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Pus(a.) The yellowish white opaque creamy matter produced by the process of suppuration. It consists of innumerable white nucleated cells floating in a clear liquid
Puseyism(n.) The principles of Dr. Pusey and others at Oxford, England, as exhibited in various publications, esp
Push(n.) A crowd
(v. i.) To burst pot, as a bud or shoot.
(v. t.) To bear hard upon
Pusillanimous(a.) Destitute of a manly or courageous strength and firmness of mind
Pussy(n.) A catkin of the pussy willow.
Pustulant(n.) A medicine that produces pustules, as croton oil.
(v. t.) Producing pustules.
Pustulate(v. t.) To form into pustules, or blisters.
Pustule(n.) A vesicle or an elevation of the cuticle with an inflamed base, containing pus.
Put(imp. & p. p.) of Put
(n.) A certain game at cards.
(v. i.) To go or move
(v. t.) To attach or attribute
Putamen(n.) The shell of a nut
Putative(a.) Commonly thought or deemed
Putlog(n.) One of the short pieces of timber on which the planks forming the floor of a scaffold are laid
Putrefy(v. i.) To become putrid
(v. t.) To corrupt
Putrescent(a.) Becoming putrid or rotten.
Putrescible(a.) Capable of putrefaction
(n.) A substance, usually nitrogenous, which is liable to undergo decomposition when in contact with air and moisture at ordinary temperatures
Putrid(a.) Indicating or proceeding from a decayed state of animal or vegetable matter
Putt(v. i.) To make a putt.
(v. t.) A stroke made on the putting green to play the ball into a hole.
Puzzle(v.) Something which perplexes or embarrasses
(v. i.) To be bewildered, or perplexed.
(v. t.) To make intricate
Pycnidium(n.) In certain fungi, a flask-shaped cavity from the surface of the inner walls of which spores are produced
Pycnogonid(n.) One of the Pycnogonida.
Pycnometer(n.) A specific gravity bottle
Pyelitis(n.) Inflammation of the pelvis of the kidney.
Pygidium(n.) The caudal plate of trilobites, crustacean, and certain insects.
Pygmy(n.) Hence, a short, insignificant person
Pylon(n.) A low tower, having a truncated pyramidal form, and flanking an ancient Egyptian gateway.
Pylorus(n.) A posterior division of the stomach in some invertebrates.
Pyralid(n.) Any moth of the family Pyralidae. The species are numerous and mostly small, but some of them are very injurious, as the bee moth, meal moth, hop moth, and clover moth
Pyramid(n.) A solid body standing on a triangular, square, or polygonal base, and terminating in a point at the top
(v. i.) To enlarge one's holding or interest in a series of operations on a continued rise or decline by using the profits to buy or sell additional amounts on a margin, as where one buys on a 10% margin 100 shares of stock quoted at 100, holds it till it rises to 105, and then uses the paper profit to buy 50 shares more, etc
(v. t.) To use, or to deal in, in a pyramiding transaction.
Pyrargyrite(n.) Ruby silver
Pyre(n.) A funeral pile
Pyrheliometer(n.) An instrument for measuring the direct heating effect of the sun's rays.
Pyridine(n.) A nitrogenous base, C5H5N, obtained from the distillation of bone oil or coal tar, and by the decomposition of certain alkaloids, as a colorless liquid with a peculiar pungent odor
Pyriform(a.) Having the form of a pear
Pyrite(n.) A common mineral of a pale brass-yellow color and brilliant metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system
Pyroelectricity(n.) Electricity developed by means of heat
Pyrogallol(n.) A phenol metameric with phloroglucin, obtained by the distillation of gallic acid as a poisonous white crystalline substance having acid properties, and hence called also pyrogallic acid
Pyrogen(n.) A poison separable from decomposed meat infusions, and supposed to be formed from albuminous matter through the agency of bacteria
Pyrography(n.) A process of printing, ornamenting, or carving, by burning with heated instruments.
Pyrolusite(n.) Manganese dioxide, a mineral of an iron-black or dark steel-gray color and metallic luster, usually soft
Pyromancy(n.) Divination by means of fire.
Pyromania(n.) An insane disposition to incendiarism.
Pyrometer(n.) An instrument for measuring degrees of heat above those indicated by the mercurial thermometer
Pyromorphite(n.) Native lead phosphate with lead chloride, occurring in bright green and brown hexagonal crystals and also massive
Pyrone(n.) An unsaturated cyclic compound, C5H4O2, of which two varieties are known, / and /. /-pyrone is the parent substance of several natural yellow dyestuffs
Pyrope(n.) A variety of garnet, of a poppy or blood-red color, frequently with a tinge of orange. It is used as a gem
Pyrophosphate(n.) A salt of pyrophosphoric acid.
Pyrophyllite(n.) A mineral, usually of a white or greenish color and pearly luster, consisting chiefly of the hydrous silicate of alumina
Pyrotechnics(n.) The art of making fireworks
Pyroxene(n.) A common mineral occurring in monoclinic crystals, with a prismatic angle of nearly 90¡, and also in massive forms which are often laminated
Pyroxenite(n.) A rock consisting essentially of pyroxene.
Pyroxylin(n.) A substance resembling gun cotton in composition and properties, but distinct in that it is more highly nitrified and is soluble in alcohol, ether, etc
Pyrrhic(a.) Of or pertaining to an ancient Greek martial dance.
(n.) A foot consisting of two short syllables.
Pyrrhonism(n.) Skepticism
Pyrrhotite(n.) A bronze-colored mineral, of metallic luster. It is a sulphide of iron, and is remarkable for being attracted by the magnet
Pythagorean(a.) Of or pertaining to Pythagoras (a Greek philosopher, born about 582 b. c.), or his philosophy
(n.) A follower of Pythagoras
Pythian(a.) Of or pertaining to Delphi, to the temple of Apollo, or to the priestess of Apollo, who delivered oracles at Delphi
Python(n.) A diviner by spirits.
Pyuria(n.) A morbid condition in which pus is discharged in the urine.
Pyx(n.) A box used in the British mint as a place of deposit for certain sample coins taken for a trial of the weight and fineness of metal before it is sent from the mint
(v. t.) To test as to weight and fineness, as the coins deposited in the pyx.
Pyxidium(n.) A pod which divides circularly into an upper and lower half, of which the former acts as a kind of lid, as in the pimpernel and purslane
Pyxis(n.) A box
Qua(conj.) In so far as
Quack(a.) Pertaining to or characterized by, boasting and pretension
(n.) A boastful pretender to medical skill
(v. i.) To act the part of a quack, or pretender.
Quad(n.) A quadrangle
Quaff(v. i.) To drink largely or luxuriously.
(v. t.) To drink with relish
Quag(n.) A quagmire.
Quaich(n.) A small shallow cup or drinking vessel.
Quail(n.) Any gallinaceous bird belonging to Coturnix and several allied genera of the Old World, especially the common European quail (C
(v. i.) To become quelled
(v. t.) To cause to fail in spirit or power
Quaint(a.) Characterized by ingenuity or art
Quake(n.) A tremulous agitation
(v. i.) To be agitated with quick, short motions continually repeated
(v. t.) To cause to quake.
Qualification(n.) That which qualifies
Qualified(a.) Fitted by accomplishments or endowments.
Qualifier(n.) One who, or that which, qualifies
Qualify(v. i.) To be or become qualified
(v. t.) Hence, to soften
Qualitative(a.) Relating to quality
Quality(n.) An acquired trait
Qualm(n.) A prick or scruple of conscience
Quandary(n.) A state of difficulty or perplexity
(v. t.) To bring into a state of uncertainty, perplexity, or difficulty.
Quandong(n.) The edible drupaceous fruit of an Australian tree (Fusanus acuminatus) of the Sandalwood family
Quant(n.) A punting pole with a broad flange near the end to prevent it from sinking into the mud
Quar(n.) A quarry.
Quash(v. i.) To be shaken, or dashed about, with noise.
(v. t.) To abate, annul, overthrow, or make void
Quassia(n.) The wood of several tropical American trees of the order Simarubeae, as Quassia amara, Picraena excelsa, and Simaruba amara
Quaternary(a.) Consisting of four
(n.) The number four.
Quaternion(n.) A set of four parts, things, or person
(v. t.) To divide into quaternions, files, or companies.
Quaternity(n.) The number four.
Quatrain(n.) A stanza of four lines rhyming alternately.
Quattrocento(n. & a.) The fifteenth century, when applied to Italian art or literature
Quaver(n.) An eighth note.
(v. i.) Especially, to shake the voice
(v. t.) To utter with quavers.
Quay(n.) A mole, bank, or wharf, formed toward the sea, or at the side of a harbor, river, or other navigable water, for convenience in loading and unloading vessels
(v. t.) To furnish with quays.
Que(n.) A half farthing.
Queasy(a.) Fastidious
Quebracho(n.) A Chilian apocynaceous tree (Aspidosperma Quebracho)
Queen(n.) A male homosexual, esp. one who is effeminate or dresses in women's clothing.
(v. i.) To act the part of a queen.
Quell(n.) Murder.
(v. i.) To be subdued or abated
(v. t.) To overpower
Quench(v. i.) To become extinguished
(v. t.) To cool suddenly, as heated steel, in tempering.
Quenelle(n.) A kind of delicate forcemeat, commonly poached and used as a dish by itself or for garnishing
Quercitron(n.) Quercitrin, used as a pigment.
Querist(n.) One who inquires, or asks questions.
Quern(n.) A mill for grinding grain, the upper stone of which was turned by hand
Querulous(v.) Apt to find fault
Query(n.) An interrogation point
(v. i.) To ask questions
(v. t.) To address questions to
Quest(n.) Inquest
(v. i.) To go on a quest
Queue(n.) A line of persons waiting anywhere.
(v. t.) To fasten, as hair, in a queue.
Quibble(n.) A pun
(v. i.) To evade the point in question by artifice, play upon words, caviling, or by raising any insignificant or impertinent question or point
Quick(adv.) In a quick manner
(n.) Quitch grass.
(superl.) Alive
(v. t. & i.) To revive
Quid(n.) An English coin, a sovereign.
(v. t.) To drop from the mouth, as food when partially chewed
Quiescent(a.) Being in a state of repose
(n.) A silent letter.
Quiet(a.) Freedom from disturbance, noise, or alarm
(v. i.) To become still, silent, or calm
(v. t.) To calm
Quill(n.) A hollow spindle.
(v. t.) To plaint in small cylindrical ridges, called quillings
Quilt(n.) Anything that is quilted
(v. t.) To stitch or sew in lines or patterns.
Quin(n.) A European scallop (Pecten opercularis), used as food.
Quip(n.) A smart, sarcastic turn or jest
(v. i.) To scoff
(v. t.) To taunt
Quire(n.) A collection of twenty-four sheets of paper of the same size and quality, unfolded or having a single fold
(v. i.) To sing in concert.
Quirk(n.) A fit or turn
Quirt(n.) A rawhide whip plaited with two thongs of buffalo hide.
Quit(a.) To carry through
(imp. & p. p.) of Quit
(n.) Any one of numerous species of small passerine birds native of tropical America.
(v.) Released from obligation, charge, penalty, etc.
(v. i.) To away
Quiver(a.) Nimble
(n.) A case or sheath for arrows to be carried on the person.
(v. i.) To shake or move with slight and tremulous motion
Quixotic(a.) Like Don Quixote
Quiz(n.) An exercise, or a course of exercises, conducted as a coaching or as an examination.
(v. i.) To conduct a quiz.
(v. t.) To instruct in or by a quiz.
Quodlibet(n.) A medley improvised by several performers.
Quoin(n.) A wedgelike piece of stone, wood metal, or other material, used for various purposes
Quoit(n.) A cromlech.
(v. i.) To throw quoits
(v. t.) To throw
Quondam(a.) Having been formerly
(n.) A person dismissed or ejected from a position.
Quorum(n.) Such a number of the officers or members of any body as is competent by law or constitution to transact business
Quota(n.) A proportional part or share
Quote(n.) A note upon an author.
(v. t.) To cite, as a passage from some author
Quoth(v. t.) Said
Quotidian(a.) Occurring or returning daily
(n.) Anything returning daily
Quotient(n.) The number resulting from the division of one number by another, and showing how often a less number is contained in a greater
Ra(n.) A roe
Rabbet(n.) A longitudinal channel, groove, or recess cut out of the edge or face of any body
(v. t.) To cut a rabbet in
Rabbi(n.) Master
Rabble(a.) Of or pertaining to a rabble
(n.) An iron bar, with the end bent, used in stirring or skimming molten iron in the process of puddling
(v. i.) A confused, incoherent discourse
(v. t.) To insult, or assault, by a mob
Rabid(n.) Affected with the distemper called rabies
Raccoon(n.) A North American nocturnal carnivore (Procyon lotor) allied to the bears, but much smaller, and having a long, full tail, banded with black and gray
Race(n.) A channel or guide along which a shuttle is driven back and forth, as in a loom, sewing machine, etc
(v. i.) To run swiftly
(v. t.) To cause to contend in a race
Rachitis(n.) A disease which produces abortion in the fruit or seeds.
Racial(a.) Of or pertaining to a race or family of men
Rack(a.) A bar with teeth on its face, or edge, to work with those of a wheel, pinion, or worm, which is to drive it or be driven by it
(n.) A fast amble.
(v.) To amble fast, causing a rocking or swaying motion of the body
(v. i.) To fly, as vapor or broken clouds.
(v. t.) To bind together, as two ropes, with cross turns of yarn, marline, etc.
Raconteur(n.) A relater
Racy(superl.) Having a strong flavor indicating origin
Raddle(n.) A hedge or fence made with raddles
(v. t.) To interweave or twist together.
Radial(a.) Of or pertaining to a radius or ray
Radian(n.) An arc of a circle which is equal to the radius, or the angle measured by such an arc.
Radiate(a.) Belonging to the Radiata.
(n.) One of the Radiata.
(v. i.) To emit rays
(v. t.) To emit or send out in direct lines from a point or points
Radiation(n.) The act of radiating, or the state of being radiated
Radiator(n.) An oscillator.
Radical(a.) A radical vessel.
(n.) A characteristic, essential, and fundamental constituent of any compound
Radicle(n.) A rootlet
Radio(a.) Of or pertaining to, or employing, or operated by, radiant energy, specifically that of electric waves
Radish(n.) The pungent fleshy root of a well-known cruciferous plant (Raphanus sativus)
Radium(n.) An intensely radioactive metallic element found (combined) in minute quantities in pitchblende, and various other uranium minerals
Radius(n.) A ray, or outer floret, of the capitulum of such plants as the sunflower and the daisy.
Radix(n.) A finite expression, from which a series is derived.
Radula(n.) The chitinous ribbon bearing the teeth of mollusks
Raffia(n.) A fibrous material used for tying plants, said to come from the leaves of a palm tree of the genus Raphia
Raffinose(n.) A colorless crystalline slightly sweet substance obtained from the molasses of the sugar beet
Raffish(a.) Resembling, or having the character of, raff, or a raff
Raffle(v.) A game of dice in which he who threw three alike won all the stakes.
(v. i.) To engage in a raffle
(v. t.) To dispose of by means of a raffle
Raft(n.) A collection of logs, boards, pieces of timber, or the like, fastened together, either for their own collective conveyance on the water, or to serve as a support in conveying other things
(v. t.) To transport on a raft, or in the form of a raft
Rag(n.) A coarse kind of rock, somewhat cellular in texture.
(v. i.) To become tattered.
(v. t.) To break (ore) into lumps for sorting.
Ragamuffin(n.) A paltry or disreputable fellow
Rage(n.) A violent or raging wind.
(v. t.) To enrage.
Ragged(n.) Broken with rough edges
Raglan(n.) A loose overcoat with large sleeves
Ragout(n.) A dish made of pieces of meat, stewed, and highly seasoned
Ragpicker(n.) One who gets a living by picking up rags and refuse things in the streets.
Ragtime(n.) Time characterized by syncopation, as in many negro melodies.
Ragweed(n.) A common American composite weed (Ambrosia artemisiaefolia) with finely divided leaves
Ragwort(n.) A name given to several species of the composite genus Senecio.
Raid(n.) A hostile or predatory incursion
(v. t.) To make a raid upon or into
Rail(n.) A bar of steel or iron, forming part of the track on which the wheels roll. It is usually shaped with reference to vertical strength, and is held in place by chairs, splices, etc
(v.) Any one of numerous species of limicoline birds of the family Rallidae, especially those of the genus Rallus, and of closely allied genera
(v. i.) To flow forth
(v. t.) To inclose with rails or a railing.
Raiment(n.) An article of dress.
Rain(n.) To fall in drops from the clouds, as water
(n. & v.) Reign.
(v. t.) To bestow in a profuse or abundant manner
Raise(v. t.) To bring into being
Raisin(n.) A grape, or a bunch of grapes.
Raj(n.) Reign
Rajah(a.) A native prince or king
Rajput(n.) A Hindoo of the second, or royal and military, caste
Rake(n.) A fissure or mineral vein traversing the strata vertically, or nearly so
(v. i.) To act the rake
(v. t.) To collect or draw together with laborious industry
Rakish(a.) Dissolute
Rale(n.) An adventitious sound, usually of morbid origin, accompanying the normal respiratory sounds.
Rallentando(a.) Slackening
Rally(n.) A political mass meeting.
(v. i.) To collect one's vital powers or forces
(v. t.) To attack with raillery, either in good humor and pleasantry, or with slight contempt or satire
Ralph(n.) A name sometimes given to the raven.
Ram(n.) A heavy steel or iron beak attached to the prow of a steam war vessel for piercing or cutting down the vessel of an enemy
(v. t.) To butt or strike against
Ramadan(n.) The great annual fast of the Mohammedans, kept during daylight through the ninth month.
Ramayana(n.) The more ancient of the two great epic poems in Sanskrit. The hero and heroine are Rama and his wife Sita
Ramble(n.) A bed of shale over the seam.
(v. i.) To extend or grow at random.
Rambling(a.) Roving
Rambutan(n.) A Malayan fruit produced by the tree Nephelium lappaceum, and closely related to the litchi nut
Ramekin(n.) = Ramequin.
Ramequin(n.) A mixture of cheese, eggs, etc., formed in a mold, or served on bread.
Ramie(n.) The grass-cloth plant (B/hmeria nivea)
Ramification(n.) A division into principal and subordinate classes, heads, or departments
Ramiform(a.) Having the form of a branch.
Ramify(v. i.) To be divided or subdivided, as a main subject.
(v. t.) To divide into branches or subdivisions
Ramose(a.) Branched, as the stem or root of a plant
Ramp(n.) A highwayman
(v. i.) To climb, as a plant
Ramrod(n.) The rod used in ramming home the charge in a muzzle-loading firearm.
Ramshackle(a.) Loose
(v. t.) To search or ransack
Ramtil(n.) A tropical African asteraceous shrub (Guizotia abyssinica) cultivated for its seeds (called ramtil, / niger, seeds) which yield a valuable oil used for food and as an illuminant
Ramulose(a.) Having many small branches, or ramuli.
Ramus(n.) A branch
Ran(imp.) of Run
(n.) Open robbery.
Ranch(n.) A tract of land used for grazing and the rearing of horses, cattle, or sheep.
(v. t.) To wrench
Rancid(a.) Having a rank smell or taste, from chemical change or decomposition
Rancor(n.) The deepest malignity or spite
Rand(n.) A border
(v. i.) To rant
Rang(imp.) of Ring
Rani(n.) A queen or princess
Rank(adv.) Rankly
(n. & v.) A line of soldiers ranged side by side
(superl.) Causing vigorous growth
(v. i.) To be ranged
(v. t.) To place abreast, or in a line.
Ransack(n.) The act of ransacking, or state of being ransacked
(v. i.) To make a thorough search.
(v. t.) To plunder
Ransom(n.) A sum paid for the pardon of some great offense and the discharge of the offender
Rant(n.) High-sounding language, without importance or dignity of thought
(v. i.) To rave in violent, high-sounding, or extravagant language, without dignity of thought
Ranunculus(n.) A genus of herbs, mostly with yellow flowers, including crowfoot, buttercups, and the cultivated ranunculi (R
Rap(n.) A lay or skein containing 120 yards of yarn.
(v.) To exchange
(v. i.) To strike with a quick, sharp blow
(v. t.) To free (a pattern) in a mold by light blows on the pattern, so as to facilitate its removal
Rapacious(a.) Accustomed to seize food
Rape(n.) A filter containing the above refuse, used in clarifying and perfecting malt, vinegar, etc.
(v. i.) To rob
(v. t.) To commit rape upon
Raphe(n.) A line, ridge, furrow, or band of fibers, especially in the median line
Rapid(a.) Advancing with haste or speed
Rapier(n.) A straight sword, with a narrow and finely pointed blade, used only for thrusting.
Rapine(n.) Ravishment
(v. t.) To plunder.
Rappee(v.) A pungent kind of snuff made from the darker and ranker kinds of tobacco leaves.
Rappel(n.) The beat of the drum to call soldiers to arms.
Rapport(n.) Relation
Rapprochement(n.) Act or fact of coming or being drawn near or together
Rapscallion(n.) A rascal
Rapt(a.) An ecstasy
(v. t.) To carry away by force.
Rare(a.) Early.
(superl.) Characterized by wide separation of parts
Rarity(n.) That which is rare
Rascal(a.) Of or pertaining to the common herd or common people
(v.) A mean, trickish fellow
Rase(n.) A scratching out, or erasure.
(v. i.) To be leveled with the ground
(v. t.) To level with the ground
Rash(n.) A fine eruption or efflorescence on the body, with little or no elevation.
(superl.) Esp., overhasty in counsel or action
(v. t.) To prepare with haste.
Rasorial(a.) Of or pertaining to the Rasores, or gallinaceous birds, as the peacock, domestic fowl, partridge, quail, and the like
Rasp(v.) A coarse file, on which the cutting prominences are distinct points raised by the oblique stroke of a sharp punch, instead of lines raised by a chisel, as on the true file
(v. t.) Hence, figuratively: To grate harshly upon
Rasse(n.) A carnivore (Viverricula Mallaccensis) allied to the civet but smaller, native of China and the East Indies
Rat(n.) A round and tapering mass of hair, or similar material, used by women to support the puffs and rolls of their natural hair
(v. i.) In English politics, to desert one's party from interested motives
Ratable(a.) Capable of being rated, or set at a certain value.
Ratafia(n.) A spirituous liquor flavored with the kernels of cherries, apricots, peaches, or other fruit, spiced, and sweetened with sugar
Rataplan(n.) The iterative sound of beating a drum, or of a galloping horse.
Ratchet(n.) A mechanism composed of a ratchet wheel, or ratch, and pawl.
Rate(n.) A tax or sum assessed by authority on property for public use, according to its income or value
(v. i.) To be set or considered in a class
(v. t.) To assess for the payment of a rate or tax.
(v. t. & i.) To chide with vehemence
Rathe(a.) Coming before others, or before the usual time
(adv.) Early
Rathskeller(n.) Orig., in Germany, the cellar or basement of the city hall, usually rented for use as a restaurant where beer is sold
Ratify(n.) To approve and sanction
Ratio(n.) Hence, fixed relation of number, quantity, or degree
Ratite(a.) Of or pertaining to the Ratitae.
(n.) One of the Ratitae.
Ratoon(n.) A rattan cane.
Rattan(n.) One of the long slender flexible stems of several species of palms of the genus Calamus, mostly East Indian, though some are African and Australian
Ratteen(n.) A thick woolen stuff quilled or twilled.
Ratter(n.) Anything which catches rats
Rattle(n.) An instrument with which a rattling sound is made
(v. i.) To drive or ride briskly, so as to make a clattering
(v. t.) Hence, to disconcert
Rattoon(n.) One of the stems or shoots of sugar cane of the second year's growth from the root, or later
(v. i.) To sprout or spring up from the root, as sugar cane from the root of the previous year's planting
Raucous(a.) Hoarse
Ravage(n.) Desolation by violence
Rave(n.) One of the upper side pieces of the frame of a wagon body or a sleigh.
(v. i.) To rush wildly or furiously.
(v. t.) To utter in madness or frenzy
Ravin(a.) Ravenous.
Ravish(v. t.) To have carnal knowledge of (a woman) by force, and against her consent
Raw(n.) A raw, sore, or galled place
(superl.) Bald.
Rawboned(a.) Having little flesh on the bones
Rawhide(n.) A cowhide, or coarse riding whip, made of untanned (or raw) hide twisted.
Ray(n.) A line of light or heat proceeding from a radiant or reflecting point
(v. i.) To shine, as with rays.
(v. t.) To array.
Rayless(a.) Destitute of rays
Rayon(n.) Ray
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