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ace of hearts
n 1: the ace in the heart suit

English Dictionary: ask for	by the DICT Development Group
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achiever n a person with a record of successes; "his son would never be the achiever that his father was"; "only winners need apply"; "if you want to be a success you have to dress like a success" Synonym(s): achiever, winner, success, succeeder Antonym(s): failure, loser, nonstarter, unsuccessful person
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acupressure n treatment of symptoms by applying pressure with the fingers to specific pressure points on the body Synonym(s): acupressure, G-Jo, shiatsu
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Agapornis n a genus of Psittacidae [syn: Agapornis, {genus Agapornis}]
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age bracket n a group of people having approximately the same age [syn: age group, age bracket, cohort]
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Age of Reason n a movement in Europe from about 1650 until 1800 that advocated the use of reason and individualism instead of tradition and established doctrine; "the Enlightenment brought about many humanitarian reforms" Synonym(s): Enlightenment, Age of Reason
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Age of Reptiles n from 230 million to 63 million years ago [syn: Mesozoic, Mesozoic era, Age of Reptiles]
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Akhbari n a religious movement by Arab Shiite Muslims in 17th century Iraq that is opposed to the Usuli; "Akhbari Shiism has never promoted political control"
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aqua fortis n acid used especially in the production of fertilizers and explosives and rocket fuels Synonym(s): nitric acid, aqua fortis
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aquifer n underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells and springs etc
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aquiferous adj of or relating to an aquifer
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as a formality adv in a set manner without serious attention; "they answered my letter pro forma"; "he kissed her cheek perfunctorily" Synonym(s): perfunctorily, as a formality, pro forma
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as far as possible adv to a feasible extent; "she helped him as much as possible" Synonym(s): as far as possible, as much as possible
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ask for v increase the likelihood of; "ask for trouble"; "invite criticism" Synonym(s): invite, ask for
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ask for it v persist with actions or an attitude despite the probability that it will cause trouble; "He is asking for trouble with his behavior" Synonym(s): ask for it, ask for trouble
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ask for trouble v persist with actions or an attitude despite the probability that it will cause trouble; "He is asking for trouble with his behavior" Synonym(s): ask for it, ask for trouble
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ask over v invite someone to one's house; "Can I invite you for dinner on Sunday night?" Synonym(s): invite, ask over, ask round
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Asparagaceae n one of many families or subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae: includes genera Asparagus and sometimes Ruscus Synonym(s): Asparagaceae, family Asparagaceae
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asparaginase n antineoplastic drug (trade name Elspar) sometimes used to treat lymphoblastic leukemia Synonym(s): asparaginase, Elspar
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asparagine n a crystalline amino acid found in proteins and in many plants (e.g., asparagus)
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asparagus n plant whose succulent young shoots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable Synonym(s): asparagus, edible asparagus, Asparagus officinales edible young shoots of the asparagus plant
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Asparagus asparagoides n fragile twining plant of South Africa with bright green flattened stems and glossy foliage popular as a floral decoration Synonym(s): smilax, Asparagus asparagoides
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asparagus bean n South American bean having very long succulent pods [syn: asparagus bean, yard-long bean, Vigna unguiculata sesquipedalis, Vigna sesquipedalis]
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asparagus bed n a bed in which asparagus is growing
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asparagus fern n a fernlike plant native to South Africa [syn: {asparagus fern}, Asparagus setaceous, Asparagus plumosus]
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Asparagus officinales n plant whose succulent young shoots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable Synonym(s): asparagus, edible asparagus, Asparagus officinales
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asparagus pea n sprawling European annual having a 4-winged edible pod Synonym(s): winged pea, asparagus pea, Lotus tetragonolobus
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Asparagus plumosus n a fernlike plant native to South Africa [syn: {asparagus fern}, Asparagus setaceous, Asparagus plumosus]
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Asparagus setaceous n a fernlike plant native to South Africa [syn: {asparagus fern}, Asparagus setaceous, Asparagus plumosus]
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aspartame n an artificial sweetener made from aspartic acid; used as a calorie-free sweetener
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aspartic acid n a crystalline amino acid found in proteins and occurring naturally in sugar beets and sugar cane
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asper n 20 aspers equal 1 kurus in Turkey
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Asperger's syndrome n a psychiatric disorder usually noted during early school years; characterized by impaired social relations and by repetitive patterns of behavior
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aspergill n a short-handled device with a globe containing a sponge; used for sprinkling holy water Synonym(s): aspergill, aspersorium
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Aspergillaceae n family of fungi including some common molds [syn: Aspergillaceae, family Aspergillaceae]
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Aspergillales n order of fungi having a closed ascocarp (cleistothecium) with the asci scattered rather than gathered in a hymenium Synonym(s): Eurotiales, order Eurotiales, Aspergillales, order Aspergillales
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aspergillosis n severe respiratory disease of birds that takes the form of an acute rapidly fatal pneumonia in young chickens and turkeys Synonym(s): aspergillosis, brooder pneumonia an opportunistic infection by a fungus of the genus Aspergillus; characterized by inflammation and lesions of the ear and other organs disease especially in agricultural workers caused by inhalation of Aspergillus spores causing lumps in skin and ears and respiratory organs
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Aspergillus n genus of common molds causing food spoilage and some pathogenic to plants and animals Synonym(s): Aspergillus, genus Aspergillus
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Aspergillus fumigatus n a mold causing aspergillosis in birds and man
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asperity n something hard to endure; "the asperity of northern winters" Synonym(s): asperity, grimness, hardship, rigor, rigour, severity, severeness, rigorousness, rigourousness harshness of manner Synonym(s): asperity, sharpness Antonym(s): bluntness, dullness
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asperse v charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone; "The journalists have defamed me!" "The article in the paper sullied my reputation" Synonym(s): defame, slander, smirch, asperse, denigrate, calumniate, smear, sully, besmirch
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aspersion n a disparaging remark; "in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion"; "it is difficult for a woman to understand a man's sensitivity to any slur on his virility" Synonym(s): aspersion, slur an abusive attack on a person's character or good name Synonym(s): aspersion, calumny, slander, defamation, denigration the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare) Synonym(s): aspersion, sprinkling
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aspersorium n the basin or other vessel that holds holy water in Roman Catholic Churches a short-handled device with a globe containing a sponge; used for sprinkling holy water Synonym(s): aspergill, aspersorium
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Asperula n woodruff Synonym(s): Asperula, genus Asperula
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Asperula odorata n Old World fragrant stoloniferous perennial having small white flowers and narrow leaves used as flavoring and in sachets; widely cultivated as a ground cover; in some classifications placed in genus Asperula Synonym(s): sweet woodruff, waldmeister, woodruff, fragrant bedstraw, Galium odoratum, Asperula odorata
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Asperula tinctoria n creeping European perennial having red or pinkish-white flowers and red roots sometimes used as a substitute for madder in dyeing Synonym(s): dyer's woodruff, Asperula tinctoria
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aspheric adj varying slightly from a perfectly spherical shape [syn: aspheric, aspherical]
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aspherical adj varying slightly from a perfectly spherical shape [syn: aspheric, aspherical]
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aspirant adj desiring or striving for recognition or advancement [syn: aspirant, aspiring(a), wishful] n an ambitious and aspiring young person; "a lofty aspirant"; "two executive hopefuls joined the firm"; "the audience was full of Madonna wannabes" Synonym(s): aspirant, aspirer, hopeful, wannabe, wannabee
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aspirate n a consonant pronounced with aspiration v remove as if by suction; "aspirate the wound" [syn: aspirate, draw out, suck out] pronounce with aspiration; of stop sounds suck in (air)
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aspiration n a will to succeed a cherished desire; "his ambition is to own his own business" Synonym(s): ambition, aspiration, dream a manner of articulation involving an audible release of breath the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing Synonym(s): inhalation, inspiration, aspiration, intake, breathing in
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aspiration pneumonia n inflammation of the lungs caused by inhaling or choking on vomitus; may occur during unconsciousness (anesthesia or drunkenness or seizure or cardiac arrest)
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aspirator n a pump that draws air or another gas through a liquid
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aspire v have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal [syn: {draw a bead on}, aspire, aim, shoot for]
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aspirer n an ambitious and aspiring young person; "a lofty aspirant"; "two executive hopefuls joined the firm"; "the audience was full of Madonna wannabes" Synonym(s): aspirant, aspirer, hopeful, wannabe, wannabee
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aspirin n the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets Synonym(s): aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid, Bayer, Empirin, St. Joseph
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aspirin powder n a powdered form of aspirin [syn: aspirin powder, headache powder]
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aspiring adj desiring or striving for recognition or advancement [syn: aspirant, aspiring(a), wishful]
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asseverate v state categorically [syn: assert, asseverate, maintain]
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asseveration n a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) Synonym(s): assertion, averment, asseveration
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asseverator n someone who claims to speak the truth; "a bold asserter"; "a declarer of his intentions"; "affirmers of traditional doctrine"; "an asseverator of strong convictions"; "an avower of his own great intelligence" Synonym(s): asserter, declarer, affirmer, asseverator, avower
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Augsburg Confession n the document drawn up in 1555 to defend the catholicity of Lutheran doctrine and to justify innovations in Lutheran practice; is still in effect today
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Level \Lev"el\ (l[ecr]v"[ecr]l), n. [OE. level, livel, OF. livel, F. niveau, fr. L. libella level, water level, a plumb level, dim. of libra pound, measure for liquids, balance, water poise, level. Cf. {Librate}, {Libella}.] 1. A line or surface to which, at every point, a vertical or plumb line is perpendicular; a line or surface which is everywhere parallel to the surface of still water; -- this is the true level, and is a curve or surface in which all points are equally distant from the center of the earth, or rather would be so if the earth were an exact sphere. 2. A horizontal line or plane; that is, a straight line or a plane which is tangent to a true level at a given point and hence parallel to the horizon at that point; -- this is the apparent level at the given point. 3. An approximately horizontal line or surface at a certain degree of altitude, or distance from the center of the earth; as, to climb from the level of the coast to the level of the plateau and then descend to the level of the valley or of the sea. After draining of the level in Northamptonshire. --Sir M. Hale. Shot from the deadly level of a gun. --Shak. 4. Hence, figuratively, a certain position, rank, standard, degree, quality, character, etc., conceived of as in one of several planes of different elevation. Providence, for the most part, sets us on a level. --Addison. Somebody there of his own level. --Swift. Be the fair level of thy actions laid As temperance wills and prudence may persuade. --Prior. 5. A uniform or average height; a normal plane or altitude; a condition conformable to natural law or which will secure a level surface; as, moving fluids seek a level. When merit shall find its level. --F. W. Robertson. 6. (Mech. & Surv.) (a) An instrument by which to find a horizontal line, or adjust something with reference to a horizontal line. (b) A measurement of the difference of altitude of two points, by means of a level; as, to take a level. 7. A horizontal passage, drift, or adit, in a mine. {Air level}, {a spirit level}. See {Spirit level} (below). {Box level}, a spirit level in which a glass-covered box is used instead of a tube. {Carpenter's level}, {Mason's level}, either the plumb level or a straight bar of wood, in which is imbedded a small spirit level. {Level of the sea}, the imaginary level from which heights and depths are calculated, taken at a mean distance between high and low water. {Line of levels}, a connected series of measurements, by means of a level, along a given line, as of a railroad, to ascertain the profile of the ground. {Plumb level}, one in which a horizontal bar is placed in true position by means of a plumb line, to which it is at right angles. {Spirit level}, one in which the adjustment to the horizon is shown by the position of a bubble in alcohol or ether contained in a nearly horizontal glass tube, or a circular box with a glass cover. {Surveyor's level}, a telescope, with a spirit level attached, and with suitable screws, etc., for accurate adjustment, the whole mounted on a tripod, for use in leveling; -- called also {leveling instrument}. {Water level}, an instrument to show the level by means of the surface of water in a trough, or in upright tubes connected by a pipe.
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Pipit \Pip"it\, n. [So named from its call note.] (Zo[94]l.) Any one of numerous species of small singing birds belonging to {Anthus} and allied genera, of the family {Motacillid[91]}. They strongly resemble the true larks in habits, colors, and the great length of the hind claw. They are, therefore, often called {titlarks}, and {pipit larks}. Note: The {meadow pipit} ({Anthus pratensis}); the {tree pipit}, or tree lark ({A. trivialis}); and the {rock pipit}, or sea lark ({A. obscurus}) are well-known European species. The common American pipit, or brown lark, is {Anthus Pensilvanicus}. The Western species ({A. Spraguei}) is called the {American skylark}, on account of its musical powers.
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Achiever \A*chiev"er\, n. One who achieves; a winner.
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Aciform \Ac"i*form\, a. [L. acus needle + -form.] Shaped like a needle.
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Acupressure \Ac`u*pres"sure\, n. [L. acus needle + premere, pressum, to press.] (Surg.) A mode of arresting hemorrhage resulting from wounds or surgical operations, by passing under the divided vessel a needle, the ends of which are left exposed externally on the cutaneous surface. --Simpson.
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Ixtle \Ix"tle\, Ixtli \Ix"tli\([icr]x"tl[esl]), n. (Bot.) A Mexican name for a variety of {Agave rigida}, which furnishes a strong coarse fiber; also, the fiber itself, which is called also {pita}, and {Tampico fiber}. [Written also {istle}.]
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d8Jeniquen \[d8]Je*ni"quen\, n. [Sp. jeniquen.] (Bot.) A Mexican name for the Sisal hemp ({Agave rigida}, var. Sisalana); also, its fiber. [Written also {hen[c6]equen}.]
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Aquiferous \Aquif"erous\, a. [L. aqua water + -ferous.] Consisting or conveying water or a watery fluid; as, aquiferous vessels; the aquiferous system.
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Aquiform \A"qui*form\, a. [L. aqua water + -form.] Having the form of water.
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Aquiparous \Aquip"arous\, a. [L. aqua water + parere to bring forth.] (Med.) Secreting water; -- applied to certain glands. --Dunglison.
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Broad \Broad\, a. [Compar. {Broader}; superl. {Broadest}.] [OE. brod, brad, AS. br[be]d; akin to OS. br[c7]d, D. breed, G. breit, Icel. brei[?]r, Sw. & Dan. bred, Goth. braids. Cf. {Breadth}.] 1. Wide; extend in breadth, or from side to side; -- opposed to {narrow}; as, a broad street, a broad table; an inch broad. 2. Extending far and wide; extensive; vast; as, the broad expanse of ocean. 3. Extended, in the sense of diffused; open; clear; full. [bd]Broad and open day.[b8] --Bp. Porteus. 4. Fig.: Having a large measure of any thing or quality; not limited; not restrained; -- applied to any subject, and retaining the literal idea more or less clearly, the precise meaning depending largely on the substantive. A broad mixture of falsehood. --Locke. Note: Hence: 5. Comprehensive; liberal; enlarged. The words in the Constitution are broad enough to include the case. --D. Daggett. In a broad, statesmanlike, and masterly way. --E. Everett. 6. Plain; evident; as, a broad hint. 7. Free; unrestrained; unconfined. As broad and general as the casing air. --Shak. 8. (Fine Arts) Characterized by breadth. See {Breadth}. 9. Cross; coarse; indelicate; as, a broad compliment; a broad joke; broad humor. 10. Strongly marked; as, a broad Scotch accent. Note: Broad is often used in compounds to signify wide, large, etc.; as, broad-chested, broad-shouldered, broad-spreading, broad-winged. {Broad acres}. See under {Acre}. {Broad arrow}, originally a pheon. See {Pheon}, and {Broad arrow} under {Arrow}. {As broad as long}, having the length equal to the breadth; hence, the same one way as another; coming to the same result by different ways or processes. It is as broad as long, whether they rise to others, or bring others down to them. --L'Estrange. {Broad pennant}. See under {Pennant}. Syn: Wide; large; ample; expanded; spacious; roomy; extensive; vast; comprehensive; liberal.
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As \As\ ([acr]z), adv. & conj. [OE. as, als, alse, also, al swa, AS. eal sw[be], lit. all so; hence, quite so, quite as: cf. G. als as, than, also so, then. See {Also}.] 1. Denoting equality or likeness in kind, degree, or manner; like; similar to; in the same manner with or in which; in accordance with; in proportion to; to the extent or degree in which or to which; equally; no less than; as, ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil; you will reap as you sow; do as you are bidden. His spiritual attendants adjured him, as he loved his soul, to emancipate his brethren. --Macaulay. Note: As is often preceded by one of the antecedent or correlative words such, same, so, or as, in expressing an equality or comparison; as, give us such things as you please, and so long as you please, or as long as you please; he is not so brave as Cato; she is as amiable as she is handsome; come as quickly as possible. [bd]Bees appear fortunately to prefer the same colors as we do.[b8] --Lubbock. As, in a preceding part of a sentence, has such or so to answer correlatively to it; as with the people, so with the priest. 2. In the idea, character, or condition of, -- limiting the view to certain attributes or relations; as, virtue considered as virtue; this actor will appear as Hamlet. The beggar is greater as a man, than is the man merely as a king. --Dewey. 3. While; during or at the same time that; when; as, he trembled as he spoke. As I return I will fetch off these justices. --Shak. 4. Because; since; it being the case that. As the population of Scotland had been generally trained to arms . . . they were not indifferently prepared. --Sir W. Scott. [See Synonym under {Because}.] 5. Expressing concession. (Often approaching though in meaning). We wish, however, to avail ourselves of the interest, transient as it may be, which this work has excited. --Macaulay. 6. That, introducing or expressing a result or consequence, after the correlatives so and such. [Obs.] I can place thee in such abject state, as help shall never find thee. --Rowe. {So as}, so that. [Obs.] The relations are so uncertain as they require a great deal of examination. --Bacon. 7. As if; as though. [Obs. or Poetic] He lies, as he his bliss did know. --Waller. 8. For instance; by way of example; thus; -- used to introduce illustrative phrases, sentences, or citations. 9. Than. [Obs. & R.] The king was not more forward to bestow favors on them as they free to deal affronts to others their superiors. --Fuller. 10. Expressing a wish. [Obs.] [bd]As have,[b8] Note: i. e., may he have. --Chaucer. {As . . as}. See {So . . as}, under {So}. {As far as}, to the extent or degree. [bd]As far as can be ascertained.[b8] --Macaulay. {As far forth as}, as far as. [Obs.] --Chaucer. {As for}, [or] {As to}, in regard to; with respect to. {As good as}, not less than; not falling short of. {As good as one's word}, faithful to a promise. {As if}, or {As though}, of the same kind, or in the same condition or manner, that it would be if. {As it were} (as if it were), a qualifying phrase used to apologize for or to relieve some expression which might be regarded as inappropriate or incongruous; in a manner. {As now}, just now. [Obs.] --Chaucer. {As swythe}, as quickly as possible. [Obs.] --Chaucer. {As well}, also; too; besides. --Addison. {As well as}, equally with, no less than. [bd]I have understanding as well as you.[b8] --Job xii. 3. {As yet}, until now; up to or at the present time; still; now.
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Far \Far\, adv. 1. To a great extent or distance of space; widely; as, we are separated far from each other. 2. To a great distance in time from any point; remotely; as, he pushed his researches far into antiquity. 3. In great part; as, the day is far spent. 4. In a great proportion; by many degrees; very much; deeply; greatly. Who can find a virtuous woman ? for her price is far above rubies. --Prov. xxxi. 10. {As far as}, to the extent, or degree, that. See {As far as}, under {As}. {Far off}. (a) At a great distance, absolutely or relatively. (b) Distant in sympathy or affection; alienated. [bd]But now, in Christ Jesus, ye who some time were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.[b8] --Eph. ii. 13. {Far other}, different by a great degree; not the same; quite unlike. --Pope. {Far and near}, at a distance and close by; throughout a whole region. {Far and wide}, distantly and broadly; comprehensively. [bd]Far and wide his eye commands.[b8] --Milton. {From far}, from a great distance; from a remote place. Note: Far often occurs in self-explaining compounds, such as far-extended, far-reaching, far-spread.
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As \As\ ([acr]z), adv. & conj. [OE. as, als, alse, also, al swa, AS. eal sw[be], lit. all so; hence, quite so, quite as: cf. G. als as, than, also so, then. See {Also}.] 1. Denoting equality or likeness in kind, degree, or manner; like; similar to; in the same manner with or in which; in accordance with; in proportion to; to the extent or degree in which or to which; equally; no less than; as, ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil; you will reap as you sow; do as you are bidden. His spiritual attendants adjured him, as he loved his soul, to emancipate his brethren. --Macaulay. Note: As is often preceded by one of the antecedent or correlative words such, same, so, or as, in expressing an equality or comparison; as, give us such things as you please, and so long as you please, or as long as you please; he is not so brave as Cato; she is as amiable as she is handsome; come as quickly as possible. [bd]Bees appear fortunately to prefer the same colors as we do.[b8] --Lubbock. As, in a preceding part of a sentence, has such or so to answer correlatively to it; as with the people, so with the priest. 2. In the idea, character, or condition of, -- limiting the view to certain attributes or relations; as, virtue considered as virtue; this actor will appear as Hamlet. The beggar is greater as a man, than is the man merely as a king. --Dewey. 3. While; during or at the same time that; when; as, he trembled as he spoke. As I return I will fetch off these justices. --Shak. 4. Because; since; it being the case that. As the population of Scotland had been generally trained to arms . . . they were not indifferently prepared. --Sir W. Scott. [See Synonym under {Because}.] 5. Expressing concession. (Often approaching though in meaning). We wish, however, to avail ourselves of the interest, transient as it may be, which this work has excited. --Macaulay. 6. That, introducing or expressing a result or consequence, after the correlatives so and such. [Obs.] I can place thee in such abject state, as help shall never find thee. --Rowe. {So as}, so that. [Obs.] The relations are so uncertain as they require a great deal of examination. --Bacon. 7. As if; as though. [Obs. or Poetic] He lies, as he his bliss did know. --Waller. 8. For instance; by way of example; thus; -- used to introduce illustrative phrases, sentences, or citations. 9. Than. [Obs. & R.] The king was not more forward to bestow favors on them as they free to deal affronts to others their superiors. --Fuller. 10. Expressing a wish. [Obs.] [bd]As have,[b8] Note: i. e., may he have. --Chaucer. {As . . as}. See {So . . as}, under {So}. {As far as}, to the extent or degree. [bd]As far as can be ascertained.[b8] --Macaulay. {As far forth as}, as far as. [Obs.] --Chaucer. {As for}, [or] {As to}, in regard to; with respect to. {As good as}, not less than; not falling short of. {As good as one's word}, faithful to a promise. {As if}, or {As though}, of the same kind, or in the same condition or manner, that it would be if. {As it were} (as if it were), a qualifying phrase used to apologize for or to relieve some expression which might be regarded as inappropriate or incongruous; in a manner. {As now}, just now. [Obs.] --Chaucer. {As swythe}, as quickly as possible. [Obs.] --Chaucer. {As well}, also; too; besides. --Addison. {As well as}, equally with, no less than. [bd]I have understanding as well as you.[b8] --Job xii. 3. {As yet}, until now; up to or at the present time; still; now.
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Ferforth \Fer"forth`\, adv. Far forth. [Obs.] {As ferforth as}, as far as. {So ferforth}, to such a degree.
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As \As\ ([acr]z), adv. & conj. [OE. as, als, alse, also, al swa, AS. eal sw[be], lit. all so; hence, quite so, quite as: cf. G. als as, than, also so, then. See {Also}.] 1. Denoting equality or likeness in kind, degree, or manner; like; similar to; in the same manner with or in which; in accordance with; in proportion to; to the extent or degree in which or to which; equally; no less than; as, ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil; you will reap as you sow; do as you are bidden. His spiritual attendants adjured him, as he loved his soul, to emancipate his brethren. --Macaulay. Note: As is often preceded by one of the antecedent or correlative words such, same, so, or as, in expressing an equality or comparison; as, give us such things as you please, and so long as you please, or as long as you please; he is not so brave as Cato; she is as amiable as she is handsome; come as quickly as possible. [bd]Bees appear fortunately to prefer the same colors as we do.[b8] --Lubbock. As, in a preceding part of a sentence, has such or so to answer correlatively to it; as with the people, so with the priest. 2. In the idea, character, or condition of, -- limiting the view to certain attributes or relations; as, virtue considered as virtue; this actor will appear as Hamlet. The beggar is greater as a man, than is the man merely as a king. --Dewey. 3. While; during or at the same time that; when; as, he trembled as he spoke. As I return I will fetch off these justices. --Shak. 4. Because; since; it being the case that. As the population of Scotland had been generally trained to arms . . . they were not indifferently prepared. --Sir W. Scott. [See Synonym under {Because}.] 5. Expressing concession. (Often approaching though in meaning). We wish, however, to avail ourselves of the interest, transient as it may be, which this work has excited. --Macaulay. 6. That, introducing or expressing a result or consequence, after the correlatives so and such. [Obs.] I can place thee in such abject state, as help shall never find thee. --Rowe. {So as}, so that. [Obs.] The relations are so uncertain as they require a great deal of examination. --Bacon. 7. As if; as though. [Obs. or Poetic] He lies, as he his bliss did know. --Waller. 8. For instance; by way of example; thus; -- used to introduce illustrative phrases, sentences, or citations. 9. Than. [Obs. & R.] The king was not more forward to bestow favors on them as they free to deal affronts to others their superiors. --Fuller. 10. Expressing a wish. [Obs.] [bd]As have,[b8] Note: i. e., may he have. --Chaucer. {As . . as}. See {So . . as}, under {So}. {As far as}, to the extent or degree. [bd]As far as can be ascertained.[b8] --Macaulay. {As far forth as}, as far as. [Obs.] --Chaucer. {As for}, [or] {As to}, in regard to; with respect to. {As good as}, not less than; not falling short of. {As good as one's word}, faithful to a promise. {As if}, or {As though}, of the same kind, or in the same condition or manner, that it would be if. {As it were} (as if it were), a qualifying phrase used to apologize for or to relieve some expression which might be regarded as inappropriate or incongruous; in a manner. {As now}, just now. [Obs.] --Chaucer. {As swythe}, as quickly as possible. [Obs.] --Chaucer. {As well}, also; too; besides. --Addison. {As well as}, equally with, no less than. [bd]I have understanding as well as you.[b8] --Job xii. 3. {As yet}, until now; up to or at the present time; still; now.
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For \For\, prep. [AS. for, fore; akin to OS. for, fora, furi, D. voor, OHG. fora, G. vor, OHG. furi, G. f[81]r, Icel. fyrir, Sw. f[94]r, Dan. for, adv. f[94]r, Goth. fa[a3]r, fa[a3]ra, L. pro, Gr. [?], Skr. pra-. [root] 202. Cf. {Fore}, {First}, {Foremost}, {Forth}, {Pro}-.] In the most general sense, indicating that in consideration of, in view of, or with reference to, which anything is done or takes place. 1. Indicating the antecedent cause or occasion of an action; the motive or inducement accompanying and prompting to an act or state; the reason of anything; that on account of which a thing is or is done. With fiery eyes sparkling for very wrath. --Shak. How to choose dogs for scent or speed. --Waller. Now, for so many glorious actions done, For peace at home, and for the public wealth, I mean to crown a bowl for C[91]sar's health. --Dryden. That which we, for our unworthiness, are afraid to crave, our prayer is, that God, for the worthiness of his Son, would, notwithstanding, vouchsafe to grant. --Hooker. 2. Indicating the remoter and indirect object of an act; the end or final cause with reference to which anything is, acts, serves, or is done. The oak for nothing ill, The osier good for twigs, the poplar for the mill. --Spenser. It was young counsel for the persons, and violent counsel for the matters. --Bacon. Shall I think the worls was made for one, And men are born for kings, as beasts for men, Not for protection, but to be devoured? --Dryden. For he writes not for money, nor for praise. --Denham. 3. Indicating that in favor of which, or in promoting which, anything is, or is done; hence, in behalf of; in favor of; on the side of; -- opposed to against. We can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth. --2 Cor. xiii. 8. It is for the general good of human society, and consequently of particular persons, to be true and just; and it is for men's health to be temperate. --Tillotson. Aristotle is for poetical justice. --Dennis. 4. Indicating that toward which the action of anything is directed, or the point toward which motion is made; [?]ntending to go to. We sailed from Peru for China and Japan. --Bacon. 5. Indicating that on place of or instead of which anything acts or serves, or that to which a substitute, an equivalent, a compensation, or the like, is offered or made; instead of, or place of. And if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot. --Ex. xxi. 23, 24. 6. Indicating that in the character of or as being which anything is regarded or treated; to be, or as being. We take a falling meteor for a star. --Cowley. If a man can be fully assured of anything for a truth, without having examined, what is there that he may not embrace for tru[?]? --Locke. Most of our ingenious young men take up some cried-up English poet for their model. --Dryden. But let her go for an ungrateful woman. --Philips. 7. Indicating that instead of which something else controls in the performing of an action, or that in spite of which anything is done, occurs, or is; hence, equivalent to notwithstanding, in spite of; -- generally followed by all, aught, anything, etc. The writer will do what she please for all me. --Spectator. God's desertion shall, for aught he knows, the next minute supervene. --Dr. H. More. For anything that legally appears to the contrary, it may be a contrivance to fright us. --Swift. 8. Indicating the space or time through which an action or state extends; hence, during; in or through the space or time of. For many miles about There 's scarce a bush. --Shak. Since, hired for life, thy servile muse sing. --prior. To guide the sun's bright chariot for a day. --Garth. 9. Indicating that in prevention of which, or through fear of which, anything is done. [Obs.] We 'll have a bib, for spoiling of thy doublet. --Beau. & Fl. {For}, [or] {As for}, so far as concerns; as regards; with reference to; -- used parenthetically or independently. See under {As}. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. --Josh. xxiv. 15. For me, my stormy voyage at an end, I to the port of death securely tend. --Dryden. {For all that}, notwithstanding; in spite of. {For all the world}, wholly; exactly. [bd]Whose posy was, for all the world, like cutlers' poetry.[b8] --Shak. {For as much as}, [or] {Forasmuch as}, in consideration that; seeing that; since. {For by}. See {Forby}, adv. {For ever}, eternally; at all times. See {Forever}. {For me}, [or] {For all me}, as far as regards me. {For my life}, [or] {For the life of me}, if my life depended on it. [Colloq.] --T. Hook. {For that}, {For the reason that}, because; since. [Obs.] [bd]For that I love your daughter.[b8] --Shak. {For thy}, [or] {Forthy} [AS. for[?][?].], for this; on this account. [Obs.] [bd]Thomalin, have no care for thy.[b8] --Spenser. {For to}, as sign of infinitive, in order to; to the end of. [Obs., except as sometimes heard in illiterate speech.] -- [bd]What went ye out for to see?[b8] --Luke vii. 25. See {To}, prep., 4. {O for}, would that I had; may there be granted; -- elliptically expressing desire or prayer. [bd]O for a muse of fire.[b8] --Shak. {Were it not for}, [or] {If it were not for}, leaving out of account; but for the presence or action of. [bd]Moral consideration can no way move the sensible appetite, were it not for the will.[b8] --Sir M. Hale.
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Ash-fire \Ash"-fire\, n. A low fire used in chemical operations.
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Ash-furnace \Ash"-fur`nace\, Ash-oven \Ash"-ov`en\, n. A furnace or oven for fritting materials for glass making.
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Woodcock \Wood"cock`\, n. [AS. wuducoc.] 1. (Zo[94]l.) Any one of several species of long-billed limicoline birds belonging to the genera {Scolopax} and {Philohela}. They are mostly nocturnal in their habits, and are highly esteemed as game birds. Note: The most important species are the European ({Scolopax rusticola}) and the American woodcock ({Philohela minor}), which agree very closely in appearance and habits. 2. Fig.: A simpleton. [Obs.] If I loved you not, I would laugh at you, and see you Run your neck into the noose, and cry, [bd]A woodcock![b8] --Beau. & Fl. {Little woodcock}. (a) The common American snipe. (b) The European snipe. {Sea woodcock fish}, the bellows fish. {Woodcock owl}, the short-eared owl ({Asio brachyotus}). {Woodcock shell}, the shell of certain mollusks of the genus {Murex}, having a very long canal, with or without spines. {Woodcock snipe}. See under {Snipe}.
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Asparagine \Aspar"agine\, n. [Cf. F. asparagine.] (Chem.) A white, nitrogenous, crystallizable substance, {C4H8N2O3+H2O}, found in many plants, and first obtained from asparagus. It is believed to aid in the disposition of nitrogenous matter throughout the plant; -- called also {altheine}.
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Asparaginous \As`parag"inous\, a. Pertaining or allied to, or resembling, asparagus; having shoots which are eaten like asparagus; as, asparaginous vegetables.
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Asparagus \Aspar"agus\, n. [L., fr. Gr. [?], [?]; cf. [?] to swell with sap or juice, and Zend [?]paregha prong, sprout, Pers. asparag, Lith. spurgas sprout, Skr. sphurj to swell. Perh. the Greek borrowed from the Persian. Cf. {Sparrowgrass}.] 1. (Bot.) A genus of perennial plants belonging to the natural order {Liliace[91]}, and having erect much branched stems, and very slender branchlets which are sometimes mistaken for leaves. {Asparagus racemosus} is a shrubby climbing plant with fragrant flowers. Specifically: The {Asparagus officinalis}, a species cultivated in gardens. 2. The young and tender shoots of {A. officinalis}, which form a valuable and well-known article of food. Note: This word was formerly pronounced sparrowgrass; but this pronunciation is now confined exclusively to uneducated people. {Asparagus beetle} (Zo[94]l.), a small beetle ({Crioceris asparagi}) injurious to asparagus.
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Asparagus \Aspar"agus\, n. [L., fr. Gr. [?], [?]; cf. [?] to swell with sap or juice, and Zend [?]paregha prong, sprout, Pers. asparag, Lith. spurgas sprout, Skr. sphurj to swell. Perh. the Greek borrowed from the Persian. Cf. {Sparrowgrass}.] 1. (Bot.) A genus of perennial plants belonging to the natural order {Liliace[91]}, and having erect much branched stems, and very slender branchlets which are sometimes mistaken for leaves. {Asparagus racemosus} is a shrubby climbing plant with fragrant flowers. Specifically: The {Asparagus officinalis}, a species cultivated in gardens. 2. The young and tender shoots of {A. officinalis}, which form a valuable and well-known article of food. Note: This word was formerly pronounced sparrowgrass; but this pronunciation is now confined exclusively to uneducated people. {Asparagus beetle} (Zo[94]l.), a small beetle ({Crioceris asparagi}) injurious to asparagus.
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Asparagus \Aspar"agus\, n. [L., fr. Gr. [?], [?]; cf. [?] to swell with sap or juice, and Zend [?]paregha prong, sprout, Pers. asparag, Lith. spurgas sprout, Skr. sphurj to swell. Perh. the Greek borrowed from the Persian. Cf. {Sparrowgrass}.] 1. (Bot.) A genus of perennial plants belonging to the natural order {Liliace[91]}, and having erect much branched stems, and very slender branchlets which are sometimes mistaken for leaves. {Asparagus racemosus} is a shrubby climbing plant with fragrant flowers. Specifically: The {Asparagus officinalis}, a species cultivated in gardens. 2. The young and tender shoots of {A. officinalis}, which form a valuable and well-known article of food. Note: This word was formerly pronounced sparrowgrass; but this pronunciation is now confined exclusively to uneducated people. {Asparagus beetle} (Zo[94]l.), a small beetle ({Crioceris asparagi}) injurious to asparagus.
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Asparagus \Aspar"agus\, n. [L., fr. Gr. [?], [?]; cf. [?] to swell with sap or juice, and Zend [?]paregha prong, sprout, Pers. asparag, Lith. spurgas sprout, Skr. sphurj to swell. Perh. the Greek borrowed from the Persian. Cf. {Sparrowgrass}.] 1. (Bot.) A genus of perennial plants belonging to the natural order {Liliace[91]}, and having erect much branched stems, and very slender branchlets which are sometimes mistaken for leaves. {Asparagus racemosus} is a shrubby climbing plant with fragrant flowers. Specifically: The {Asparagus officinalis}, a species cultivated in gardens. 2. The young and tender shoots of {A. officinalis}, which form a valuable and well-known article of food. Note: This word was formerly pronounced sparrowgrass; but this pronunciation is now confined exclusively to uneducated people. {Asparagus beetle} (Zo[94]l.), a small beetle ({Crioceris asparagi}) injurious to asparagus.
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Aspartic \As*par"tic\, a. (Chem.) Pertaining to, or derived, asparagine; as, aspartic acid.
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Asper \As"per\ ([acr]s"p[etil]r), a. [OE. aspre, OF. aspre, F. [83]pre, fr. L. asper rough.] Rough; rugged; harsh; bitter; stern; fierce. [Archaic] [bd]An asper sound.[b8] --Bacon.
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Asperate \As"per*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Asperated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Asperating}.] [L. asperatus, p. p. of asperare, fr. asper rough.] To make rough or uneven. The asperated part of its surface. --Boyle.
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Asperate \As"per*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Asperated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Asperating}.] [L. asperatus, p. p. of asperare, fr. asper rough.] To make rough or uneven. The asperated part of its surface. --Boyle.
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Asperate \As"per*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Asperated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Asperating}.] [L. asperatus, p. p. of asperare, fr. asper rough.] To make rough or uneven. The asperated part of its surface. --Boyle.
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Asperation \As`per*a"tion\, n. The act of asperating; a making or becoming rough. --Bailey.
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Aspergill \As"pergill\, d8Aspergillum \[d8]As`pergil"lum\, n. [LL. aspergillum, fr. L. aspergere. See {Asperse}, v. t.] 1. The brush used in the Roman Catholic church for sprinkling holy water on the people. [Also written aspergillus.] 2. (Zo[94]l.) See {Wateringpot shell}.
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Aspergilliform \As`pergil"liform\, a. [Aspergillum + -form.] (Bot.) Resembling the aspergillum in form; as, an aspergilliform stigma. --Gray.
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Blue \Blue\, a. [Compar. {Bluer}; superl. {Bluest}.] [OE. bla, blo, blew, blue, Sw. bl[?], D. blauw, OHG. bl[?]o, G. blau; but influenced in form by F. bleu, from OHG. bl[be]o.] 1. Having the color of the clear sky, or a hue resembling it, whether lighter or darker; as, the deep, blue sea; as blue as a sapphire; blue violets. [bd]The blue firmament.[b8] --Milton. 2. Pale, without redness or glare, -- said of a flame; hence, of the color of burning brimstone, betokening the presence of ghosts or devils; as, the candle burns blue; the air was blue with oaths. 3. Low in spirits; melancholy; as, to feel blue. 4. Suited to produce low spirits; gloomy in prospect; as, thongs looked blue. [Colloq.] 5. Severe or over strict in morals; gloom; as, blue and sour religionists; suiting one who is over strict in morals; inculcating an impracticable, severe, or gloomy mortality; as, blue laws. 6. Literary; -- applied to women; -- an abbreviation of bluestocking. [Colloq.] The ladies were very blue and well informed. --Thackeray. {Blue asbestus}. See {Crocidolite}. {Blue black}, of, or having, a very dark blue color, almost black. {Blue blood}. See under {Blood}. {Blue buck} (Zo[94]l.), a small South African antelope ({Cephalophus pygm[91]us}); also applied to a larger species ({[92]goceras leucoph[91]u}s); the blaubok. {Blue cod} (Zo[94]l.), the buffalo cod. {Blue crab} (Zo[94]l.), the common edible crab of the Atlantic coast of the United States ({Callinectes hastatus}). {Blue curls} (Bot.), a common plant ({Trichostema dichotomum}), resembling pennyroyal, and hence called also {bastard pennyroyal}. {Blue devils}, apparitions supposed to be seen by persons suffering with {delirium tremens}; hence, very low spirits. [bd]Can Gumbo shut the hall door upon blue devils, or lay them all in a red sea of claret?[b8] --Thackeray. {Blue gage}. See under {Gage}, a plum. {Blue gum}, an Australian myrtaceous tree ({Eucalyptus globulus}), of the loftiest proportions, now cultivated in tropical and warm temperate regions for its timber, and as a protection against malaria. The essential oil is beginning to be used in medicine. The timber is very useful. See {Eucalyptus}. {Blue jack}, {Blue stone}, blue vitriol; sulphate of copper. {Blue jacket}, a man-of war's man; a sailor wearing a naval uniform. {Blue jaundice}. See under {Jaundice}. {Blue laws}, a name first used in the eighteenth century to describe certain supposititious laws of extreme rigor reported to have been enacted in New Haven; hence, any puritanical laws. [U. S.] {Blue light}, a composition which burns with a brilliant blue flame; -- used in pyrotechnics and as a night signal at sea, and in military operations. {Blue mantle} (Her.), one of the four pursuivants of the English college of arms; -- so called from the color of his official robes. {Blue mass}, a preparation of mercury from which is formed the blue pill. --McElrath. {Blue mold}, or mould, the blue fungus ({Aspergillus glaucus}) which grows on cheese. --Brande & C. {Blue Monday}, a Monday following a Sunday of dissipation, or itself given to dissipation (as the Monday before Lent). {Blue ointment} (Med.), mercurial ointment. {Blue Peter} (British Marine), a blue flag with a white square in the center, used as a signal for sailing, to recall boats, etc. It is a corruption of blue repeater, one of the British signal flags. {Blue pill}. (Med.) (a) A pill of prepared mercury, used as an aperient, etc. (b) Blue mass. {Blue ribbon}. (a) The ribbon worn by members of the order of the Garter; -- hence, a member of that order. (b) Anything the attainment of which is an object of great ambition; a distinction; a prize. [bd]These [scholarships] were the --blue ribbon of the college.[b8] --Farrar. (c) The distinctive badge of certain temperance or total abstinence organizations, as of the --Blue ribbon Army. {Blue ruin}, utter ruin; also, gin. [Eng. Slang] --Carlyle. {Blue spar} (Min.), azure spar; lazulite. See {Lazulite}. {Blue thrush} (Zo[94]l.), a European and Asiatic thrush ({Petrocossyphus cyaneas}). {Blue verditer}. See {Verditer}. {Blue vitriol} (Chem.), sulphate of copper, a violet blue crystallized salt, used in electric batteries, calico printing, etc. {Blue water}, the open ocean. {To look blue}, to look disheartened or dejected. {True blue}, genuine and thorough; not modified, nor mixed; not spurious; specifically, of uncompromising Presbyterianism, blue being the color adopted by the Covenanters.
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Asperifoliate \As`perifo"liate\, Asperifolious \As`perifo"lious\, a. [L. asper rough + folium leaf.] (Bot.) Having rough leaves. Note: By some applied to the natural order now called Boraginace[91] or borageworts.
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Asperifoliate \As`perifo"liate\, Asperifolious \As`perifo"lious\, a. [L. asper rough + folium leaf.] (Bot.) Having rough leaves. Note: By some applied to the natural order now called Boraginace[91] or borageworts.
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Asperity \Asper"ity\, n.; pl. {Asperities}. [L. asperitas, fr. asper rough: cf. F. asp[82]rit[82].] 1. Roughness of surface; unevenness; -- opposed to {smoothness}. [bd]The asperities of dry bodies.[b8] --Boyle. 2. Roughness or harshness of sound; that quality which grates upon the ear; raucity. 3. Roughness to the taste; sourness; tartness. 4. Moral roughness; roughness of manner; severity; crabbedness; harshness; -- opposed to {mildness}. [bd]Asperity of character.[b8] --Landor. It is no very cynical asperity not to confess obligations where no benefit has been received. --Johnson. 5. Sharpness; disagreeableness; difficulty. The acclivities and asperities of duty. --Barrow. Syn: Acrimony; moroseness; crabbedness; harshness; sourness; tartness. See {Acrimony}.
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Asperity \Asper"ity\, n.; pl. {Asperities}. [L. asperitas, fr. asper rough: cf. F. asp[82]rit[82].] 1. Roughness of surface; unevenness; -- opposed to {smoothness}. [bd]The asperities of dry bodies.[b8] --Boyle. 2. Roughness or harshness of sound; that quality which grates upon the ear; raucity. 3. Roughness to the taste; sourness; tartness. 4. Moral roughness; roughness of manner; severity; crabbedness; harshness; -- opposed to {mildness}. [bd]Asperity of character.[b8] --Landor. It is no very cynical asperity not to confess obligations where no benefit has been received. --Johnson. 5. Sharpness; disagreeableness; difficulty. The acclivities and asperities of duty. --Barrow. Syn: Acrimony; moroseness; crabbedness; harshness; sourness; tartness. See {Acrimony}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aspermatous \Asper"matous\, a. [Gr. 'a priv. + [?], [?], seed.] (Bot.) Aspermous.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aspermous \A*sper"mous\, a. [Gr. [?]; 'a priv. + [?] seed.] (Bot.) Destitute of seeds; aspermatous.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Asperne \A*sperne"\, v. t. [L. aspernari; a (ab) + spernari.] To spurn; to despise. [Obs.] --Sir T. More.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Asperous \As"per*ous\, a. [See {Asper}, a.] Rough; uneven. --Boyle.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Asperse \As*perse"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Aspersed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Aspersing}.] [L. aspersus, p. p. of aspergere to scatter, sprinkle; ad + spargere to strew. See {Sparse}.] 1. To sprinkle, as water or dust, upon anybody or anything, or to besprinkle any one with a liquid or with dust. --Heywood. 2. To bespatter with foul reports or false and injurious charges; to tarnish in point of reputation or good name; to slander or calumniate; as, to asperse a poet or his writings; to asperse a man's character. With blackest crimes aspersed. --Cowper. Syn: To slander; defame; detract from; calumniate; vilify. Usage: To {Asperse}, {Defame}, {Slander}, {Calumniate}. These words have in common the idea of falsely assailing the character of another. To asperse is figuratively to cast upon a character hitherto unsullied the imputation of blemishes or faults which render it offensive or loathsome. To defame is to detract from a man's honor and reputation by charges calculated to load him with infamy. Slander (etymologically the same as scandal) and calumniate, from the Latin, have in common the sense of circulating reports to a man's injury from unworthy or malicious motives. Men asperse their neighbors by malignant insinuations; they defame by advancing charges to blacken or sully their fair fame; they slander or calumniate by spreading injurious reports which are false, or by magnifying slight faults into serious errors or crimes.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Asperse \As*perse"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Aspersed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Aspersing}.] [L. aspersus, p. p. of aspergere to scatter, sprinkle; ad + spargere to strew. See {Sparse}.] 1. To sprinkle, as water or dust, upon anybody or anything, or to besprinkle any one with a liquid or with dust. --Heywood. 2. To bespatter with foul reports or false and injurious charges; to tarnish in point of reputation or good name; to slander or calumniate; as, to asperse a poet or his writings; to asperse a man's character. With blackest crimes aspersed. --Cowper. Syn: To slander; defame; detract from; calumniate; vilify. Usage: To {Asperse}, {Defame}, {Slander}, {Calumniate}. These words have in common the idea of falsely assailing the character of another. To asperse is figuratively to cast upon a character hitherto unsullied the imputation of blemishes or faults which render it offensive or loathsome. To defame is to detract from a man's honor and reputation by charges calculated to load him with infamy. Slander (etymologically the same as scandal) and calumniate, from the Latin, have in common the sense of circulating reports to a man's injury from unworthy or malicious motives. Men asperse their neighbors by malignant insinuations; they defame by advancing charges to blacken or sully their fair fame; they slander or calumniate by spreading injurious reports which are false, or by magnifying slight faults into serious errors or crimes.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aspersed \As*persed"\, a. 1. (Her.) Having an indefinite number of small charges scattered or strewed over the surface. --Cussans. 2. Bespattered; slandered; calumniated. --Motley.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Asperser \As*pers"er\, n. One who asperses; especially, one who vilifies another.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Asperse \As*perse"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Aspersed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Aspersing}.] [L. aspersus, p. p. of aspergere to scatter, sprinkle; ad + spargere to strew. See {Sparse}.] 1. To sprinkle, as water or dust, upon anybody or anything, or to besprinkle any one with a liquid or with dust. --Heywood. 2. To bespatter with foul reports or false and injurious charges; to tarnish in point of reputation or good name; to slander or calumniate; as, to asperse a poet or his writings; to asperse a man's character. With blackest crimes aspersed. --Cowper. Syn: To slander; defame; detract from; calumniate; vilify. Usage: To {Asperse}, {Defame}, {Slander}, {Calumniate}. These words have in common the idea of falsely assailing the character of another. To asperse is figuratively to cast upon a character hitherto unsullied the imputation of blemishes or faults which render it offensive or loathsome. To defame is to detract from a man's honor and reputation by charges calculated to load him with infamy. Slander (etymologically the same as scandal) and calumniate, from the Latin, have in common the sense of circulating reports to a man's injury from unworthy or malicious motives. Men asperse their neighbors by malignant insinuations; they defame by advancing charges to blacken or sully their fair fame; they slander or calumniate by spreading injurious reports which are false, or by magnifying slight faults into serious errors or crimes.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aspersion \As*per"sion\, n. [L. aspersio, fr. aspergere: cf. F. aspersion.] 1. A sprinkling, as with water or dust, in a literal sense. Behold an immersion, not and aspersion. --Jer. Taylor. 2. The spreading of calumniations reports or charges which tarnish reputation, like the bespattering of a body with foul water; calumny. Every candid critic would be ashamed to cast wholesale aspersions on the entire body of professional teachers. --Grote. Who would by base aspersions blot thy virtue. --Dryden.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aspersive \Aspers"ive\, a. Tending to asperse; defamatory; slanderous. -- {Aspers"ive*ly}, adv.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aspersive \Aspers"ive\, a. Tending to asperse; defamatory; slanderous. -- {Aspers"ive*ly}, adv.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
d8Aspersorium \[d8]As`perso"rium\, n.; pl. {Aspersoria}. [LL. See {Asperse}.] 1. The stoup, basin, or other vessel for holy water in Roman Catholic churches. 2. A brush for sprinkling holy water; an aspergill.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Bugloss \Bu"gloss\, n.; pl. {Buglosses}. [F. buglosse, L. buglossa, buglossus, fr. Gr. [?] oxtongue [?] ox + [?] tongue.] (Bot.) A plant of the genus {Anchusa}, and especially the {A. officinalis}, sometimes called {alkanet}; oxtongue. {Small wild bugloss}, the {Asperugo procumbens} and the {Lycopsis arvensis}. {Viper's bugloss}, a species of {Echium}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Squinance \Squin"ance\, Squinancy \Squin"an*cy\, n. [F. esquinancie, OF. squinance, esquinance. See {Quinsy}.] 1. (Med.) The quinsy. See {Quinsy}. [Obs.] 2. (Bot.) A European perennial herb ({Asperula cynanchica}) with narrowly linear whorled leaves; -- formerly thought to cure the quinsy. Also called {quincewort}. {Squinancy berries}, black currants; -- so called because used to cure the quinsy. --Dr. Prior.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Woodruff \Wood"ruff`\, Woodroof \Wood"roof`\, n. [AS. wudurofe. See {Wood}, n., and cf. {Ruff} a plaited collar.] (Bot.) A little European herb ({Asperula odorata}) having a pleasant taste. It is sometimes used for flavoring wine. See Illust. of {Whorl}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aspirant \As*pir"ant\ (?; 277), a. [Cf. F. aspirant, p. pr. of aspirer. See {Aspire}.] Aspiring.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aspirant \As*pir"ant\, n. [Cf. F. aspirant.] One who aspires; one who eagerly seeks some high position or object of attainment. In consequence of the resignations . . . the way to greatness was left clear to a new set of aspirants. --Macaulay.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aspirate \As"pi*rate\, n. 1. A sound consisting of, or characterized by, a breath like the sound of h; the breathing h or a character representing such a sound; an aspirated sound.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aspirate \As"pirate\ ([acr]s"p[icr]r[asl]t), Aspirated \As"pi*ra"ted\ (-r[amac]"t[ecr]d), a. [L. aspiratus, p. p.] Pronounced with the h sound or with audible breath. But yet they are not aspirate, i. e., with such an aspiration as h. --Holder.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aspirate \As"pi*rate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Aspirated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Aspirating}.] [L. aspiratus, p. p. of aspirare to breathe toward or upon, to add the breathing h; ad + spirare to breathe, blow. Cf. {Aspire}.] To pronounce with a breathing, an aspirate, or an h sound; as, we aspirate the words horse and house; to aspirate a vowel or a liquid consonant.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aspirate \As"pirate\ ([acr]s"p[icr]r[asl]t), Aspirated \As"pi*ra"ted\ (-r[amac]"t[ecr]d), a. [L. aspiratus, p. p.] Pronounced with the h sound or with audible breath. But yet they are not aspirate, i. e., with such an aspiration as h. --Holder.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aspirate \As"pi*rate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Aspirated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Aspirating}.] [L. aspiratus, p. p. of aspirare to breathe toward or upon, to add the breathing h; ad + spirare to breathe, blow. Cf. {Aspire}.] To pronounce with a breathing, an aspirate, or an h sound; as, we aspirate the words horse and house; to aspirate a vowel or a liquid consonant.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aspirate \As"pi*rate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Aspirated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Aspirating}.] [L. aspiratus, p. p. of aspirare to breathe toward or upon, to add the breathing h; ad + spirare to breathe, blow. Cf. {Aspire}.] To pronounce with a breathing, an aspirate, or an h sound; as, we aspirate the words horse and house; to aspirate a vowel or a liquid consonant.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aspiration \As`pi*ra"tion\, n. [L. aspiratio, fr. aspirare: cf. F. aspiration.] 1. The act of aspirating; the pronunciation of a letter with a full or strong emission of breath; an aspirated sound. If aspiration be defined to be an impetus of breathing. --Wilkins. 2. The act of breathing; a breath; an inspiration. 3. The act of aspiring of a ardently desiring; strong wish; high desire. [bd]Aspirations after virtue.[b8] --Johnson. Vague aspiration after military renown. --Prescott.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aspirator \As"pi*ra`tor\, n. 1. (Chem.) An apparatus for passing air or gases through or over certain liquids or solids, or for exhausting a closed vessel, by means of suction. 2. (Med.) An instrument for the evacuation of the fluid contents of tumors or collections of blood.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aspiratory \Aspir"ato*ry\, a. Of or pertaining to breathing; suited to the inhaling of air
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aspire \As*pire"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Aspired}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Aspiring}.] [F. aspirer, L. aspirare. See {Aspirate}, v. t.] 1. To desire with eagerness; to seek to attain something high or great; to pant; to long; -- followed by to or after, and rarely by at; as, to aspire to a crown; to aspire after immorality. Aspiring to be gods, if angels fell; Aspiring to be angels, men rebel. --Pope. 2. To rise; to ascend; to tower; to soar. My own breath still foments the fire, Which flames as high as fancy can aspire. --Waller.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aspire \As*pire"\, v. t. To aspire to; to long for; to try to reach; to mount to. [Obs.] That gallant spirit hath aspired the clouds. --Shak.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aspire \As*pire"\, n. Aspiration. [Obs.] --Chapman.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aspire \As*pire"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Aspired}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Aspiring}.] [F. aspirer, L. aspirare. See {Aspirate}, v. t.] 1. To desire with eagerness; to seek to attain something high or great; to pant; to long; -- followed by to or after, and rarely by at; as, to aspire to a crown; to aspire after immorality. Aspiring to be gods, if angels fell; Aspiring to be angels, men rebel. --Pope. 2. To rise; to ascend; to tower; to soar. My own breath still foments the fire, Which flames as high as fancy can aspire. --Waller.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aspirement \As*pire"ment\, n. Aspiration. [Obs.]
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aspirer \As*pir"er\, n. One who aspires.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aspirin \As"pi*rin\, n. (Pharm.) A white crystalline compound of acetyl and salicylic acid used as a drug for the salicylic acid liberated from it in the intestines.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aspire \As*pire"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Aspired}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Aspiring}.] [F. aspirer, L. aspirare. See {Aspirate}, v. t.] 1. To desire with eagerness; to seek to attain something high or great; to pant; to long; -- followed by to or after, and rarely by at; as, to aspire to a crown; to aspire after immorality. Aspiring to be gods, if angels fell; Aspiring to be angels, men rebel. --Pope. 2. To rise; to ascend; to tower; to soar. My own breath still foments the fire, Which flames as high as fancy can aspire. --Waller.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aspiring \Aspir"ing\, a. That aspires; as, an Aspiring mind. -- {Aspir"ingly}, adv. -- {Aspir"ing*ness}, n.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aspiring \Aspir"ing\, a. That aspires; as, an Aspiring mind. -- {Aspir"ingly}, adv. -- {Aspir"ing*ness}, n.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aspiring \Aspir"ing\, a. That aspires; as, an Aspiring mind. -- {Aspir"ingly}, adv. -- {Aspir"ing*ness}, n.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Asportation \As`por*ta"tion\, n. [L. asportatio, fr. asportare to carry away; abs = ab + portare to bear, carry.] (Law) The felonious removal of goods from the place where they were deposited. Note: It is adjudged to be larceny, though the goods are not carried from the house or apartment. --Blackstone.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Asprawl \A*sprawl"\, adv. & a. Sprawling.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Zingel \Zing"el\ (z[icr]ng"[eit]l), n. (Zo[94]l.) A small, edible, freshwater European perch ({Aspro zingel}), having a round, elongated body and prominent snout.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Assever \As*sev"er\, v. t. [Cf. OF. asseverer, fr. L. asseverare.] See {Asseverate}. [Archaic]
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Asseverate \Assev"erate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Asseverated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Asseverating}.] [L. asseveratus, p. p. of asseverare to assert seriously or earnestly; ad + severus. See {Severe}.] To affirm or aver positively, or with solemnity. Syn: To affirm; aver; protest; declare. See {Affirm}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Asseverate \Assev"erate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Asseverated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Asseverating}.] [L. asseveratus, p. p. of asseverare to assert seriously or earnestly; ad + severus. See {Severe}.] To affirm or aver positively, or with solemnity. Syn: To affirm; aver; protest; declare. See {Affirm}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Asseverate \Assev"erate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Asseverated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Asseverating}.] [L. asseveratus, p. p. of asseverare to assert seriously or earnestly; ad + severus. See {Severe}.] To affirm or aver positively, or with solemnity. Syn: To affirm; aver; protest; declare. See {Affirm}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Asseveration \Assev`era"tion\, n. [L. asseveratio.] The act of asseverating, or that which is asseverated; positive affirmation or assertion; solemn declaration. Another abuse of the tongue I might add, -- vehement asseverations upon slight and trivial occasions. --Ray.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Asseverative \Assev"era*tive\, a. Characterized by asseveration; asserting positively.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Asseveratory \Assev"eratory\, a. Asseverative.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Assober \As*so"ber\, v. t. [Pref. ad- + sober. Cf. {Ensober}.] To make or keep sober. [Obs.] --Gower.
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Agua Fria, NM (CDP, FIPS 1220) Location: 35.64769 N, 106.02153 W Population (1990): 3717 (1400 housing units) Area: 6.0 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water)
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Ashburnham, MA Zip code(s): 01430
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Aspers, PA Zip code(s): 17304
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
Aspirin A {freeware} language from {MITRE Corporation} for the description of {neural networks}. A compiler, bpmake, is included. Aspirin is designed for use with the {MIGRAINES} interface. Version: 6.0, as of 1995-03-08. {(ftp://ftp.cognet.ucla.edu/alexis/)}. (1995-03-08)
From Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary [easton]:
Achbor gnawing = mouse. (1.) An Edomitish king (Gen. 36:38; 1 Chr. 1:49). (2.) One of Josiah's officers sent to the prophetess Huldah to inquire regarding the newly-discovered book of the law (2 Kings 22:12, 14). He is also called Abdon (2 Chr. 34:20).
From Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (late 1800's) [hitchcock]:
Achbor, a rat; bruising