch in successive sounds, whether in the same part or in groups of parts. The independent motions of different parts sounding together constitute counterpoint. --Grove. Note: Conjunct motion is that by single degrees of the scale. Contrary motion is that when parts move in opposite directions. Disjunct motion is motion by skips. Oblique motion is that when one part is stationary while another moves. Similar or direct motion is that when parts move in the same direction. 9. A puppet show or puppet. [Obs.] What motion's this? the model of Nineveh? --Beau. & Fl. Note: Motion, in mechanics, may be simple or compound. {Simple motions} are: ({a}) straight translation, which, if of indefinite duration, must be reciprocating. ({b}) Simple rotation, which may be either continuous or reciprocating, and when reciprocating is called oscillating. ({c}) Helical, which, if of indefinite duration, must be reciprocating. {Compound motion} consists of combinations of any of the simple motions. {Center of motion}, {Harmonic motion}, etc. See under {Center}, {Harmonic}, etc. {Motion block} (Steam Engine), a crosshead. {Perpetual motion} (Mech.), an incessant motion conceived to be attainable by a machine supplying its own motive forces independently of any action from without. | |
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Harmonic \Har*mon"ic\, Harmonical \Har*mon"ic*al\, a. [L. harmonicus, Gr. [?]; cf. F. harmonique. See {Harmony}.] 1. Concordant; musical; consonant; as, harmonic sounds. Harmonic twang! of leather, horn, and brass. --Pope. 2. (Mus.) Relating to harmony, -- as melodic relates to melody; harmonious; esp., relating to the accessory sounds or overtones which accompany the predominant and apparent single tone of any string or sonorous body. 3. (Math.) Having relations or properties bearing some resemblance to those of musical consonances; -- said of certain numbers, ratios, proportions, points, lines. motions, and the like. {Harmonic interval} (Mus.), the distance between two notes of a chord, or two consonant notes. {Harmonical mean} (Arith. & Alg.), certain relations of numbers and quantities, which bear an analogy to musical consonances. {Harmonic motion}, | |
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Progression \Pro*gres"sion\, n. [L. progressio: cf. F. progression.] 1. The act of moving forward; a proceeding in a course; motion onward. 2. Course; passage; lapse or process of time. I hope, in a short progression, you will be wholly immerged in the delices and joys of religion. --Evelyn. 3. (Math.) Regular or proportional advance in increase or decrease of numbers; continued proportion, arithmetical, geometrical, or harmonic. 4. (Mus.) A regular succession of tones or chords; the movement of the parts in harmony; the order of the modulations in a piece from key to key. {Arithmetical progression}, a progression in which the terms increase or decrease by equal differences, as the numbers [lbrace2]2, 4, 6, 8, 1010, 8, 6, 4, 2[rbrace2] by the difference 2. {Geometrical progression}, a progression in which the terms increase or decrease by equal ratios, as the numbers [lbrace2]2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 6464, 32, 16, 8, 4, 2[rbrace2] by a continual multiplication or division by 2. {Harmonic progression}, a progression in which the terms are the reciprocals of quantities in arithmetical progression, as [frac12], [frac14], [frac16], [frac18], [frac1x10]. | |
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the motion of the point A, of the foot of the perpendicular PA, when P moves uniformly in the circumference of a circle, and PA is drawn perpendicularly upon a fixed diameter of the circle. This is simple harmonic motion. The combinations, in any way, of two more simple harmonic motions, make other kinds of harmonic motion. The motion of the pendulum bob of a clock is approximately simple harmonic motion. {Harmonic proportion}. See under {Proportion}. {Harmonic series} [or] {progression}. See under {Progression}. {Spherical harmonic analysis}, a mathematical method, sometimes referred to as that of Laplace's Coefficients, which has for its object the expression of an arbitrary, periodic function of two independent variables, in the proper form for a large class of physical problems, involving arbitrary data, over a spherical surface, and the deduction of solutions for every point of space. The functions employed in this method are called spherical harmonic functions. --Thomson & Tait. {Harmonic suture} (Anat.), an articulation by simple apposition of comparatively smooth surfaces or edges, as between the two superior maxillary bones in man; -- called also {harmonic}, and {harmony}. {Harmonic triad} (Mus.), the chord of a note with its third and fifth; the common chord. | |
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the motion of the point A, of the foot of the perpendicular PA, when P moves uniformly in the circumference of a circle, and PA is drawn perpendicularly upon a fixed diameter of the circle. This is simple harmonic motion. The combinations, in any way, of two more simple harmonic motions, make other kinds of harmonic motion. The motion of the pendulum bob of a clock is approximately simple harmonic motion. {Harmonic proportion}. See under {Proportion}. {Harmonic series} [or] {progression}. See under {Progression}. {Spherical harmonic analysis}, a mathematical method, sometimes referred to as that of Laplace's Coefficients, which has for its object the expression of an arbitrary, periodic function of two independent variables, in the proper form for a large class of physical problems, involving arbitrary data, over a spherical surface, and the deduction of solutions for every point of space. The functions employed in this method are called spherical harmonic functions. --Thomson & Tait. {Harmonic suture} (Anat.), an articulation by simple apposition of comparatively smooth surfaces or edges, as between the two superior maxillary bones in man; -- called also {harmonic}, and {harmony}. {Harmonic triad} (Mus.), the chord of a note with its third and fifth; the common chord. | |
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Suture \Su"ture\, n. [L. sutura, fr. suere, sutum, to sew or stitch: cf. F. suture. See {Sew} to unite with thread.] 1. The act of sewing; also, the line along which two things or parts are sewed together, or are united so as to form a seam, or that which resembles a seam. 2. (Surg.) (a) The uniting of the parts of a wound by stitching. (b) The stitch by which the parts are united. 3. (Anat.) The line of union, or seam, in an immovable articulation, like those between the bones of the skull; also, such an articulation itself; synarthrosis. See {Harmonic suture}, under {Harmonic}. 4. (Bot.) (a) The line, or seam, formed by the union of two margins in any part of a plant; as, the ventral suture of a legume. (b) A line resembling a seam; as, the dorsal suture of a legume, which really corresponds to a midrib. 5. (Zo[94]l.) (a) The line at which the elytra of a beetle meet and are sometimes confluent. (b) A seam, or impressed line, as between the segments of a crustacean, or between the whorls of a univalve shell. {Glover's suture}, {Harmonic suture}, etc. See under {Glover}, {Harmonic}, etc. | |
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the motion of the point A, of the foot of the perpendicular PA, when P moves uniformly in the circumference of a circle, and PA is drawn perpendicularly upon a fixed diameter of the circle. This is simple harmonic motion. The combinations, in any way, of two more simple harmonic motions, make other kinds of harmonic motion. The motion of the pendulum bob of a clock is approximately simple harmonic motion. {Harmonic proportion}. See under {Proportion}. {Harmonic series} [or] {progression}. See under {Progression}. {Spherical harmonic analysis}, a mathematical method, sometimes referred to as that of Laplace's Coefficients, which has for its object the expression of an arbitrary, periodic function of two independent variables, in the proper form for a large class of physical problems, involving arbitrary data, over a spherical surface, and the deduction of solutions for every point of space. The functions employed in this method are called spherical harmonic functions. --Thomson & Tait. {Harmonic suture} (Anat.), an articulation by simple apposition of comparatively smooth surfaces or edges, as between the two superior maxillary bones in man; -- called also {harmonic}, and {harmony}. {Harmonic triad} (Mus.), the chord of a note with its third and fifth; the common chord. | |
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the motion of the point A, of the foot of the perpendicular PA, when P moves uniformly in the circumference of a circle, and PA is drawn perpendicularly upon a fixed diameter of the circle. This is simple harmonic motion. The combinations, in any way, of two more simple harmonic motions, make other kinds of harmonic motion. The motion of the pendulum bob of a clock is approximately simple harmonic motion. {Harmonic proportion}. See under {Proportion}. {Harmonic series} [or] {progression}. See under {Progression}. {Spherical harmonic analysis}, a mathematical method, sometimes referred to as that of Laplace's Coefficients, which has for its object the expression of an arbitrary, periodic function of two independent variables, in the proper form for a large class of physical problems, involving arbitrary data, over a spherical surface, and the deduction of solutions for every point of space. The functions employed in this method are called spherical harmonic functions. --Thomson & Tait. {Harmonic suture} (Anat.), an articulation by simple apposition of comparatively smooth surfaces or edges, as between the two superior maxillary bones in man; -- called also {harmonic}, and {harmony}. {Harmonic triad} (Mus.), the chord of a note with its third and fifth; the common chord. | |
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Harmonica \Har*mon"i*ca\, n. [Fem. fr. L. harmonicus harmonic. See {Harmonic}, n. ] 1. A musical instrument, consisting of a series of hemispherical glasses which, by touching the edges with the dampened finger, give forth the tones. | |
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Harmonic \Har*mon"ic\, Harmonical \Har*mon"ic*al\, a. [L. harmonicus, Gr. [?]; cf. F. harmonique. See {Harmony}.] 1. Concordant; musical; consonant; as, harmonic sounds. Harmonic twang! of leather, horn, and brass. --Pope. 2. (Mus.) Relating to harmony, -- as melodic relates to melody; harmonious; esp., relating to the accessory sounds or overtones which accompany the predominant and apparent single tone of any string or sonorous body. 3. (Math.) Having relations or properties bearing some resemblance to those of musical consonances; -- said of certain numbers, ratios, proportions, points, lines. motions, and the like. {Harmonic interval} (Mus.), the distance between two notes of a chord, or two consonant notes. {Harmonical mean} (Arith. & Alg.), certain relations of numbers and quantities, which bear an analogy to musical consonances. {Harmonic motion}, | |
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Harmonic \Har*mon"ic\, Harmonical \Har*mon"ic*al\, a. [L. harmonicus, Gr. [?]; cf. F. harmonique. See {Harmony}.] 1. Concordant; musical; consonant; as, harmonic sounds. Harmonic twang! of leather, horn, and brass. --Pope. 2. (Mus.) Relating to harmony, -- as melodic relates to melody; harmonious; esp., relating to the accessory sounds or overtones which accompany the predominant and apparent single tone of any string or sonorous body. 3. (Math.) Having relations or properties bearing some resemblance to those of musical consonances; -- said of certain numbers, ratios, proportions, points, lines. motions, and the like. {Harmonic interval} (Mus.), the distance between two notes of a chord, or two consonant notes. {Harmonical mean} (Arith. & Alg.), certain relations of numbers and quantities, which bear an analogy to musical consonances. {Harmonic motion}, | |
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Proportion \Pro*por"tion\, n. [F., fr. L. proportio; pro before + portio part or share. See {Portion}.] 1. The relation or adaptation of one portion to another, or to the whole, as respect magnitude, quantity, or degree; comparative relation; ratio; as, the proportion of the parts of a building, or of the body. The image of Christ, made after his own proportion. --Ridley. Formed in the best proportions of her sex. --Sir W. Scott. Documents are authentic and facts are true precisely in proportion to the support which they afford to his theory. --Macaulay. 2. Harmonic relation between parts, or between different things of the same kind; symmetrical arrangement or adjustment; symmetry; as, to be out of proportion. [bd]Let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith.[b8] --Rom. xii. 6. 3. The portion one receives when a whole is distributed by a rule or principle; equal or proper share; lot. Let the women . . . do the same things in their proportions and capacities. --Jer. Taylor. 4. A part considered comparatively; a share. 5. (Math.) (a) The equality or similarity of ratios, especially of geometrical ratios; or a relation among quantities such that the quotient of the first divided by the second is equal to that of the third divided by the fourth; -- called also {geometrical proportion}, in distinction from arithmetical proportion, or that in which the difference of the first and second is equal to the difference of the third and fourth. Note: Proportion in the mathematical sense differs from ratio. Ratio is the relation of two quantities of the same kind, as the ratio of 5 to 10, or the ratio of 8 to 16. Proportion is the sameness or likeness of two such relations. Thus, 5 to 10 as 8 to 16; that is, 5 bears the same relation to 10 as 8 does to 16. Hence, such numbers are said to be in proportion. Proportion is expressed by symbols thus: a:b::c:d, or a:b = c:d, or a/b = c/d. (b) The rule of three, in arithmetic, in which the three given terms, together with the one sought, are proportional. {Continued proportion}, {Inverse proportion}, etc. See under {Continued}, {Inverse}, etc. {Harmonical, [or] Musical}, {proportion}, a relation of three or four quantities, such that the first is to the last as the difference between the first two is to the difference between the last two; thus, 2, 3, 6, are in harmonical proportion; for 2 is to 6 as 1 to 3. Thus, 24, 16, 12, 9, are harmonical, for 24:9::8:3. {In proportion}, according as; to the degree that. [bd]In proportion as they are metaphysically true, they are morally and politically false.[b8] --Burke. | |
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Harmonicon \Har*mon"i*con\, n. A small, flat, wind instrument of music, in which the notes are produced by the vibration of free metallic reeds. | |
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Harmonics \Har*mon"ics\, n. 1. The doctrine or science of musical sounds. 2. pl. (Mus.) Secondary and less distinct tones which accompany any principal, and apparently simple, tone, as the octave, the twelfth, the fifteenth, and the seventeenth. The name is also applied to the artificial tones produced by a string or column of air, when the impulse given to it suffices only to make a part of the string or column vibrate; overtones. | |
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Harmony \Har"mo*ny\, n.; pl. {Harmonies}. [ F. harmonic, L. harmonia, Gr. [?] joint, proportion, concord, fr. [?] a fitting or joining. See {Article}. ] 1. The just adaptation of parts to each other, in any system or combination of things, or in things, or things intended to form a connected whole; such an agreement between the different parts of a design or composition as to produce unity of effect; as, the harmony of the universe. 2. Concord or agreement in facts, opinions, manners, interests, etc.; good correspondence; peace and friendship; as, good citizens live in harmony. 3. A literary work which brings together or arranges systematically parallel passages of historians respecting the same events, and shows their agreement or consistency; as, a harmony of the Gospels. 4. (Mus.) (a) A succession of chords according to the rules of progression and modulation. (b) The science which treats of their construction and progression. Ten thousand harps, that tuned Angelic harmonies. --Milton. 5. (Anat.) See {Harmonic suture}, under {Harmonic}. {Close harmony}, {Dispersed harmony}, etc. See under {Close}, {Dispersed}, etc. {Harmony of the spheres}. See {Music of the spheres}, under {Music}. Syn: {Harmony}, {Melody}. Usage: Harmony results from the concord of two or more strains or sounds which differ in pitch and quality. Melody denotes the pleasing alternation and variety of musical and measured sounds, as they succeed each other in a single verse or strain. | |
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Harmonious \Har*mo"ni*ous\, a. [Cf. F. harmonieux. See {Harmony}.] 1. Adapted to each other; having parts proportioned to each other; symmetrical. God hath made the intellectual world harmonious and beautiful without us. --Locke. 2. Acting together to a common end; agreeing in action or feeling; living in peace and friendship; as, an harmonious family. 3. Vocally or musically concordant; agreeably consonant; symphonious. -- {Har*mo"ni*ous*ly}, adv. -- {Har*mo"ni*ous*ness}, n. | |
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Harmonious \Har*mo"ni*ous\, a. [Cf. F. harmonieux. See {Harmony}.] 1. Adapted to each other; having parts proportioned to each other; symmetrical. God hath made the intellectual world harmonious and beautiful without us. --Locke. 2. Acting together to a common end; agreeing in action or feeling; living in peace and friendship; as, an harmonious family. 3. Vocally or musically concordant; agreeably consonant; symphonious. -- {Har*mo"ni*ous*ly}, adv. -- {Har*mo"ni*ous*ness}, n. | |
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Harmonious \Har*mo"ni*ous\, a. [Cf. F. harmonieux. See {Harmony}.] 1. Adapted to each other; having parts proportioned to each other; symmetrical. God hath made the intellectual world harmonious and beautiful without us. --Locke. 2. Acting together to a common end; agreeing in action or feeling; living in peace and friendship; as, an harmonious family. 3. Vocally or musically concordant; agreeably consonant; symphonious. -- {Har*mo"ni*ous*ly}, adv. -- {Har*mo"ni*ous*ness}, n. | |
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Harmoniphon \Har*mon"i*phon\, n. [Gr.[?] harmony + [?] sound.] (Mus.) An obsolete wind instrument with a keyboard, in which the sound, which resembled the oboe, was produced by the vibration of thin metallic plates, acted upon by blowing through a tube. | |
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Harmonist \Har"mo*nist\, n. [Cf. F. harmoniste.] 1. One who shows the agreement or harmony of corresponding passages of different authors, as of the four evangelists. 2. (Mus.) One who understands the principles of harmony or is skillful in applying them in composition; a musical composer. | |
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Harmonist \Har"mo*nist\, Harmonite \Har"mo*nite\, n. (Eccl. Hist.) One of a religious sect, founded in W[81]rtemburg in the last century, composed of followers of George Rapp, a weaver. They had all their property in common. In 1803, a portion of this sect settled in Pennsylvania and called the village thus established, Harmony. | |
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Harmonist \Har"mo*nist\, Harmonite \Har"mo*nite\, n. (Eccl. Hist.) One of a religious sect, founded in W[81]rtemburg in the last century, composed of followers of George Rapp, a weaver. They had all their property in common. In 1803, a portion of this sect settled in Pennsylvania and called the village thus established, Harmony. | |
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Harmonium \Har*mo"ni*um\, n. [NL. See {Harmony}. ] A musical instrument, resembling a small organ and especially designed for church music, in which the tones are produced by forcing air by means of a bellows so as to cause the vibration of free metallic reeds. It is now made with one or two keyboards, and has pedals and stops. | |
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Harmonization \Har`mo*ni*za"tion\, n. The act of harmonizing. | |
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Harmonize \Har"mo*nize\, v. t. 1. To adjust in fit proportions; to cause to agree; to show the agreement of; to reconcile the apparent contradiction of. 2. (Mus.) To accompany with harmony; to provide with parts, as an air, or melody. | |
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Harmonize \Har"mo*nize\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Harmonized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Harmonizing}.] [Cf. F. harmoniser. ] 1. To agree in action, adaptation, or effect on the mind; to agree in sense or purport; as, the parts of a mechanism harmonize. 2. To be in peace and friendship, as individuals, families, or public organizations. 3. To agree in vocal or musical effect; to form a concord; as, the tones harmonize perfectly. | |
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Harmonize \Har"mo*nize\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Harmonized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Harmonizing}.] [Cf. F. harmoniser. ] 1. To agree in action, adaptation, or effect on the mind; to agree in sense or purport; as, the parts of a mechanism harmonize. 2. To be in peace and friendship, as individuals, families, or public organizations. 3. To agree in vocal or musical effect; to form a concord; as, the tones harmonize perfectly. | |
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Harmonizer \Har"mo*ni`zer\, n. One who harmonizes. | |
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Harmonize \Har"mo*nize\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Harmonized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Harmonizing}.] [Cf. F. harmoniser. ] 1. To agree in action, adaptation, or effect on the mind; to agree in sense or purport; as, the parts of a mechanism harmonize. 2. To be in peace and friendship, as individuals, families, or public organizations. 3. To agree in vocal or musical effect; to form a concord; as, the tones harmonize perfectly. | |
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Harmonometer \Har`mo*nom"e*ter\, n. [Gr. [?] harmony + meter: cf. F. harmonometre.] An instrument for measuring the harmonic relations of sounds. It is often a monochord furnished with movable bridges. | |
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Thorough bass \Thor"ough bass`\ (Mus.) The representation of chords by figures placed under the base; figured bass; basso continuo; -- sometimes used as synonymous with {harmony}. | |
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the motion of the point A, of the foot of the perpendicular PA, when P moves uniformly in the circumference of a circle, and PA is drawn perpendicularly upon a fixed diameter of the circle. This is simple harmonic motion. The combinations, in any way, of two more simple harmonic motions, make other kinds of harmonic motion. The motion of the pendulum bob of a clock is approximately simple harmonic motion. {Harmonic proportion}. See under {Proportion}. {Harmonic series} [or] {progression}. See under {Progression}. {Spherical harmonic analysis}, a mathematical method, sometimes referred to as that of Laplace's Coefficients, which has for its object the expression of an arbitrary, periodic function of two independent variables, in the proper form for a large class of physical problems, involving arbitrary data, over a spherical surface, and the deduction of solutions for every point of space. The functions employed in this method are called spherical harmonic functions. --Thomson & Tait. {Harmonic suture} (Anat.), an articulation by simple apposition of comparatively smooth surfaces or edges, as between the two superior maxillary bones in man; -- called also {harmonic}, and {harmony}. {Harmonic triad} (Mus.), the chord of a note with its third and fifth; the common chord. | |
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Harmony \Har"mo*ny\, n.; pl. {Harmonies}. [ F. harmonic, L. harmonia, Gr. [?] joint, proportion, concord, fr. [?] a fitting or joining. See {Article}. ] 1. The just adaptation of parts to each other, in any system or combination of things, or in things, or things intended to form a connected whole; such an agreement between the different parts of a design or composition as to produce unity of effect; as, the harmony of the universe. 2. Concord or agreement in facts, opinions, manners, interests, etc.; good correspondence; peace and friendship; as, good citizens live in harmony. 3. A literary work which brings together or arranges systematically parallel passages of historians respecting the same events, and shows their agreement or consistency; as, a harmony of the Gospels. 4. (Mus.) (a) A succession of chords according to the rules of progression and modulation. (b) The science which treats of their construction and progression. Ten thousand harps, that tuned Angelic harmonies. --Milton. 5. (Anat.) See {Harmonic suture}, under {Harmonic}. {Close harmony}, {Dispersed harmony}, etc. See under {Close}, {Dispersed}, etc. {Harmony of the spheres}. See {Music of the spheres}, under {Music}. Syn: {Harmony}, {Melody}. Usage: Harmony results from the concord of two or more strains or sounds which differ in pitch and quality. Melody denotes the pleasing alternation and variety of musical and measured sounds, as they succeed each other in a single verse or strain. | |
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Thorough bass \Thor"ough bass`\ (Mus.) The representation of chords by figures placed under the base; figured bass; basso continuo; -- sometimes used as synonymous with {harmony}. | |
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the motion of the point A, of the foot of the perpendicular PA, when P moves uniformly in the circumference of a circle, and PA is drawn perpendicularly upon a fixed diameter of the circle. This is simple harmonic motion. The combinations, in any way, of two more simple harmonic motions, make other kinds of harmonic motion. The motion of the pendulum bob of a clock is approximately simple harmonic motion. {Harmonic proportion}. See under {Proportion}. {Harmonic series} [or] {progression}. See under {Progression}. {Spherical harmonic analysis}, a mathematical method, sometimes referred to as that of Laplace's Coefficients, which has for its object the expression of an arbitrary, periodic function of two independent variables, in the proper form for a large class of physical problems, involving arbitrary data, over a spherical surface, and the deduction of solutions for every point of space. The functions employed in this method are called spherical harmonic functions. --Thomson & Tait. {Harmonic suture} (Anat.), an articulation by simple apposition of comparatively smooth surfaces or edges, as between the two superior maxillary bones in man; -- called also {harmonic}, and {harmony}. {Harmonic triad} (Mus.), the chord of a note with its third and fifth; the common chord. | |
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Harmony \Har"mo*ny\, n.; pl. {Harmonies}. [ F. harmonic, L. harmonia, Gr. [?] joint, proportion, concord, fr. [?] a fitting or joining. See {Article}. ] 1. The just adaptation of parts to each other, in any system or combination of things, or in things, or things intended to form a connected whole; such an agreement between the different parts of a design or composition as to produce unity of effect; as, the harmony of the universe. 2. Concord or agreement in facts, opinions, manners, interests, etc.; good correspondence; peace and friendship; as, good citizens live in harmony. 3. A literary work which brings together or arranges systematically parallel passages of historians respecting the same events, and shows their agreement or consistency; as, a harmony of the Gospels. 4. (Mus.) (a) A succession of chords according to the rules of progression and modulation. (b) The science which treats of their construction and progression. Ten thousand harps, that tuned Angelic harmonies. --Milton. 5. (Anat.) See {Harmonic suture}, under {Harmonic}. {Close harmony}, {Dispersed harmony}, etc. See under {Close}, {Dispersed}, etc. {Harmony of the spheres}. See {Music of the spheres}, under {Music}. Syn: {Harmony}, {Melody}. Usage: Harmony results from the concord of two or more strains or sounds which differ in pitch and quality. Melody denotes the pleasing alternation and variety of musical and measured sounds, as they succeed each other in a single verse or strain. | |
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Harmony \Har"mo*ny\, n.; pl. {Harmonies}. [ F. harmonic, L. harmonia, Gr. [?] joint, proportion, concord, fr. [?] a fitting or joining. See {Article}. ] 1. The just adaptation of parts to each other, in any system or combination of things, or in things, or things intended to form a connected whole; such an agreement between the different parts of a design or composition as to produce unity of effect; as, the harmony of the universe. 2. Concord or agreement in facts, opinions, manners, interests, etc.; good correspondence; peace and friendship; as, good citizens live in harmony. 3. A literary work which brings together or arranges systematically parallel passages of historians respecting the same events, and shows their agreement or consistency; as, a harmony of the Gospels. 4. (Mus.) (a) A succession of chords according to the rules of progression and modulation. (b) The science which treats of their construction and progression. Ten thousand harps, that tuned Angelic harmonies. --Milton. 5. (Anat.) See {Harmonic suture}, under {Harmonic}. {Close harmony}, {Dispersed harmony}, etc. See under {Close}, {Dispersed}, etc. {Harmony of the spheres}. See {Music of the spheres}, under {Music}. Syn: {Harmony}, {Melody}. Usage: Harmony results from the concord of two or more strains or sounds which differ in pitch and quality. Melody denotes the pleasing alternation and variety of musical and measured sounds, as they succeed each other in a single verse or strain. | |
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Hermeneutic \Her`me*neu"tic\, Hermeneutical \Her`me*neu"tic*al\, a. [Gr. [?], fr. [?] to interpret: cf. F. herm[82]neutique.] Unfolding the signification; of or pertaining to interpretation; exegetical; explanatory; as, hermeneutic theology, or the art of expounding the Scriptures; a hermeneutic phrase. | |
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Hermeneutic \Her`me*neu"tic\, Hermeneutical \Her`me*neu"tic*al\, a. [Gr. [?], fr. [?] to interpret: cf. F. herm[82]neutique.] Unfolding the signification; of or pertaining to interpretation; exegetical; explanatory; as, hermeneutic theology, or the art of expounding the Scriptures; a hermeneutic phrase. | |
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Hermeneutically \Her`me*neu"tic*al*ly\, adv. According to the principles of interpretation; as, a verse of Scripture was examined hermeneutically. | |
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Hermeneutics \Her`me*neu"tics\, n. [Gr. [?] (sc. [?]).] The science of interpretation and explanation; exegesis; esp., that branch of theology which defines the laws whereby the meaning of the Scriptures is to be ascertained. --Schaff-Herzog Encyc. | |
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Musk \Musk\, n. [F. musc, L. muscus, Per. musk, fr. Skr. mushka testicle, orig., a little mouse. See {Mouse}, and cd. {Abelmosk}, {Muscadel}, {Muscovy duck}, {Nutmeg}.] 1. A substance of a reddish brown color, and when fresh of the consistence of honey, obtained from a bag being behind the navel of the male musk deer. It has a slightly bitter taste, but is specially remarkable for its powerful and enduring odor. It is used in medicine as a stimulant antispasmodic. The term is also applied to secretions of various other animals, having a similar odor. 2. (Zo[94]l.) The musk deer. See {Musk deer} (below). 3. The perfume emitted by musk, or any perfume somewhat similar. 4. (Bot.) (a) The musk plant ({Mimulus moschatus}). (b) A plant of the genus {Erodium} ({E. moschatum}); -- called also {musky heron's-bill}. (c) A plant of the genus {Muscari}; grape hyacinth. {Musk beaver} (Zo[94]l.), muskrat (1). {Musk beetle} (Zo[94]l.), a European longicorn beetle ({Aromia moschata}), having an agreeable odor resembling that of attar of roses. {Musk cat}. See {Bondar}. {Musk cattle} (Zo[94]l.), musk oxen. See {Musk ox} (below). {Musk deer} (Zo[94]l.), a small hornless deer ({Moschus moschiferus}), which inhabits the elevated parts of Central Asia. The upper canine teeth of the male are developed into sharp tusks, curved downward. The male has scent bags on the belly, from which the musk of commerce is derived. The deer is yellow or red-brown above, whitish below. The pygmy musk deer are chevrotains, as the kanchil and napu. {Musk duck}. (Zo[94]l.) (a) The Muscovy duck. (b) An Australian duck ({Biziura lobata}). {Musk lorikeet} (Zo[94]l.), the Pacific lorikeet ({Glossopsitta australis}) of Australia. {Musk mallow} (Bot.), a name of two malvaceous plants: (a) A species of mallow ({Malva moschata}), the foliage of which has a faint musky smell. (b) An Asiatic shrub. See {Abelmosk}. {Musk orchis} (Bot.), a European plant of the Orchis family ({Herminium Minorchis}); -- so called from its peculiar scent. {Musk ox} (Zo[94]l.), an Arctic hollow-horned ruminant ({Ovibos moschatus}), now existing only in America, but found fossil in Europe and Asia. It is covered with a thick coat of fine yellowish wool, and with long dark hair, which is abundant and shaggy on the neck and shoulders. The full-grown male weighs over four hundred pounds. {Musk parakeet}. (Zo[94]l.) Same as {Musk lorikeet} (above). {Musk pear} (Bot.), a fragrant kind of pear much resembling the Seckel pear. {Musk plant} (Bot.), the {Mimulus moschatus}, a plant found in Western North America, often cultivated, and having a strong musky odor. {Musk root} (Bot.), the name of several roots with a strong odor, as that of the nard ({Nardostachys Jatamansi}) and of a species of {Angelica}. {Musk rose} (Bot.), a species of rose ({Rosa moschata}), having peculiarly fragrant white blossoms. {Musk seed} (Bot.), the seed of a plant of the Mallow family ({Hibiscus moschatus}), used in perfumery and in flavoring. See {Abelmosk}. {Musk sheep} (Zo[94]l.), the musk ox. {Musk shrew} (Zo[94]l.), a shrew ({Sorex murinus}), found in India. It has a powerful odor of musk. Called also {sondeli}, and {mondjourou}. {Musk thistle} (Bot.), a species of thistle ({Carduus nutans}), having fine large flowers, and leaves smelling strongly of musk. {Musk tortoise}, {Musk turtle} (Zo[94]l.), a small American fresh-water tortoise ({Armochelys, [or] Ozotheca, odorata}), which has a distinct odor of musk; -- called also {stinkpot}. | |
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{Jack rabbit} (Zo[94]l.), any one of several species of large American hares, having very large ears and long legs. The California species ({Lepus Californicus}), and that of Texas and New Mexico ({L. callotis}), have the tail black above, and the ears black at the tip. They do not become white in winter. The more northern prairie hare ({L. campestris}) has the upper side of the tail white, and in winter its fur becomes nearly white. {Jack rafter} (Arch.), in England, one of the shorter rafters used in constructing a hip or valley roof; in the United States, any secondary roof timber, as the common rafters resting on purlins in a trussed roof; also, one of the pieces simulating extended rafters, used under the eaves in some styles of building. {Jack salmon} (Zo[94]l.), the wall-eyed pike, or glasseye. {Jack sauce}, an impudent fellow. [Colloq. & Obs.] {Jack shaft} (Mach.), the first intermediate shaft, in a factory or mill, which receives power, through belts or gearing, from a prime mover, and transmits it, by the same means, to other intermediate shafts or to a line shaft. {Jack sinker} (Knitting Mach.), a thin iron plate operated by the jack to depress the loop of thread between two needles. {Jack snipe}. (Zo[94]l.) See in the Vocabulary. {Jack staff} (Naut.), a staff fixed on the bowsprit cap, upon which the jack is hoisted. {Jack timber} (Arch.), any timber, as a rafter, rib, or studding, which, being intercepted, is shorter than the others. {Jack towel}, a towel hung on a roller for common use. {Jack truss} (Arch.), in a hip roof, a minor truss used where the roof has not its full section. {Jack tree}. (Bot.) See 1st {Jack}, n. {Jack yard} (Naut.), a short spar to extend a topsail beyond the gaff. {Blue jack}, blue vitriol; sulphate of copper. {Hydraulic jack}, a jack used for lifting, pulling, or forcing, consisting of a compact portable hydrostatic press, with its pump and a reservoir containing a supply of liquid, as oil. {Jack-at-a-pinch}. (a) One called upon to take the place of another in an emergency. (b) An itinerant parson who conducts an occasional service for a fee. {Jack-at-all-trades}, one who can turn his hand to any kind of work. {Jack-by-the-hedge} (Bot.), a plant of the genus {Erysimum} ({E. alliaria}, or {Alliaria officinalis}), which grows under hedges. It bears a white flower and has a taste not unlike garlic. Called also, in England, {sauce-alone}. --Eng. Cyc. {Jack-in-a-box}. (a) (Bot.) A tropical tree ({Hernandia sonora}), which bears a drupe that rattles when dry in the inflated calyx. (b) A child's toy, consisting of a box, out of which, when the lid is raised, a figure springs. (c) (Mech.) An epicyclic train of bevel gears for transmitting rotary motion to two parts in such a manner that their relative rotation may be variable; applied to driving the wheels of tricycles, road locomotives, and to cotton machinery, etc.; an equation box; a jack frame; -- called also {compensating gearing}. (d) A large wooden screw turning in a nut attached to the crosspiece of a rude press. {Jack-in-office}, an insolent fellow in authority. --Wolcott. {Jack-in-the-bush} (Bot.), a tropical shrub with red fruit ({Cordia Cylindrostachya}). {Jack-in-the-green}, a chimney sweep inclosed in a framework of boughs, carried in Mayday processions. {Jack-in-the-pulpit} (Bot.), the American plant {Aris[91]ma triphyllum}, or Indian turnip, in which the upright spadix is inclosed. {Jack-of-the-buttery} (Bot.), the stonecrop ({Sedum acre}). {Jack-of-the-clock}, a figure, usually of a man, on old clocks, which struck the time on the bell. {Jack-on-both-sides}, one who is or tries to be neutral. {Jack-out-of-office}, one who has been in office and is turned out. --Shak. {Jack the Giant Killer}, the hero of a well-known nursery story. {Jack-with-a-lantern}, {Jack-o'-lantern}. (a) An ignis fatuus; a will-o'-the-wisp. [bd][Newspaper speculations] supplying so many more jack-o'-lanterns to the future historian.[b8] --Lowell. (b) A lantern made of a pumpkin so prepared as to show in illumination the features of a human face, etc. {Yellow Jack} (Naut.), the yellow fever; also, the quarantine flag. See {Yellow flag}, under {Flag}. | |
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Hernani \Her*na"ni\, n. A thin silk or woolen goods, for women's dresses, woven in various styles and colors. | |
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Hieromancy \Hi"er*o*man`cy\, n. [Gr. "iero`s sacred + [?] divination: cf. F. hi[82]romantie.] Divination by observing the objects offered in sacrifice. | |
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Jeronymite \Je*ron"y*mite\, n. (Eccl. Hist.) One belonging of the medi[91]val religious orders called Hermits of St. Jerome. [Written also {Hieronymite}.] | |
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Hieronymite \Hi`er*on"y*mite\, n. [From St. Hieronymus, or Jerome.] (Eccl.) See {Jeronymite}. | |
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Hormone \Hor"mone\ (h[ocir]r"m[omac]n), n. [From Gr. "orma`ein to excite.] (Physiol. Chem.) A chemical substance formed in one organ and carried in the circulation to another organ on which it exerts a stimulating effect; thus, according to Starling, the gastric glands are stimulated by a hormone from the pyloric mucous membrane. | |
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Horning \Horn"ing\, n. Appearance of the moon when increasing, or in the form of a crescent. --J. Gregory. {Letters of horning} (Scots Law), the process or authority by which a person, directed by the decree of a court of justice to pay or perform anything, is ordered to comply therewith. --Mozley & W. | |
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Horny-handed \Horn"y-hand`ed\, a. Having the hands horny and callous from labor. | |
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Huronian \Hu*ro"ni*an\, a. [Named from Lake Huron.] (Geol.) Of or pertaining to certain non-fossiliferous rocks on the borders of Lake Huron, which are supposed to correspond in time to the latter part of the Arch[91]an age. | |
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Harman, WV (town, FIPS 35092) Location: 38.92144 N, 79.52481 W Population (1990): 128 (70 housing units) Area: 0.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 26270 | |
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Harmon, IL (village, FIPS 32967) Location: 41.71969 N, 89.55656 W Population (1990): 186 (58 housing units) Area: 0.4 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 61042 Harmon, OK Zip code(s): 73832 | |
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Harmon County, OK (county, FIPS 57) Location: 34.74197 N, 99.84447 W Population (1990): 3793 (1793 housing units) Area: 1393.1 sq km (land), 1.9 sq km (water) | |
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Harmony, IN (town, FIPS 31486) Location: 39.53402 N, 87.07342 W Population (1990): 645 (269 housing units) Area: 2.0 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Harmony, MN (city, FIPS 27188) Location: 43.55530 N, 92.00938 W Population (1990): 1081 (486 housing units) Area: 2.9 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 55939 Harmony, NC (town, FIPS 29640) Location: 35.95840 N, 80.77280 W Population (1990): 431 (195 housing units) Area: 3.6 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 28634 Harmony, PA (borough, FIPS 32688) Location: 40.80126 N, 80.12516 W Population (1990): 1054 (432 housing units) Area: 1.0 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 16037 Harmony, WV Zip code(s): 25246 | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Harmony Township, PA (CDP, FIPS 32740) Location: 40.60715 N, 80.22054 W Population (1990): 3694 (1534 housing units) Area: 7.4 sq km (land), 0.9 sq km (water) | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Harriman, NY (village, FIPS 32325) Location: 41.30893 N, 74.14499 W Population (1990): 2288 (964 housing units) Area: 2.5 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 10926 Harriman, TN (city, FIPS 32520) Location: 35.93337 N, 84.56168 W Population (1990): 7119 (3234 housing units) Area: 25.4 sq km (land), 0.6 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 37748 | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Herman, MN (city, FIPS 28646) Location: 45.81061 N, 96.13993 W Population (1990): 485 (266 housing units) Area: 2.7 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 56248 Herman, NE (village, FIPS 22185) Location: 41.67309 N, 96.21662 W Population (1990): 186 (94 housing units) Area: 0.4 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 68029 | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Hermann, MO (city, FIPS 31762) Location: 38.69908 N, 91.43503 W Population (1990): 2754 (1243 housing units) Area: 5.5 sq km (land), 0.4 sq km (water) | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Hermansville, MI Zip code(s): 49847 | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Hermantown, MN (city, FIPS 28682) Location: 46.80620 N, 92.24380 W Population (1990): 6761 (2270 housing units) Area: 88.9 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 55811 | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Hermanville, MS Zip code(s): 39086 | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Herminie, PA Zip code(s): 15637 | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Hermon, NY (village, FIPS 34165) Location: 44.46838 N, 75.23270 W Population (1990): 407 (173 housing units) Area: 1.0 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 13652 | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Hernandez, NM Zip code(s): 87537 | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Hernando, FL (CDP, FIPS 29425) Location: 28.90725 N, 82.37456 W Population (1990): 2103 (1381 housing units) Area: 8.0 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Hernando, MS (city, FIPS 31780) Location: 34.82761 N, 89.98692 W Population (1990): 3125 (1255 housing units) Area: 8.7 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 38632 | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Hernando Beach, FL (CDP, FIPS 29437) Location: 28.46905 N, 82.65937 W Population (1990): 1767 (978 housing units) Area: 10.0 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water) | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Hernando County, FL (county, FIPS 53) Location: 28.55301 N, 82.46823 W Population (1990): 101115 (50018 housing units) Area: 1238.8 sq km (land), 287.0 sq km (water) | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
Herman Hollerith born on 1860-02-29 and died on 1929-11-17. He graduated from Columbia University, NewYork, NY, USA. He joined the US Census Bureau as a statistician where he used a punched card device to help analyse the 1880 US census data. This punched card system stored data in 80 columns. This "80-column" concept has carried forward in various forms into modern applications. In 1896, Hollerith founded the {Tabulating Machine Company} to exploit his invention and in 1924 his firm became part of {IBM}. The Hollerith system was used for the 1911 UK census. A correspondant writes: Wasn't Hollerith's original machine first used for the 1990 US census? And I think I am right in saying that the physical layout was a 20x12 grid of round holes. The one I have seen (picture only, unfortunately, not the real thing) did not use 'columns' as such but holes were grouped into irregularly-shaped fields, such that each hole had a more-or-less independent function. (2001-08-30) | |
From Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary [easton]: | |
Hermon a peak, the eastern prolongation of the Anti-Lebanon range, reaching to the height of about 9,200 feet above the Mediterranean. It marks the north boundary of Palestine (Deut. 3:8, 4:48; Josh. 11:3, 17; 13:11; 12:1), and is seen from a great distance. It is about 40 miles north of the Sea of Galilee. It is called "the Hermonites" (Ps. 42:6) because it has more than one summit. The Sidonians called it Sirion, and the Amorites Shenir (Deut. 3:9; Cant. 4:8). It is also called Baal-hermon (Judg. 3:3; 1 Chr. 5:23) and Sion (Deut. 4:48). There is every probability that one of its three summits was the scene of the transfiguration (q.v.). The "dew of Hermon" is referred to (Ps. 89: 12). Its modern name is Jebel-esh-Sheikh, "the chief mountain." It is one of the most conspicuous mountains in Palestine or Syria. "In whatever part of Palestine the Israelite turned his eye northward, Hermon was there, terminating the view. From the plain along the coast, from the Jordan valley, from the heights of Moab and Gilead, from the plateau of Bashan, the pale, blue, snow-capped cone forms the one feature in the northern horizon." Our Lord and his disciples climbed this "high mountain apart" one day, and remained on its summit all night, "weary after their long and toilsome ascent." During the night "he was transfigured before them; and his face did shine as the sun." The next day they descended to Caesarea Philippi. | |
From Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary [easton]: | |
Hermonites, the (Ps. 42:6, 7) = "the Hermons", i.e., the three peaks or summits of Hermon, which are about a quarter of a mile apart. | |
From Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary [easton]: | |
Horonaim two caverns, a city of Moab to the south of the Arnon, built, apparently, upon an eminence, and a place of some importance (Isa. 15:5; Jer. 48:3, 5, 34). | |
From Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (late 1800's) [hitchcock]: | |
Hermon, anathema; devoted to destruction | |
From Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (late 1800's) [hitchcock]: | |
Horonaim, angers; ragings |