narrow beech fern
         n 1: beech fern of North America and Eurasia [syn: {long beech
               fern}, {narrow beech fern}, {northern beech fern},
               {Phegopteris connectilis}, {Dryopteris phegopteris},
               {Thelypteris phegopteris}]

English Dictionary: nervus trigeminus	by the DICT Development Group
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
near vision n vision for objects 2 feet or closer to the viewer
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nerve agent n a toxic gas that is inhaled or absorbed through the skin and has harmful effects on the nervous and respiratory system Synonym(s): nerve gas, nerve agent
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nerve cell n a cell that is specialized to conduct nerve impulses [syn: nerve cell, neuron]
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nerve center n a center that provides information and control; "the nerve center of the diamond industry is in Amsterdam" Synonym(s): nerve center, nerve centre a cluster of nerve cells governing a specific bodily process; "in most people the speech center is in the left hemisphere" Synonym(s): center, centre, nerve center, nerve centre
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nerve centre n a center that provides information and control; "the nerve center of the diamond industry is in Amsterdam" Synonym(s): nerve center, nerve centre a cluster of nerve cells governing a specific bodily process; "in most people the speech center is in the left hemisphere" Synonym(s): center, centre, nerve center, nerve centre
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nerve compression n harmful pressure on a nerve (especially in nerves that pass over rigid prominences); causes nerve damage and muscle weakness
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nerve gas n a toxic gas that is inhaled or absorbed through the skin and has harmful effects on the nervous and respiratory system Synonym(s): nerve gas, nerve agent
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nerve growth factor n a protein that is involved in the growth of peripheral nerve cells Synonym(s): nerve growth factor, NGF
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nerves n an uneasy psychological state; "he suffered an attack of nerves" Synonym(s): nervousness, nerves control of your emotions; "this kind of tension is not good for my nerves"
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nervous adj easily agitated; "a nervous addict"; "a nervous thoroughbred" causing or fraught with or showing anxiety; "spent an anxious night waiting for the test results"; "cast anxious glances behind her"; "those nervous moments before takeoff"; "an unquiet mind" Synonym(s): anxious, nervous, queasy, uneasy, unquiet of or relating to the nervous system; "nervous disease"; "neural disorder" Synonym(s): nervous, neural excited in anticipation Synonym(s): aflutter, nervous unpredictably excitable (especially of horses) Synonym(s): skittish, flighty, spooky, nervous
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nervous breakdown n a severe or incapacitating emotional disorder
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nervous disorder n a disorder of the nervous system [syn: nervous disorder, neurological disorder, neurological disease]
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nervous exhaustion n an emotional disorder that leaves you exhausted and unable to work Synonym(s): nervous exhaustion, nervous prostration
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nervous impulse n the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber; "they demonstrated the transmission of impulses from the cortex to the hypothalamus" Synonym(s): nerve impulse, nervous impulse, neural impulse, impulse
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nervous prostration n an emotional disorder that leaves you exhausted and unable to work Synonym(s): nervous exhaustion, nervous prostration
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nervous strain n (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress; "his responsibilities were a constant strain"; "the mental strain of staying alert hour after hour was too much for him" Synonym(s): strain, mental strain, nervous strain
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nervous system n the sensory and control apparatus consisting of a network of nerve cells Synonym(s): nervous system, systema nervosum
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nervous tissue n tissue composed of neurons [syn: nervous tissue, {nerve tissue}]
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nervously adv in an anxiously nervous manner; "we watched the stock market nervously" with nervous excitement; "our bodies jumped nervously away at the slightest touch"
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nervousness n the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters Synonym(s): jitteriness, jumpiness, nervousness, restiveness an uneasy psychological state; "he suffered an attack of nerves" Synonym(s): nervousness, nerves a sensitive or highly strung temperament
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nervus n any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body Synonym(s): nerve, nervus
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nervus abducens n a small motor nerve supplying the lateral rectus muscle of the eye Synonym(s): abducent, abducent nerve, abducens, abducens nerve, nervus abducens, sixth cranial nerve
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nervus accessorius n arises from two sets of roots (cranial and spinal) that unite to form the nerve Synonym(s): accessory nerve, spinal accessory, nervus accessorius, eleventh cranial nerve
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nervus coccygeus n the lowest pair of spinal nerves [syn: coccygeal nerve, nervus coccygeus]
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nervus facialis n cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles [syn: facial, facial nerve, nervus facialis, seventh cranial nerve]
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nervus femoralis n one of a pair of nerves that originate from lumbar nerves and supply the muscles and skin of the anterior part of the thigh Synonym(s): femoral nerve, nervus femoralis, anterior crural nerve
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nervus glossopharyngeus n sensory nerve to the pharynx and back of the tongue; motor fibers innervate muscles that elevate the pharynx and larynx; includes parasympathetic fibers to the otic ganglion Synonym(s): glossopharyngeal nerve, nervus glossopharyngeus, ninth cranial nerve
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nervus hypoglosus n supplies intrinsic muscles of the tongue and other tongue muscles Synonym(s): hypoglossal, hypoglossal nerve, nervus hypoglosus, twelfth cranial nerve
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nervus ischiadicus n arises from the sacral plexus and passes about halfway down the thigh where it divides into the common peroneal and tibial nerves Synonym(s): sciatic nerve, nervus ischiadicus
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nervus oculomotorius n supplies extrinsic muscles of the eye [syn: oculomotor, oculomotor nerve, nervus oculomotorius, third cranial nerve]
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nervus opticus n the cranial nerve that serves the retina [syn: {optic nerve}, nervus opticus, second cranial nerve, optic tract]
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nervus phrenicus n one of a pair of nerves that arises from cervical spinal roots and passes down the thorax to innervate the diaphragm and control breathing Synonym(s): phrenic nerve, nervus phrenicus
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nervus radialis n largest branch of the brachial plexus; extends down the humerus to the lateral epicondyle where it divides into one branch that goes to the skin on the back of the hand and another that goes to the underlying extensor muscles Synonym(s): radial nerve, nervus radialis, musculospiral nerve
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nervus saphenus n a branch of the femoral nerve that supplies cutaneous branches to the inner aspect of the leg and foot Synonym(s): saphenous nerve, nervus saphenus
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nervus spinalis n any of the 31 pairs of nerves emerging from each side of the spinal cord (each attached to the cord by two roots: ventral and dorsal) Synonym(s): spinal nerve, nervus spinalis
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nervus trigeminus n the main sensory nerve of the face and motor nerve for the muscles of mastication Synonym(s): trigeminal, trigeminal nerve, trigeminus, nervus trigeminus, fifth cranial nerve
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nervus ulnaris n a nerve running along the inner side of the arm and passing near the elbow; supplies intrinsic muscles of the hand and the skin of the medial side of the hand Synonym(s): ulnar nerve, cubital nerve, nervus ulnaris
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nervus vagus n a mixed nerve that supplies the pharynx and larynx and lungs and heart and esophagus and stomach and most of the abdominal viscera Synonym(s): vagus, vagus nerve, nervus vagus, pneumogastric, pneumogastric nerve, tenth cranial nerve, wandering nerve
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nervus vestibulocochlearis n a composite sensory nerve supplying the hair cells of the vestibular organ and the hair cells of the cochlea Synonym(s): acoustic nerve, auditory nerve, vestibulocochlear nerve, nervus vestibulocochlearis, eighth cranial nerve
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neurophysiological adj of or concerned with neurophysiology
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neurophysiology n the branch of neuroscience that studies the physiology of the nervous system
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neuropsychiatric adj of or relating to neuropsychiatry
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neuropsychiatry n the branch of medicine dealing with mental disorders attributable to diseases of the nervous system
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neuropsychological adj of or concerned with neuropsychology
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neuropsychology n the branch of psychology that is concerned with the physiological bases of psychological processes Synonym(s): physiological psychology, neuropsychology, psychophysiology
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Norvasc n a vasodilator (trade name Norvasc) taken in tablet form; prescribed for hypertension and angina pectoris Synonym(s): amlodipine besylate, Norvasc
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Nerve \Nerve\, n. [OE. nerfe, F. nerf, L. nervus, akin to Gr.       [?] sinew, nerve; cf. [?] string, bowstring; perh. akin to E.       needle. Cf. {Neuralgia}.]       1. (Anat.) One of the whitish and elastic bundles of fibers,             with the accompanying tissues, which transmit nervous             impulses between nerve centers and various parts of the             animal body.          Note: An ordinary nerve is made up of several bundles of                nerve fibers, each bundle inclosed in a special sheath                (the perineurium) and all bound together in a                connective tissue sheath and framework (the epineurium)                containing blood vessels and lymphatics.          2. A sinew or a tendon. --Pope.          3. Physical force or steadiness; muscular power and control;             constitutional vigor.                         he led me on to mightiest deeds, Above the nerve of                      mortal arm.                                       --Milton.          4. Steadiness and firmness of mind; self-command in personal             danger, or under suffering; unshaken courage and             endurance; coolness; pluck; resolution.          5. Audacity; assurance. [Slang]          6. (Bot.) One of the principal fibrovascular bundles or ribs             of a leaf, especially when these extend straight from the             base or the midrib of the leaf.          7. (Zo[94]l.) One of the nervures, or veins, in the wings of             insects.          {Nerve cell} (Anat.), one of the nucleated cells with which             nerve fibers are connected; a ganglion cell.
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{Nerve fiber} (Anat.), one of the fibers of which nerves are             made up. These fibers are either {medullated} or             {nonmedullated}. in both kinds the essential part is the             translucent threadlike axis cylinder which is continuous             the whole length of the fiber.          {Nerve stretching} (Med.), the operation of stretching a             nerve in order to remedy diseases such as tetanus, which             are supposed to be influenced by the condition of the             nerve or its connections.
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Nerve-shaken \Nerve"-shak`en\, a.       Affected by a tremor, or by a nervous disease; weakened;       overcome by some violent influence or sensation; shoked.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Nervose \Ner*vose"\, a. [See {Nervous}.] (Bot.)       Same as {Nerved}.
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Nervosity \Ner*vos"i*ty\, n. [L. nervositas strength.]       Nervousness. [R.]
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Nervous \Nerv"ous\, a. [L. nervosus sinewy, vigorous: cf. F.       nerveux. See {Nerve}.]       1. possessing nerve; sinewy; strong; vigorous. [bd]Nervous             arms.[b8] --Pope.          2. Possessing or manifesting vigor of mind; characterized by             strength in sentiment or style; forcible; spirited; as, a             nervous writer.          3. Of or pertaining to the nerves; seated in the nerves; as,             nervous excitement; a nervous fever.          4. Having the nerves weak, diseased, or easily excited;             subject to, or suffering from, undue excitement of the             nerves; easily agitated or annoyed.                         Poor, weak, nervous creatures.            --Cheyne.          5. Sensitive; excitable; timid.
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Deafness \Deaf"ness\, n.       1. Incapacity of perceiving sounds; the state of the organs             which prevents the impression which constitute hearing;             want of the sense of hearing.          2. Unwillingness to hear; voluntary rejection of what is             addressed to the understanding.          {Nervous deafness}, a variety of deafness dependent upon             morbid change in some portion of the nervous system,             especially the auditory nerve.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Our aristocratic class does not firmly protest against the             unfair treatment of Irish Catholics, because it is nervous             about the land.                                          --M. Arnold.          {Nervous fever} (Med.), a low form of fever characterized by             great disturbance of the nervous system, as evinced by             delirium, or stupor, disordered sensibility, etc.          {Nervous system} (Anat.), the specialized co[94]rdinating             apparatus which endows animals with sensation and             volition. In vertebrates it is often divided into three             systems: the central, brain and spinal cord; the             peripheral, cranial and spinal nerves; and the             sympathetic. See {Brain}, {Nerve}, {Spinal cord}, under             {Spinal}, and {Sympathetic system}, under {Sympathetic},             and Illust. in Appendix.          {Nervous temperament}, a condition of body characterized by a             general predominance of mental manifestations. --Mayne.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Spirit \Spir"it\, n. [OF. espirit, esperit, F. esprit, L.       spiritus, from spirare to breathe, to blow. Cf. {Conspire},       {Expire}, {Esprit}, {Sprite}.]       1. Air set in motion by breathing; breath; hence, sometimes,             life itself. [Obs.] [bd]All of spirit would deprive.[b8]             --Spenser.                         The mild air, with season moderate, Gently                      attempered, and disposed eo well, That still it                      breathed foorth sweet spirit.            --Spenser.          2. A rough breathing; an aspirate, as the letter h; also, a             mark to denote aspiration; a breathing. [Obs.]                         Be it a letter or spirit, we have great use for it.                                                                               --B. Jonson.          3. Life, or living substance, considered independently of             corporeal existence; an intelligence conceived of apart             from any physical organization or embodiment; vital             essence, force, or energy, as distinct from matter.          4. The intelligent, immaterial and immortal part of man; the             soul, in distinction from the body in which it resides;             the agent or subject of vital and spiritual functions,             whether spiritual or material.                         There is a spirit in man; and the inspiration of the                      Almighty giveth them understanding.   --Job xxxii.                                                                               8.                         As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith                      without works is dead also.               --James ii.                                                                               26.                         Spirit is a substance wherein thinking, knowing,                      doubting, and a power of moving, do subsist.                                                                               --Locke.          5. Specifically, a disembodied soul; the human soul after it             has left the body.                         Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was,                      and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.                                                                               --Eccl. xii.                                                                               7.                         Ye gentle spirits far away, With whom we shared the                      cup of grace.                                    --Keble.          6. Any supernatural being, good or bad; an apparition; a             specter; a ghost; also, sometimes, a sprite,; a fairy; an             elf.                         Whilst young, preserve his tender mind from all                      impressions of spirits and goblins in the dark.                                                                               --Locke.          7. Energy, vivacity, ardor, enthusiasm, courage, etc.                         [bd]Write it then, quickly,[b8] replied Bede; and                      summoning all his spirits together, like the last                      blaze of a candle going out, he indited it, and                      expired.                                             --Fuller.          8. One who is vivacious or lively; one who evinces great             activity or peculiar characteristics of mind or temper;             as, a ruling spirit; a schismatic spirit.                         Such spirits as he desired to please, such would I                      choose for my judges.                        --Dryden.          9. Temper or disposition of mind; mental condition or             disposition; intellectual or moral state; -- often in the             plural; as, to be cheerful, or in good spirits; to be             downhearted, or in bad spirits.                         God has . . . made a spirit of building succeed a                      spirit of pulling down.                     --South.                         A perfect judge will read each work of wit With the                      same spirit that its author writ.      --Pope.          10. Intent; real meaning; -- opposed to the letter, or to             formal statement; also, characteristic quality,             especially such as is derived from the individual genius             or the personal character; as, the spirit of an             enterprise, of a document, or the like.          11. Tenuous, volatile, airy, or vapory substance, possessed             of active qualities.                         All bodies have spirits . . . within them. --Bacon.          12. Any liquid produced by distillation; especially, alcohol,             the spirits, or spirit, of wine (it having been first             distilled from wine): -- often in the plural.          13. pl. Rum, whisky, brandy, gin, and other distilled liquors             having much alcohol, in distinction from wine and malt             liquors.          14. (Med.) A solution in alcohol of a volatile principle. Cf.             {Tincture}. --U. S. Disp.          15. (Alchemy) Any one of the four substances, sulphur, sal             ammoniac, quicksilver, or arsenic (or, according to some,             orpiment).                         The four spirits and the bodies seven. --Chaucer.          16. (Dyeing) Stannic chloride. See under {Stannic}.          Note: Spirit is sometimes joined with other words, forming                compounds, generally of obvious signification; as,                spirit-moving, spirit-searching, spirit-stirring, etc.          {Astral spirits}, {Familiar spirits}, etc. See under             {Astral}, {Familiar}, etc.          {Animal spirits}.             (a) (Physiol.) The fluid which at one time was supposed                   to circulate through the nerves and was regarded as                   the agent of sensation and motion; -- called also the                   {nervous fluid}, or {nervous principle}.             (b) Physical health and energy; frolicsomeness;                   sportiveness.          {Ardent spirits}, strong alcoholic liquors, as brandy, rum,             whisky, etc., obtained by distillation.          {Holy Spirit}, [or] {The Spirit} (Theol.), the Spirit of God,             or the third person of the Trinity; the Holy Ghost. The             spirit also signifies the human spirit as influenced or             animated by the Divine Spirit.          {Proof spirit}. (Chem.) See under {Proof}.          {Rectified spirit} (Chem.), spirit rendered purer or more             concentrated by redistillation, so as to increase the             percentage of absolute alcohol.          {Spirit butterfly} (Zo[94]l.), any one of numerous species of             delicate butterflies of tropical America belonging to the             genus {Ithomia}. The wings are gauzy and nearly destitute             of scales.          {Spirit duck}. (Zo[94]l.)             (a) The buffle-headed duck.             (b) The golden-eye.          {Spirit lamp} (Art), a lamp in which alcohol or methylated             spirit is burned.          {Spirit level}. See under {Level}.          {Spirit of hartshorn}. (Old Chem.) See under {Hartshorn}.          {Spirit of Mindererus} (Med.), an aqueous solution of acetate             of ammonium; -- named after R. Minderer, physician of             Augsburg.          {Spirit of nitrous ether} (Med. Chem.), a pale yellow liquid,             of a sweetish taste and a pleasant ethereal odor. It is             obtained by the distillation of alcohol with nitric and             sulphuric acids, and consists essentially of ethyl nitrite             with a little acetic aldehyde. It is used as a             diaphoretic, diuretic, antispasmodic, etc. Called also             {sweet spirit of niter}.          {Spirit of salt} (Chem.), hydrochloric acid; -- so called             because obtained from salt and sulphuric acid. [Obs.]          {Spirit of sense}, the utmost refinement of sensation. [Obs.]             --Shak.          {Spirits}, [or] {Spirit}, {of turpentine} (Chem.), rectified             oil of turpentine, a transparent, colorless, volatile, and             very inflammable liquid, distilled from the turpentine of             the various species of pine; camphine. See {Camphine}.          {Spirit of vitriol} (Chem.), sulphuric acid; -- so called             because formerly obtained by the distillation of green             vitriol. [Obs.]          {Spirit of vitriolic ether} (Chem.) ether; -- often but             incorrectly called {sulphuric ether}. See {Ether}. [Obs.]                      {Spirits}, [or] {Spirit}, {of wine} (Chem.), alcohol; -- so             called because formerly obtained by the distillation of             wine.          {Spirit rapper}, one who practices spirit rapping; a             [bd]medium[b8] so called.          {Spirit rapping}, an alleged form of communication with the             spirits of the dead by raps. See {Spiritualism}, 3.          {Sweet spirit of niter}. See {Spirit of nitrous ether},             above.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Spirit \Spir"it\, n. [OF. espirit, esperit, F. esprit, L.       spiritus, from spirare to breathe, to blow. Cf. {Conspire},       {Expire}, {Esprit}, {Sprite}.]       1. Air set in motion by breathing; breath; hence, sometimes,             life itself. [Obs.] [bd]All of spirit would deprive.[b8]             --Spenser.                         The mild air, with season moderate, Gently                      attempered, and disposed eo well, That still it                      breathed foorth sweet spirit.            --Spenser.          2. A rough breathing; an aspirate, as the letter h; also, a             mark to denote aspiration; a breathing. [Obs.]                         Be it a letter or spirit, we have great use for it.                                                                               --B. Jonson.          3. Life, or living substance, considered independently of             corporeal existence; an intelligence conceived of apart             from any physical organization or embodiment; vital             essence, force, or energy, as distinct from matter.          4. The intelligent, immaterial and immortal part of man; the             soul, in distinction from the body in which it resides;             the agent or subject of vital and spiritual functions,             whether spiritual or material.                         There is a spirit in man; and the inspiration of the                      Almighty giveth them understanding.   --Job xxxii.                                                                               8.                         As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith                      without works is dead also.               --James ii.                                                                               26.                         Spirit is a substance wherein thinking, knowing,                      doubting, and a power of moving, do subsist.                                                                               --Locke.          5. Specifically, a disembodied soul; the human soul after it             has left the body.                         Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was,                      and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.                                                                               --Eccl. xii.                                                                               7.                         Ye gentle spirits far away, With whom we shared the                      cup of grace.                                    --Keble.          6. Any supernatural being, good or bad; an apparition; a             specter; a ghost; also, sometimes, a sprite,; a fairy; an             elf.                         Whilst young, preserve his tender mind from all                      impressions of spirits and goblins in the dark.                                                                               --Locke.          7. Energy, vivacity, ardor, enthusiasm, courage, etc.                         [bd]Write it then, quickly,[b8] replied Bede; and                      summoning all his spirits together, like the last                      blaze of a candle going out, he indited it, and                      expired.                                             --Fuller.          8. One who is vivacious or lively; one who evinces great             activity or peculiar characteristics of mind or temper;             as, a ruling spirit; a schismatic spirit.                         Such spirits as he desired to please, such would I                      choose for my judges.                        --Dryden.          9. Temper or disposition of mind; mental condition or             disposition; intellectual or moral state; -- often in the             plural; as, to be cheerful, or in good spirits; to be             downhearted, or in bad spirits.                         God has . . . made a spirit of building succeed a                      spirit of pulling down.                     --South.                         A perfect judge will read each work of wit With the                      same spirit that its author writ.      --Pope.          10. Intent; real meaning; -- opposed to the letter, or to             formal statement; also, characteristic quality,             especially such as is derived from the individual genius             or the personal character; as, the spirit of an             enterprise, of a document, or the like.          11. Tenuous, volatile, airy, or vapory substance, possessed             of active qualities.                         All bodies have spirits . . . within them. --Bacon.          12. Any liquid produced by distillation; especially, alcohol,             the spirits, or spirit, of wine (it having been first             distilled from wine): -- often in the plural.          13. pl. Rum, whisky, brandy, gin, and other distilled liquors             having much alcohol, in distinction from wine and malt             liquors.          14. (Med.) A solution in alcohol of a volatile principle. Cf.             {Tincture}. --U. S. Disp.          15. (Alchemy) Any one of the four substances, sulphur, sal             ammoniac, quicksilver, or arsenic (or, according to some,             orpiment).                         The four spirits and the bodies seven. --Chaucer.          16. (Dyeing) Stannic chloride. See under {Stannic}.          Note: Spirit is sometimes joined with other words, forming                compounds, generally of obvious signification; as,                spirit-moving, spirit-searching, spirit-stirring, etc.          {Astral spirits}, {Familiar spirits}, etc. See under             {Astral}, {Familiar}, etc.          {Animal spirits}.             (a) (Physiol.) The fluid which at one time was supposed                   to circulate through the nerves and was regarded as                   the agent of sensation and motion; -- called also the                   {nervous fluid}, or {nervous principle}.             (b) Physical health and energy; frolicsomeness;                   sportiveness.          {Ardent spirits}, strong alcoholic liquors, as brandy, rum,             whisky, etc., obtained by distillation.          {Holy Spirit}, [or] {The Spirit} (Theol.), the Spirit of God,             or the third person of the Trinity; the Holy Ghost. The             spirit also signifies the human spirit as influenced or             animated by the Divine Spirit.          {Proof spirit}. (Chem.) See under {Proof}.          {Rectified spirit} (Chem.), spirit rendered purer or more             concentrated by redistillation, so as to increase the             percentage of absolute alcohol.          {Spirit butterfly} (Zo[94]l.), any one of numerous species of             delicate butterflies of tropical America belonging to the             genus {Ithomia}. The wings are gauzy and nearly destitute             of scales.          {Spirit duck}. (Zo[94]l.)             (a) The buffle-headed duck.             (b) The golden-eye.          {Spirit lamp} (Art), a lamp in which alcohol or methylated             spirit is burned.          {Spirit level}. See under {Level}.          {Spirit of hartshorn}. (Old Chem.) See under {Hartshorn}.          {Spirit of Mindererus} (Med.), an aqueous solution of acetate             of ammonium; -- named after R. Minderer, physician of             Augsburg.          {Spirit of nitrous ether} (Med. Chem.), a pale yellow liquid,             of a sweetish taste and a pleasant ethereal odor. It is             obtained by the distillation of alcohol with nitric and             sulphuric acids, and consists essentially of ethyl nitrite             with a little acetic aldehyde. It is used as a             diaphoretic, diuretic, antispasmodic, etc. Called also             {sweet spirit of niter}.          {Spirit of salt} (Chem.), hydrochloric acid; -- so called             because obtained from salt and sulphuric acid. [Obs.]          {Spirit of sense}, the utmost refinement of sensation. [Obs.]             --Shak.          {Spirits}, [or] {Spirit}, {of turpentine} (Chem.), rectified             oil of turpentine, a transparent, colorless, volatile, and             very inflammable liquid, distilled from the turpentine of             the various species of pine; camphine. See {Camphine}.          {Spirit of vitriol} (Chem.), sulphuric acid; -- so called             because formerly obtained by the distillation of green             vitriol. [Obs.]          {Spirit of vitriolic ether} (Chem.) ether; -- often but             incorrectly called {sulphuric ether}. See {Ether}. [Obs.]                      {Spirits}, [or] {Spirit}, {of wine} (Chem.), alcohol; -- so             called because formerly obtained by the distillation of             wine.          {Spirit rapper}, one who practices spirit rapping; a             [bd]medium[b8] so called.          {Spirit rapping}, an alleged form of communication with the             spirits of the dead by raps. See {Spiritualism}, 3.          {Sweet spirit of niter}. See {Spirit of nitrous ether},             above.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Our aristocratic class does not firmly protest against the             unfair treatment of Irish Catholics, because it is nervous             about the land.                                          --M. Arnold.          {Nervous fever} (Med.), a low form of fever characterized by             great disturbance of the nervous system, as evinced by             delirium, or stupor, disordered sensibility, etc.          {Nervous system} (Anat.), the specialized co[94]rdinating             apparatus which endows animals with sensation and             volition. In vertebrates it is often divided into three             systems: the central, brain and spinal cord; the             peripheral, cranial and spinal nerves; and the             sympathetic. See {Brain}, {Nerve}, {Spinal cord}, under             {Spinal}, and {Sympathetic system}, under {Sympathetic},             and Illust. in Appendix.          {Nervous temperament}, a condition of body characterized by a             general predominance of mental manifestations. --Mayne.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Our aristocratic class does not firmly protest against the             unfair treatment of Irish Catholics, because it is nervous             about the land.                                          --M. Arnold.          {Nervous fever} (Med.), a low form of fever characterized by             great disturbance of the nervous system, as evinced by             delirium, or stupor, disordered sensibility, etc.          {Nervous system} (Anat.), the specialized co[94]rdinating             apparatus which endows animals with sensation and             volition. In vertebrates it is often divided into three             systems: the central, brain and spinal cord; the             peripheral, cranial and spinal nerves; and the             sympathetic. See {Brain}, {Nerve}, {Spinal cord}, under             {Spinal}, and {Sympathetic system}, under {Sympathetic},             and Illust. in Appendix.          {Nervous temperament}, a condition of body characterized by a             general predominance of mental manifestations. --Mayne.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Nervously \Nerv"ous*ly\, adv.       In a nervous manner.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Nervousness \Nerv"ous*ness\, n.       State or quality of being nervous.
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Nara Visa, NM       Zip code(s): 88430
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Noorvik, AK (city, FIPS 55140)       Location: 66.82862 N, 161.04261 W       Population (1990): 531 (138 housing units)       Area: 2.4 sq km (land), 0.9 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 99763
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
nurbs          {Non-Uniform Rational B Spline}