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   detail file
         n 1: (computer science) a computer file containing relatively
               transient data about a particular data processing task
               [syn: {transaction file}, {detail file}]

English Dictionary: Didelphis by the DICT Development Group
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
Didelphidae
n
  1. opossums
    Synonym(s): Didelphidae, family Didelphidae
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
Didelphis
n
  1. type genus of the family Didelphidae [syn: Didelphis, genus Didelphis]
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
Didelphis marsupialis
n
  1. omnivorous opossum of the eastern United States; noted for feigning death when in danger; esteemed as food in some areas; considered same species as the crab-eating opossum of South America
    Synonym(s): common opossum, Didelphis virginiana, Didelphis marsupialis
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
Didelphis virginiana
n
  1. omnivorous opossum of the eastern United States; noted for feigning death when in danger; esteemed as food in some areas; considered same species as the crab-eating opossum of South America
    Synonym(s): common opossum, Didelphis virginiana, Didelphis marsupialis
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
diethylbarbituric acid
n
  1. a barbiturate used as a hypnotic [syn: barbital, veronal, barbitone, diethylbarbituric acid, diethylmalonylurea]
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
doodlebug
n
  1. a small motor vehicle
  2. a small jet-propelled winged missile that carries a bomb
    Synonym(s): buzz bomb, robot bomb, flying bomb, doodlebug, V-1
  3. the larva of any of several insects
    Synonym(s): doodlebug, ant lion, antlion
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   d8Ad libitum \[d8]Ad lib"i*tum\
      At one's pleasure; as one wishes.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   d8Adelphia \[d8]A*del"phi*a\, n. [Gr. 'adelfo`s brother.] (Bot.)
      A [bd]brotherhood,[b8] or collection of stamens in a bundle;
      -- used in composition, as in the class names, Monadelphia,
      Diadelphia, etc.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   d8Diadelphia \[d8]Di`a*del"phi*a\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. di- =
      di`s- twice + [?] brother.] (Bot.)
      A Linn[91]an class of plants whose stamens are united into
      two bodies or bundles by their filaments.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   d8Didelphia \[d8]Di*del"phi*a\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] = [?]
      matrix, uterus.] (Zo[94]l.)
      The subclass of Mammalia which includes the marsupials. See
      {Marsupialia}.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   d8Didelphous \[d8]Di*del"phous\, n. [NL. See {Didelphia}.]
      (Zo[94]l.)
      Formerly, any marsupial; but the term is now restricted to an
      American genus which includes the opossums, of which there
      are many species. See {Opossum}. [Written also {Didelphis}.]
      See Illustration in Appendix. --Cuvier.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
  
  
      {Dead letter}.
            (a) A letter which, after lying for a certain fixed time
                  uncalled for at the post office to which it was
                  directed, is then sent to the general post office to
                  be opened.
            (b) That which has lost its force or authority; as, the
                  law has become a dead letter.
  
      {Dead-letter office}, a department of the general post office
            where dead letters are examined and disposed of.
  
      {Dead level}, a term applied to a flat country.
  
      {Dead lift}, a direct lift, without assistance from
            mechanical advantage, as from levers, pulleys, etc.;
            hence, an extreme emergency. [bd](As we say) at a dead
            lift.[b8] --Robynson (More's Utopia).
  
      {Dead line} (Mil.), a line drawn within or around a military
            prison, to cross which involves for a prisoner the penalty
            of being instantly shot.
  
      {Dead load} (Civil Engin.), a constant, motionless load, as
            the weight of a structure, in distinction from a moving
            load, as a train of cars, or a variable pressure, as of
            wind.
  
      {Dead march} (Mus.), a piece of solemn music intended to be
            played as an accompaniment to a funeral procession.
  
      {Dead nettle} (Bot.), a harmless plant with leaves like a
            nettle ({Lamium album}).
  
      {Dead oil} (Chem.), the heavy oil obtained in the
            distillation of coal tar, and containing phenol,
            naphthalus, etc.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
  
  
      4. That by means of which a person or thing lifts or is
            lifted; as:
            (a) A hoisting machine; an elevator; a dumb waiter.
            (b) A handle.
            (c) An exercising machine.
  
      5. A rise; a degree of elevation; as, the lift of a lock in
            canals.
  
      6. A lift gate. See {Lift gate}, below. [Prov. Eng.]
  
      7. (Naut.) A rope leading from the masthead to the extremity
            of a yard below; -- used for raising or supporting the end
            of the yard.
  
      8. (Mach.) One of the steps of a cone pulley.
  
      9. (Shoemaking) A layer of leather in the heel.
  
      10. (Horology) That portion of the vibration of a balance
            during which the impulse is given. --Saunier.
  
      {Dead lift}. See under {Dead}. --Swift.
  
      {Lift bridge}, a kind of drawbridge, the movable part of
            which is lifted, instead of being drawn aside.
  
      {Lift gate}, a gate that is opened by lifting.
  
      {Lift hammer}. See {Tilt hammer}.
  
      {Lift lock}, a canal lock.
  
      {Lift pump}, a lifting pump.
  
      {Lift tenter} (Windmills), a governor for regulating the
            speed by adjusting the sails, or for adjusting the action
            of grinding machinery according to the speed.
  
      {Lift wall} (Canal Lock), the cross wall at the head of the
            lock.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
  
  
      {Dead letter}.
            (a) A letter which, after lying for a certain fixed time
                  uncalled for at the post office to which it was
                  directed, is then sent to the general post office to
                  be opened.
            (b) That which has lost its force or authority; as, the
                  law has become a dead letter.
  
      {Dead-letter office}, a department of the general post office
            where dead letters are examined and disposed of.
  
      {Dead level}, a term applied to a flat country.
  
      {Dead lift}, a direct lift, without assistance from
            mechanical advantage, as from levers, pulleys, etc.;
            hence, an extreme emergency. [bd](As we say) at a dead
            lift.[b8] --Robynson (More's Utopia).
  
      {Dead line} (Mil.), a line drawn within or around a military
            prison, to cross which involves for a prisoner the penalty
            of being instantly shot.
  
      {Dead load} (Civil Engin.), a constant, motionless load, as
            the weight of a structure, in distinction from a moving
            load, as a train of cars, or a variable pressure, as of
            wind.
  
      {Dead march} (Mus.), a piece of solemn music intended to be
            played as an accompaniment to a funeral procession.
  
      {Dead nettle} (Bot.), a harmless plant with leaves like a
            nettle ({Lamium album}).
  
      {Dead oil} (Chem.), the heavy oil obtained in the
            distillation of coal tar, and containing phenol,
            naphthalus, etc.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Diadelphian \Di`a*del"phi*an\, Diadelphous \Di`a*del"phous\, a.
      [Cf. F. diadelphe.] (Bot.)
      Of or pertaining to the class Diadelphia; having the stamens
      united into two bodies by their filaments (said of a plant or
      flower); grouped into two bundles or sets by coalescence of
      the filaments (said of stamens).

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Diadelphian \Di`a*del"phi*an\, Diadelphous \Di`a*del"phous\, a.
      [Cf. F. diadelphe.] (Bot.)
      Of or pertaining to the class Diadelphia; having the stamens
      united into two bodies by their filaments (said of a plant or
      flower); grouped into two bundles or sets by coalescence of
      the filaments (said of stamens).

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Didelphian \Di*del"phi*an\, a. (Zo[94]l.)
      Of or relating to the Didelphia. -- n. One of the Didelphia.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Didelphic \Di*del"phic\, a. (Zo[94]l.)
      Having the uterus double; of or pertaining to the Didelphia.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Didelphid \Di*del"phid\, a. (Zo[94]l.)
      Same as {Didelphic}.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Didelphid \Di*del"phid\, n. (Zo[94]l.)
      A marsupial animal.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   d8Didelphous \[d8]Di*del"phous\, n. [NL. See {Didelphia}.]
      (Zo[94]l.)
      Formerly, any marsupial; but the term is now restricted to an
      American genus which includes the opossums, of which there
      are many species. See {Opossum}. [Written also {Didelphis}.]
      See Illustration in Appendix. --Cuvier.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Didelphous \Di*del"phous\, a. (Zo[94]l.)
      Didelphic.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Marmose \Mar"mose`\, n. [F.] (Zo[94]l.)
      A species of small opossum ({Didelphus murina}) ranging from
      Mexico to Brazil.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Didelphyc \Di*del"phyc\, a. (Zo[94]l.)
      Same as {Didelphic}.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   d8Sarigue \[d8]Sa*rigue"\, n. [F., from Braz. [87]arigueia,
      [87]arigueira.] (Zo[94]l.)
      A small South American opossum ({Didelphys opossum}), having
      four white spots on the face.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Philander \Phi*lan"der\, n. (Zo[94]l.)
      (a) A South American opossum ({Didelphys philander}).
      (b) An Australian bandicoot ({Perameles lagotis}).

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Quica \Qui"ca\, n. [From the native Brazilian name.] (Zo[94]l.)
      A small South American opossum ({Didelphys quica}), native of
      Guiana and Brazil. It feeds upon insects, small birds, and
      fruit.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Opossum \O*pos"sum\, n. [Of N. American Indian origin.]
      (Zo[94]l.)
      Any American marsupial of the genera {Didelphys} and
      {Chironectes}. The common species of the United States is
      {Didelphys Virginiana}.

From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
   Dudleyville, AZ (CDP, FIPS 20680)
      Location: 32.91427 N, 110.73378 W
      Population (1990): 1356 (547 housing units)
      Area: 17.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
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