Anagrams of Pithecanthropus

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triphosphate
noun, a salt derived from triphosphoric acid.
theanthropic
adjective, of or relating to both God or a god and human beings; both divine and human.
antistrophe
noun, the part of an ancient Greek choral ode answering a previous strophe, sung by the chorus when returning from left to right.
house-train
verb (used with object), to housebreak.
hierophants
noun, (in ancient Greece) an official expounder of rites of worship and sacrifice.
Hippocrates
noun, ("Father of Medicine") c460–c377 b.c, Greek physician.
touch-paper
noun, paper saturated with potassium nitrate to make it burn slowly, used for igniting explosives and fireworks.
Hipparchus
noun, died 514 b.c, tyrant of Athens 527–514.
supertonic
noun, the second tone of a diatonic scale, being the next above the tonic.
euphoriant
noun, a euphoriant substance.
antechoirs
noun, an enclosed space in front of the choir of a church.
Christophe
noun, Henri [ahn-ree] /ɑ̃ˈri/ (Show IPA), ("Henri I"I) 1767–1820, Haitian revolutionary general, born in Grenada: king 1811–20.
Theocritus
noun, flourished c270 b.c, Greek poet.
authorship
noun, origin, especially with reference to an author, creator, producer, etc., of a work:
scaturient
adjective, gushing; overflowing.
introspect
verb (used with object), to look into or examine (one's own mind, feelings, etc.).
epicanthus
noun, a fold of skin extending from the eyelid over the inner canthus of the eye, common among Mongoloid peoples.
anchorites
noun, a person who has retired to a solitary place for a life of religious seclusion; hermit.
ant-thrush
noun, any of several antbirds, especially of the genus Formicarius.
Thesprotia
noun, an ancient coastal district in SW Epirus.
precaution
noun, a measure taken in advance to avert possible evil or to secure good results.
unicostate
adjective, having only one costa, rib, or ridge.
hierophant
noun, (in ancient Greece) an official expounder of rites of worship and sacrifice.
prosthetic
adjective, of or relating to an artificial body part or prosthesis:
chain-shot
noun, cannon shot consisting of two balls or half balls connected by a short chain, formerly used in naval artillery to destroy the masts and sails of enemy ships.
paper-thin
adjective, extremely thin:
tappit-hen
noun, a hen with a crest or topknot.
reputation
noun, the estimation in which a person or thing is held, especially by the community or the public generally; repute:
pasticheur
noun, a person who makes, composes, or concocts a pastiche.
prestation
noun, a payment in money or in services.
phosphatic
adjective, of, relating to, or containing phosphates:
constipate
verb (used with object), to cause constipation in; make costive.
sea-urchin
noun, any echinoderm of the class Echinoidea, having a somewhat globular or discoid form, and a shell composed of many calcareous plates covered with projecting spines.
Cithaeron
noun, a mountain range in SE Greece: sacred to Dionysus, in Greek mythology. to 4623 feet (1409 meters).
thioureas
noun, a colorless, crystalline, bitter-tasting, water-soluble solid, CH 4 N 2 S, derived from urea by replacement of the oxygen with sulfur: used chiefly in photography, inorganic synthesis, and to accelerate the vulcanization of rubber.
point-set
adjective, (of spaces) cast in widths that conform to standard point measure.
antipopes
noun, a person who is elected or claims to be pope in opposition to another held to be canonically chosen.
parecious
adjective, paroicous.
cast-iron
noun, an alloy of iron, carbon, and other elements, cast as a soft and strong, or as a hard and brittle, iron, depending on the mixture and methods of molding.
supinator
noun, a muscle used in supination.
outrances
noun, the utmost extremity.
Parthenos
noun, an epithet of Athena, meaning “virgin.”.
suctorian
noun, a suctorial animal.
hippocras
noun, an old medicinal cordial made of wine mixed with spices.
pittances
noun, a small amount or share.
hornpipes
noun, an English folk clarinet having one ox horn concealing the reed and another forming the bell.
tinctures
noun, Pharmacology. a solution of alcohol or of alcohol and water, containing animal, vegetable, or chemical drugs.
anthropic
adjective, of or relating to human beings or their span of existence on earth.
Northeast
noun, a point on the compass midway between north and east. Abbreviation: NE.
stationer
noun, a person who sells the materials used in writing, as paper, pens, pencils, and ink.
pantihose
noun, pantyhose.
recaption
noun, the taking back without violence of one's property or a member of one's family or household unlawfully in the possession or custody of another.
anteporch
noun, an outer porch.
antecourt
noun, a forecourt.
spaceport
noun, a site at which spacecraft are tested, launched, sheltered, maintained, etc.
anorthite
noun, a white or gray feldspar mineral, CaAl 2 Si 2 O 8 , calcic plagioclase.
antechoir
noun, an enclosed space in front of the choir of a church.
pantropic
adjective, (especially of viruses) attracted to or affecting many types of body tissues.
Thesproti
plural noun, the first inhabitants of ancient Epirus.
inspector
noun, a person who inspects.
outparish
noun, a parish located outside the boundaries of or at a distance from a town or city; an outlying parish.
chantries
noun, an endowment for the singing or saying of Mass for the souls of the founders or of persons named by them.
charoseth
noun, haroseth.
neurotics
noun, a neurotic person.
archettos
noun, a tool, consisting of a bow strung with wire, for trimming excess material from a piece being modeled.
proustite
noun, a mineral, silver arsenic sulfide, Ag 3 AsS 3 , occurring in scarlet crystals and masses: a minor ore of silver; ruby silver.
Proustian
adjective, of, relating to, or resembling Marcel Proust, his writings, or the middle-class and aristocratic worlds he described.
chaperons
noun, a person, usually a married or older woman, who, for propriety, accompanies a young unmarried woman in public or who attends a party of young unmarried men and women.
tenacious
adjective, holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold (often followed by of):
truncates
adjective, truncated.
nectarous
adjective, of the nature of or resembling nectar.
printouts
noun, output produced by a printer, generally on continuous sheets of paper.
procaines
noun, a compound, C 13 H 20 N 2 O 2 , used chiefly as a local and spinal anesthetic.
proscenia
noun, Also called proscenium arch. the arch that separates a stage from the auditorium. Abbreviation: pros.
certosina
noun, a technique of inlaying light-colored material, as bone, ivory, metal, or pale wood, in elaborate designs on a dark ground.
no-hitter
noun, a no-hit game.
teach-ins
noun, a prolonged period of lectures, speeches, etc., conducted without interruption by members of the faculty and invited guests at a college or university as a technique of social protest.
prophetic
adjective, of or relating to a prophet:
truancies
noun, the act or state of being truant.
unstopper
verb (used with object), to unstop.
operatics
noun, Usually, operatics. (used with a singular or plural verb) the technique or method of producing or staging operas. exaggerated or melodramatic behavior, often thought to be characteristic of operatic acting.
porcupine
noun, any of several rodents covered with stiff, sharp, erectile spines or quills, as Erethizon dorsatum of North America.
intercuts
noun, a film sequence or scene produced by intercutting.
rainspout
noun, waterspout (def 1).
therapist
noun, a person trained in the use of physical methods, as exercises, heat treatments, etc., in treating or rehabilitating the sick or wounded or helping patients overcome physical defects.
Ashtoreth
noun, an ancient Semitic goddess, identified with the Phoenician Astarte.
portances
noun, bearing; behavior.
Spectator
noun, a person who looks on or watches; onlooker; observer.
cathepsin
noun, any of a class of intracellular proteolytic enzymes, occurring in animal tissue, especially the liver, spleen, kidneys, and intestine, that catalyze autolysis in certain pathological conditions and after death.
interacts
verb (used without object), to act one upon another.
apneustic
adjective, having no open spiracles, as the tracheal systems of certain aquatic insect larvae.
sphincter
noun, a circular band of voluntary or involuntary muscle that encircles an orifice of the body or one of its hollow organs.
cenotaphs
noun, a sepulchral monument erected in memory of a deceased person whose body is buried elsewhere.
theocrats
noun, a person who rules, governs as a representative of God or a deity, or is a member of the ruling group in a theocracy, as a divine king or a high priest.
pothunter
noun, a person who hunts for food or profit, ignoring the rules of sport.
theatrics
noun, (used with a singular verb) the art of staging plays and other stage performances.
thatchers
noun, a person who thatches.
taconites
noun, a low-grade iron ore, containing about 27 percent iron and 51 percent silica, found as a hard rock formation in the Lake Superior region.
thaneship
noun, thanage.
Ceanothus
noun, any North American shrub or small tree of the largely western genus Ceanothus, having clusters of small white or blue flowers.
up-anchor
verb (used without object), to weigh anchor.
carnotite
noun, a yellow, earthy, hydrous potassium uranium vanadate: an ore of uranium.
authentic
adjective, not false or copied; genuine; real:
anchorite
noun, a person who has retired to a solitary place for a life of religious seclusion; hermit.
anchorets
noun, anchorite.
Petronius
noun, Gaius [gey-uh s] /ˈgeɪ əs/ (Show IPA), (Gaius Petronius Arbiter"Arbiter Elegantiae") died a.d. 66? Roman satirist.
tractions
noun, the adhesive friction of a body on some surface, as a wheel on a rail or a tire on a road.
schnapper
noun, a food fish, Pagrosomus auratus, occurring in large numbers off the shores of Australia and New Zealand.
earthnuts
noun, any of various roots, tubers, or underground growths, as the peanut and the truffle.
Perotinus
noun, ("Magnus Magister") fl. late 12th to early 13th century, French composer.
Peronista
noun, Peronist.
perianths
noun, the envelope of a flower, whether calyx or corolla or both.
toreutics
noun, the art or technique of decorating metal or other material, especially by embossing or chasing.
countship
noun, the rank or position of a count.
epuration
noun, a purification or purge, as of government officials considered disloyal or treacherous.
pinaceous
adjective, belonging to the plant family Pinaceae.
short-cut
verb (used with object), to cause to be shortened by the use of a shortcut.
eruptions
noun, an issuing forth suddenly and violently; outburst; outbreak.
atropines
noun, a poisonous crystalline alkaloid, C 17 H 23 NO 3 , obtained from belladonna and other plants of the nightshade family, that prevents the response of various body structures to certain types of nerve stimulation: used chiefly to relieve spasms, to lessen secretions, and, topically, to dilate the pupil of the eye.
tunicates
noun, Zoology. any sessile marine chordate of the subphylum Tunicata (Urochordata), having a saclike body enclosed in a thick membrane or tunic and two openings or siphons for the ingress and egress of water.
atrophies
noun, Also, atrophia [uh-troh-fee-uh] /əˈtroʊ fi ə/ (Show IPA). Pathology. a wasting away of the body or of an organ or part, as from defective nutrition or nerve damage.
countries
noun, a state or nation:
auriscope
noun, otoscope.
copperahs
noun, copra.
phosphate
noun, Chemistry. (loosely) a salt or ester of phosphoric acid. a tertiary salt of orthophosphoric acid, as sodium phosphate.
creations
noun, the act of producing or causing to exist; the act of creating; engendering.
phonetist
noun, a person who uses or advocates phonetic spelling.
sharp-cut
adjective, cut so as to have a sharp edge:
turncoats
noun, a person who changes to the opposite party or faction, reverses principles, etc.; renegade.
Cristophe
noun, Henri, Christophe, Henri.
Ctesiphon
noun, a ruined city in Iraq, on the Tigris, near Baghdad: an ancient capital of Parthia.
trapuntos
noun, quilting having an embossed design produced by outlining the pattern with single stitches and then padding it with yarn or cotton.
phosphine
noun, a colorless, poisonous, ill-smelling, flammable gas, PH 3 .
stonechat
noun, any of several small Old World birds, especially of the genus Saxicola, as S. torquata.
Cupertino
noun, a town in W California.
senhorita
noun, a Portuguese term of address equivalent to miss, used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a girl or unmarried woman. Abbreviation: Srta.
courtship
noun, the wooing of one person by another.
courtesan
noun, a prostitute or paramour, especially one associating with noblemen or men of wealth.
phosphite
noun, (loosely) a salt of phosphorous acid.
sea-trout
noun, any of various species of trout inhabiting salt water, as the salmon trout, Salmo trutta.
phonetics
noun, the science or study of speech sounds and their production, transmission, and reception, and their analysis, classification, and transcription. Compare acoustic phonetics, articulatory phonetics, auditory phonetics, physiological phonetics.
courantes
noun, a dance dating back to the 17th century and characterized by a running or gliding step.
urticates
verb (used with object), to sting with or as if with nettles.
cornetist
noun, a musician who plays the cornet.
Eucharist
noun, the sacrament of Holy Communion; the sacrifice of the Mass; the Lord's Supper.
ethnarchs
noun, the ruler of a people, tribe, or nation.
Eustachio
noun, Bartolommeo [bahr-taw-lawm-me-aw] /ˌbɑr tɔ lɔmˈmɛ ɔ/ (Show IPA), 1524?–1574, Italian anatomist.
Patterson
noun, Eleanor Medill ("Cissy") 1884–1948, U.S. newspaper editor and publisher.
eutrophic
adjective, Medicine/Medical. relating to or being in a condition of eutrophy, or healthy or adequate nutrition or development.
triptanes
noun, a colorless liquid, C 7 H 17 , having high antiknock properties as a fuel: used chiefly as an admixture to airplane gasolines.
pathocure
noun, Psychiatry. cessation of a neurosis with the appearance of an organic disease.
Cointreau
euphorias
noun, a state of intense happiness and self-confidence:
patentors
noun, a person or official agency that grants patents.
Haut-Rhin
noun, a department in NE France. 1354 sq. mi. (3505 sq. km). Capital: Colmar.
rusticate
verb (used with object), to send to or domicile in the country.
pitchouts
noun, Baseball. a ball purposely thrown by a pitcher too far outside of the plate for the batter to hit, especially in anticipation of an attempted steal by a base runner.
Phaethon
noun, a son of Helios who borrowed the chariot of the sun and drove it so close to earth that Zeus struck him down to save the world.
phonates
verb (used with or without object), Phonetics. to provide (a sound source, and hence the pitch) for a given voiced continuant or vowel, through rapid, periodic glottal action.
open-pit
adjective, noting or pertaining to a type of surface mining in which massive, usually metallic mineral deposits are removed by cutting benches in the walls of a broad, deep funnel-shaped excavation.
stonecat
noun, a yellowish-brown, freshwater catfish, Noturus flavus, of the Mississippi River valley and Great Lakes, having poisonous pectoral spines.
phaetons
noun, any of various light, four-wheeled carriages, with or without a top, having one or two seats facing forward, used in the 19th century.
11-point
centaurs
noun, Classical Mythology. one of a race of monsters having the head, trunk, and arms of a man, and the body and legs of a horse.
operants
noun, a person or thing that operates.
captures
noun, the act of capturing.
phaseout
noun, an act or instance of phasing out; planned discontinuation or expiration.
captious
adjective, apt to notice and make much of trivial faults or defects; faultfinding; difficult to please.
pantsuit
noun, a woman's suit consisting of slacks and a matching jacket.
operatic
noun, Usually, operatics. (used with a singular or plural verb) the technique or method of producing or staging operas. exaggerated or melodramatic behavior, often thought to be characteristic of operatic acting.
open-air
noun, the outdoors.
pea-soup
noun, a thick soup made from split peas.
centrist
noun, (especially in continental Europe) a member of a political party of the Center; moderate.
Cernauti
noun, a city in SW Ukraine, on the Prut River: formerly in Romania.
paste-up
noun, mechanical (def 14).
carotins
noun, carotene.
carneous
adjective, fleshlike; flesh-colored.
pastiche
noun, a literary, musical, or artistic piece consisting wholly or chiefly of motifs or techniques borrowed from one or more sources.
patentor
noun, a person or official agency that grants patents.
turncoat
noun, a person who changes to the opposite party or faction, reverses principles, etc.; renegade.
truncate
adjective, truncated.
phonetic
noun, (in Chinese writing) a written element that represents a sound and is used in combination with a radical to form a character.
Paterson
noun, a city in NE New Jersey.
pathetic
adjective, causing or evoking pity, sympathetic sadness, sorrow, etc.; pitiful; pitiable:
taphouse
noun, an inn or tavern where liquor for sale is kept on tap.
tao-tieh
noun, the face of a mythical animal with a gaping mouth appearing as a motif in ancient Chinese art.
tactions
noun, touch; contact.
patients
noun, a person who is under medical care or treatment.
patinous
adjective, patinated.
cenotaph
noun, a sepulchral monument erected in memory of a deceased person whose body is buried elsewhere.
capstone
noun, a finishing stone of a structure.
petunias
noun, any garden plant belonging to the genus Petunia, of the nightshade family, native to tropical America, having funnel-shaped flowers of various colors.
straiten
verb (used with object), to put into difficulties, especially financial ones:
paunches
noun, a large and protruding belly; potbelly.
supinate
verb (used with object), to turn to a supine position; rotate (the hand or foot) so that the palm or sole is upward.
perianth
noun, the envelope of a flower, whether calyx or corolla or both.
outcries
noun, a strong and usually public expression of protest, indignation, or the like.
cantrips
noun, Chiefly Scot. a magic spell; trick by sorcery.
strophic
adjective, Also, strophical. consisting of, pertaining to, or characterized by a strophe or strophes.
outpaces
verb (used with object), to surpass or exceed, as in speed, development, or performance:
outraces
verb (used with object), to race or run faster than:
outcaste
noun, (in India) a person who has left or been expelled from his or her caste.
outrance
noun, the utmost extremity.
strontia
noun, Also called strontium oxide. a white or grayish-white, amorphous powder, SrO, resembling lime in its general character: used chiefly in the manufacture of strontium salts.
outstrip
verb (used with object), to outdo; surpass; excel.
outstare
verb (used with object), to outdo in staring; stare down.
outspent
adjective, worn-out; exhausted.
strepto-
outreach
noun, an act or instance of reaching out.
tunicate
noun, Zoology. any sessile marine chordate of the subphylum Tunicata (Urochordata), having a saclike body enclosed in a thick membrane or tunic and two openings or siphons for the ingress and egress of water.
cantoris
adjective, of or relating to the gospel or liturgical north side of a church (opposed to decani).
cathetus
noun, (in an Ionic capital) the vertical guideline through the eye of a volute, from which the form of the volute is determined.
cautions
noun, alertness and prudence in a hazardous situation; care; wariness:
Taconite
noun, a low-grade iron ore, containing about 27 percent iron and 51 percent silica, found as a hard rock formation in the Lake Superior region.
outshine
verb (used with object), to surpass in shining; shine more brightly than.
pantries
noun, a room or closet in which food, groceries, and other provisions, or silverware, dishes, etc., are kept.
patterns
noun, a decorative design, as for wallpaper, china, or textile fabrics, etc.
Peshitta
noun, the principal Syriac version of the Bible.
canister
noun, a small box or jar, often one of a kitchen set, for holding tea, coffee, flour, and sugar.
pertains
verb (used without object), to have reference or relation; relate:
Capriote
noun, a native or inhabitant of Capri.
canopies
noun, a covering, usually of fabric, supported on poles or suspended above a bed, throne, exalted personage, or sacred object.
cathouse
noun, a brothel; whorehouse.
canotier
noun, a fabric constructed in a twill weave, used in the manufacture of yachting clothes.
oscitant
adjective, yawning, as with drowsiness; gaping.
taciturn
adjective, inclined to silence; reserved in speech; reluctant to join in conversation.
panoptic
adjective, permitting the viewing of all parts or elements:
Peronist
noun, a supporter of Juan Perón or of his principles and policies.
periapts
noun, an amulet.
suricate
noun, a small, burrowing South African carnivore, Suricata suricatta, of a grayish color with dark bands across the back, related to the mongooses and having social behavior similar to that of prairie dogs.
painters
noun, an artist who paints pictures.
taurines
noun, a neutral crystalline substance, C 2 H 7 NO 3 S, obtained from bile.
thatches
noun, Also, thatching. a material, as straw, rushes, leaves, or the like, used to cover roofs, grain stacks, etc.
notaries
noun, notary public.
contrast
noun, the act of contrasting; the state of being contrasted.
triptane
noun, a colorless liquid, C 7 H 17 , having high antiknock properties as a fuel: used chiefly as an admixture to airplane gasolines.
Esthonia
noun, Estonia.
copperas
noun, ferrous sulfate.
copperah
noun, copra.
copihues
noun, Chile-bells.
etchants
noun, a chemical used to etch designs into metal, glass, or other material.
ethnarch
noun, the ruler of a people, tribe, or nation.
Etruscan
noun, an inhabitant of ancient Etruria.
tonetics
noun, the phonetic study of tone in language.
euphonia
noun, any of several small tanagers of the genus Euphonia, having a melodious song, most species of which have yellow and glossy black plumage.
euphonic
adjective, pertaining to or characterized by euphony.
contrite
adjective, caused by or showing sincere remorse.
contrate
adjective, (of a gear) having teeth at right angles to the plane of rotation.
euphoria
noun, a state of intense happiness and self-confidence:
trippets
noun, a projection, cam, or the like, for striking some other part at regular intervals.
euphoric
adjective, intensely happy or confident:
euphotic
adjective, noting or pertaining to the layer or zone of sea water that receives enough sunlight for photosynthesis to occur, varying greatly with season and latitude, from 0 to 1200 feet (0–360 meters).
construe
noun, the act of construing.
conspire
verb (used with object), to plot (something wrong, evil, or illegal).
hachures
noun, one of a series of short parallel lines drawn on a map to indicate topographic relief.
hapteron
noun, a structure by which a fungus, aquatic plant, or algae colony attaches to an object; a holdfast.
coinsure
verb (used with or without object), to insure jointly with another or others.
haricots
noun, any plant of the genus Phaseolus, especially P. vulgaris, the kidney bean.
haroseth
noun, a mixture of chopped nuts and apples, wine, and spices that is eaten at the Seder meal on Passover: traditionally regarded as symbolic of the mortar used by Israelite slaves in Egypt.
titanous
adjective, containing trivalent titanium.
Hathoric
adjective, of or relating to Hathor.
tritones
noun, an interval consisting of three whole tones; an augmented fourth.
heparins
noun, Biochemistry. a polysaccharide, occurring in various tissues, especially the liver, and having anticoagulent properties.
citterns
noun, an old musical instrument related to the guitar, having a flat, pear-shaped soundbox and wire strings.
eruption
noun, an issuing forth suddenly and violently; outburst; outbreak.
trippant
adjective, (of a deer or the like) represented in the act of walking:
citreous
adjective, lemon-yellow; greenish-yellow.
counties
noun, the largest administrative division of a U.S. state:
crispate
adjective, (of a leaf) having curly or wavy edges.
cristate
adjective, having a crest; crested.
trapunto
noun, quilting having an embossed design produced by outlining the pattern with single stitches and then padding it with yarn or cotton.
Trappist
noun, Roman Catholic Church. a member of a branch of the Cistercian order, observing the austere reformed rule established at La Trappe in 1664.
trap-cut
noun, step cut.
tranship
verb (used with or without object), transship.
cuprites
noun, a mineral, cuprous oxide, Cu 2 O, occurring in red crystals and brown to black granular masses: an ore of copper.
transept
noun, any major transverse part of the body of a church, usually crossing the nave, at right angles, at the entrance to the choir.
courants
noun, courante.
courante
noun, a dance dating back to the 17th century and characterized by a running or gliding step.
transect
verb (used with object), to cut across; dissect transversely.
Couperin
noun, François [frahn-swa] /frɑ̃ˈswa/ (Show IPA), 1668–1733, French composer.
tranchet
noun, a stone implement with a horizontal, chisellike cutting edge, found at Mesolithic and Neolithic sites in macrolithic form, used as an adz, and in microlithic form, often mounted as the cutting head of an arrow.
counters
noun, a table or display case on which goods can be shown, business transacted, etc.
toreutic
adjective, of or relating to toreutics or the objects produced by this technique.
counter-
curtains
noun, a hanging piece of fabric used to shut out the light from a window, adorn a room, increase privacy, etc.
cut-rate
noun, a price, fare, or rate below the standard charge.
traction
noun, the adhesive friction of a body on some surface, as a wheel on a rail or a tire on a road.
tracheo-
earthnut
noun, any of various roots, tubers, or underground growths, as the peanut and the truffle.
Touraine
noun, a former province in W France. Capital: Tours.
toucanet
noun, any of several small South and Central American toucans, especially of the genus Aulacorhynchus.
ectopias
noun, the usually congenital displacement of an organ or part.
encarpus
noun, an ornament having draperies, weapons, etc., arranged in the manner of a festoon.
Eohippus
noun, the earliest known horse, a member of the extinct genus Hyracotherium (Eohippus), from the early Eocene Epoch of the Northern Hemisphere; a terrier-sized herbivore having four hoofed toes on each forefoot and three on each hind foot, and low-crowned teeth.
epicarps
noun, the outermost layer of a pericarp, as the rind or peel of certain fruits.
epiphora
noun, Pathology. an overflow of tears due to excessive secretion of the lacrimal glands or obstruction of the lacrimal ducts.
epitaphs
noun, a commemorative inscription on a tomb or mortuary monument about the person buried at that site.
hepatics
noun, a medicine acting on the liver.
citrates
noun, a salt or ester of citric acid.
teach-in
noun, a prolonged period of lectures, speeches, etc., conducted without interruption by members of the faculty and invited guests at a college or university as a technique of social protest.
Chartist
noun, a specialist in the stock market who studies and draws charts of trading actions.
intortus
adjective, (of a cirrus cloud) having very irregular filaments that often look entangled.
intreats
verb (used with or without object), entreat.
theocrat
noun, a person who rules, governs as a representative of God or a deity, or is a member of the ruling group in a theocracy, as a divine king or a high priest.
Cheshunt
noun, a suburban town in Hertfordshire, in SE England.
Thatcher
noun, a person who thatches.
trounces
verb (used with object), to beat severely; thrash.
Teutonic
noun, Germanic.
Teucrian
noun, one of the ancient Trojans.
nacreous
adjective, of or relating to nacre.
chatters
noun, purposeless or foolish talk.
tertians
noun, Pathology. a tertian fever.
naturist
noun, a person who appreciates the beauty and benefits of nature.
nautches
noun, (in India) an exhibition of dancing by professional dancing girls.
Charites
plural noun, the ancient Greek name for the Graces.
interact
verb (used without object), to act one upon another.
tentoria
noun, Anatomy. an extension of one of the membranes covering the cerebrum which, with the transverse fissure, separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum.
neurotic
noun, a neurotic person.
Neustria
noun, the W part of the Frankish kingdom, corresponding roughly to N and NW France.
ten-spot
noun, a playing card the face of which bears ten pips.
chaperon
noun, a person, usually a married or older woman, who, for propriety, accompanies a young unmarried woman in public or who attends a party of young unmarried men and women.
tenorist
noun, a person who sings tenor.
Niarchos
noun, Stavros Spyros [stahv-raws spee-raws] /ˈstɑv rɔs ˈspi rɔs/ (Show IPA), 1909–1996, Greek businessman and shipowner.
chanties
noun, chantey.
chanteur
noun, a male singer, especially one who sings in nightclubs and cabarets.
chanters
noun, a person who chants; singer.
Nishapur
noun, a town in NE Iran: the birthplace of Omar Khayyám.
nitrates
noun, Chemistry. a salt or ester of nitric acid, or any compound containing the univalent group –ONO 2 or NO 3 .
nocturia
noun, a condition in which one often wakes up during the night to urinate.
tear-out
adjective, designed to be easily torn out, as from bound matter:
intercut
noun, a film sequence or scene produced by intercutting.
theorist
noun, a person who theorizes.
cisterna
noun, cistern (def 2).
hurcheon
noun, a hedgehog.
tipcarts
noun, a cart with a body that can be tipped or tilted to empty it of its contents.
hesitant
adjective, hesitating; undecided, doubtful, or disinclined.
hispano-
tincture
noun, Pharmacology. a solution of alcohol or of alcohol and water, containing animal, vegetable, or chemical drugs.
hitherto
adverb, up to this time; until now:
chunters
verb (used without object), to grumble or grouse mildly or tediously.
Thurston
noun, a male given name: from a Scandinavian word meaning “Thor's stone.”.
Horatius
noun, (Publius Horatius Cocles) Roman Legend. a hero celebrated for his defense of the bridge over the Tiber against the Etruscans.
hornpipe
noun, an English folk clarinet having one ox horn concealing the reed and another forming the bell.
Christo-
Christen
verb (used with object), to receive into the Christian church by baptism; baptize.
chorines
noun, a chorus girl.
huisache
noun, a tropical and subtropical New World shrub, Acacia farnesiana, of the legume family, having clusters of fragrant, deep-yellow flower heads.
thorites
noun, a rare mineral, thorium silicate, ThSiO 4 , occurring in the form of yellow or black crystals.
instruct
verb (used with object), to furnish with knowledge, especially by a systematic method; teach; train; educate.
Hutchins
noun, Robert Maynard, 1899–1977, U.S. educator and college president.
chopines
noun, a shoe having a thick sole, usually of cork, suggesting a short stilt, worn especially by women in 18th-century Europe after its introduction from Turkey.
trophies
noun, anything taken in war, hunting, competition, etc., especially when preserved as a memento; spoil, prize, or award.
thiourea
noun, a colorless, crystalline, bitter-tasting, water-soluble solid, CH 4 N 2 S, derived from urea by replacement of the oxygen with sulfur: used chiefly in photography, inorganic synthesis, and to accelerate the vulcanization of rubber.
chitters
verb (used without object), to twitter.
inarches
verb (used with object), to graft by uniting a growing branch to a stock without separating the branch from its parent stock.
chitosan
noun, a derivative of chitin, used in waste-water treatment.
Thespian
noun, (sometimes lowercase) a tragedian; an actor or actress.
theriacs
noun, molasses; treacle.
tropines
noun, a white, crystalline, hygroscopic, water-soluble, poisonous alkaloid, C 8 H 15 NO, obtained chiefly by the hydrolysis of atropine or hyoscyamine.
inchoate
adjective, not yet completed or fully developed; rudimentary.
in-house
adjective, adverb, within, conducted within, or utilizing an organization's own staff or resources rather than external or nonstaff facilities:
Chi-Rhos
noun, the Christian monogram ( ☧ ) made from the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ.
chippers
noun, a person or thing that chips or cuts.
chestnut
noun, any of the several deciduous trees constituting the genus Castanea, of the beech family, having toothed, oblong leaves and bearing edible nuts enclosed in a prickly bur, and including C. dentata (American chestnut) which has been virtually destroyed by the chestnut blight, C. sativa (European chestnut) C. mollissima (Chinese chestnut) and C. crenata (Japanese chestnut)
Creation
noun, the act of producing or causing to exist; the act of creating; engendering.
Rasputin
noun, Grigori Efimovich [gri-gawr-ee i-fee-muh-vich;; Russian gryi-gaw-ryee yi-fyee-muh-vyich] /grɪˈgɔr i ɪˈfi mə vɪtʃ;; Russian gryɪˈgɔ ryi yɪˈfyi mə vyɪtʃ/ (Show IPA), 1871–1916, Siberian peasant monk who was very influential at the court of Czar Nicholas II and Czarina Alexandra.
urinates
verb (used without object), to pass or discharge urine.
ruinates
adjective, ruined.
portance
noun, bearing; behavior.
portents
noun, an indication or omen of something about to happen, especially something momentous.
Stanhope
noun, a light, open, one-seated, horse-drawn carriage with two or four wheels.
postheat
verb (used with object), to heat (a metal piece, as a weld) after working, so as to relieve stresses.
postiche
noun, an imitation or substitute.
ructions
noun, a disturbance, quarrel, or row.
Potiphar
noun, the Egyptian officer whose wife tried to seduce Joseph. Gen. 39:1–20.
pontiacs
noun, c1720–69, North American Indian, chief of the Ottawa tribe: commander during the Pontiac War 1763–64.
sit-upon
noun, a piece of waterproof fabric or other material carried by campers, hikers, etc., and used for sitting on wet surfaces.
practise
noun, habitual or customary performance; operation:
ritenuto
adverb, adjective, (of a passage in a musical score) immediately slower.
precious
noun, a dearly beloved person; darling.
Prescott
noun, Samuel, 1751–77, U.S. patriot during the American Revolution: rode with Paul Revere and William Dawes to warn Colonists that British troops were marching from Boston, April 18, 1775.
printout
noun, output produced by a printer, generally on continuous sheets of paper.
ricottas
noun, a soft Italian cheese that resembles cottage cheese.
Spruance
noun, Raymond Ames [eymz] /eɪmz/ (Show IPA), 1886–1969, U.S. admiral.
unearths
verb (used with object), to dig or get out of the earth; dig up.
urticant
adjective, producing a stinging or itching sensation.
rhonchus
noun, a wheezing or snoring sound heard upon auscultation of the chest, caused by an accumulation of mucus or other material.
pittance
noun, a small amount or share.
saucepot
noun, a cooking pot having a handle on each side and a close-fitting lid, used especially for stewing and simmering.
pitchout
noun, Baseball. a ball purposely thrown by a pitcher too far outside of the plate for the batter to hit, especially in anticipation of an attempted steal by a base runner.
Atchison
noun, a city in NE Kansas, on the Missouri River.
pitchpot
noun, a pot used by sailors for heating pitch.
Sapphire
noun, any gem variety of corundum other than the ruby, especially one of the blue varieties.
unchaste
adjective, not chaste; not virtuous; not pure:
saponite
noun, a clay mineral, hydrous magnesium aluminum silicate, belonging to the montmorillonite group: found as a soft filling in rock cavities.
Pittacus
noun, c650–570 b.c, democratic statesman and reformer from Mytilene.
poachers
noun, a person who trespasses on private property, especially to catch fish or game illegally.
Ruthenia
noun, a former province in E Czechoslovakia.
shortcut
noun, a shorter or quicker way.
actorish
adjective, exaggeratedly theatrical; affected:
shot-put
noun, a field event in which a heavy ball or shot is thrown or put for distance.
asthenic
noun, a person of the asthenic type.
Poincare
noun, Jules Henri [zhyl ahn-ree] /ʒül ɑ̃ˈri/ (Show IPA), 1854–1912, French mathematician.
Pointers
noun, a person or thing that points.
ruthenic
adjective, containing ruthenium in a higher valence state than the corresponding ruthenious compound.
urticate
verb (used with object), to sting with or as if with nettles.
procaine
noun, a compound, C 13 H 20 N 2 O 2 , used chiefly as a local and spinal anesthetic.
pronates
verb (used with object), to turn into a prone position; to rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the surface of the palm is downward or toward the back; to turn (the sole of the foot) outward so that the inner edge of the foot bears the weight when standing.
Atherton
noun, Gertrude (Franklin) (Gertrude Franklin Horn) 1857–1948, U.S. novelist.
antihero
noun, a protagonist who lacks the attributes that make a heroic figure, as nobility of mind and spirit, a life or attitude marked by action or purpose, and the like.
anthrop.
puritans
noun, a member of a group of Protestants that arose in the 16th century within the Church of England, demanding the simplification of doctrine and worship, and greater strictness in religious discipline: during part of the 17th century the Puritans became a powerful political party.
pushcart
noun, any of various types of wheeled light cart to be pushed by hand, as one used by street vendors.
apposite
adjective, suitable; well-adapted; pertinent; relevant; apt:
appoints
verb (used with object), to name or assign to a position, an office, or the like; designate:
Southern
noun, (often initial capital letter) southerner (def 2).
puttiers
noun, a person who putties, as a glazier.
apocrine
adjective, of or relating to certain glands whose secretions are acted upon by bacteria to produce the characteristic odor of perspiration (distinguished from eccrine).
sphaero-
soutache
noun, a narrow braid, commonly of mohair, silk, or rayon, used for trimming.
spectro-
aphorist
noun, a person who makes or uses aphorisms.
Antiphus
noun, (in the Iliad) a Trojan ally, the son of Talaemenes and a nymph.
antipope
noun, a person who is elected or claims to be pope in opposition to another held to be canonically chosen.
aphonics
noun, Pathology. a person who is affected with aphonia.
antirust
noun, something that prevents or resists rust.
rainouts
noun, a contest, performance, or the like, that has been rained out.
ratchets
noun, a toothed bar with which a pawl engages.
purchase
noun, acquisition by the payment of money or its equivalent; buying, or a single act of buying.
reaction
noun, a reverse movement or tendency; an action in a reverse direction or manner.
ancestor
noun, a person from whom one is descended; forebear; progenitor.
protects
verb (used with object), to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
propanes
noun, a colorless, flammable gas, C 3 H 8 , of the alkane series, occurring in petroleum and natural gas: used chiefly as a fuel and in organic synthesis.
prophase
noun, Cell Biology. the first stage of mitosis or meiosis in eukaryotic cell division, during which the nuclear envelope breaks down and strands of chromatin form into chromosomes.
propines
noun, a present; gift.
anchoret
noun, anchorite.
prospect
noun, Usually, prospects. an apparent probability of advancement, success, profit, etc. the outlook for the future:
prostate
noun, prostate gland.
rheostat
noun, an adjustable resistor so constructed that its resistance may be changed without opening the circuit in which it is connected, thereby controlling the current in the circuit.
uranites
noun, any of the uranium phosphates, as autunite or torbernite.
Protista
noun, a taxonomic kingdom comprising the protists.
re-count
noun, a second or additional count, as of votes in an election.
archines
noun, arshin.
pruinose
adjective, covered with a frostlike bloom or powdery secretion, as a plant surface.
archetto
noun, a tool, consisting of a bow strung with wire, for trimming excess material from a piece being modeled.
Anicetus
noun, Saint, pope a.d. 155?–166?.
repaints
noun, a part repainted, especially a part of a picture by a restorer.
punctate
adjective, marked with points or dots; having minute spots or depressions.
apterous
adjective, Zoology. wingless, as some insects.
recusant
noun, a person who is recusant.
pitchers
noun, a container, usually with a handle and spout or lip, for holding and pouring liquids.
routines
noun, a customary or regular course of procedure.
pinaster
noun, a species of pyramid-shaped pine, Pinus pinaster, growing in southern Europe and having clustered needles.
seraphic
adjective, of, like, or befitting a seraph.
achiotes
noun, annatto.
picrates
noun, a salt or ester of picric acid.
aconites
noun, any plant belonging to the genus Aconitum, of the buttercup family, having irregular flowers usually in loose clusters, including species with poisonous and medicinal properties.
pinchers
noun, a person or thing that pinches.
achroite
noun, the colorless or white variety of tourmaline, often used as a gem.
shea-nut
noun, the seed of the shea tree and the source of shea butter.
scenario
noun, an outline of the plot of a dramatic work, giving particulars as to the scenes, characters, situations, etc.
phreatic
adjective, noting or pertaining to ground water.
pinscher
noun, one of a group of related dogs including the Doberman pinscher, miniature pinscher, and affenpinscher.
pictures
noun, a visual representation of a person, object, or scene, as a painting, drawing, photograph, etc.:
atropine
noun, a poisonous crystalline alkaloid, C 17 H 23 NO 3 , obtained from belladonna and other plants of the nightshade family, that prevents the response of various body structures to certain types of nerve stimulation: used chiefly to relieve spasms, to lessen secretions, and, topically, to dilate the pupil of the eye.
shape-up
noun, an act or instance of shaping up.
piscator
noun, fisherman.
turpeths
noun, the root of an East Indian plant, Merremia (or Operculina) turpethum, of the morning glory family, formerly used as a purgative.
turnspit
noun, a spit that rotates or can be rotated.
step-cut
noun, a cut consisting of a rectangular girdle, often faceted, with two or more tiers of narrow facets running parallel to the girdle on both the crown and the pavilion: used especially in stones in which color is more important than brilliance.
Scituate
noun, a town in E Massachusetts.
Sheraton
noun, Thomas, 1751–1806, English cabinetmaker and furniture designer.
senorita
noun, a Spanish term of address equivalent to miss, used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a girl or unmarried woman. Abbreviation: Srta.
athonite
adjective, of or relating to Mount Athos.
auctions
noun, Also called public sale. a publicly held sale at which property or goods are sold to the highest bidder.
piecrust
noun, the crust or shell of a pie.
phorates
noun, a systemic insecticide, C 7 H 17 O 2 PS 3 , used especially as a soil treatment for the control of numerous crop-damaging insects.
reptant
adjective, repent2 .
retains
verb (used with object), to keep possession of.
Hichens
noun, Robert Smythe [smahyth,, smahyth] /smaɪð,, smaɪθ/ (Show IPA), 1864–1950, English novelist.
tin-pot
adjective, inferior; paltry; shoddy.
reposit
verb (used with object), to put back; replace.
tinters
noun, a person who specializes in applying tints or dyes.
heroins
noun, a white, crystalline, narcotic powder, C 21 H 23 NO 5 , derived from morphine, formerly used as an analgesic and sedative: manufacture and importation of heroin are now controlled by federal law in the U.S. because of the danger of addiction.
heroics
noun, Usually, heroics. heroic verse.
retouch
noun, an added touch to a picture, painting, paint job, etc., by way of improvement or alteration.
tipcart
noun, a cart with a body that can be tipped or tilted to empty it of its contents.
retsina
noun, a strong, resinated white or red wine of Greece and Cyprus.
repaint
noun, a part repainted, especially a part of a picture by a restorer.
senhora
noun, a Portuguese term of address equivalent to Mrs., used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a married or older woman. Abbreviation: Sra.
hernio-
cuprite
noun, a mineral, cuprous oxide, Cu 2 O, occurring in red crystals and brown to black granular masses: an ore of copper.
hepatic
noun, a medicine acting on the liver.
hectors
noun, Classical Mythology. the eldest son of Priam and husband of Andromache: the greatest Trojan hero in the Trojan War, killed by Achilles.
shipper
noun, a person who ships goods or makes shipments.
heinous
adjective, hateful; odious; abominable; totally reprehensible:
tipster
noun, a person who makes a business of furnishing tips, as for betting or speculation.
Rhoecus
noun, flourished 6th century b.c, Greek sculptor and architect.
curates
noun, Chiefly British. a member of the clergy employed to assist a rector or vicar.
Tippets
noun, a scarf, usually of fur or wool, for covering the neck, or the neck and shoulders, and usually having ends hanging down in front. Compare stole2 (def 2).
heparin
noun, Biochemistry. a polysaccharide, occurring in various tissues, especially the liver, and having anticoagulent properties.
Scutari
noun, Lake, a lake between NW Albania and Montenegro. About 135 sq. mi. (350 sq. km).
Rhetian
noun, Raetic.
scutate
adjective, Botany. formed like a round buckler.
scutter
verb (used without object), noun, scurry.
senator
noun, a member of a senate.
hepato-
hepcats
noun, a performer or admirer of jazz, especially swing.
Rhenish
noun, British. Rhine wine.
seaport
noun, a port or harbor on or accessible to a seacoast and providing accommodation for seagoing vessels.
tipcats
noun, a game in which a short piece of wood, tapered at both ends, is struck lightly at one end with a bat, causing the wood to spring into the air so that it can be batted for a distance.
rhachis
noun, rachis.
heriots
noun, a feudal service or tribute, originally of borrowed military equipment and later of a chattel, due to the lord on the death of a tenant.
Herisau
noun, a town in and the capital of Appenzell Ausser Rhoden, in NE Switzerland.
hernias
noun, the protrusion of an organ or tissue through an opening in its surrounding walls, especially in the abdominal region.
hipster
noun, a usually young person who is trendy, stylish, or progressive in an unconventional way; someone who is hip.
section
noun, a part that is cut off or separated.
hipshot
adjective, having the hip dislocated.
entopic
adjective, being or occurring in the usual place.
hirsute
adjective, hairy; shaggy.
thorite
noun, a rare mineral, thorium silicate, ThSiO 4 , occurring in the form of yellow or black crystals.
Huastec
noun, a member of an Indian people of Mexico.
Thraces
noun, an ancient region of varying extent in the E part of the Balkan Peninsula: later a Roman province; now in Bulgaria, Turkey, and Greece.
sharpen
verb (used with or without object), to make or become sharp or sharper.
Crispen
verb (used with or without object), to make or become crisp.
ratites
noun, a bird having a ratite breastbone.
hunches
noun, a premonition or suspicion; guess:
Hunters
noun, a person who hunts game or other wild animals for food or in sport.
huppahs
noun, a canopy under which the Jewish marriage ceremony is performed.
crinose
adjective, hairy.
cretins
noun, a person suffering from cretinism.
hutches
noun, a pen or enclosed coop for small animals:
threaps
noun, an argument; quarrel.
crepons
noun, a heavyweight crepe fabric.
rations
noun, a fixed allowance of provisions or food, especially for soldiers or sailors or for civilians during a shortage:
thorias
noun, a white, heavy, water-insoluble powder, ThO 2 , used chiefly in incandescent mantles, as the Welsbach gas mantle.
Thoreau
noun, Henry David, 1817–62, U.S. naturalist and author.
thither
adverb, Also, thitherward [thith -er-werd, th ith -] /ˈθɪð ər wərd, ˈðɪð-/ (Show IPA), thitherwards. to or toward that place or point; there.
Iapetus
noun, Classical Mythology. a Titan, son of Uranus and Gaea.
ratines
noun, a loosely woven fabric made with nubby or knotty yarns.
Soutine
noun, Chaim [khahy-im,, khahy-im] /xaɪˈɪm,, ˈxaɪ ɪm/ (Show IPA), 1894–1943, Lithuanian painter in France.
Shapiro
noun, Karl (Jay) 1913–2000, U.S. poet and editor.
icterus
noun, jaundice (def 1).
ratchet
noun, a toothed bar with which a pawl engages.
sharpie
noun, sharper.
cronies
noun, a close friend or companion; chum.
Transit
noun, the act or fact of passing across or through; passage from one place to another.
soutane
noun, a cassock.
recoups
noun, an act of recouping.
histone
noun, any of a group of five small basic proteins, occurring in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells, that organize DNA strands into nucleosomes by forming molecular complexes around which the DNA winds.
transp.
hitches
noun, the act or fact of fastening, as to something, especially temporarily.
recount
noun, a second or additional count, as of votes in an election.
tiptops
noun, the extreme top or summit.
recants
verb (used with object), to withdraw or disavow (a statement, opinion, etc.), especially formally; retract.
hoarsen
verb (used with or without object), to make or become hoarse.
Sephora
noun, Zipporah.
Sheitan
noun, Ash-Shaytān.
souther
noun, a wind or storm from the south.
threats
noun, a declaration of an intention or determination to inflict punishment, injury, etc., in retaliation for, or conditionally upon, some action or course; menace:
rattons
noun, a rat.
rattish
adjective, of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or resembling a rat.
hospice
noun, a house of shelter or rest for pilgrims, strangers, etc., especially one kept by a religious order.
shatter
noun, Usually, shatters. fragments made by shattering.
treason
noun, the offense of acting to overthrow one's government or to harm or kill its sovereign.
hot-air
noun, empty, exaggerated, or pretentious talk or writing:
hotches
verb (used with object), to cause to fidget or shiver.
trepans
noun, a tool for cutting shallow holes by removing a core.
throats
noun, the passage from the mouth to the stomach or to the lungs, including the pharynx, esophagus, larynx, and trachea.
Hotspur
noun, an impetuous or reckless person; a hothead.
croppie
noun, crappie.
hit-run
adjective, hit-and-run (defs 1, 2, 4).
curites
noun, a radioactive uranium mineral, Pb 2 U 5 O 17 ·4H 2 O, with adamantine luster, occurring as reddish-brown to deep-yellow needle-shaped crystals, formed by alteration of uraninite.
hearths
noun, the floor of a fireplace, usually of stone, brick, etc., often extending a short distance into a room.
Estonia
noun, a republic in N Europe, on the Baltic, S of the Gulf of Finland: an independent republic 1918–40; annexed by the Soviet Union 1940; regained independence 1991. 17,413 sq. mi. (45,100 sq. km). Capital: Tallinn.
shortie
noun, a person of less than average stature (sometimes used as a disparaging and offensive term of address).
Tourane
noun, former name of Danang.
topspin
noun, a spinning motion imparted to a ball that causes it to rotate forward.
tourist
noun, a person who is traveling, especially for pleasure.
toppers
noun, a person or thing that tops.
Esparto
noun, any of several grasses, especially Stipa tenacissima, of southern Europe and northern Africa, used for making paper, cordage, etc.
ruttish
adjective, salacious; lustful.
Tournai
noun, a city in W Belgium, on the Scheldt River.
scauper
noun, a graver with a flattened or hollowed blade, used in engraving.
earshot
noun, the range or distance within which a sound, voice, etc., can be heard.
touters
noun, a tout.
scatter
noun, the act of scattering.
top-hat
noun, a tall, cylindrical hat with a stiff brim usually slightly curved on the sides, worn by men especially on formal occasions. Compare beaver1 (def 4), opera hat, silk hat.
etchant
noun, a chemical used to etch designs into metal, glass, or other material.
shotten
adjective, (of fish, especially herring) having recently ejected the spawn.
ethions
noun, a highly toxic organophosphate, C 9 H 22 O 4 P 2 S 3, used as a pesticide.
ethiops
adjective, noun, Ethiopian.
rupiahs
noun, an aluminum coin, paper money, and monetary unit of Indonesia, equal to 100 sen. Abbreviation: Rp.
schappe
noun, schappe silk.
shittah
noun, a tree, said to be an acacia, probably Acacia seyal, that yielded the shittim wood of the Old Testament.
ethnics
noun, a member of an ethnic group.
cutties
noun, a short spoon.
tonsure
noun, the act of cutting the hair or shaving the head.
shorten
verb (used with object), to make short or shorter.
erotics
noun, an erotic poem.
tone-up
noun, an exercise for toning up one's body.
ectopia
noun, the usually congenital displacement of an organ or part.
entrust
verb (used with object), to charge or invest with a trust or responsibility; charge with a specified office or duty involving trust:
encrust
verb (used with or without object), incrust.
Saucier
noun, a chef or cook who specializes in making sauces.
saunter
noun, a leisurely walk or ramble; stroll.
shoepac
noun, a heavy, laced, waterproof boot.
epicarp
noun, the outermost layer of a pericarp, as the rind or peel of certain fruits.
satinet
noun, a satin-weave fabric made with cotton warp and wool filling, fulled and finished to resemble wool.
epinaos
noun, a rear vestibule, as of a classical temple.
shophar
noun, shofar.
sautoir
noun, a ribbon, chain, scarf, or the like, tied around the neck in such a manner that the ends cross over each other.
epitaph
noun, a commemorative inscription on a tomb or mortuary monument about the person buried at that site.
Sapphic
noun, a Sapphic verse.
erotica
noun, written works, usually fiction, dealing with sexual love.
shochet
noun, shohet.
toucans
noun, any of several usually brightly colored, fruit-eating birds of the family Ramphastidae, of tropical America, having a very large bill.
sapient
adjective, having or showing great wisdom or sound judgment.
shopper
noun, a person who shops.
erasion
noun, the act of erasing.
scapho-
Ericson
noun, Leif [leef;; Icelandic leyv] /lif;; Icelandic leɪv/ (Show IPA), flourished a.d. c1000, Norse mariner: according to Icelandic saga, discoverer of Vinland (son of Eric the Red).
Torenia
noun, any of several plants belonging to the genus Torenia, of the figwort family, native to Africa and Asia, having two-lipped, usually blue or purple flowers.
echinus
noun, any sea urchin of the genus Echinus.
echino-
torches
noun, a light to be carried in the hand, consisting of some combustible substance, as resinous wood, or of twisted flax or the like soaked with tallow or other flammable substance, ignited at the upper end.
ruinate
adjective, ruined.
traipse
noun, a tiring walk.
curiosa
plural noun, books, pamphlets, etc., dealing with unusual subjects.
tithers
noun, a person who gives or pays tithes, as to a church.
happens
verb (used without object), to take place; come to pass; occur:
haptens
noun, a substance having a single antigenic determinant that can react with a previously existing antibody but cannot stimulate more antibody production unless combined with other molecules; a partial antigen.
riposte
noun, a quick, sharp return in speech or action; counterstroke:
Sno-Cat
rinceau
noun, an ornamental foliate or floral motif.
haptics
noun, the branch of psychology that investigates sensory data and sensation derived from the sense of touch and localized on the skin.
haricot
noun, any plant of the genus Phaseolus, especially P. vulgaris, the kidney bean.
curtain
noun, a hanging piece of fabric used to shut out the light from a window, adorn a room, increase privacy, etc.
Harnett
noun, William Michael, 1848–92, U.S. painter.
ricotta
noun, a soft Italian cheese that resembles cottage cheese.
Script.
scrapie
noun, a usually fatal brain disease of sheep, characterized by twitching of the neck and head, grinding of the teeth, and scraping of itching portions of skin against fixed objects with a subsequent loss of wool: thought to be caused by an infectious prion.
shippon
noun, a cow barn or cattle shed.
Harpies
noun, Classical Mythology. a ravenous, filthy monster having a woman's head and a bird's body.
harpist
noun, a person who plays the harp, especially professionally.
harshen
verb (used with or without object), to make or become harsh:
richens
verb (used with or without object), to make or become rich or richer.
hatches
noun, the act of hatching.
hatchet
noun, a small, short-handled ax having the end of the head opposite the blade in the form of a hammer, made to be used with one hand.
entraps
verb (used with object), to catch in or as in a trap; ensnare:
hatpins
noun, a long pin for securing a woman's hat to her hair, often having a bulbous decorative head of colored glass, simulated pearl, or the like.
scupper
noun, Nautical. a drain at the edge of a deck exposed to the weather, for allowing accumulated water to drain away into the sea or into the bilges. Compare freeing port.
hatters
noun, a maker or seller of hats.
haircut
noun, an act or instance of cutting the hair.
toaster
noun, an instrument or appliance for toasting bread, muffins, etc.
shut-in
noun, a person confined by infirmity or disease to the house, a hospital, etc.
Scottie
noun, Scottish terrier.
shutter
noun, a solid or louvered movable cover for a window.
cushion
noun, a soft bag of cloth, leather, or rubber, filled with feathers, air, foam rubber, etc., on which to sit, kneel, or lie.
tonetic
noun, the phonetic study of tone in language.
tranche
noun, Finance. one part or division of a larger unit, as of an asset pool or investment: a group of securities that share a certain characteristic and form part of a larger offering:
ruction
noun, a disturbance, quarrel, or row.
Sichuan
noun, a province in S central China. 219,691 sq. mi. (569,000 sq. km). Capital: Chengdu.
sinuate
adjective, bent in and out; winding; sinuous.
ratches
noun, a ratchet.
routine
noun, a customary or regular course of procedure.
curtate
adjective, shortened; reduced; abbreviated.
rotates
adjective, wheel-shaped: applied especially to a gamopetalous short-tubed corolla with a spreading limb.
Rosetta
noun, a town in N Egypt, at a mouth of the Nile.
tochers
noun, a dowry; marriage settlement given to the groom by the bride or her family.
Roscian
adjective, of, relating to, or involving acting.
rochets
noun, a vestment of linen or lawn, resembling a surplice, worn especially by bishops and abbots.
situate
adjective, Archaic. located; placed; situated.
eutocia
noun, normal childbirth.
roaches
noun, a cockroach.
Eutopia
noun, a place in which human society, natural conditions, etc., are so ideally perfect that there is complete contentment.
snapper
noun, any of several large marine food fishes of the family Lutjanidae.
toecaps
noun, a piece of leather or other material covering the toe of a shoe.
scouter
noun, a person who scouts.
hachure
noun, one of a series of short parallel lines drawn on a map to indicate topographic relief.
snippet
noun, a small piece snipped off; a small bit, scrap, or fragment:
phonies
noun, something that is phony; a counterfeit or fake.
intrust
verb (used with object), entrust.
soutter
noun, souter.
parties
noun, a social gathering, as of invited guests at a private home, for conversation, refreshments, entertainment, etc.:
Panther
noun, the cougar or puma, Felis concolor.
panties
noun, underpants or undershorts for women and children.
poaches
verb (used with object), to trespass on (private property), especially in order to hunt or fish.
poacher
noun, a person who trespasses on private property, especially to catch fish or game illegally.
stature
noun, the height of a human or animal body.
suction
noun, the act, process, or condition of sucking.
parches
verb (used with object), to make extremely, excessively, or completely dry, as heat, sun, and wind do.
staunch
adjective, firm or steadfast in principle, adherence, loyalty, etc., as a person:
parison
noun, a partially shaped mass of molten glass.
parotic
adjective, situated about or near the ear.
cratons
noun, a relatively rigid and immobile region of continental portions of the earth's crust.
piteous
adjective, evoking or deserving pity; pathetic:
partite
noun, an instrumental suite common chiefly in the 18th century.
paniers
noun, pannier.
partons
noun, a constituent of the nucleon originally postulated in the theoretical analysis of high-energy scattering of electrons by nucleons and subsequently identified with quarks and gluons.
pastern
noun, the part of the foot of a horse, cow, etc., between the fetlock and the hoof.
Pasteur
noun, Louis [loo-ee;; French lwee] /ˈlu i;; French lwi/ (Show IPA), 1822–95, French chemist and bacteriologist.
pitches
noun, relative point, position, or degree:
Pasture
noun, Also called pastureland [pas-cher-land, pahs-] /ˈpæs tʃərˌlænd, ˈpɑs-/ (Show IPA). an area covered with grass or other plants used or suitable for the grazing of livestock; grassland.
patches
noun, a small piece of material used to mend a tear or break, to cover a hole, or to strengthen a weak place:
Pitcher
noun, a container, usually with a handle and spout or lip, for holding and pouring liquids.
patents
noun, the exclusive right granted by a government to an inventor to manufacture, use, or sell an invention for a certain number of years.
Pitatus
noun, a walled plain in the third quadrant of the face of the moon: about 50 miles (80 km) in diameter.
stearic
adjective, of or relating to suet or fat.
patient
noun, a person who is under medical care or treatment.
stearin
noun, Chemistry. any of the three glyceryl esters of stearic acid, especially C 3 H 5 (C 18 H 35 O 2) 3 , a soft, white, odorless solid found in many natural fats.
patines
noun, patina.
station
noun, a place or position in which a person or thing is normally located.
Suharto
noun, 1921–2008, Indonesian army officer and political leader: president 1967–98.
steato-
porches
noun, an exterior appendage to a building, forming a covered approach or vestibule to a doorway.
orpines
noun, a plant, Sedum telephium, of the stonecrop family, having purplish flowers.
pothers
noun, commotion; uproar.
Tacitus
noun, Publius Cornelius [puhb-lee-uh s] /ˈpʌb li əs/ (Show IPA), a.d. c55–c120, Roman historian.
posture
noun, the relative disposition of the parts of something.
ostrich
noun, a large, two-toed, swift-footed flightless bird, Struthio camelus, indigenous to Africa and Arabia, domesticated for its plumage: the largest of living birds.
Suttner
noun, Bertha von [bur-thuh von;; German ber-tuh fuh n] /ˈbɜr θə vɒn;; German ˈbɛr tə fən/ (Show IPA), 1843–1914, Austrian writer: Nobel Peace Prize 1905.
outacts
verb (used with object), to outdo in acting.
postern
noun, a back door or gate.
outcast
noun, a person who is rejected or cast out, as from home or society:
portent
noun, an indication or omen of something about to happen, especially something momentous.
outpace
verb (used with object), to surpass or exceed, as in speed, development, or performance:
porcine
adjective, of or relating to swine.
outrace
verb (used with object), to race or run faster than:
poetics
noun, literary criticism treating of the nature and laws of poetry.
startup
noun, the act or fact of starting something; a setting in motion.
popinac
noun, huisache.
Pontiac
noun, c1720–69, North American Indian, chief of the Ottawa tribe: commander during the Pontiac War 1763–64.
surcoat
noun, a garment worn over medieval armor, often embroidered with heraldic arms.
outsert
noun, an additional folded signature or sheet into which another is bound.
ponceau
noun, a vivid red to reddish-orange color.
outspan
noun, the act or a place of outspanning.
pointes
noun, the tip of the toe.
pointer
noun, a person or thing that points.
support
noun, the act or an instance of supporting.
Statice
noun, any of various plants belonging to the genus Limonium, of the leadwort family, having clusters of variously colored flowers that retain their color when dried.
Pahouin
noun, Fang (def 1).
Painter
noun, an artist who paints pictures.
stearo-
patriot
noun, a person who loves, supports, and defends his or her country and its interests with devotion.
orphans
noun, a child who has lost both parents through death, or, less commonly, one parent.
Petunia
noun, any garden plant belonging to the genus Petunia, of the nightshade family, native to tropical America, having funnel-shaped flowers of various colors.
sthenic
adjective, sturdy; heavily and strongly built.
Persian
noun, a member of the native peoples of Iran, descended in part from the ancient Iranians.
persona
noun, a person.
picture
noun, a visual representation of a person, object, or scene, as a painting, drawing, photograph, etc.:
pertain
verb (used without object), to have reference or relation; relate:
picrate
noun, a salt or ester of picric acid.
stouten
verb (used with object), to make stout.
piceous
adjective, of, relating to, or resembling pitch.
petitor
noun, a seeker; an applicant or candidate.
picaros
noun, a rogue or vagabond.
petrous
adjective, Anatomy. noting or pertaining to the hard dense portion of the temporal bone, containing the internal auditory organs; petrosal.
pettish
adjective, petulantly peevish:
stopper
noun, a person or thing that stops.
periapt
noun, an amulet.
piaster
noun, a former coin of Turkey, the 100th part of a lira: replaced by the kurus in 1933.
phaeton
noun, any of various light, four-wheeled carriages, with or without a top, having one or two seats facing forward, used in the 19th century.
phreno-
phrenic
adjective, Anatomy. of or relating to the diaphragm.
Phineas
noun, a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “serpent's mouth or oracle.”.
Phineus
noun, a brother of Cepheus who was not brave enough to rescue his betrothed Andromeda from a sea monster and who was eventually turned to stone.
phrenia
phocine
adjective, of or relating to seals.
phonate
verb (used with or without object), Phonetics. to provide (a sound source, and hence the pitch) for a given voiced continuant or vowel, through rapid, periodic glottal action.
Photius
noun, a.d. c820–891, patriarch of Constantinople 858–867, 877–882.
photics
noun, the science of light.
phosph-
phorate
noun, a systemic insecticide, C 7 H 17 O 2 PS 3 , used especially as a soil treatment for the control of numerous crop-damaging insects.
sthenia
noun, strength; excessive vital force.
stetho-
Piraeus
noun, a seaport in SE Greece: the port of Athens.
Pechora
noun, a river in the NE Russian Federation in Europe, flowing from the Ural Mountains to the Arctic Ocean. 1110 miles (1785 km) long.
pattens
noun, any of various kinds of footwear, as a wooden shoe, a shoe with a wooden sole, a chopine, etc., to protect the feet from mud or wetness.
pattern
noun, a decorative design, as for wallpaper, china, or textile fabrics, etc.
Stentor
noun, (in the Iliad) a Greek herald with a loud voice.
patters
noun, a rapid succession of light tapping sounds:
step-in
noun, step-ins, panties, especially bias-cut panties with wide legs worn by women in the 1920s and 1930s.
step-on
adjective, made to open by the operation of a pedal, as a can for kitchen garbage.
patties
noun, any item of food covered with dough, batter, etc., and fried or baked:
step-up
noun, an increase or rise in the rate or quantity of something.
paupers
noun, a person without any means of support, especially a destitute person who depends on aid from public welfare funds or charity.
strophe
noun, the part of an ancient Greek choral ode sung by the chorus when moving from right to left.
pinesap
noun, either of two parasitic or saprophytic plants of the genus Monotropa, especially the tawny or reddish M. hypopithys (false beechdrops) of eastern North America.
Pearson
noun, Drew (Andrew Russell Pearson) 1897–1969, U.S. journalist.
Pinchot
noun, Gifford, 1863–1946, U.S. political leader, forester, and teacher.
pectins
noun, a white, amorphous, colloidal carbohydrate of high molecular weight occurring in ripe fruits, especially in apples, currants, etc., and used in fruit jellies, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics for its thickening and emulsifying properties and its ability to solidify to a gel.
sterno-
pectous
adjective, of, relating to, or consisting of pectin or protopectin.
striate
adjective, striated.
Stretch
noun, an act or instance of stretching.
pinches
pent-up
adjective, confined; restrained; not vented or expressed; curbed:
strato-
pepinos
noun, a rounded, cone-shaped hill in a karstic area.
strati-
peptics
noun, a substance promoting digestion.
Perchta
noun, the goddess of death and of fertility: sometimes identified with Holle.
pincher
noun, a person or thing that pinches.
pincers
noun, a gripping tool consisting of two pivoted limbs forming a pair of jaws and a pair of handles (usually used with pair of).
perhaps
adverb, maybe; possibly:
Orpheus
noun, Greek Legend. a poet and musician, a son of Calliope, who followed his dead wife, Eurydice, to the underworld. By charming Hades, he obtained permission to lead her away, provided he did not look back at her until they returned to earth. But at the last moment he looked, and she was lost to him forever.
ornith-
Rappist
noun, Harmonist.
nappers
noun, a textile worker who naps cloth.
isopach
noun, a line drawn on a map connecting all points of equal thickness of a particular geologic formation.
isotach
noun, a line on a weather map or chart connecting points where winds of equal speeds have been recorded.
teutons
noun, a member of a Germanic people or tribe first mentioned in the 4th century b.c. and supposed to have dwelt in Jutland.
Purchas
noun, Samuel, 1575?–1626, English writer and editor of travel books.
iterant
adjective, characterized by repetition; repeating.
pupates
verb (used without object), to become a pupa.
spinach
noun, a plant, Spinacia oleracea, cultivated for its edible, crinkly or flat leaves.
tetanus
noun, Pathology. an infectious, often fatal disease caused by a specific bacterium that enters the body through wounds and characterized by respiratory paralysis and tonic spasms and rigidity of the voluntary muscles, especially those of the neck and lower jaw. Compare lockjaw.
punties
noun, an iron rod used in glassmaking for handling the hot glass.
tetanic
adjective, Pathology. pertaining to, of the nature of, or characterized by tetanus.
punster
noun, a person who makes puns frequently.
naphth-
nappies
noun, liquor, especially ale.
purines
noun, a white, crystalline compound, C 5 H 4 N 4 , from which is derived a group of compounds including uric acid, xanthine, and caffeine.
tertian
noun, Pathology. a tertian fever.
narcose
adjective, characterized by stupor; stuporous.
natters
noun, a conversation; chat.
punches
noun, a thrusting blow, especially with the fist.
spirant
noun, fricative (def 2).
nectars
noun, the saccharine secretion of a plant, which attracts the insects or birds that pollinate the flower.
tephras
noun, clastic volcanic material, as scoria, dust, etc., ejected during an eruption.
spitter
noun, a person or thing that spits.
nephric
adjective, renal.
pterous
nephro-
pterion
noun, the craniometric point at the side of the sphenoidal fontanelle.
Nerthus
noun, goddess of fertility, described by Tacitus in his Germania: later appeared in Scandinavian mythology as the god Njord.
isoneph
noun, a line on a weather map or chart connecting points having the same amount of cloudiness.
Puritan
noun, a member of a group of Protestants that arose in the 16th century within the Church of England, demanding the simplification of doctrine and worship, and greater strictness in religious discipline: during part of the 17th century the Puritans became a powerful political party.
pschent
noun, the double crown worn by ancient Egyptian kings, symbolic of dominion over Upper and Lower Egypt, which had previously been separate kingdoms.
Insecta
noun, the class comprising the insects.
rapines
noun, the violent seizure and carrying off of another's property; plunder.
therian
noun, a therian animal.
incepts
verb (used with object), to take in; ingest.
ranchos
noun, a ranch.
ranches
noun, an establishment maintained for raising livestock under range conditions.
incrust
verb (used with object), to cover or line with a crust or hard coating.
theriac
noun, molasses; treacle.
rainout
noun, a contest, performance, or the like, that has been rained out.
spathic
adjective, like spar.
inphase
adjective, having the same phase.
spatter
noun, the act or the sound of spattering:
inpours
verb (used with or without object), to pour in.
inscape
noun, the unique essence or inner nature of a person, place, thing, or event, especially depicted in poetry or a work of art.
inshore
adverb, toward the shore:
purpose
noun, the reason for which something exists or is done, made, used, etc.
inspect
verb (used with object), to look carefully at or over; view closely and critically:
instate
verb (used with object), to put or place in a certain state or position, as in an office; install.
spectra
noun, a plural of spectrum.
sphenic
adjective, being in the shape of a wedge; wedge-shaped.
spheno-
sphero-
intreat
verb (used with or without object), entreat.
puttier
noun, a person who putties, as a glazier.
phonics
noun, a method of teaching reading and spelling based upon the phonetic interpretation of ordinary spelling.
putters
noun, puttering or ineffective action; dawdling.
spicate
adjective, having spikes, as a plant.
pushpin
noun, a short pin having a spool-shaped head of plastic, glass, or metal, used for affixing material to a bulletin board, wall, or the like.
thenars
noun, the fleshy mass of the outer side of the palm of the hand.
spotter
noun, a person employed to remove spots from clothing, especially at a dry-cleaning establishment.
neutro-
potiche
noun, a vase or jar, as of porcelain, with a rounded or polygonal body narrowing at the top.
precuts
adjective, cut to a specific shape or size before being assembled or used:
tarpons
noun, a large, powerful game fish, Megalops atlantica, inhabiting the warmer waters of the Atlantic Ocean, having a compressed body and large, silvery scales.
tarnish
noun, a tarnished coating.
Oceanus
noun, a Titan who was the son of Uranus and Gaea, the consort of Tethys, and the father of the river gods and Oceanids.
tapster
noun, a bartender.
tappets
noun, a sliding rod, intermittently struck by a cam, for moving another part, as a valve.
princes
noun, a nonreigning male member of a royal family.
octanes
noun, any of 18 isomeric saturated hydrocarbons having the formula C 8 H 18 , some of which are obtained in the distillation and cracking of petroleum.
octants
noun, the eighth part of a circle.
Priapus
noun, Classical Mythology. a god of male procreative power, the son of Dionysus and Aphrodite.
Preston
noun, a seaport in W Lancashire, in NW England.
Onitsha
noun, a city in SW Nigeria, on the Niger River.
tanrecs
noun, tenrec.
operant
noun, a person or thing that operates.
nutters
noun, a person who gathers nuts.
precast
adjective, (of a building or section) cast before being transported to the site of installation:
prances
noun, the act of prancing; a prancing movement.
sputter
noun, the act or sound of sputtering.
ophites
noun, a diabase in which elongate crystals of plagioclase are embedded in pyroxene.
opiates
noun, a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used in medicine for inducing sleep and relieving pain.
oraches
noun, any plant of the genus Atriplex, especially A. hortensis, of the amaranth family, cultivated for use like spinach.
pouters
noun, a person who pouts.
pounces
noun, the claw or talon of a bird of prey.
pouches
noun, a bag, sack, or similar receptacle, especially one for small articles or quantities:
taction
noun, touch; contact.
potties
noun, a seat of reduced size fitting over a toilet seat, for use by a small child.
orceins
noun, a red dye, the principal coloring matter of cudbear and orchil, obtained by oxidizing an ammoniacal solution of orcinol.
orients
noun, the Orient, the countries of Asia, especially East Asia. (formerly) the countries to the E of the Mediterranean.
tartine
noun, a fancy French open-faced sandwich topped with spreadable ingredients.
nutrias
noun, the coypu.
protist
noun, any of various one-celled organisms, classified in the kingdom Protista, that are either free-living or aggregated into simple colonies and that have diverse reproductive and nutritional modes, including the protozoans, eukaryotic algae, and slime molds: some classification schemes also include the fungi and the more primitive bacteria and blue-green algae or may distribute the organisms between the kingdoms Plantae and Animalia according to dominant characteristics.
teapots
noun, a container with a lid, spout, and handle, in which tea is made and from which it is poured.
Proteus
noun, Classical Mythology. a sea god, son of Oceanus and Tethys, noted for his ability to assume different forms and to prophesy.
Nicetas
noun, Saint Ignatius (def 2).
protest
noun, an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid:
nippers
noun, a person or thing that nips.
protein
noun, Biochemistry. any of numerous, highly varied organic molecules constituting a large portion of the mass of every life form and necessary in the diet of all animals and other nonphotosynthesizing organisms, composed of 20 or more amino acids linked in a genetically controlled linear sequence into one or more long polypeptide chains, the final shape and other properties of each protein being determined by the side chains of the amino acids and their chemical attachments: proteins include such specialized forms as collagen for supportive tissue, hemoglobin for transport, antibodies for immune defense, and enzymes for metabolism.
protect
verb (used with object), to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
protean
adjective, readily assuming different forms or characters; extremely variable.
prostie
noun, a prostitute.
techno-
nitrate
noun, Chemistry. a salt or ester of nitric acid, or any compound containing the univalent group –ONO 2 or NO 3 .
nitrous
adjective, pertaining to compounds obtained from niter, usually containing less oxygen than the corresponding nitric compounds.
prosect
verb (used with object), to dissect (a cadaver or part) for anatomical demonstration.
prosaic
adjective, commonplace or dull; matter-of-fact or unimaginative:
noetics
noun, the science of the intellect or of pure thought; reasoning.
nutates
verb (used without object), to undergo or show nutation.
teacups
noun, a cup in which tea is served, usually of small or moderate size.
propine
noun, a present; gift.
Prophet
noun, a person who speaks for God or a deity, or by divine inspiration.
norites
noun, a granular igneous rock consisting of a mix of light and dark minerals, the former being calcic plagioclase feldspars, and the latter orthorhombic pyroxenes.
tautens
verb (used with or without object), to make or become taut.
propane
noun, a colorless, flammable gas, C 3 H 8 , of the alkane series, occurring in petroleum and natural gas: used chiefly as a fuel and in organic synthesis.
notates
verb (used with object), to note, mark, or set down in a system of notation:
notches
noun, an angular or V -shaped cut, indentation, or slit in an object, surface, or edge.
notices
noun, an announcement or intimation of something impending; warning:
taurine
noun, a neutral crystalline substance, C 2 H 7 NO 3 S, obtained from bile.
pronate
verb (used with object), to turn into a prone position; to rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the surface of the palm is downward or toward the back; to turn (the sole of the foot) outward so that the inner edge of the foot bears the weight when standing.
nourice
noun, a nurse.
nourish
verb (used with object), to sustain with food or nutriment; supply with what is necessary for life, health, and growth.
parsnip
noun, a plant, Pastinaca sativa, cultivated varieties of which have a large, whitish, edible root.
trippet
noun, a projection, cam, or the like, for striking some other part at regular intervals.
coaster
noun, a person or thing that coasts.
conster
verb (used with or without object), construe.
acetous
adjective, containing or producing acetic acid.
chorten
noun, (in Tibet) a monument to a distinguished Buddhist, especially a lama.
Acheron
noun, Classical Mythology. a river in Hades over which Charon ferried the souls of the dead.
cistern
noun, a reservoir, tank, or container for storing or holding water or other liquid.
Acheson
noun, Dean (Gooderham) [goo d-er-ham,, -uh m] /ˈgʊd ərˌhæm,, -əm/ (Show IPA), 1893–1971, U.S. statesman: secretary of state 1949–53.
urinate
verb (used without object), to pass or discharge urine.
achiote
noun, annatto.
unearth
verb (used with object), to dig or get out of the earth; dig up.
cortina
noun, a weblike, often evanescent veil covering the gills or hanging from the cap edge of certain mushrooms, particularly those of genus Cortinarius, and sometimes persisting as a ring or remnant of fibrils around the mushroom stalk.
troupes
noun, a company, band, or group of singers, actors, or other performers, especially one that travels about.
constr.
chorine
noun, a chorus girl.
anchors
noun, any of various devices dropped by a chain, cable, or rope to the bottom of a body of water for preventing or restricting the motion of a vessel or other floating object, typically having broad, hooklike arms that bury themselves in the bottom to provide a firm hold.
acinous
adjective, consisting of acini.
capotes
noun, a long cloak with a hood.
ceriphs
noun, serif.
contest
noun, a race, conflict, or other competition between rivals, as for a prize.
trophic
adjective, of or relating to nutrition; concerned in nutritive processes.
cappers
noun, a person or thing that caps.
contra-
contras
noun, (often initial capital letter) a member of a counterrevolutionary guerrilla group in Nicaragua.
contuse
verb (used with object), to injure (tissue), especially without breaking the skin; bruise.
acetoin
noun, a yellowish, pleasant-smelling liquid, C 4 H 8 O 2 , obtained from various carbohydrates, as glucose, by fermentation: used chiefly in the manufacture of flavors and essences.
cistron
noun, a segment of DNA that encodes for the formation of a specific polypeptide chain; a structural gene.
trisect
verb (used with object), to divide into three parts, especially into three equal parts.
citrate
noun, a salt or ester of citric acid.
chopper
noun, a person or thing that chops.
cotters
noun, a pin, wedge, key, or the like, fitted or driven into an opening to secure something or hold parts together.
chaunts
noun, verb (used with or without object), chant.
citrons
noun, a pale-yellow fruit resembling the lemon but larger and with thicker rind, borne by a small tree or large bush, Citrus medica, allied to the lemon and lime.
chatter
noun, purposeless or foolish talk.
canters
noun, an easy gallop.
acerous
adjective, acerose1 .
Canthus
noun, the angle or corner on each side of the eye, formed by the junction of the upper and lower lids.
uranite
noun, any of the uranium phosphates, as autunite or torbernite.
chatons
noun, Also called chaton foil. an imitation gem of paste that has its pavilion backed with metal foil or silver to reflect light.
cantrip
noun, Chiefly Scot. a magic spell; trick by sorcery.
Costain
noun, Thomas Bertram, 1885–1965, U.S. novelist, historian, and editor, born in Canada.
cerato-
choreas
noun, any of several diseases of the nervous system characterized by jerky, involuntary movements, chiefly of the face and extremities.
conatus
noun, an effort or striving.
chasten
verb (used with object), to inflict suffering upon for purposes of moral improvement; chastise.
triunes
noun, (initial capital letter) the Trinity.
acetins
noun, a colorless, thick, hygroscopic liquid, C 5 H 10 O 4 : used chiefly in the manufacture of explosives.
costate
adjective, Anatomy. having ribs.
cations
noun, a positively charged ion that is attracted to the cathode in electrolysis.
Tristan
noun, a male given name, form of Tristram.
upstair
noun, (usually used with a singular verb) an upper story or stories; the part of a building or house that is above the ground floor:
caprine
adjective, of or relating to goats.
aphetic
adjective, pertaining to or due to aphesis.
Canopus
noun, Astronomy. a first-magnitude star in the constellation Carina: the second brightest star in the heavens.
carotin
noun, carotene.
apricot
noun, the downy, yellow, sometimes rosy fruit, somewhat resembling a small peach, of the tree Prunus armeniaca.
actino-
carnies
noun, a person employed by a carnival.
Corinth
noun, an ancient city in Greece, on the Isthmus of Corinth: one of the wealthiest and most powerful of the ancient Greek cities.
carnose
adjective, of or relating to flesh; fleshy.
copiers
noun, a person or thing that copies; copyist.
carnous
adjective, carnose.
eparchs
noun, the prefect or governor of an eparchy.
appoint
verb (used with object), to name or assign to a position, an office, or the like; designate:
copihue
noun, Chile-bells.
carouse
noun, carousal.
Apophis
noun, a demon serpent of darkness whom Ra, as sun god, destroys every morning at dawn.
unhitch
verb (used with object), to free from attachment; unfasten:
copters
noun, helicopter.
chunter
verb (used without object), to grumble or grouse mildly or tediously.
chutist
noun, a parachutist.
chaines
noun, a series of short, usually rapid, turns performed in a straight line across the stage.
aseptic
noun, a product, as milk or fruit juice, that is marketed in an aseptic package or container.
unhorse
verb (used with object), to cause to fall from a horse, as in battle; dislodge from the saddle:
carpets
noun, a heavy fabric, commonly of wool or nylon, for covering floors.
carpous
apprise
verb (used with object), to give notice to; inform; advise (often followed by of):
aitches
noun, the letter H, h.
corneas
noun, the transparent anterior part of the external coat of the eye covering the iris and the pupil and continuous with the sclera.
caption
noun, a title or explanation for a picture or illustration, especially in a magazine.
aphonic
noun, Pathology. a person who is affected with aphonia.
Chariot
noun, a light, two-wheeled vehicle for one person, usually drawn by two horses and driven from a standing position, used in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, etc., in warfare, racing, hunting, etc.
cashier
noun, an employee, as in a market or department store, who collects payments for customer purchases.
Copehan
noun, Wintun.
unstrap
verb (used with object), to take off or slacken the strap of.
capture
noun, the act of capturing.
artiste
noun, an artist, especially an actor, singer, dancer, or other public performer.
chapter
noun, a main division of a book, treatise, or the like, usually bearing a number or title.
Chappie
noun, chap2 (def 1).
unteach
verb (used with object), to cause to be forgotten or disbelieved, as by contrary teaching.
centaur
noun, Classical Mythology. one of a race of monsters having the head, trunk, and arms of a man, and the body and legs of a horse.
aconite
noun, any plant belonging to the genus Aconitum, of the buttercup family, having irregular flowers usually in loose clusters, including species with poisonous and medicinal properties.
carnets
noun, a customs document allowing an automobile to be driven at no cost across international borders.
unhairs
verb (used with object), to remove the hair from, as a hide in preparation for tanning.
aphotic
adjective, lightless; dark.
cornute
adjective, cornuted.
carhops
noun, a person who serves customers in their cars. at a drive-in restaurant.
upraise
verb (used with object), to raise up; lift or elevate.
Cornish
noun, the Celtic language of Cornwall, extinct since c1800.
Chanute
noun, a town in SE Kansas.
certain
Idioms, for certain, without a doubt; surely:
carious
adjective, having caries, as teeth; decayed.
cornets
noun, Music. a valved wind instrument of the trumpet family.
chanter
noun, a person who chants; singer.
chopins
noun, an old Scottish unit of liquid measure equivalent to about a quart.
astrict
verb (used with object), to bind fast; constrain.
chopine
noun, a shoe having a thick sole, usually of cork, suggesting a short stilt, worn especially by women in 18th-century Europe after its introduction from Turkey.
atonics
noun, Grammar. an unaccented word, syllable, or sound.
Utopian
noun, an inhabitant of Utopia.
tricho-
auspice
noun, Usually, auspices. patronage; support; sponsorship:
Another
pronoun, one more; an additional one:
centro-
archons
noun, a higher magistrate in ancient Athens.
tropine
noun, a white, crystalline, hygroscopic, water-soluble, poisonous alkaloid, C 8 H 15 NO, obtained chiefly by the hydrolysis of atropine or hyoscyamine.
archit.
atonies
noun, Pathology. lack of tone or energy; muscular weakness, especially in a contractile organ.
cattish
adjective, catlike; feline.
autoist
noun, motorist.
aurochs
noun, a large, black European wild ox, Bos primigenius: extinct since 1627.
turista
noun, tourista.
archine
noun, arshin.
chitons
noun, Also called sea cradle. a mollusk of the class Amphineura, having a mantle covered with calcareous plates, found adhering to rocks.
tricots
noun, a warp-knit fabric of various natural or synthetic fibers, as wool, silk, or nylon, having fine vertical ribs on the face and horizontal ribs on the back, used especially for making garments.
Cherish
verb (used with object), to hold or treat as dear; feel love for:
trounce
verb (used with object), to beat severely; thrash.
catties
noun, (in China and southeast Asia) a weight equal to about 1½ pounds (680 grams) avoirdupois.
Chi-tse
noun, Ki Tse.
turacos
noun, touraco.
chitter
verb (used without object), to twitter.
caution
noun, alertness and prudence in a hazardous situation; care; wariness:
arpents
noun, an old French unit of area equal to about one acre (0.4 hectare). It is still used in the province of Quebec and in parts of Louisiana.
T-shirt
noun, a lightweight, usually knitted, pullover shirt, close-fitting and with a round neckline and short sleeves, worn as an undershirt or outer garment.
auction
noun, Also called public sale. a publicly held sale at which property or goods are sold to the highest bidder.
chin-up
noun, an act or instance of chinning a horizontal bar, rod, or the like.
triceps
noun, a muscle having three heads or points of origin, especially the muscle on the back of the arm, the action of which straightens the elbow.
2,4,5-t
noun, a light-tan, water-insoluble solid, C 8 H 5 Cl 3 O 3 , used chiefly for killing weeds.
Aretino
noun, Pietro [pye-traw] /ˈpyɛ trɔ/ (Show IPA), 1492–1556, Italian satirist and dramatist.
attorns
verb (used with object), to turn over to another; transfer.
tritone
noun, an interval consisting of three whole tones; an augmented fourth.
aristo-
chipper
noun, a person or thing that chips or cuts.
crappie
noun, either of two small sunfishes of central U.S. rivers, Pomoxis nigromaculatus (black crappie) or P. annularis (white crappie)
attunes
verb (used with object), to bring into accord, harmony, or sympathetic relationship; adjust:
antero-
Anterus
noun, Saint, pope a.d. 235–236.
Chi-Rho
noun, the Christian monogram ( ☧ ) made from the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ.
unstate
verb (used with object), Archaic. to deprive (a person) of office or rank.
Utrecht
noun, a province in central Netherlands. 511 sq. mi. (1325 sq. km).
cranio-
atopies
noun, an allergy, involving an inherited immunoglobulin of the IgE type, that predisposes a person to certain allergic responses, as atopic dermatitis.
coarsen
verb (used with or without object), to make or become coarse.
utopias
noun, an imaginary island described in Sir Thomas More's Utopia (1516) as enjoying perfection in law, politics, etc.
centri-
Anteros
noun, Classical Mythology. a brother of Eros, most often regarded as the avenger of unrequited love.
turpeth
noun, the root of an East Indian plant, Merremia (or Operculina) turpethum, of the morning glory family, formerly used as a purgative.
couthie
adjective, agreeable; genial; kindly.
Austro-
attires
noun, clothes or apparel, especially rich or splendid garments.
tritons
noun, a positively-charged particle consisting of a proton and two neutrons, equivalent to the nucleus of an atom of tritium.
atiptoe
adverb, adjective, standing or walking on tiptoe (usually used predicatively).
courant
noun, courante.
athirst
adjective, having a keen desire; eager (often followed by for):
catnips
noun, a plant, Nepeta cataria, of the mint family, having egg-shaped leaves containing aromatic oils that are a cat attractant.
Antioch
noun, Arabic Antakiya. Turkish Antakya. a city in S Turkey: capital of the ancient kingdom of Syria 300–64 b.c.
catouse
noun, New England. a noisy disturbance; commotion.
cheiro-
atheist
noun, a person who denies or disbelieves the existence of a supreme being or beings.
Cheiron
noun, Chiron.
cohunes
noun, a pinnate-leaved palm, Orbignya cohune, native to Central America, bearing large nuts whose meat yields an oil resembling that of the coconut.
uptears
verb (used with object), to wrench or tear out by or as if by the roots or foundations; destroy.
cheapos
noun, Slang. cheapo.
coheirs
noun, a joint heir.
cahiers
noun, Bookbinding. a number of sheets of paper or leaves of a book placed together, as for binding.
upstart
noun, a person who has risen suddenly from a humble position to wealth, power, or a position of consequence.
cittern
noun, an old musical instrument related to the guitar, having a flat, pear-shaped soundbox and wire strings.
upstate
noun, the part of a state that is farther north or farther from the chief city, especially the northerly part of New York State.
anthers
noun, the pollen-bearing part of a stamen.
arseno-
couters
noun, a piece of plate armor for the elbow.
cerat-
centi-
prunes
noun, a variety of plum that dries without spoiling.
opacus
adjective, (of a cloud) dense enough to obscure the sun or moon.
truces
noun, a suspension of hostilities for a specified period of time by mutual agreement of the warring parties; cease-fire; armistice.
tanist
noun, the successor apparent to a Celtic chief, usually the oldest or worthiest of his kin, chosen by election among the tribe during the chief's lifetime.
cesura
noun, caesura.
Taisho
noun, the designation of the period of the reign of Emperor Yoshihito, 1912–26.
octets
noun, a company of eight singers or musicians.
nother
adjective, Informal. a whole nother, an entirely different; a whole other.
protei
noun, plural of proteus (def 3).
tanrec
noun, tenrec.
notice
noun, an announcement or intimation of something impending; warning:
pupate
verb (used without object), to become a pupa.
notate
verb (used with object), to note, mark, or set down in a system of notation:
centos
noun, a piece of writing, especially a poem, composed wholly of quotations from the works of other authors.
norite
noun, a granular igneous rock consisting of a mix of light and dark minerals, the former being calcic plagioclase feldspars, and the latter orthorhombic pyroxenes.
centra
noun, a plural of centrum.
unship
verb (used with object), to put or take off from a ship, as persons or goods.
Cetura
noun, Keturah.
tappet
noun, a sliding rod, intermittently struck by a cam, for moving another part, as a valve.
octant
noun, the eighth part of a circle.
norths
noun, a cardinal point of the compass, lying in the plane of the meridian and to the left of a person facing the rising sun. Abbreviation: N.
tauto-
centr-
purine
noun, a white, crystalline compound, C 5 H 4 N 4 , from which is derived a group of compounds including uric acid, xanthine, and caffeine.
Octans
noun, the Octant, a southern constellation that contains the south celestial pole.
taints
noun, a trace of something bad, offensive, or harmful.
prutah
noun, a former aluminum coin of Israel, the thousandth part of a pound.
tapper
noun, a person or thing that taps or strikes lightly.
nosher
noun, Informal. a person who snacks, especially one who does so often or continuously.
tauten
verb (used with or without object), to make or become taut.
sprint
noun, a short race at full speed.
upcast
noun, an act of casting upward.
tauro-
truant
noun, a student who stays away from school without permission.
ptisan
noun, a nourishing decoction, originally one made from barley, purported to have medicinal quality.
unstep
verb (used with object), to lift from its step, as a mast.
spirea
noun, any of various plants or shrubs belonging to the genus Spiraea, of the rose family, having clusters of small, white or pink flowers, certain species of which are cultivated as ornamentals.
octane
noun, any of 18 isomeric saturated hydrocarbons having the formula C 8 H 18 , some of which are obtained in the distillation and cracking of petroleum.
truths
noun, the true or actual state of a matter:
puisne
noun, an associate judge as distinguished from a chief justice.
Nutter
noun, a person who gathers nuts.
sproat
noun, a fishhook having a circular bend.
Proust
noun, Joseph Louis [zhaw-zef lwee] /ʒɔˈzɛf lwi/ (Show IPA), 1754–1826, French chemist.
Arches
noun, Architecture. a curved masonry construction for spanning an opening, consisting of a number of wedgelike stones, bricks, or the like, set with the narrower side toward the opening in such a way that forces on the arch are transmitted as vertical or oblique stresses on either side of the opening. an upwardly curved construction, as of steel or timber functioning in the manner of a masonry arch. a doorway, gateway, etc., having a curved head; an archway. the curved head of an opening, as a doorway.
sprain
noun, a violent straining or wrenching of the parts around a joint, without dislocation.
cerias
noun, a white-to-yellow, heavy powder, cerium dioxide, CeO 2 , usually derived from cerium nitrate by decomposition with heat: used chiefly in ceramics, glass polishing, and decolorizing.
tapers
noun, gradual diminution of width or thickness in an elongated object.
one-up
adverb, Printing. with only one reproduction of a form per sheet or on a given sheet:
spiro-
oaters
noun, a movie, television show, etc., about the frontier days of the U.S. West; western; horse opera.
tarso-
ceriph
noun, serif.
tarpon
noun, a large, powerful game fish, Megalops atlantica, inhabiting the warmer waters of the Atlantic Ocean, having a compressed body and large, silvery scales.
unstop
verb (used with object), to remove the stopper from:
tarots
noun, any of a set of 22 playing cards bearing allegorical representations, used for fortunetelling and as trump cards in tarok.
Archie
noun, a male given name, form of Archibald.
ptero-
archon
noun, a higher magistrate in ancient Athens.
nutria
noun, the coypu.
spinet
noun, a small upright piano.
trouts
noun, any of several game fishes of the genus Salmo, related to the salmon. Compare brown trout, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout.
taupes
noun, a moderate to dark brownish gray, sometimes slightly tinged with purple, yellow, or green.
ochres
noun, any of a class of natural earths, mixtures of hydrated oxide of iron with various earthy materials, ranging in color from pale yellow to orange and red, and used as pigments.
ochrea
noun, ocrea.
pteron
noun, (in a classical temple) a colonnade parallel to, but apart from, the cella.
punish
verb (used with object), to subject to pain, loss, confinement, death, etc., as a penalty for some offense, transgression, or fault:
onrush
noun, a strong forward rush, flow, etc.
taunts
noun, an insulting gibe or sarcasm; scornful reproach or challenge.
spinor
noun, a quantity resembling a vector or tensor that is used in physics to represent the spins of fermions.
archi-
Tatius
noun, a Sabine king who, following the rape of the Sabine women, attacked Rome and eventually ruled with Romulus.
cerous
adjective, containing trivalent cerium.
archt.
tapirs
noun, any of several large, stout, three-toed ungulates of the family Tapiridae, of Central and South America, the Malay Peninsula, and Sumatra, somewhat resembling swine and having a long, flexible snout: all species are threatened or endangered.
taters
noun, potato.
taster
noun, a person who tastes, especially one skilled in distinguishing the qualities of liquors, tea, etc., by the taste.
sprite
noun, an elf, fairy, or goblin.
sprent
adjective, sprinkled.
spinto
adjective, having a lyric quality with a strong, dramatic element:
ochers
noun, any of a class of natural earths, mixtures of hydrated oxide of iron with various earthy materials, ranging in color from pale yellow to orange and red, and used as pigments.
nutate
verb (used without object), to undergo or show nutation.
norias
noun, a device consisting of a series of buckets on a wheel, used in Spain and the East for raising water.
craton
noun, a relatively rigid and immobile region of continental portions of the earth's crust.
no-par
adjective, without par or face value:
tetras
noun, any of several tropical, freshwater fishes of the family Characidae, often kept in aquariums.
Thanet
noun, Octave [ok-tiv,, -teyv] /ˈɒk tɪv,, -teɪv/ (Show IPA) pen name of Alice French.
Cheops
noun, flourished early 26th century b.c, king of Egypt: builder of the great pyramid at Giza (father of Khafre).
Ishtar
noun, the Assyrian and Babylonian goddess of love and war, identified with the Phoenician Astarte, the Semitic Ashtoreth, and the Sumerian Inanna.
thanes
noun, Early English History. a member of any of several aristocratic classes of men ranking between earls and ordinary freemen, and granted lands by the king or by lords for military service.
isotac
noun, a line drawn on a map connecting all points where ice starts to melt at approximately the same period in spring.
cheats
noun, a person who acts dishonestly, deceives, or defrauds:
ratite
noun, a bird having a ratite breastbone.
ration
noun, a fixed allowance of provisions or food, especially for soldiers or sailors or for civilians during a shortage:
ratine
noun, a loosely woven fabric made with nubby or knotty yarns.
Teuton
noun, a member of a Germanic people or tribe first mentioned in the 4th century b.c. and supposed to have dwelt in Jutland.
cheapo
noun, Slang. cheapo.
antres
noun, a cavern; cave.
Tetuan
noun, a seaport in N Morocco, on the Mediterranean: former capital of the Spanish zone of Morocco.
uptear
verb (used with object), to wrench or tear out by or as if by the roots or foundations; destroy.
tetra-
antho-
nachos
noun, a snack or appetizer consisting of a small piece of tortilla topped with cheese, hot peppers, etc., and broiled.
nacres
noun, mother-of-pearl.
chaunt
noun, verb (used with or without object), chant.
teston
noun, a former silver coin of France, equal at various times to between 10 and 14½ sols, bearing on the obverse a bust of the reigning king.
Naoise
noun, the husband of Deirdre and a nephew of Conchobar, by whom he was treacherously killed.
aorist
noun, a verb tense, as in Classical Greek, expressing action or, in the indicative mood, past action, without further limitation or implication.
Napier
noun, neper.
napper
noun, a textile worker who naps cloth.
chaton
noun, Also called chaton foil. an imitation gem of paste that has its pavilion backed with metal foil or silver to reflect light.
nappes
noun, Geology. a large mass of rock thrust a considerable distance along a nearly horizontal fault plane or in an overturned anticlinal fold.
troupe
noun, a company, band, or group of singers, actors, or other performers, especially one that travels about.
narco-
narcos
noun, narc.
chaste
adjective, refraining from sexual intercourse that is regarded as contrary to morality or religion; virtuous.
ratton
noun, a rat.
irones
noun, a colorless liquid of isomeric, unsaturated ketones, C 14 H 22 O, obtained from orris root: used in perfumery for its odor of violets.
rappen
noun, a bronze coin and monetary unit of Switzerland; centime.
troths
noun, faithfulness, fidelity, or loyalty:
instep
noun, the arched upper surface of the human foot between the toes and the ankle.
instr.
chines
noun, a ravine formed in rock by the action of running water.
insure
verb (used with object), to guarantee against loss or harm.
intact
adjective, not altered, broken, or impaired; remaining uninjured, sound, or whole; untouched; unblemished:
inter.
chinas
noun, a translucent ceramic material, biscuit-fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature.
chiaus
noun, (in the Ottoman Empire) a court official who served as an ambassador, emissary, or member of a ceremonial escort.
inters
verb (used with object), to place (a dead body) in a grave or tomb; bury.
recoup
noun, an act of recouping.
intra-
recons
noun, reconnaissance.
intro.
intros
noun, an introduction.
inures
verb (used with object), to accustom to hardship, difficulty, pain, etc.; toughen or harden; habituate (usually followed by to):
souter
noun, a person who makes or repairs shoes; cobbler; shoemaker.
thecia
noun, hymenium.
Thatch
noun, Also, thatching. a material, as straw, rushes, leaves, or the like, used to cover roofs, grain stacks, etc.
anther
noun, the pollen-bearing part of a stamen.
Sharon
noun, Ariel, 1928–2014, Israeli military and political leader; prime minister 2001–06.
re-act
verb (used with object), to act or perform again.
cherts
noun, a compact rock consisting essentially of microcrystalline quartz.
source
noun, any thing or place from which something comes, arises, or is obtained; origin:
theirn
pronoun, theirs.
cheths
noun, heth.
theirs
noun, any male person or animal; a man:
reason
noun, a basis or cause, as for some belief, action, fact, event, etc.:
recant
verb (used with object), to withdraw or disavow (a statement, opinion, etc.), especially formally; retract.
thenar
noun, the fleshy mass of the outer side of the palm of the hand.
recaps
noun, a recapped tire.
recast
noun, a recasting.
raptus
noun, a state of intense or overwhelming excitement; rapture; ecstasy.
upspin
noun, a sudden, upward, spiraling movement, trend, etc.:
teacup
noun, a cup in which tea is served, usually of small or moderate size.
uppers
noun, the part of a shoe or boot above the sole, comprising the quarter, vamp, counter, and lining.
chapes
noun, the lowermost terminal mount of a scabbard.
tenias
noun, taenia.
uprise
noun, an act of rising up.
niches
noun, an ornamental recess in a wall or the like, usually semicircular in plan and arched, as for a statue or other decorative object.
apices
noun, a plural of apex.
uppish
adjective, arrogant; condescending; uppity.
nipper
noun, a person or thing that nips.
chants
noun, a short, simple melody, especially one characterized by single notes to which an indefinite number of syllables are intoned, used in singing psalms, canticles, etc., in church services.
Nippur
noun, an ancient Sumerian and Babylonian city in SE Iraq: partially excavated.
nip-up
noun, a calisthenic routine or gymnastic move of springing to one's feet from a supine position.
Nistru
noun, Romanian name of Dniester.
niters
noun, potassium nitrate.
chaise
noun, a light, open carriage, usually with a hood, especially a one-horse, two-wheeled carriage for two persons; shay.
puttie
noun, puttee.
nitres
noun, niter.
rachis
noun, Botany. the axis of an inflorescence when somewhat elongated, as in a raceme. (in a pinnately compound leaf or frond) the prolongation of the petiole along which the leaflets are disposed. any of various axial structures.
nitro-
chairs
noun, a seat, especially for one person, usually having four legs for support and a rest for the back and often having rests for the arms.
putter
noun, puttering or ineffective action; dawdling.
Putsch
noun, a plotted revolt or attempt to overthrow a government, especially one that depends upon suddenness and speed.
put-on
noun, an act or instance of putting someone on.
appose
verb (used with object), to place side by side, as two things; place next to; juxtapose.
nocti-
noctis
adjective, (in prescriptions) of the night.
pusher
noun, a person or thing that pushes.
chains
noun, a series of objects connected one after the other, usually in the form of a series of metal rings passing through one another, used either for various purposes requiring a flexible tie with high tensile strength, as for hauling, supporting, or confining, or in various ornamental and decorative forms.
Noetic
adjective, of or relating to the mind.
chaine
noun, a series of short, usually rapid, turns performed in a straight line across the stage.
teapot
noun, a container with a lid, spout, and handle, in which tea is made and from which it is poured.
no-hit
adjective, of, relating to, or noting a game in which a pitcher allows no base hits to the opposing team:
chappe
noun, schappe silk.
Racine
noun, Jean Baptiste [zhahn ba-teest] /ʒɑ̃ baˈtist/ (Show IPA), 1639–99, French dramatist.
nastic
adjective, of or showing sufficiently greater cellular force or growth on one side of an axis to change the form or position of the axis.
necro-
nasute
noun, a soldier termite characterized by a beaklike snout through which a sticky secretion repellent to other insects is emitted.
rapine
noun, the violent seizure and carrying off of another's property; plunder.
terat-
terais
noun, a marshy lowland area in N India and S Nepal, between the Ganges and the foothills of the Himalayas.
natter
noun, a conversation; chat.
chaser
noun, a person or thing that chases or pursues.
Nature
noun, the material world, especially as surrounding humankind and existing independently of human activities.
nautch
noun, (in India) an exhibition of dancing by professional dancing girls.
Nautes
noun, (in the Aeneid) an aged Trojan and advisor to Aeneas.
Sparti
noun, Classical Mythology. a group of fully armed warriors who sprang from the dragon's teeth that Cadmus planted.
upshot
noun, the final issue, the conclusion, or the result:
rancho
noun, a ranch.
Ranchi
noun, a city in and capital of Jharkhand state, in E India.
spathe
noun, a bract or pair of bracts, often large and colored, subtending or enclosing a spadix or flower cluster.
nectar
noun, the saccharine secretion of a plant, which attracts the insects or birds that pollinate the flower.
neuro-
uprose
noun, an act of rising up.
racist
noun, a person who believes in racism, the doctrine that one's own racial group is superior or that a particular racial group is inferior to the others.
Nethou
noun, Pic de [French peek duh] /French pik də/ (Show IPA) a mountain in NE Spain: highest peak of the Pyrenees. 11,165 feet (3400 meters).
racons
noun, radar beacon.
Nestor
noun, the oldest and wisest of the Greeks in the Trojan War and a king of Pylos.
tenths
noun, one of ten equal parts, especially of one (1/10).
Raetic
noun, an extinct language of uncertain affinities that was spoken in Rhaetia and written with the Etruscan alphabet.
Charis
noun, one of the Graces, married to Hephaestus.
charts
noun, a sheet exhibiting information in tabular form.
Charon
noun, Classical Mythology. the ferryman who conveyed the souls of the dead across the Styx.
nephr-
tenuis
noun, an unaspirated, voiceless plosive.
tenuto
adjective, Music. (of a note, chord, or rest) held to the full time value.
tephra
noun, clastic volcanic material, as scoria, dust, etc., ejected during an eruption.
apercu
noun, a hasty glance; a glimpse.
tensor
noun, Anatomy. a muscle that stretches or tightens some part of the body.
prices
noun, the sum or amount of money or its equivalent for which anything is bought, sold, or offered for sale.
prosit
interjection, (used as a toast to wish good health to one's drinking companions).
astern
adverb, in a position behind a specified vessel or aircraft:
Pepita
noun, the edible seed of a pumpkin or squash, used in cooking and often dried or toasted and eaten as a snack food.
pepino
noun, a rounded, cone-shaped hill in a karstic area.
capers
noun, a playful leap or skip.
Peoria
noun, a city in central Illinois, on the Illinois River.
penta-
poetic
noun, poetics.
Penchi
noun, Benxi.
pepsin
noun, an enzyme, produced in the stomach, that in the presence of hydrochloric acid splits proteins into proteoses and peptones.
Peipus
noun, a lake in the N Europe, on the border between Estonia and the W Russian Federation. 93 miles (150 km) long; 356 sq. mi. (920 sq. km).
Tunica
noun, a tunic.
strict
adjective, characterized by or acting in close conformity to requirements or principles:
pointe
noun, the tip of the toe.
Capone
noun, Al(phonse) ("Scarface") 1899–1947, U.S. gangster and Prohibition-era bootlegger, probably born in Italy.
pectin
noun, a white, amorphous, colloidal carbohydrate of high molecular weight occurring in ripe fruits, especially in apples, currants, etc., and used in fruit jellies, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics for its thickening and emulsifying properties and its ability to solidify to a gel.
strath
noun, a wide valley.
peptic
noun, a substance promoting digestion.
capons
noun, a cockerel castrated to improve the flesh for use as food.
astro-
astute
adjective, of keen penetration or discernment; sagacious:
Persia
noun, Also called Persian Empire. an ancient empire located in W and SW Asia: at its height it extended from Egypt and the Aegean to India; conquered by Alexander the Great 334–331 b.c.
Strain
noun, any force or pressure tending to alter shape, cause a fracture, etc.
Strait
noun, Often, straits. (used with a singular verb) a narrow passage of water connecting two large bodies of water.
astron
Canter
noun, an easy gallop.
pernio
noun, chilblain.
Canute
noun, a.d. 994?–1035, Danish king of England 1017–35; of Denmark 1018–35; and of Norway 1028–35.
perish
Idioms, perish the thought, may it never happen: used facetiously or as an afterthought of foreboding.
Cantor
noun, the religious official of a synagogue who conducts the liturgical portion of a service and sings or chants the prayers and parts of prayers designed to be performed as solos.
Cantos
noun, one of the main or larger divisions of a long poem.
Piutes
noun, Paiute.
statue
noun, a three-dimensional work of art, as a representational or abstract form, carved in stone or wood, molded in a plastic material, cast in bronze, or the like.
cantus
noun, cantus firmus.
stator
noun, Electricity, Machinery. a portion of a machine that remains fixed with respect to rotating parts, especially the collection of stationary parts in the magnetic circuits of a machine. Compare rotor (def 1).
Strine
noun, Australian English.
pecans
noun, a tall hickory tree, Carya illinoinensis, of the southern U.S. and Mexico, cultivated for its oval, smooth-shelled, edible nuts: the state tree of Texas.
pitons
noun, a metal spike with an eye through which a rope may be passed.
Pontic
noun, an artificial tooth in a bridge.
patter
noun, a rapid succession of light tapping sounds:
Patten
noun, any of various kinds of footwear, as a wooden shoe, a shoe with a wooden sole, a chopine, etc., to protect the feet from mud or wetness.
Stuart
noun, a member of the royal family that ruled in Scotland from 1371 to 1714 and in England from 1603 to 1714.
patron
noun, a person who is a customer, client, or paying guest, especially a regular one, of a store, hotel, or the like.
captor
noun, a person who has captured a person or thing.
patri-
Pontus
noun, an ancient country in NE Asia Minor, bordering on the Black Sea: later a Roman province.
Capris
noun, Capri pants.
patois
noun, a regional form of a language, especially of French, differing from the standard, literary form of the language.
patios
noun, an area, usually paved, adjoining a house and used as an area for outdoor lounging, dining, etc.
patine
noun, patina.
tuners
noun, a person or thing that tunes.
UNESCO
noun, an agency of the United Nations charged with instituting and administering programs for cooperative, coordinated action by member states in education, science, and the arts.
Popish
adjective, of, relating to, or characteristic of the Roman Catholic Church.
pathos
noun, the quality or power in an actual life experience or in literature, music, speech, or other forms of expression, of evoking a feeling of pity, or of sympathetic and kindly sorrow or compassion.
aspect
noun, appearance to the eye or mind; look:
stater
noun, any of various gold or silver or electrum coin units or coins of the ancient Greek states or cities.
aspire
verb (used without object), to long, aim, or seek ambitiously; be eagerly desirous, especially for something great or of high value (usually followed by to, after, or an infinitive):
stript
noun, a striptease.
points
noun, a sharp or tapering end, as of a dagger.
poiser
noun, a person or thing that poises.
Ponape
noun, an island in the W Pacific: part of the Federated States of Micronesia. 134 sq. mi. (347 sq. km).
stripe
noun, a relatively long, narrow band of a different color, appearance, weave, material, or nature from the rest of a surface or thing:
peanut
noun, the pod or the enclosed edible seed of the plant, Arachis hypogaea, of the legume family: the pod is forced underground in growing, where it ripens.
Poncas
noun, a member of a North American Indian people formerly of northern Nebraska, now living mostly in northern Oklahoma.
Capote
noun, a long cloak with a hood.
ponies
noun, a small horse of any of several breeds, usually not higher at the shoulder than 14½ hands (58 in./146 cm).
ponces
noun, a pimp.
static
noun, Electricity. static or atmospheric electricity. interference due to such electricity.
strunt
noun, the fleshy part or stump of a tail, especially of a horse's tail.
capper
noun, a person or thing that caps.
pauper
noun, a person without any means of support, especially a destitute person who depends on aid from public welfare funds or charity.
paunch
noun, a large and protruding belly; potbelly.
Patton
noun, Charley (Charlie Patton) 1881–1934, U.S. blues guitarist and singer.
person
noun, a human being, whether an adult or child:
Pesach
noun, Passover (def 1).
patho-
phren.
auntie
noun, Informal. aunt.
stitch
noun, one complete movement of a threaded needle through a fabric or material such as to leave behind it a single loop or portion of thread, as in sewing, embroidery, or the surgical closing of wounds.
pintas
noun, a nonvenereal treponematosis occurring chiefly in Central and South America, caused by Treponema carateum, characterized by spots of various colors on the skin.
Pinter
noun, Harold, 1930–2008, English playwright.
pintos
noun, Western U.S. a pinto horse.
aurist
noun, a physician specializing in the treatment of ear diseases; otologist.
phrase
noun, Grammar. a sequence of two or more words arranged in a grammatical construction and acting as a unit in a sentence. (in English) a sequence of two or more words that does not contain a finite verb and its subject or that does not consist of clause elements such as subject, verb, object, or complement, as a preposition and a noun or pronoun, an adjective and noun, or an adverb and verb.
picaro
noun, a rogue or vagabond.
pinups
noun, a large photograph, as of a sexually attractive person, suitable for pinning on a wall.
atopic
adjective, of or relating to atopy.
photic
adjective, of or relating to light.
Austen
noun, Jane, 1775–1817, English novelist.
Auster
noun, the south wind personified.
Austin
noun, Alfred, 1835–1913, English poet: poet laureate 1896–1913.
pinots
noun, any of several varieties of purple or white vinifera grapes yielding a red or white wine, used especially in making burgundies and champagnes.
Turpin
noun, Ben, 1874–1940, U.S. silent-film comedian.
turnip
noun, the thick, fleshy, edible root of either of two plants of the mustard family, the white-fleshed Brassica rapa rapifera or the yellow-fleshed rutabaga.
attune
verb (used with object), to bring into accord, harmony, or sympathetic relationship; adjust:
Pietas
noun, the ancient Roman personification of familial affection, patriotism, and piety.
attire
noun, clothes or apparel, especially rich or splendid garments.
tusche
noun, a greaselike liquid used in lithography as a medium receptive to lithographic ink, and in etching and silkscreen as a resist.
attorn
verb (used with object), to turn over to another; transfer.
Atreus
noun, the father of Plisthenes, Agamemnon, Menelaus, and Anaxibia upon whose house Thyestes pronounced a curse.
Tuscan
noun, the standard literary form of the Italian language.
Pictor
noun, the Painter, a southern constellation between Dorado and Carina.
pineta
noun, an arboretum of pines and coniferous trees.
tushie
noun, the buttocks.
steric
adjective, of or relating to the spatial relationships of atoms in a molecule.
picro-
picots
noun, one of a number of ornamental loops in embroidery, or along the edge of lace, ribbon, etc.
Pinero
noun, Sir Arthur Wing, 1855–1934, English playwright and actor.
Tustin
noun, a city in SW California.
Tursha
noun, an ancient people of the Mediterranean region, variously identified with the Lydians, Etruscans, or Trojans.
austr-
author
noun, a person who writes a novel, poem, essay, etc.; the composer of a literary work, as distinguished from a compiler, translator, editor, or copyist.
Pesaro
noun, a seaport in E Italy, on the Adriatic Sea.
petro-
stench
noun, an offensive smell or odor; stink.
stoper
noun, a machine for drilling rock from below.
Cairns
noun, a seaport in NE Australia.
Pisano
noun, Andrea [ahn-dre-ah] /ɑnˈdrɛ ɑ/ (Show IPA), c1270–c1348, Italian sculptor.
tutors
noun, a person employed to instruct another in some branch or branches of learning, especially a private instructor.
Petros
noun, Canadian. the federally owned petroleum industry.
Piston
noun, a disk or cylindrical part tightly fitting and moving within a cylinder, either to compress or move a fluid collected in the cylinder, as air or water, or to transform energy imparted by a fluid entering or expanding inside the cylinder, as compressed air, explosive gases, or steam, into a rectilinear motion usually transformed into rotary motion by means of a connecting rod.
phanos
noun, fanon.
Petras
noun, an ancient city in SW Jordan: ruined structures carved out of varicolored stratified rock; capital of the Nabataeans and Edomites.
Athens
noun, Greek Athenai. a city in and the capital of Greece, in the SE part.
Petain
noun, Henri Philippe Omer [ahn-ree fee-leep aw-mer] /ɑ̃ˈri fiˈlip ɔˈmɛr/ (Show IPA), 1856–1951, marshal of France: premier of the Vichy government 1940–44.
uncaps
verb (used with object), to remove a cap or cover from (a bottle, container, etc.).
uncase
verb (used with object), to remove from a case; remove the case from.
pithos
noun, a very large earthenware jar having a wide mouth, used by the ancient Greeks for storing liquids, as wine, or for holding food, as grain, or for the burial of the dead.
caners
noun, a person who works with cane, especially one who produces canework for chairs.
steno-
pirate
noun, a person who robs or commits illegal violence at sea or on the shores of the sea.
phonic
adjective, of or relating to speech sounds.
turaco
noun, touraco.
turion
noun, a small shoot, as of asparagus or certain aquatic plants, from which a new plant can develop.
phonet
phones
noun, telephone (def 1).
pipers
noun, a person who plays on a pipe.
turco-
Phocis
noun, an ancient district in central Greece, N of the Gulf of Corinth: site of Delphic oracle.
cahier
noun, Bookbinding. a number of sheets of paper or leaves of a book placed together, as for binding.
Pharos
noun, a small peninsula in N Egypt, near Alexandria: site of ancient lighthouse built by Ptolemy.
stoner
noun, Slang. a person who is habitually high on drugs, especially marijuana, or alcohol; a person who is usually stoned.
pipets
noun, verb (used with object), pipette.
pheno-
phatic
adjective, denoting speech used to express or create an atmosphere of shared feelings, goodwill, or sociability rather than to impart information:
phasor
noun, a vector that represents a sinusoidally varying quantity, as a current or voltage, by means of a line rotating about a point in a plane, the magnitude of the quantity being proportional to the length of the line and the phase of the quantity being equal to the angle between the line and a reference line.
atonic
noun, Grammar. an unaccented word, syllable, or sound.
atones
verb (used with object), to make amends for; expiate:
unhair
verb (used with object), to remove the hair from, as a hide in preparation for tanning.
pathic
ariose
adjective, characterized by melody; songlike.
Sutton
noun, a borough of Greater London, England.
ouster
noun, expulsion or removal from a place or position occupied:
Sutter
noun, John Augustus, 1803–80, U.S. frontiersman: owner of Sutter's Mill.
ouphes
noun, an elf or goblin.
ounces
noun, a unit of weight equal to 437.5 grains or 1/16 pound (28.35 grams) avoirdupois.
catnip
noun, a plant, Nepeta cataria, of the mint family, having egg-shaped leaves containing aromatic oils that are a cat attractant.
ouches
noun, a clasp, buckle, or brooch, especially one worn for ornament.
arsino
adjective, containing the arsino group.
outact
verb (used with object), to outdo in acting.
ottars
noun, attar (def 1).
arsine
noun, Also called arseniuretted hydrogen. a colorless, flammable, slightly water-soluble gas, AsH 3 , having a fetid, garliclike odor, used in chemical warfare.
presto
noun, Music. a movement or piece in quick tempo.
arshin
noun, a Russian unit of length equal to 28 inches (71 cm).
others
noun, the other one:
instar
noun, an insect in any one of its periods of postembryonic growth between molts.
Attius
noun, Lucius, Accius, Lucius.
cation
noun, a positively charged ion that is attracted to the cathode in electrolysis.
Priest
noun, a person whose office it is to perform religious rites, and especially to make sacrificial offerings.
Castro
noun, Cipriano [sip-ree-ah-noh;; Spanish see-pree-ah-naw] /ˌsɪp riˈɑ noʊ;; Spanish ˌsi priˈɑ nɔ/ (Show IPA), 1858?–1924, Venezuelan military and political leader: president 1901–08; exiled 1908.
Casper
noun, a city in central Wyoming.
outset
noun, the beginning or start:
outsat
verb, simple past tense and past participle of outsit.
Caster
noun, a person or thing that casts.
preach
verb (used with object), to proclaim or make known by sermon (the gospel, good tidings, etc.).
Castor
noun, Also, castoreum. a brownish, unctuous substance with a strong, penetrating odor, secreted by certain glands in the groin of the beaver, used in medicine and perfumery.
outran
verb, simple past tense of outrun.
Cathie
noun, a female given name, form of Catherine.
Tucson
noun, a city in S Arizona: health resort.
tuchis
noun, tokus.
spruit
noun, (in southern Africa) a small stream.
caters
verb (used with object), to provide food and service for:
artist
noun, a person who produces works in any of the arts that are primarily subject to aesthetic criteria.
precis
noun, a concise summary.
Cather
noun, Willa (Sibert) [wil-uh see-bert] /ˈwɪl ə ˈsi bərt/ (Show IPA), 1876–1947, U.S. novelist.
tacho-
spruce
noun, any evergreen, coniferous tree of the genus Picea, of the pine family, having short, angular, needle-shaped leaves attached singly around twigs and bearing hanging cones with persistent scales.
casino
noun, a building or large room used for meetings, entertainment, dancing, etc., especially such a place equipped with gambling devices, gambling tables, etc.
aroint
verb (imperative), begone:
orcein
noun, a red dye, the principal coloring matter of cudbear and orchil, obtained by oxidizing an ammoniacal solution of orcinol.
arouse
verb (used with object), to stir to action or strong response; excite:
orates
verb (used with or without object), to deliver an oration; speak pompously; declaim.
unripe
adjective, not ripe; immature; not fully developed:
tactus
noun, the basic metrical unit in medieval music.
censor
noun, an official who examines books, plays, news reports, motion pictures, radio and television programs, letters, cablegrams, etc., for the purpose of suppressing parts deemed objectionable on moral, political, military, or other grounds.
unrips
verb (used with object), to undo by ripping; cut or tear open; rip; take apart or detach.
Orchis
noun, any orchid.
unseat
verb (used with object), to dislodge from a seat, especially to throw from a saddle, as a rider; unhorse.
optics
noun, (used with a singular verb) the branch of physical science that deals with the properties and phenomena of both visible and invisible light and with vision.
opines
verb (used with or without object), to hold or express an opinion.
opiate
noun, a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used in medicine for inducing sleep and relieving pain.
tainos
noun, a member of an extinct Arawakan Indian tribe of the West Indies.
centas
noun, a former bronze coin of Lithuania, the 100th part of a litas.
Ophite
noun, a diabase in which elongate crystals of plagioclase are embedded in pyroxene.
arpent
noun, an old French unit of area equal to about one acre (0.4 hectare). It is still used in the province of Quebec and in parts of Louisiana.
sprout
noun, a shoot of a plant.
Prince
noun, a nonreigning male member of a royal family.
catsup
noun, ketchup.
arsen-
Osetic
adjective, noun, Ossetic.
T-stop
noun, a camera lens aperture setting calibrated to a T number.
oscine
noun, an oscine bird.
unites
noun, a former gold coin of England, equal to 20 shillings, issued under James I and Charles I.
unrest
noun, lack of rest; a restless, troubled, or uneasy state; disquiet:
prints
noun, the state of being printed.
Orient
noun, the Orient, the countries of Asia, especially East Asia. (formerly) the countries to the E of the Mediterranean.
orpine
noun, a plant, Sedum telephium, of the stonecrop family, having purplish flowers.
Orphic
adjective, of or relating to Orpheus.
Catton
noun, (Charles) Bruce, 1899–1978, U.S. journalist and historian.
orphan
noun, a child who has lost both parents through death, or, less commonly, one parent.
Pripet
noun, a river in NW Ukraine and S Byelorussia (Belarus), flowing E through the Pripet Marshes to the Dnieper River in NW Ukraine. 500 miles (800 km) long.
prison
noun, a building for the confinement of persons held while awaiting trial, persons sentenced after conviction, etc.
ornate
adjective, elaborately or sumptuously adorned, often excessively or showily so:
outsit
verb (used with object), to sit longer than; outwait:
casern
noun, a lodging for soldiers in a garrison town; barracks.
carets
noun, a mark (‸) made in written or printed matter to show the place where something is to be inserted.
parous
partis
noun, the basic scheme or concept of an architectural design.
Carnot
noun, Lazare Nicolas Marguerite [la-zar nee-kaw-lah mar-guh-reet] /laˈzar ni kɔˈlɑ mar gəˈrit/ (Show IPA), 1753–1823, French general and statesman.
parson
noun, a member of the clergy, especially a Protestant minister; pastor; rector.
parsec
noun, a unit of distance equal to that required to cause a heliocentric parallax of one second of an arc, equivalent to 206,265 times the distance from the earth to the sun, or 3.26 light-years.
poster
noun, a placard or bill posted or intended for posting in a public place, as for advertising.
parpen
noun, perpend1 .
Parish
noun, an ecclesiastical district having its own church and member of the clergy.
poseur
noun, a person who attempts to impress others by assuming or affecting a manner, degree of elegance, sentiment, etc., other than his or her true one.
paries
noun, Usually, parietes. Biology. a wall, as of a hollow organ; an investing part.
Pareto
noun, Vilfredo [veel-fre-daw] /vilˈfrɛ dɔ/ (Show IPA), 1848–1923, Italian sociologist and economist in Switzerland.
Potash
noun, potassium carbonate, especially the crude impure form obtained from wood ashes.
Parent
noun, a father or a mother.
parens
plural noun, parentheses:
potent
noun, a fur having a pattern of T -shaped forms, placed in alternate directions and having alternating tinctures, one metal and one color, so that all forms of one tincture face the same way and are between, above, and below forms of the other tincture facing the other way.
pother
noun, commotion; uproar.
parton
noun, a constituent of the nucleon originally postulated in the theoretical analysis of high-energy scattering of electrons by nucleons and subsequently identified with quarks and gluons.
Pascin
noun, Jules [zhyl] /ʒül/ (Show IPA), (Julius Pincas) 1885–1930, French painter, born in Bulgaria.
Papist
noun, a Roman Catholic.
starch
noun, a white, tasteless, solid carbohydrate, (C 6 H 10 O 5) n , occurring in the form of minute granules in the seeds, tubers, and other parts of plants, and forming an important constituent of rice, corn, wheat, beans, potatoes, and many other vegetable foods.
paters
noun, British Informal. father.
unhasp
verb (used with object), to loosen the hasp of.
carhop
noun, a person who serves customers in their cars. at a drive-in restaurant.
patent
noun, the exclusive right granted by a government to an inventor to manufacture, use, or sell an invention for a certain number of years.
patens
noun, a metal plate on which the bread is placed in the celebration of the Eucharist.
caries
noun, decay, as of bone or of plant tissue.
pastor
noun, a minister or priest in charge of a church.
stupor
noun, suspension or great diminution of sensibility, as in disease or as caused by narcotics, intoxicants, etc.:
Ashton
noun, Sir Frederick (William) 1906–1988, English dancer and choreographer, born in Ecuador.
ashpit
noun, a receptacle in the bottom of a fireplace, under a barbecue, or the like, for the accumulation of ashes.
carnet
noun, a customs document allowing an automobile to be driven at no cost across international borders.
paster
noun, a slip of paper gummed on the back, to be pasted on or over something, as over a name on a ballot.
ashore
adverb, to the shore; onto the shore:
Portia
noun, the heroine of Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice, who, in one scene, disguises herself as a lawyer.
Pashto
noun, an Indo-European, Iranian language that is the official language of Afghanistan and the chief vernacular of the eastern part of the nation.
Carpet
noun, a heavy fabric, commonly of wool or nylon, for covering floors.
Paphos
noun, an ancient city in SW Cyprus.
prates
noun, act of prating.
Artois
noun, a former province in N France: artesian wells.
cartop
adjective, of a size and shape suitable for carrying on the top of an automobile.
stacte
noun, one of the sweet spices used in the holy incense of the ancient Hebrews. Ex. 30:34.
crates
noun, a slatted wooden box or framework for packing, shopping, or storing fruit, furniture, glassware, crockery, etc.
paeons
noun, Classical Prosody. a foot of one long and three short syllables in any order.
super-
Superi
plural noun, (in ancient Rome) the gods.
pacers
noun, a person or thing that paces.
paints
noun, a substance composed of solid coloring matter suspended in a liquid medium and applied as a protective or decorative coating to various surfaces, or to canvas or other materials in producing a work of art.
Caruso
noun, Enrico [en-ree-koh;; Italian en-ree-kaw] /ɛnˈri koʊ;; Italian ɛnˈri kɔ/ (Show IPA), 1873–1921, Italian operatic tenor.
praise
noun, the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
supine
noun, (in Latin) a noun form derived from verbs, appearing only in the accusative and the dative-ablative, as dictū in mirābile dictū, “wonderful to say.”.
prance
noun, the act of prancing; a prancing movement.
supper
noun, the evening meal, often the principal meal of the day.
casein
noun, Biochemistry. a protein precipitated from milk, as by rennet, and forming the basis of cheese and certain plastics.
supra-
carton
noun, a cardboard or plastic box used typically for storage or shipping.
ascent
noun, an act of ascending; upward movement; a rising movement:
carpo-
pantie
noun, panties.
potpie
noun, a deep-dish pie containing meat, chicken, or the like, often combined with vegetables and topped with a pastry crust.
Potter
noun, a person who makes pottery.
carpos
noun, an ancient Greek goddess of summer fruit, considered by Athenians as one of the Horae.
pantos
noun, pantomime (def 2).
panto-
carpus
noun, the part of the upper extremity between the hand and the forearm; wrist.
Carson
noun, Christopher ("Kit") 1809–68, U.S. frontiersman and scout.
pouter
noun, a person who pouts.
pounce
noun, the claw or talon of a bird of prey.
Uniate
noun, a member of an Eastern church that is in union with the Roman Catholic Church, acknowledges the Roman pope as supreme in matters of faith, but maintains its own liturgy, discipline, and rite.
stanch
noun, Also called flash-lock, navigation weir. a lock that, after being partially emptied, is opened suddenly to send a boat over a shallow place with a rush of water.
panier
noun, pannier.
cartes
noun, (italics) French. menu; bill of fare. Compare à la carte.
stance
noun, the position or bearing of the body while standing:
Paiute
noun, a member of a group of North American Indians of the Uto-Aztecan family dwelling in California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.
Chino-
precut
adjective, cut to a specific shape or size before being assembled or used:
Shrine
noun, a building or other shelter, often of a stately or sumptuous character, enclosing the remains or relics of a saint or other holy person and forming an object of religious veneration and pilgrimage.
earths
noun, (often initial capital letter) the planet third in order from the sun, having an equatorial diameter of 7926 miles (12,755 km) and a polar diameter of 7900 miles (12,714 km), a mean distance from the sun of 92.9 million miles (149.6 million km), and a period of revolution of 365.26 days, and having one satellite.
triose
noun, a monosaccharide that has three atoms of carbon.
hearth
noun, the floor of a fireplace, usually of stone, brick, etc., often extending a short distance into a room.
hearts
noun, Anatomy. a hollow, pumplike organ of blood circulation, composed mainly of rhythmically contractile smooth muscle, located in the chest between the lungs and slightly to the left and consisting of four chambers: a right atrium that receives blood returning from the body via the superior and inferior vena cavae, a right ventricle that pumps the blood through the pulmonary artery to the lungs for oxygenation, a left atrium that receives the oxygenated blood via the pulmonary veins and passes it through the mitral valve, and a left ventricle that pumps the oxygenated blood, via the aorta, throughout the body.
Siouan
noun, an American Indian language family formerly widespread from Saskatchewan to the lower Mississippi, also found in the Virginia and Carolina piedmont, and including Catawba, Crow, Dakota, Hidatsa, Mandan, Osage, and Winnebago.
heaths
noun, a tract of open and uncultivated land; wasteland overgrown with shrubs.
Easton
noun, a city in E Pennsylvania, on the Delaware River.
rouens
noun, a city in and the capital of Seine-Maritime, in N France, on the Seine: famous cathedral; execution of Joan of Arc 1431.
hecto-
Hector
noun, Classical Mythology. the eldest son of Priam and husband of Andromache: the greatest Trojan hero in the Trojan War, killed by Achilles.
coarse
adjective, composed of relatively large parts or particles:
tiptop
noun, the extreme top or summit.
tiptoe
noun, the tip or end of a toe.
coapts
verb (used with object), to bring close together:
Hearst
noun, William Randolph, 1863–1951, U.S. editor and publisher.
siphon
noun, a tube or conduit bent into legs of unequal length, for use in drawing a liquid from one container into another on a lower level by placing the shorter leg into the container above and the longer leg into the one below, the liquid being forced up the shorter leg and into the longer one by the pressure of the atmosphere.
rottes
noun, rote2 .
rotten
adjective, decomposing or decaying; putrid; tainted, foul, or bad-smelling.
Henoch
noun, Enoch (defs 1, 2).
tippet
noun, a scarf, usually of fur or wool, for covering the neck, or the neck and shoulders, and usually having ends hanging down in front. Compare stole2 (def 2).
Sippar
noun, an ancient Babylonian city on the Euphrates, in SE Iraq.
aceto-
tipper
noun, a person or thing that tips:
C-note
noun, See C (def 11).
Triune
noun, (initial capital letter) the Trinity.
hepat-
Citrus
noun, any small tree or spiny shrub of the genus Citrus, of the rue family, including the lemon, lime, orange, tangerine, grapefruit, citron, kumquat, and shaddock, widely cultivated for fruit or grown as an ornamental.
COSINE
noun, Trigonometry. (in a right triangle) the ratio of the side adjacent to a given angle to the hypotenuse. the sine of the complement of a given angle or arc. Abbreviation: cos.
cosher
verb (used with object), to treat with special fondness; pamper.
hepcat
noun, a performer or admirer of jazz, especially swing.
Cortes
noun, (in Spain or Portugal) the two houses constituting the national legislative body.
aethon
noun, triethyl orthoformate.
haters
noun, a person who has an intense dislike for another person or thing (often used in combination):
itches
noun, the sensation of itching.
tisane
noun, (italics) French. aromatic or herb-flavored tea.
Hathor
noun, the goddess of love and joy, often represented with the head, horns, or ears of a cow.
urino-
hatpin
noun, a long pin for securing a woman's hat to her hair, often having a bulbous decorative head of colored glass, simulated pearl, or the like.
Achish
noun, the king of the Philistine city of Gath, who twice gave refuge to David. I Sam. 21:10–15.
Coates
noun, Eric, 1886–1957, English violist and composer.
hatter
noun, a maker or seller of hats.
scouth
noun, abundance; plenty.
toucan
noun, any of several usually brightly colored, fruit-eating birds of the family Ramphastidae, of tropical America, having a very large bill.
Hattic
adjective, of or relating to the Hatti.
scrota
noun, the pouch of skin that contains the testes.
haunch
noun, the hip.
haunts
noun, Often, haunts. a place frequently visited:
hausen
noun, beluga (def 1).
Coruna
noun, La Coruña.
sinter
noun, siliceous or calcareous matter deposited by springs, as that formed around the vent of a geyser.
urines
noun, the liquid-to-semisolid waste matter excreted by the kidneys, in humans being a yellowish, slightly acid, watery fluid.
scrape
noun, an act or instance of scraping.
touche
interjection, Fencing. (an expression used to indicate a hit or touch.)
tripes
noun, the first and second divisions of the stomach of a ruminant, especially oxen, sheep, or goats, used as food. Compare honeycomb tripe, plain tripe.
ahorse
adjective, adverb, on horseback:
rouths
noun, abundance; plenty.
routes
noun, a course, way, or road for passage or travel:
COSTAR
noun, a performer, especially an actor or actress, who shares star billing with another.
Citron
noun, a pale-yellow fruit resembling the lemon but larger and with thicker rind, borne by a small tree or large bush, Citrus medica, allied to the lemon and lime.
enacts
verb (used with object), to make into an act or statute:
cushat
noun, the ringdove, Colomba palumbus.
Roseau
noun, a seaport on and the capital of Dominica.
sector
noun, Geometry. a plane figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle.
hiero-
cottas
noun, a surplice.
hieron
noun, (in ancient Greece) a temple or a sacred place.
cipher
noun, zero.
shicer
noun, Slang. a swindler.
rosace
noun, rosette (def 3).
Custer
noun, George Armstrong [ahrm-strawng,, -strong] /ˈɑrm strɔŋ,, -strɒŋ/ (Show IPA), 1839–76, U.S. general and Indian fighter.
trance
noun, a half-conscious state, seemingly between sleeping and waking, in which ability to function voluntarily may be suspended.
Cotter
noun, a pin, wedge, key, or the like, fitted or driven into an opening to secure something or hold parts together.
tineas
noun, any of several skin diseases caused by fungi; ringworm.
Curtis
noun, Benjamin Robbins, 1809–74, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1851–57; resigned in dissent over Dred Scott case.
tinter
noun, a person who specializes in applying tints or dyes.
Curtin
noun, John, 1885–1945, Australian statesman: prime minister 1941–45.
trines
noun, a set or group of three; triad.
sitten
verb, past participle of sit1 .
tronas
noun, a monoclinic mineral, grayish or yellowish hydrous sodium carbonate and bicarbonate, Na 2 CO 3 ⋅NaHCO 3 ⋅2H 2 , occurring in dried or partly evaporated lake basins.
hippo-
rochet
noun, a vestment of linen or lawn, resembling a surplice, worn especially by bishops and abbots.
Sitter
noun, a person who sits.
hippos
noun, hippopotamus.
hippus
noun, spasmodic contraction of the pupil of the eye.
counts
noun, the act of counting; enumeration; reckoning; calculation:
trones
noun, a large pair of scales, a spring balance, or other weighing device located in a town or marketplace to weigh goods and merchandise.
uretic
adjective, of, relating to, or occurring in the urine.
cippus
noun, (in classical architecture) a stele.
hiatus
noun, a break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, action, etc.
hepta-
Coster
noun, costermonger.
tip-on
noun, tip1 (def 4).
sipper
noun, a person who sips.
heriot
noun, a feudal service or tribute, originally of borrowed military equipment and later of a chattel, due to the lord on the death of a tenant.
sippet
noun, a small bit; fragment.
hernia
noun, the protrusion of an organ or tissue through an opening in its surrounding walls, especially in the abdominal region.
Shinto
noun, Also, Shintoism. the native religion of Japan, primarily a system of nature and ancestor worship.
Sirach
noun, Son of, Jesus (def 2).
tipcat
noun, a game in which a short piece of wood, tapered at both ends, is struck lightly at one end with a bat, causing the wood to spring into the air so that it can be batted for a distance.
touter
noun, a tout.
Shiner
noun, a person or thing that shines.
heroic
noun, Usually, heroics. heroic verse.
traces
noun, a surviving mark, sign, or evidence of the former existence, influence, or action of some agent or event; vestige:
Heroin
noun, a white, crystalline, narcotic powder, C 21 H 23 NO 5 , derived from morphine, formerly used as an analgesic and sedative: manufacture and importation of heroin are now controlled by federal law in the U.S. because of the danger of addiction.
H-hour
noun, the time, usually unspecified, set for the beginning of a planned attack.
rotate
adjective, wheel-shaped: applied especially to a gamopetalous short-tubed corolla with a spreading limb.
search
noun, the act of searching; careful examination or investigation: an instance of this:
Shinar
noun, a land mentioned in the Bible, often identified with Sumer.
troche
noun, a small tablet or lozenge, usually a circular one, made of medicinal substance worked into a paste with sugar and mucilage or the like, and dried.
Sirena
noun, a female given name.
Rosita
noun, a female given name, Spanish form of Rose.
Hestia
noun, the ancient Greek goddess of the hearth.
acetin
noun, a colorless, thick, hygroscopic liquid, C 5 H 10 O 4 : used chiefly in the manufacture of explosives.
trains
noun, Railroads. a self-propelled, connected group of rolling stock.
Rosina
noun, a female given name, Italian form of Rose.
Cutter
noun, a person who cuts, especially as a job, as one who cuts fabric for garments.
secant
noun, Geometry. an intersecting line, especially one intersecting a curve at two or more points.
cut-in
noun, Movies. a still, as of a scene or an object, inserted in a film and interrupting the action or continuity:
Scotti
noun, Antonio [ahn-taw-nyaw] /ɑnˈtɔ nyɔ/ (Show IPA), 1866–1936, Italian baritone.
coatis
noun, any tropical American carnivore of the genus Nasua, related to the raccoon, having an elongated body, long, ringed tail, and a slender, flexible snout.
aceous
sapote
noun, Also called marmalade tree. a tree, Pouteria sapota, of the sapodilla family, native to Mexico and Central America, having large leaves and sweet, edible fruit.
Sappho
noun, c620–c565 b.c, Greek poet, born in Lesbos.
ethics
noun, (used with a singular or plural verb) a system of moral principles:
ethion
noun, a highly toxic organophosphate, C 9 H 22 O 4 P 2 S 3, used as a pesticide.
copier
noun, a person or thing that copies; copyist.
Ethiop
adjective, noun, Ethiopian.
actins
noun, a globulin that is present in muscle plasma and that in connection with myosin plays an important role in muscle contraction.
sapper
noun, a soldier employed in the construction of fortifications, trenches, or tunnels that approach or undermine enemy positions.
corita
noun, a boat resembling a large, woven basket, used by Indians of the southwestern U.S.
copers
noun, a horse dealer.
tripos
noun, (at Cambridge University, England) any of various final honors examinations.
ethnic
noun, a member of an ethnic group.
cornea
noun, the transparent anterior part of the external coat of the eye covering the iris and the pupil and continuous with the sclera.
ethno-
copies
noun, an imitation, reproduction, or transcript of an original:
ethnos
noun, an ethnic group.
action
noun, the process or state of acting or of being active:
epochs
noun, a particular period of time marked by distinctive features, events, etc.:
CORNET
noun, Music. a valved wind instrument of the trumpet family.
Tories
noun, a member of the Conservative Party in Great Britain or Canada.
copens
noun, Also called copen blue. a medium blue color.
scarph
noun, a tapered or otherwise-formed end on each of the pieces to be assembled with a scarf joint.
santir
noun, a Persian musical instrument resembling a dulcimer.
shoran
noun, a system for aircraft navigation in which two signals sent from an aircraft are received and answered by two fixed transponders, the round-trip times of the signals enabling the navigator to determine the aircraft's position.
Epirus
noun, an ancient district in NW Greece and S Albania.
Epiph.
saithe
noun, pollock.
sapro-
topers
noun, a hard drinker or chronic drunkard.
contr.
escort
noun, a group of persons, or a single person, accompanying another or others for protection, guidance, or courtesy:
saucer
noun, a small, round, shallow dish to hold a cup.
torahs
noun, the Pentateuch, being the first of the three Jewish divisions of the Old Testament. Compare Tanach.
satori
noun, sudden enlightenment.
erotic
noun, an erotic poem.
eructs
verb (used with or without object), to belch forth, as gas from the stomach.
shohet
noun, a person certified by a rabbi or Jewish court of law to slaughter animals for food in the manner prescribed by Jewish law.
copter
noun, helicopter.
erupts
verb (used with object), to release violently; burst forth with: Synonyms: vent.
satire
noun, the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, in exposing, denouncing, or deriding vice, folly, etc.
escarp
noun, Fortification. the inner slope or wall of the ditch surrounding a rampart.
Escaut
noun, French name of Scheldt.
eschar
noun, a hard crust or scab, as from a burn.
copras
noun, the dried kernel or meat of the coconut from which coconut oil is expressed.
shoppe
noun, shop (used chiefly for quaint effect).
Ushant
noun, an island off the NW coast of France: naval battles 1778, 1794. 4½ miles (7 km) long.
Topper
noun, a person or thing that tops.
esprit
noun, sprightliness of spirit or wit; lively intelligence.
Sarton
noun, May, 1912–95, U.S. poet, novelist, and playwright.
ericas
noun, any of numerous low-growing evergreen shrubs or small trees belonging to the genus Erica, of the heath family, including several species of heather.
Sarthe
noun, a department in NW France. 2411 sq. mi. (6245 sq. km). Capital: Le Mans.
actin-
sarco-
copper
noun, a malleable, ductile, metallic element having a characteristic reddish-brown color: used in large quantities as an electrical conductor and in the manufacture of alloys, as brass and bronze. Symbol: Cu; atomic weight: 63.54; atomic number: 29; specific gravity: 8.92 at 20°C.
Estrin
noun, estrone.
tophus
noun, a calcareous concretion formed in the soft tissue about a joint, in the pinna of the ear, etc., especially in gout; a gouty deposit.
Tophet
noun, a place in the valley of Hinnom, near Jerusalem, where, contrary to the law, children were offered as sacrifices, especially to Moloch. It was later used as a dumping ground for refuse.
conure
noun, any of several long-tailed New World parrots, especially of the genus Aratinga, certain species of which are kept as pets.
contes
plural, Trademark. a brand of crayon made of graphite and clay, usually in black, red, or brown.
corset
noun, Sometimes, corsets. a close-fitting undergarment, stiffened with whalebone or similar material and often capable of being tightened by lacing, enclosing the trunk: worn, especially by women, to shape and support the body; stays.
coheir
noun, a joint heir.
hapten
noun, a substance having a single antigenic determinant that can react with a previously existing antibody but cannot stimulate more antibody production unless combined with other molecules; a partial antigen.
rustic
noun, a country person.
corpus
noun, a large or complete collection of writings:
haptic
noun, Usually, haptics. Digital Technology. a vibration or other tactile sensation received from a computer or electronic device: an input or output device that senses the body's movements by means of physical contact with the user:
tithes
noun, Sometimes, tithes. the tenth part of agricultural produce or personal income set apart as an offering to God or for works of mercy, or the same amount regarded as an obligation or tax for the support of the church, priesthood, or the like.
chinos
noun, a tough, twilled cotton cloth used for uniforms, sports clothes, etc.
cohune
noun, a pinnate-leaved palm, Orbignya cohune, native to Central America, bearing large nuts whose meat yields an oil resembling that of the coconut.
Triton
noun, a positively-charged particle consisting of a proton and two neutrons, equivalent to the nucleus of an atom of tritium.
Cohens
noun, Morris Raphael, 1880–1947, U.S. philosopher and educator, born in Russia.
aeron.
rupiah
noun, an aluminum coin, paper money, and monetary unit of Indonesia, equal to 100 sen. Abbreviation: Rp.
scoria
noun, Metallurgy. the refuse, dross, or slag left after melting or smelting metal; scum.
tither
noun, a person who gives or pays tithes, as to a church.
coitus
noun, sexual intercourse, especially between a man and a woman.
Enrico
noun, a male given name: Italian form of Henry.
enrich
verb (used with object), to supply with riches, wealth, abundant or valuable possessions, etc.:
titers
noun, the strength of a solution as determined by titration with a standard substance.
hasher
noun, a waiter or waitress, especially in a hash house.
enrapt
adjective, rapt; transported; enraptured:
titans
noun, Classical Mythology. any of the sons of Uranus and Gaea, including Coeus, Crius, Cronus, Hyperion, Iapetus, and Oceanus. Also, Titaness. any of the sisters of these, including Mnemosyne, Phoebe, Rhea, Tethys, Themis, and Thia. any of the offspring of the children of Uranus and Gaea.
Enochs
noun, the father of Methuselah. Gen. 5:22.
hasten
verb (used with object), to cause to hasten; accelerate:
Hastie
noun, William Henry, 1904–76, U.S. jurist: first black judge of the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Scoter
noun, any of the large diving ducks of the genus Melanitta, inhabiting northern parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
Scotia
noun, a deep concave molding between two fillets, as in the Attic base.
ursine
adjective, of or relating to a bear or bears.
entrap
verb (used with object), to catch in or as in a trap; ensnare:
corpse
noun, a dead body, usually of a human being.
scathe
noun, hurt, harm, or injury.
tocher
noun, a dowry; marriage settlement given to the groom by the bride or her family.
scato-
Europa
noun, Also, Europe. Classical Mythology. a sister of Cadmus who was abducted by Zeus in the form of a bull and taken to Crete, where she bore him Rhadamanthus, Minos, and Sarpedon.
toners
noun, a person or thing that tones.
ephors
noun, one of a body of magistrates in various ancient Dorian states, especially at Sparta, where a body of five was elected annually by the people.
sacro-
toe-in
noun, the slight forward convergence given to the front wheels of an automobile to improve steering qualities.
ephahs
noun, a Hebrew unit of dry measure, equal to about a bushel (35 liters).
sachet
noun, a small bag, case, or pad containing perfuming powder or the like, placed among handkerchiefs, lingerie, etc., to impart a pleasant scent.
toecap
noun, a piece of leather or other material covering the toe of a shoe.
utters
adjective, complete; total; absolute:
conies
noun, the fur of a rabbit, especially when dyed to simulate Hudson seal.
Tocsin
noun, a signal, especially of alarm, sounded on a bell or bells.
eparch
noun, the prefect or governor of an eparchy.
happen
verb (used without object), to take place; come to pass; occur:
epacts
noun, the difference in days between a solar year and a lunar year.
acutes
noun, the acute accent.
rutins
noun, a bright yellow or greenish-yellow substance, C 27 H 30 O 16 , obtained chiefly from buckwheat, and used in the treatment of capillary fragility.
triste
adjective, sad; sorrowful; melancholy.
usance
noun, Commerce. a length of time, exclusive of days of grace and varying in different places, allowed by custom or usage for the payment of foreign bills of exchange.
Schipa
noun, Tito [tee-taw] /ˈti tɔ/ (Show IPA), 1890–1965, Italian operatic tenor.
acious
tortes
noun, a rich cake, especially one containing little or no flour, usually made with eggs and ground nuts or bread crumbs.
titres
noun, titer.
haoris
noun, a loose, knee-length, Japanese garment resembling a coat.
acinus
noun, Botany. one of the small drupelets or berries of an aggregate, baccate fruit, as the blackberry.
Ruston
noun, a city in N Louisiana.
Rustin
noun, Bayard [bey-erd] /ˈbeɪ ərd/ (Show IPA), 1910–1987, U.S. civil rights leader.
Hirsch
noun, John Stephen, 1930–1989, Canadian stage director, born in Hungary.
Saturn
noun, an ancient Roman god of agriculture, the consort of Ops, believed to have ruled the earth during an age of happiness and virtue, identified with the Greek god Cronus.
senhor
noun, a Portuguese term of address equivalent to sir or Mr., used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a man. Abbreviation: Sr.
chorus
noun, Music. a group of persons singing in unison. (in an opera, oratorio, etc.) such a group singing choral parts in connection with soloists or individual singers. a piece of music for singing in unison. a part of a song that recurs at intervals, usually following each verse; refrain.
Chosen
noun, elect.
rhenic
adjective, of or containing rhenium.
Sharpe
noun, William Forsyth [fawr-sahyth] /ˈfɔr saɪθ/ (Show IPA), born 1934, U.S. economist: Nobel prize 1990.
cteno-
seraph
noun, one of the celestial beings hovering above God's throne in Isaiah's vision. Isa. 6.
threat
noun, a declaration of an intention or determination to inflict punishment, injury, etc., in retaliation for, or conditionally upon, some action or course; menace:
Rheita
noun, a crater in the fourth quadrant of the face of the moon: about 42 miles (68 km) in diameter.
threap
noun, an argument; quarrel.
thrash
noun, an act or instance of thrashing; beating; blow.
tricot
noun, a warp-knit fabric of various natural or synthetic fibers, as wool, silk, or nylon, having fine vertical ribs on the face and horizontal ribs on the back, used especially for making garments.
thrice
adverb, three times, as in succession; on three occasions or in three ways.
crapes
noun, a lightweight fabric of silk, cotton, or other fiber, with a finely crinkled or ridged surface.
C-star
noun, carbon star.
chiton
noun, Also called sea cradle. a mollusk of the class Amphineura, having a mantle covered with calcareous plates, found adhering to rocks.
Huerta
noun, Victoriano [beek-taw-ryah-naw] /ˌbik tɔˈryɑ nɔ/ (Show IPA), 1854–1916, Mexican general: provisional president of Mexico 1913–14.
Thrace
noun, an ancient region of varying extent in the E part of the Balkan Peninsula: later a Roman province; now in Bulgaria, Turkey, and Greece.
Uticas
noun, an ancient city on the N coast of Africa, NW of Carthage.
Crista
noun, a crest or ridge.
treats
noun, entertainment, food, drink, etc., given by way of compliment or as an expression of friendly regard.
trench
noun, Fortification. a long, narrow excavation in the ground, the earth from which is thrown up in front to serve as a shelter from enemy fire or attack.
Utopia
noun, an imaginary island described in Sir Thomas More's Utopia (1516) as enjoying perfection in law, politics, etc.
thresh
noun, the act of threshing.
incase
verb (used with object), encase.
sit-up
noun, an exercise in which a person lies flat on the back, lifts the torso to a sitting position, and then lies flat again without changing the position of the legs: formerly done with the legs straight but now usually done with the knees bent.
hotter
noun, the hots, Slang. intense sexual desire or attraction.
trophi
plural noun, the mouthparts of an insect, including the labrum, mandibles, maxillae, labium, and hypopharynx.
cuesta
noun, a long, low ridge with a relatively steep face or escarpment on one side and a long, gentle slope on the other.
inches
noun, a unit of length, 1/12 (0.0833) foot, equivalent to 2.54 centimeters.
hotcha
interjection, (used as an expression of approval or delight, now often used facetiously.)
chouse
noun, a swindle.
Hotien
noun, Wade-Giles. Hotan.
chotts
noun, a shallow brackish or saline marsh or lake in N Africa, usually dry during the summer.
incher
noun, something that has or is associated with a height or length of an inch or a specified number of inches (often used in combination):
aniso-
cueist
noun, a billiard player.
hottie
noun, a sexually attractive person.
Cripps
noun, Sir Stafford, 1889–1952, British statesman and socialist leader.
throat
noun, the passage from the mouth to the stomach or to the lungs, including the pharynx, esophagus, larynx, and trachea.
houris
noun, one of the beautiful virgins provided in paradise for all faithful Muslims.
trapes
noun, a tiring walk.
couths
noun, good manners; refinement:
incest
noun, sexual intercourse between closely related persons.
triens
noun, a copper coin of ancient Rome, issued during the Republic, a third part of an as.
repast
noun, a quantity of food taken or provided for one occasion of eating:
urano-
incept
verb (used with object), to take in; ingest.
thrips
noun, any of several minute insects of the order Thysanoptera, that have long, narrow wings fringed with hairs and that infest and feed on a wide variety of weeds and crop plants.
chori-
Trento
noun, Italian name of Trent.
Rhines
noun, Joseph Banks, 1895–1980, U.S. psychologist: pioneer in parapsychology.
Sophie
noun, a female given name.
chopas
noun, any of several fishes, especially of the sea chub family, Kyphosidae, and the nibbler family, Girellidae.
Seurat
noun, Georges [zhawrzh] /ʒɔrʒ/ (Show IPA), 1859–91, French (pointillist) painter.
set-in
adjective, made separately and placed within another unit.
thirst
noun, a sensation of dryness in the mouth and throat caused by need of liquid.
croute
noun, crust.
Crouse
noun, Russel, 1893–1966, U.S. dramatist.
croups
noun, any condition of the larynx or trachea characterized by a hoarse cough and difficult breathing.
set-up
noun, Surveying. station (def 14a). a surveying instrument precisely positioned for observations from a station. a gap between the end of a chain or tape being used for a measurement and the point toward which it is laid.
Choate
noun, Joseph Hodges, 1832–1917, U.S. lawyer and diplomat.
Thiers
noun, Louis Adolphe [lwee a-dawlf] /lwi aˈdɔlf/ (Show IPA), 1797–1877, French statesman: president 1871–73.
trich-
repots
verb (used with object), to transfer (a plant) to another, especially larger, pot.
iatro-
reship
verb (used with object), to ship again.
tropic
noun, Geography. either of two corresponding parallels of latitude on the terrestrial globe, one (tropic of Cancer) about 23½° N, and the other (tropic of Capricorn) about 23½° S of the equator, being the boundaries of the Torrid Zone. the tropics, the regions lying between and near these parallels of latitude; the Torrid Zone and neighboring regions.
Sophar
noun, Zophar.
set-to
noun, a usually brief, sharp fight or argument.
setout
noun, preparations, especially for beginning a journey.
Icarus
noun, Also, Ikaros. Classical Mythology. a youth who attempted to escape from Crete with wings of wax and feathers but flew so high that his wings melted from the heat of the sun, and he plunged to his death in the sea.
Cronus
noun, a Titan, son of Uranus and Gaea, who was dethroned by his son Zeus.
Sopher
noun, scribe1 (def 3).
ichors
noun, Classical Mythology. an ethereal fluid flowing in the veins of the gods.
Reston
noun, James (Barrett) ("Scotty") 1909–1995, U.S. journalist, born in Scotland.
Chopin
noun, an old Scottish unit of liquid measure equivalent to about a quart.
thorps
noun, a hamlet; village.
Crusoe
noun, Robinson, Robinson Crusoe.
Hunter
noun, a person who hunts game or other wild animals for food or in sport.
inarch
verb (used with object), to graft by uniting a growing branch to a stock without separating the branch from its parent stock.
chores
noun, a small or odd job; routine task.
suitor
noun, a man who courts or woos a woman.
Thorpe
noun, James Francis ("Jim") 1888–1953, U.S. track-and-field athlete and football and baseball player.
uranic
adjective, of or containing uranium, especially in the tetravalent state.
huppah
noun, a canopy under which the Jewish marriage ceremony is performed.
chorea
noun, any of several diseases of the nervous system characterized by jerky, involuntary movements, chiefly of the face and extremities.
aneuch
adjective, noun, adverb, interjection, enough.
trices
noun, a very short time; an instant:
retina
noun, the innermost coat of the posterior part of the eyeball that receives the image produced by the lens, is continuous with the optic nerve, and consists of several layers, one of which contains the rods and cones that are sensitive to light.
Thetis
noun, a Nereid, the wife of Peleus and the mother of Achilles.
thetas
noun, the eighth letter of the Greek alphabet (Θ, θ).
trepan
noun, a tool for cutting shallow holes by removing a core.
Husain
noun, Hussein (def 1).
cruise
noun, the act of cruising.
Huston
noun, John, 1906–87, U.S. film director and writer.
retain
verb (used with object), to keep possession of.
cruets
noun, a glass bottle, especially one for holding vinegar, oil, etc., for the table.
Hutton
noun, James, 1726–97, Scottish geologist: formulated uniformitarianism.
thoria
noun, a white, heavy, water-insoluble powder, ThO 2 , used chiefly in incandescent mantles, as the Welsbach gas mantle.
thetic
adjective, positive; dogmatic.
triacs
noun, a type of thyristor designed for electronic control of the current supplied to a circuit, used especially in dimmers for lighting systems.
cripes
interjection, (used as a mild oath or an exclamation of astonishment.)
throne
noun, the chair or seat occupied by a sovereign, bishop, or other exalted personage on ceremonial occasions, usually raised on a dais and covered with a canopy.
rictus
noun, the gape of the mouth of a bird.
urchin
noun, a mischievous boy.
inrush
noun, a rushing or pouring in.
tie-up
noun, a temporary stoppage or slowing of business, traffic, telephone service, etc., as due to a strike, storm, or accident.
Sherpa
noun, a member of a people of Tibetan stock living in the Nepalese Himalayas, who often serve as porters on mountain-climbing expeditions.
soucar
noun, a Hindu banker.
honest
adjective, honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair:
curets
noun, a scoop-shaped surgical instrument for removing tissue from body cavities, as the uterus.
inpour
verb (used with or without object), to pour in.
Honshu
noun, an island in central Japan: chief island of the country. 88,851 sq. mi. (230,124 sq. km).
tropes
noun, Rhetoric. any literary or rhetorical device, as metaphor, metonymy, synecdoche, and irony, that consists in the use of words in other than their literal sense. an instance of this. Compare figure of speech.
utero-
urates
noun, a salt of uric acid.
Shaper
noun, a person or thing that shapes.
Chiron
noun, Classical Mythology. a wise and beneficent centaur, teacher of Achilles, Asclepius, and others.
chiros
noun, the ladyfish, Elops saurus.
Hopper
noun, a person or thing that hops.
Thurs.
curate
noun, Chiefly British. a member of the clergy employed to assist a rector or vicar.
Richet
noun, Charles Robert [sharl raw-ber] /ʃarl rɔˈbɛr/ (Show IPA), 1850–1935, French physician: Nobel prize 1913.
riches
noun, (used with a plural verb) rich persons collectively (usually preceded by the):
Hoenir
noun, a god, one of the Aesir, companion of Odin and Loki, hostage to the Vanir.
ripens
verb (used with or without object), to make or become ripe.
Horace
noun, (Quintus Horatius Flaccus) 65–8 b.c, Roman poet and satirist.
Senora
noun, a Spanish term of address equivalent to Mrs., used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a married or older woman. Abbreviation: Sra.
Senior
noun, a person who is older than another.
recti-
histo-
rectos
trans.
rectus
noun, any of several straight muscles, as of the abdomen, thigh, eye, etc.
transe
noun, a passageway, as a hallway, alley, or the like.
insert
noun, something inserted or to be inserted.
uptorn
verb, past participle of uptear.
curite
noun, a radioactive uranium mineral, Pb 2 U 5 O 17 ·4H 2 O, with adamantine luster, occurring as reddish-brown to deep-yellow needle-shaped crystals, formed by alteration of uraninite.
hoarse
adjective, having a vocal tone characterized by weakness of intensity and excessive breathiness; husky:
coupes
noun, Also, coupé. a closed, two-door car shorter than a sedan of the same model.
rehash
noun, the act of rehashing.
insect
noun, any animal of the class Insecta, comprising small, air-breathing arthropods having the body divided into three parts (head, thorax, and abdomen), and having three pairs of legs and usually two pairs of wings.
churns
noun, a container or machine in which cream or milk is agitated to make butter.
hither
Idioms, hither and thither, in various quarters; here and there:
curios
noun, any unusual article, object of art, etc., valued as a curiosity.
tincts
noun, tint; tinge; coloring.
tinct.
snitch
noun, Also called snitcher. an informer.
crepon
noun, a heavyweight crepe fabric.
shapen
adjective, having a designated shape (usually used in combination):
chiro-
crones
noun, a withered, witchlike old woman.
Cousin
noun, Also called first cousin, full cousin. the son or daughter of an uncle or aunt. See also second cousin, removed (def 2).
shanti
noun, peace.
incuse
noun, an incuse figure or impression.
sortie
noun, a rapid movement of troops from a besieged place to attack the besiegers.
courts
noun, Law. a place where justice is administered. a judicial tribunal duly constituted for the hearing and determination of cases. a session of a judicial assembly.
cupper
noun, a person who performs the procedure of cupping.
cuppas
noun, a cup of tea.
soaper
noun, soap opera.
Creusa
noun, the bride to be of Jason, slain by Medea.
rhotic
noun, a rhotic sound.
Cuphea
noun, any of various New World plants belonging to the genus Cuphea, of the loosestrife family, having tubular, usually reddish or purple flowers.
anchor
noun, any of various devices dropped by a chain, cable, or rope to the bottom of a body of water for preventing or restricting the motion of a vessel or other floating object, typically having broad, hooklike arms that bury themselves in the bottom to provide a firm hold.
Chron.
thrush
noun, any of numerous, medium-sized songbirds of the family Turdinae, usually dull brown and often speckled below, and including many outstanding singers.
chirps
noun, a chirping sound.
couter
noun, a piece of plate armor for the elbow.
septi-
Hosein
noun, Hussein (def 1).
hosier
noun, a person who makes or deals in hose or stockings or goods knitted or woven like hose.
septic
adjective, pertaining to or of the nature of sepsis; infected.
rhinos
noun, a rhinoceros.
rhino-
sheath
noun, a case or covering for the blade of a sword, dagger, or the like.
Christ
noun, Jesus of Nazareth, held by Christians to be the fulfillment of prophecies in the Old Testament regarding the eventual coming of a Messiah.
incurs
verb (used with object), to come into or acquire (some consequence, usually undesirable or injurious):
cretin
noun, a person suffering from cretinism.
cupro-
thrust
noun, an act or instance of thrusting; a forcible push or shove; lunge or stab.
Hornie
noun, Satan.
course
noun, a direction or route taken or to be taken.
hornet
noun, any large, stinging paper wasp of the family Vespidae, as Vespa crabro (giant hornet) introduced into the U.S. from Europe, or Vespula maculata (bald-faced hornet or white-faced hornet) of North America.
Cretan
noun, a native or inhabitant of Crete.
richen
verb (used with or without object), to make or become rich or richer.
troph-
Horite
noun, an ancient people of Edom living in the region of the Dead Sea, possibly identical with the Hurrians.
setup
noun, organization; arrangement.
Shane
noun, a male given name.
start
noun, a beginning of an action, journey, etc.
Usher
noun, a person who escorts people to seats in a theater, church, etc.
post-
poser
noun, a person who poses.
scatt
noun, scat5 .
share
noun, the full or proper portion or part allotted or belonging to or contributed or owed by an individual or group.
Sharp
noun, something sharp.
scant
adverb, Scot. and North England Dialect. scarcely; barely; hardly.
acorn
noun, the typically ovoid fruit or nut of an oak, enclosed at the base by a cupule.
Asher
noun, a son of Jacob and Zilpah. Gen. 30:12–13.
scaup
noun, any of several diving ducks of the genus Aythya, especially A. marila (greater scaup) of the Northern Hemisphere, having a bluish-gray bill.
Asine
noun, an ancient town in S Greece, on the Gulf of Argolis.
SHAPE
noun, the quality of a distinct object or body in having an external surface or outline of specific form or figure.
Posen
noun, German name of Poznań.
atrip
adjective, aweigh.
scarp
noun, a line of cliffs formed by the faulting or fracturing of the earth's crust; an escarpment.
shoat
noun, Also, shote. a young, weaned pig.
Attic
noun, the part of a building, especially of a house, directly under a roof; garret.
Port.
Ashur
noun, Assur.
porns
noun, Sometimes, porno [pawr-noh] /ˈpɔr noʊ/ (Show IPA). pornography; sexually explicit videos, photographs, writings, or the like, produced to elicit sexual arousal (often used attributively):
Pinot
noun, any of several varieties of purple or white vinifera grapes yielding a red or white wine, used especially in making burgundies and champagnes.
scart
verb (used with or without object), to scratch, scrape, mark, or scar.
scat-
Pines
noun, Isle of, former name of Youth, Isle of.
30-30
acron
noun, the unsegmented, preoral portion of the body of an arthropod.
stare
noun, a staring gaze; a fixed look with the eyes wide open:
Utter
adjective, complete; total; absolute:
ports
noun, a city, town, or other place where ships load or unload.
acro-
pores
noun, a minute opening or orifice, as in the skin or a leaf, for perspiration, absorption, etc.
saute
noun, a dish of sautéed food.
staph
noun, staphylococcus.
scape
noun, Botany. a leafless peduncle rising from the ground.
acpt.
posit
noun, something that is posited; an assumption; postulate.
sauch
noun, saugh.
pinas
noun, pineapple.
scare
noun, a sudden fright or alarm, especially with little or no reason.
pious
adjective, having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God or an earnest wish to fulfill religious obligations.
porch
noun, an exterior appendage to a building, forming a covered approach or vestibule to a doorway.
pirns
noun, a weaver's bobbin, spool, or reel.
Utica
noun, an ancient city on the N coast of Africa, NW of Carthage.
SEATO
noun, an organization formed in Manila (1954), comprising Australia, Great Britain, France, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Thailand, and the United States, for collective defense against aggression in southeastern Asia and the southwestern Pacific: abolished in 1977.
poach
verb (used with object), to trespass on (private property), especially in order to hunt or fish.
stech
verb (used with object), to fill or gorge (one's stomach) with food.
shine
noun, radiance or brightness caused by emitted or reflected light.
astr.
Astor
noun, John Jacob, 1763–1848, U.S. capitalist and fur merchant.
Stein
noun, a mug, usually earthenware, especially for beer.
Aston
noun, Francis William, 1877–1945, English physicist and chemist: Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1922.
Sept.
pisco
noun, a brandy made in the district near Pisco, a seaport in Peru.
Stent
noun, Medicine/Medical. a small, expandable tube used for inserting in a blocked vessel or other part.
poche
noun, the walls, columns, and other solids of a building or the like, as indicated on an architectural plan, usually in black.
astir
adjective, moving or stirring, especially with much activity or excitement:
poet.
septa
noun, plural of septum.
scute
noun, a dermal bony plate, as on an armadillo, or a large horny plate, as on a turtle.
step-
aster
noun, any composite plant of the genus Aster, having rays varying from white or pink to blue around a yellow disk.
Shear
noun, Usually, shears. (sometimes used with a singular verb) scissors of large size (usually used with pair of). any of various other cutting implements or machines having two blades that resemble or suggest those of scissors.
atone
verb (used with object), to make amends for; expiate:
sepia
noun, a brown pigment obtained from the inklike secretion of various cuttlefish and used with brush or pen in drawing.
scuta
noun, plural of scutum.
pitch
noun, relative point, position, or degree:
piths
noun, Botany. the soft, spongy central cylinder of parenchymatous tissue in the stems of dicotyledonous plants.
piton
noun, a metal spike with an eye through which a rope may be passed.
senor
noun, a Spanish term of address equivalent to sir or Mr., used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a man. Abbreviation: Sr.
uncia
noun, a bronze coin of ancient Rome, the 12th part of an as.
uncap
verb (used with object), to remove a cap or cover from (a bottle, container, etc.).
unapt
adjective, not appropriate; unfit; unsuitable:
Shiah
noun, (used with a plural verb) the Shiʿites.
Pitta
noun, any of several brilliantly colored, passerine birds of the family Pittidae, inhabiting dark, Old World, tropical forests.
UNCIO
Athos
noun, Mount, the easternmost of three prongs of the peninsula of Chalcidice, in NE Greece: site of an autonomous theocracy constituted of 20 monasteries. 131 sq. mi. (340 sq. km); about 35 miles (56 km) long.
acet-
pitas
noun, a fiber obtained from plants of the genera Agave, Aechmea, etc., used for cordage, mats, etc.
ation
sect.
Piura
noun, a city in N Peru.
senti
noun, a monetary unit of Tanzania, the 100th part of a shilling; cent.
piste
noun, a track or trail, as a downhill ski run or a spoor made by a wild animal.
Piute
noun, Paiute.
ashen
adjective, ash-colored; gray.
Uther
noun, king of Britain and father of Arthur.
Point
noun, a sharp or tapering end, as of a dagger.
pipet
noun, verb (used with object), pipette.
ster.
Usnea
noun, any pale-green or gray, mosslike lichen of the genus Usnea, common on rocks and trees.
tutor
noun, a person employed to instruct another in some branch or branches of learning, especially a private instructor.
score
noun, the record of points or strokes made by the competitors in a game or match.
scope
noun, extent or range of view, outlook, application, operation, effectiveness, etc.:
Shaun
noun, a male given name, form of John.
seti-
scopa
noun, pollen brush.
pinup
noun, a large photograph, as of a sexually attractive person, suitable for pinning on a wall.
Scone
noun, a small, light, biscuitlike quick bread made of oatmeal, wheat flour, barley meal, or the like.
scion
noun, a descendant.
State
noun, the condition of a person or thing, as with respect to circumstances or attributes:
serin
noun, a small finch, Serinus serinus, of Europe and northern Africa, closely related to the canary.
stat.
Seton
noun, a thread or the like inserted beneath the skin to provide drainage or to guide subsequent passage of a tube.
popes
noun, (often initial capital letter) the bishop of Rome as head of the Roman Catholic Church.
scent
noun, a distinctive odor, especially when agreeable:
acnes
noun, an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands, characterized by comedones and pimples, especially on the face, back, and chest, and, in severe cases, by cysts and nodules resulting in scarring.
Pinto
noun, Western U.S. a pinto horse.
scena
noun, an extended operatic vocal solo, usually including an aria and a recitative.
sceat
noun, a silver Anglo-Saxon coin of the 7th and 8th centuries, sometimes including an amount of gold.
Pinta
noun, a nonvenereal treponematosis occurring chiefly in Central and South America, caused by Treponema carateum, characterized by spots of various colors on the skin.
sero-
ASPEN
noun, any of various poplars, as Populus tremula, of Europe, and P. tremuloides (quaking aspen) or P. alba (white aspen) of America, having soft wood and alternate ovate leaves that tremble in the slightest breeze.
scrip
noun, a receipt, certificate, list, or similar brief piece of writing.
shirt
noun, a long- or short-sleeved garment for the upper part of the body, usually lightweight and having a collar and a front opening.
uncos
noun, something extraordinary or unusual; a novelty.
pipes
noun, a hollow cylinder of metal, wood, or other material, used for the conveyance of water, gas, steam, petroleum, etc.
serac
noun, a large irregularity of glacial ice, as a pinnacle found in glacial crevasses and formed by melting or movement of the ice.
scrap
noun, a small piece or portion; fragment:
Piper
noun, a person who plays on a pipe.
Shire
noun, one of the counties of Great Britain.
serai
noun, (in Eastern countries) a caravansary.
aspic
noun, a savory jelly usually made with meat or fish stock and gelatin, chilled and used as a garnish and coating for meats, seafoods, eggs, etc.
poise
noun, a state of balance or equilibrium, as from equality or equal distribution of weight; equipoise.
Ponca
noun, a member of a North American Indian people formerly of northern Nebraska, now living mostly in northern Oklahoma.
Seric
Scout
noun, a soldier, warship, airplane, etc., employed in reconnoitering.
Ponce
noun, a pimp.
scour
noun, the act of scouring.
asper
noun, a former silver coin of Turkey and Egypt: later a money of account equal to 1/120 of a piaster.
Scott
noun, Barbara Ann, 1928–2012, Canadian figure skater.
Scot.
pones
noun, Also called pone bread. a baked or fried bread usually made of cornmeal.
pions
noun, the first meson to be discovered: it has spin 0 and may be positively or negatively charged or neutral; charged pions decay into a muon and a neutrino or antineutrino. Symbol: π.
scorn
noun, open or unqualified contempt; disdain:
shier
noun, a horse having a tendency to shy.
recta
noun, a plural of rectum.
sauce
noun, any preparation, usually liquid or semiliquid, eaten as a gravy or as a relish accompanying food.
Soane
noun, Sir John, 1753–1837, English architect.
riots
noun, a noisy, violent public disorder caused by a group or crowd of persons, as by a crowd protesting against another group, a government policy, etc., in the streets.
Spica
noun, spike2 .
snore
noun, the act, instance, or sound of snoring.
rinse
noun, an act or instance of rinsing.
aitch
noun, the letter H, h.
snort
noun, the act or sound of snorting.
aport
adverb, on or toward the port side.
snout
noun, the part of an animal's head projecting forward and containing the nose and jaws; muzzle.
putto
noun, a representation of a cherubic infant, often shown winged.
putts
noun, an act of putting.
Apoc.
urate
noun, a salt of uric acid.
apish
adjective, having the qualities, appearance, or ways of an ape.
spent
verb, simple past tense and past participle of spend.
spect
noun, single photon emission computed tomography: a technique for measuring brain function similar to PET.
Aisne
noun, a river in N France, flowing NW and W to the Oise. 175 miles (280 km) long.
Sochi
noun, a seaport in the SW Russian Federation in Europe, on the Black Sea: resort.
upset
noun, an upsetting or instance of being upset; overturn; overthrow.
rhin-
rhine
noun, Joseph Banks, 1895–1980, U.S. psychologist: pioneer in parapsychology.
Aphis
noun, an aphid, especially of the genus Aphis.
spean
verb (used with object), to wean.
racon
noun, radar beacon.
rhoea
spec.
urase
noun, urease.
Soche
noun, Wade-Giles. Shache.
riant
adjective, laughing; smiling; cheerful.
rices
noun, the starchy seeds or grain of an annual marsh grass, Oryza sativa, cultivated in warm climates and used for food.
races
noun, a contest of speed, as in running, riding, driving, or sailing.
Spear
noun, a long, stabbing weapon for thrusting or throwing, consisting of a wooden shaft to which a sharp-pointed head, as of iron or steel, is attached.
ripen
verb (used with or without object), to make or become ripe.
snipe
noun, any of several long-billed game birds of the genera Gallinago (Capella) and Limnocryptes, inhabiting marshy areas, as G. gallinago (common snipe) of Eurasia and North America, having barred and striped white, brown, and black plumage.
rhet.
ropes
noun, a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or the like, or of wire or other material.
pupas
noun, an insect in the nonfeeding, usually immobile, transformation stage between the larva and the imago.
spine
noun, the spinal or vertebral column; backbone.
sito-
punts
noun, Football. a kick in which the ball is dropped and then kicked before it touches the ground. Compare drop kick, place kick.
sitar
noun, a lute of India with a small, pear-shaped body and a long, broad, fretted neck.
untie
verb (used with object), to loose or unfasten (anything tied); let or set loose by undoing a knot.
sirup
noun, any of various thick, sweet liquids prepared for table use from molasses, glucose, etc., water, and often a flavoring agent.
Pupin
noun, Michael Idvorsky [id-vawr-skee] /ɪdˈvɔr ski/ (Show IPA), 1858–1935, U.S. inventor, physicist, and author, born in Hungary.
Punic
noun, the language of ancient Carthage, a form of late Phoenician.
Uriah
noun, Also, Douay Bible, Urias [yoo-rahy-uh s] /yʊˈraɪ əs/ (Show IPA). Also called Uriah the Hittite. the husband of Bathsheba, and an officer in David's army. II Sam. 11.
Apure
noun, a river flowing E from W Venezuela to the Orinoco. about 500 miles (805 km) long.
Punch
noun, a thrusting blow, especially with the fist.
punas
noun, a high, cold, arid plateau, as in the Peruvian Andes.
Siret
noun, a river in SE Europe, flowing SE from the Carpathian Mountains in Ukraine, through E Romania to the Danube. 270 miles (435 km) long.
apron
noun, a garment covering part of the front of the body and tied at the waist, for protecting the wearer's clothing:
apres
preposition, after; following (used in combination):
snath
noun, the shaft or handle of a scythe.
upper
noun, the part of a shoe or boot above the sole, comprising the quarter, vamp, counter, and lining.
Pusan
noun, a seaport in SE South Korea.
spice
noun, any of a class of pungent or aromatic substances of vegetable origin, as pepper, cinnamon, or cloves, used as seasoning, preservatives, etc.
airts
noun, a direction.
Purse
noun, a woman's handbag or pocketbook.
spier
noun, a person who spies, watches, or discovers.
appro
noun, (of a purchase) approval:
snare
noun, a device, often consisting of a noose, for capturing small game.
roast
noun, roasted meat or a piece of roasted meat, as a piece of beef or veal of a quantity and shape for slicing into more than one portion.
ureas
noun, Biochemistry. a compound, CO(NH 2) 2 , occurring in urine and other body fluids as a product of protein metabolism.
puris
noun, poori.
Urena
noun, any tropical plant or shrub belonging to the genus Urena, of the mallow family, having clusters of small, yellow flowers, especially U. lobata, which yields a useful bast fiber.
Roach
noun, a cockroach.
spina
noun, a spine or spinelike projection.
roans
noun, a horse or other animal with a roan coat.
Rains
noun, water that is condensed from the aqueous vapor in the atmosphere and falls to earth in drops more than 1/50 inch (0.5 mm) in diameter. Compare drizzle (def 6).
raise
noun, an increase in amount, as of wages:
spire
noun, a tall, acutely pointed pyramidal roof or rooflike construction upon a tower, roof, etc.
reaps
verb (used with object), to cut (wheat, rye, etc.) with a sickle or other implement or a machine, as in harvest.
antic
noun, Usually, antics. a playful trick or prank; caper. a grotesque, fantastic, or ludicrous gesture, act, or posture.
rept.
Sophi
noun, Sophy.
repps
noun, rep1 .
ratos
noun, rocket-assisted takeoff.
anti-
repot
verb (used with object), to transfer (a plant) to another, especially larger, pot.
rcpt.
repos
noun, a repurchase agreement.
repic
noun, the scoring of 30 points in the declaration of hands before one's opponent scores a point.
anth-
reach
noun, an act or instance of reaching:
react
verb (used with object), to act or perform again.
antes
noun, Poker. a fixed but arbitrary stake put into the pot by each player before the deal.
uran-
antis
noun, a person who is opposed to a particular practice, party, policy, action, etc.
RECON
noun, reconnaissance.
rect.
recpt
Upton
noun, a male given name: from an Old English word meaning “upper town.”.
Reich
noun, (with reference to Germany) empire; realm; nation.
ante-
reins
noun, Often, reins. a leather strap, fastened to each end of the bit of a bridle, by which the rider or driver controls a horse or other animal by pulling so as to exert pressure on the bit.
Recit
rents
noun, a payment made periodically by a tenant to a landlord in return for the use of land, a building, an apartment, an office, or other property.
sotie
noun, a satirical and topical comedy employing actors dressed in traditional fool's costume, popular in France during the late Middle Ages, and often used as a curtain raiser to mystery and morality plays.
recip
reist
verb (used without object), reest2 .
Soter
noun, Saint, pope a.d. 166?–175?.
recap
noun, a recapped tire.
reni-
anise
noun, a Mediterranean plant, Pimpinella anisum, of the parsley family, having loose umbrels of small yellowish-white flowers that yield aniseed.
ratio
noun, the relation between two similar magnitudes with respect to the number of times the first contains the second:
spate
noun, a sudden, almost overwhelming, outpouring:
raphe
noun, Anatomy. a seamlike union between two parts or halves of an organ or the like.
Aneto
noun, Pi·co de [pee-kaw th e] /ˈpi kɔ ðɛ/ (Show IPA). Spanish name of Pic de Néthou.
Spain
noun, a kingdom in SW Europe. Including the Balearic and Canary islands, 194,988 sq. mi. (505,019 sq. km). Capital: Madrid.
SONAR
noun, a method for detecting and locating objects submerged in water by echolocation.
span-
rheas
noun, the ramie plant or fiber.
Rhein
noun, the Rhine.
rapes
noun, unlawful sexual intercourse or any other sexual penetration of the vagina, anus, or mouth of another person, with or without force, by a sex organ, other body part, or foreign object, without the consent of the victim.
spahi
noun, one of a body of native Algerian cavalry in the French service.
spare
noun, a spare thing, part, etc., as an extra tire for emergency use.
rants
noun, ranting, extravagant, or violent declamation.
ranis
noun, ranee.
ancre
adjective, having the end of each limb divided and carved outward like the flukes of an anchor; moline:
Apepi
noun, Apophis.
ranch
noun, an establishment maintained for raising livestock under range conditions.
re-up
verb (used with or without object), to reenlist.
Sonia
noun, a female given name, Russian form of Sophia.
antre
noun, a cavern; cave.
ratch
noun, a ratchet.
Resht
noun, Rasht.
rathe
adjective, Archaic. growing, blooming, or ripening early in the year or season.
rates
noun, the amount of a charge or payment with reference to some basis of calculation:
resin
noun, any of a class of nonvolatile, solid or semisolid organic substances, as copal or mastic, that consist of amorphous mixtures of carboxylic acids and are obtained directly from certain plants as exudations or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules: used in medicine and in the making of varnishes and plastics.
resit
noun, a test or examination that is retaken.
resp.
A-one
adjective, noting a vessel regarded by a shipping-classification society as being equipped to the highest standard and with equipment maintained in first-class condition.
Rashi
noun, (Solomon ben Isaac) 1040–1105, French Hebrew scholar.
space
noun, the unlimited or incalculably great three-dimensional realm or expanse in which all material objects are located and all events occur.
sonic
adjective, of or relating to sound.
anis-
retch
noun, the act or an instance of retching.
rason
noun, a long, loose, black gown with wide sleeves, worn by the clergy.
Rasht
noun, a city in NW Iran, about 10 miles (16 km) S of the Caspian Sea.
roset
noun, resin; rosin.
puces
noun, a dark or brownish purple.
shoer
noun, a person who shoes horses or other animals.
shote
noun, shoat (def 1).
Prato
noun, a city in central Italy, near Florence.
Shore
noun, the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, etc.
prats
noun, the buttocks.
saith
verb, third person singular present of say1 .
Pratt
noun, Edwin John, 1883–1964, Canadian poet.
Saite
noun, a native or citizen of Saïs.
Saint
noun, any of certain persons of exceptional holiness of life, formally recognized as such by the Christian Church, especially by canonization.
shorn
noun, Usually, shears. (sometimes used with a singular verb) scissors of large size (usually used with pair of). any of various other cutting implements or machines having two blades that resemble or suggest those of scissors.
saice
noun, syce.
Short
noun, something that is short.
Actor
noun, a person who acts in stage plays, motion pictures, television broadcasts, etc.
Artie
noun, a male given name, form of Arthur.
unite
noun, a former gold coin of England, equal to 20 shillings, issued under James I and Charles I.
actos
acute
noun, the acute accent.
prate
noun, act of prating.
prest
noun, a loan.
sprue
noun, Metallurgy. an opening through which molten metal is poured into a mold. the waste metal left in this opening after casting.
Price
noun, the sum or amount of money or its equivalent for which anything is bought, sold, or offered for sale.
preta
noun, a wandering or disturbed ghost.
pret.
aeri-
shott
noun, chott.
aeons
noun, (in Gnosticism) one of a class of powers or beings conceived as emanating from the Supreme Being and performing various functions in the operations of the universe.
arson
noun, Law. the malicious burning of another's house or property, or in some statutes, the burning of one's own house or property, as to collect insurance.
ruths
noun, pity or compassion.
rutin
noun, a bright yellow or greenish-yellow substance, C 27 H 30 O 16 , obtained chiefly from buckwheat, and used in the treatment of capillary fragility.
presa
noun, a mark, as :S:, +, or §, used in a canon, round, etc., to indicate where the successive voice parts are to take up the theme.
Pres.
preps
noun, preparatory school.
prep.
sanit
spurn
noun, disdainful rejection.
shout
noun, a loud call or cry:
shone
noun, radiance or brightness caused by emitted or reflected light.
sarc-
pouch
noun, a bag, sack, or similar receptacle, especially one for small articles or quantities:
potus
noun, (in prescriptions) a drink.
asco-
Sarto
noun, Andrea del [ahn-drey-uh del;; Italian ahn-dre-ah del] /ɑnˈdreɪ ə dɛl;; Italian ɑnˈdrɛ ɑ dɛl/ (Show IPA), Andrea del Sarto.
ascon
noun, a type of sponge having an oval shape and a thin body wall with pores leading directly into the spongocoel.
Shona
noun, Also called Mashona. a member of a group of peoples constituting more than two thirds of the population of Zimbabwe.
pouts
noun, the act of pouting; a protrusion of the lips.
Ascot
noun, a necktie or scarf with broad ends, tied and arranged so that the ends are laid flat, one across the other, sometimes with a pin to secure them.
Satie
noun, Erik Alfred Leslie [e-reek al-fred les-lee] /ɛˈrik alˈfrɛd lɛsˈli/ (Show IPA), 1866–1925, French composer.
satin
noun, a fabric in a warp-effect or filling-effect satin weave, as acetate, rayon, nylon, or silk, often having a glossy face and a soft, slippery texture.
stane
noun, adjective, adverb, verb (used with object), stone.
unhip
adjective, ill-informed about or unsympathetic to current fads or trends.
UNHCR
pours
noun, the act of pouring.
stair
noun, one of a flight or series of steps for going from one level to another, as in a building.
prase
noun, a leek-green cryptocrystalline variety of chalcedony.
Sapir
noun, Edward, 1884–1939, U.S. anthropologist and linguist, born in Germany.
praos
noun, proa.
spurt
noun, a sudden, forceful gush or jet.
Santo
noun, a carved figure of a saint, usually of wood, as from Puerto Rico, Mexico, or the southwestern U.S.
Saone
noun, a river flowing S from NE France to the Rhone. 270 miles (435 km) long.
Acton
noun, a quilted garment worn under mail in the 13th and 14th centuries; gambeson.
Actis
noun, a son of Rhoda and Helius who, when banished from his home for fratricide, fled to Egypt, where he taught astrology. The Colossus of Rhodes was built in his honor.
prahu
noun, proa.
stain
noun, a discoloration produced by foreign matter having penetrated into or chemically reacted with a material; a spot not easily removed.
prae-
sapor
noun, the quality in a substance that affects the sense of taste; savor; flavor.
sputa
noun, matter, as saliva mixed with mucus or pus, expectorated from the lungs and respiratory passages.
Unit.
Srta.
sruti
noun, the Vedas and some of the Upanishads, regarded as divinely revealed.
aero-
print
noun, the state of being printed.
roshi
noun, the religious leader of a group of Zen Buddhists.
rotes
noun, routine; a fixed, habitual, or mechanical course of procedure:
Prot.
areo-
roust
verb (used with object), to rout, as from a place:
arcus
noun, a dense, horizontal, roll-shaped cloud sometimes occurring at the lower front portion of a cumulonimbus.
rouse
noun, a rousing.
roups
noun, any catarrhal inflammation of the eyes and nasal passages of poultry.
roues
noun, a dissolute and licentious man; rake.
Rouen
noun, a city in and the capital of Seine-Maritime, in N France, on the Seine: famous cathedral; execution of Joan of Arc 1431.
rotte
noun, rote2 .
prune
noun, a variety of plum that dries without spoiling.
prunt
noun, a small mass of glass fused to the body of a glass piece.
Prus.
sprit
noun, a small pole or spar crossing a fore-and-aft sail diagonally from the mast to the upper aftermost corner, serving to extend the sail.
pruta
noun, prutah.
sprat
noun, a species of herring, Clupea sprattus, of the eastern North Atlantic.
Routh
noun, abundance; plenty.
arces
noun, a daughter of Thaumas and the sister of Iris and the Harpies. Zeus took away her wings when she aided the Titans in their war against him.
Rosie
noun, a female given name, form of Rose.
rosin
noun, Chemistry. the yellowish to amber, translucent, hard, brittle, fragmented resin left after distilling the oil of turpentine from the crude oleoresin of the pine: used chiefly in making varnishes, varnish and paint driers, printing inks, and for rubbing on the bows of such string instruments as the violin.
spirt
noun, a sudden, forceful gush or jet.
spite
noun, a malicious, usually petty, desire to harm, annoy, frustrate, or humiliate another person; bitter ill will; malice.
Spohr
noun, Ludwig [loot-vikh,, lood-] /ˈlut vɪx,, ˈlud-/ (Show IPA), or Louis [loo-ee] /ˈlu i/ (Show IPA), 1784–1859, German violinist and composer.
Siren
noun, Classical Mythology. one of several sea nymphs, part woman and part bird, who lure mariners to destruction by their seductive singing.
rotas
noun, Chiefly British. a round or rotation of duties; a period of work or duty taken in rotation with others. an agenda or circuit of sporting events, as a round of golf tournaments, played in different localities throughout the year.
spout
noun, a pipe, tube, or liplike projection through or by which a liquid is discharged, poured, or conveyed.
Arch.
spor-
spore
noun, Biology. a walled, single- to many-celled, reproductive body of an organism, capable of giving rise to a new individual either directly or indirectly.
sport
noun, an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature, as racing, baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, wrestling, boxing, hunting, fishing, etc.
psora
noun, psoriasis.
arche
route
noun, a course, way, or road for passage or travel:
urine
noun, the liquid-to-semisolid waste matter excreted by the kidneys, in humans being a yellowish, slightly acid, watery fluid.
shpt.
prius
noun, a brand of hybrid car, one of the first commercially successful, that runs at lower speeds on an electric motor powered by a battery pack, and at higher speeds on a gasoline engine, which can also recharge the battery.
unrip
verb (used with object), to undo by ripping; cut or tear open; rip; take apart or detach.
Aesir
noun, the principal race of gods, led by Odin and living at Asgard.
proc.
proas
noun, any of various types of Indonesian boats, especially a swift Malay sailing boat built with the lee side flat and balanced by a single outrigger.
ruins
noun, ruins, the remains of a building, city, etc., that has been destroyed or that is in disrepair or a state of decay:
Shute
noun, Nevil (Nevil Shute Norway) 1899–1960, British novelist and aeronautical engineer.
runes
noun, any of the characters of certain ancient alphabets, as of a script used for writing the Germanic languages, especially of Scandinavia and Britain, from c200 to c1200, or a script used for inscriptions in a Turkic language of the 6th to 8th centuries from the area near the Orkhon River in Mongolia.
Aesop
noun, c620–c560 b.c, Greek writer of fables.
prise
noun, leverage.
runic
adjective, consisting of or set down in runes:
shunt
noun, the act of shunting; shift.
Shuha
adjective, of or relating to any Shinto sect other than the Kokka.
runts
noun, an animal that is small or stunted as compared with others of its kind.
prion
noun, any of several petrels of the genus Pachyptila, located in the oceans of the Southern Hemisphere and having serrated edges on the bill.
pron.
arose
verb, simple past tense of arise.
Aries
noun, Astronomy. the Ram, a zodiacal constellation between Pisces and Taurus.
unset
adjective, not set; not solidified or made firm, as concrete or asphalt.
routs
noun, a defeat attended with disorderly flight; dispersal of a defeated force in complete disorder:
prost
interjection, prosit.
Arion
noun, flourished 7th century b.c, Greek poet: inventor of the dithyramb.
Sino-
since
adverb, from then till now (often preceded by ever):
prose
noun, the ordinary form of spoken or written language, without metrical structure, as distinguished from poetry or verse.
Siena
noun, a city in Tuscany, in central Italy, S of Florence: cathedral.
prone
noun, a sermon or a brief hortatory introduction to a sermon, usually delivered at a service at which the Eucharist is celebrated.
arise
verb (used without object), to get up from sitting, lying, or kneeling; rise:
pros.
props
noun, proper or due respect or recognition; credit:
arith
Arius
noun, died a.d. 336, Christian priest at Alexandria: founder of Arianism.
prop.
ruche
noun, a strip of pleated lace, net, muslin, or other material for trimming or finishing a dress, as at the collar or sleeves.
Hunts
noun, Huntingdonshire.
Stern
noun, the after part of a vessel (often opposed to stem).
Horus
noun, a solar deity, regarded as either the son or the brother of Isis and Osiris, and usually represented as a falcon or as a man with the head of a falcon.
Hours
noun, a period of time equal to one twenty-fourth of a mean solar or civil day and equivalent to 60 minutes:
houri
noun, one of the beautiful virgins provided in paradise for all faithful Muslims.
hotch
verb (used with object), to cause to fidget or shiver.
throe
noun, a violent spasm or pang; paroxysm.
Hosta
noun, any of various plants belonging to the genus Hosta, of the lily family, which includes the plantain lily.
Chris
noun, a male given name, form of Christopher.
hosp.
Hosea
noun, a Minor Prophet of the 8th century b.c.
Horta
noun, Baron Victor, 1861?–1947, Belgian architect.
chott
noun, a shallow brackish or saline marsh or lake in N Africa, usually dry during the summer.
hort.
Horst
noun, a portion of the earth's crust, bounded on at least two sides by faults, that has risen in relation to adjacent portions.
horse
noun, a large, solid-hoofed, herbivorous quadruped, Equus caballus, domesticated since prehistoric times, bred in a number of varieties, and used for carrying or pulling loads, for riding, and for racing.
Horsa
noun, died a.d. 455, Jutish chief (brother of Hengist).
horns
noun, one of the bony, permanent, hollow paired growths, often curved and pointed, that project from the upper part of the head of certain ungulate mammals, as cattle, sheep, goats, or antelopes.
Horne
noun, Lena, 1917–2010, U.S. singer and actress.
horas
noun, a traditional Romanian and Israeli round dance.
Horae
plural noun, goddesses of the seasons, of cyclical death and rebirth, and sometimes of social order, usually given as three in number, with the names Dike (Justice), Eunomia (Order), and Irene (Peace).
Hoppe
noun, Willie (William Frederick) 1887–1959, U.S. billiards player.
House
noun, a building in which people live; residence for human beings.
hsien
noun, (in popular Chinese religion) one of a group of benevolent spirits promoting good in the world.
hopes
noun, the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best:
chops
noun, an act or instance of chopping.
ichor
noun, Classical Mythology. an ethereal fluid flowing in the veins of the gods.
thine
pronoun, the possessive case of thou1. used as a predicate adjective, after a noun or without a noun.
thins
adverb, in a thin manner.
thio-
choir
noun, a company of singers, especially an organized group employed in church service.
IATSE
chopa
noun, any of several fishes, especially of the sea chub family, Kyphosidae, and the nibbler family, Girellidae.
Thira
noun, Thera.
hutch
noun, a pen or enclosed coop for small animals:
chore
noun, a small or odd job; routine task.
chose
noun, a thing; an article of personal property.
Thorn
noun, a sharp excrescence on a plant, especially a sharp-pointed aborted branch; spine; prickle.
hurts
noun, a blow that inflicts a wound; bodily injury or the cause of such injury.
Thorp
noun, a hamlet; village.
Hurst
noun, Fannie, 1889–1968, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.
Huron
noun, a member of an Indian tribe, the northwestern member of the Iroquoian family, living west of Lake Huron.
Hupeh
noun, Older Spelling. Hubei.
those
Idioms, at that, in spite of something; nevertheless: in addition; besides:
hunch
noun, a premonition or suspicion; guess:
Thoth
noun, the god of wisdom, learning, and magic represented as a man with the head either of an ibis or of a baboon.
Hopis
noun, a member of a Pueblo Indian people of northern Arizona.
Hopeh
noun, Older Spelling. Hebei.
icons
Heron
noun, any of numerous long-legged, long-necked, usually long-billed birds of the family Ardeidae, including the true herons, egrets, night herons, and bitterns.
hier-
tints
noun, a color or a variety of a color; hue.
heths
noun, the eighth letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
tious
trois
noun, the number 3.
cires
noun, a brilliant, highly glazed surface produced on fabrics by subjecting them to a wax, heat, and calendering treatment.
herp.
Heros
noun, a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character:
troch
cions
noun, scion (def 2).
herns
cites
noun, citation (defs 7, 8).
Herat
noun, a city in NW Afghanistan.
hents
verb (used with object), to seize.
Henri
noun, Robert, 1865–1929, U.S. painter.
Hench
noun, Philip Showalter [shoh-awl-ter] /ˈʃoʊ ɔl tər/ (Show IPA), 1896–1965, U.S. physician: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1950.
heist
noun, a robbery or holdup:
coapt
verb (used with object), to bring close together:
Heian
adjective, of or relating to the period in Japan, a.d. 794–1185, characterized by the modification and naturalization of ideas and institutions that were earlier introduced from China.
Trona
noun, a monoclinic mineral, grayish or yellowish hydrous sodium carbonate and bicarbonate, Na 2 CO 3 ⋅NaHCO 3 ⋅2H 2 , occurring in dried or partly evaporated lake basins.
Hines
noun, Earl ("Fatha") 1905–83, U.S. jazz pianist.
hones
noun, a whetstone of fine, compact texture for sharpening razors and other cutting tools.
Chute
noun, an inclined channel, as a trough, tube, or shaft, for conveying water, grain, coal, etc., to a lower level.
tiers
noun, one of a series of rows or ranks rising one behind or above another, as of seats in an amphitheater, boxes in a theater, guns in a man-of-war, or oars in an ancient galley.
hoise
verb (used with object), to hoist.
hocus
verb (used with object), to play a trick on; hoax; cheat.
hoars
noun, hoarfrost; rime.
Hoare
noun, Sir Samuel John Gurney [gur-nee] /ˈgɜr ni/ (Show IPA), 1st Viscount Templewood [tem-puh l-woo d] /ˈtɛm pəlˌwʊd/ (Show IPA), 1880–1959, British statesman.
trope
noun, Rhetoric. any literary or rhetorical device, as metaphor, metonymy, synecdoche, and irony, that consists in the use of words in other than their literal sense. an instance of this. Compare figure of speech.
churn
noun, a container or machine in which cream or milk is agitated to make butter.
hitch
noun, the act or fact of fastening, as to something, especially temporarily.
chuse
verb (used with or without object), Archaic. choose.
hist.
tines
noun, a sharp, projecting point or prong, as of a fork.
trop-
Ciano
noun, Count Galeazzo [gah-le-aht-tsaw] /ˌgɑ lɛˈɑt tsɔ/ (Show IPA), (Ciano di Cortellazzo) 1903–44, Italian Fascist statesman: minister of foreign affairs 1936–43.
HIRES
noun, the act of hiring.
trone
noun, a large pair of scales, a spring balance, or other weighing device located in a town or marketplace to weigh goods and merchandise.
cine-
cines
noun, a film; motion picture.
hipp-
tinea
noun, any of several skin diseases caused by fungi; ringworm.
hints
noun, an indirect, covert, or helpful suggestion; clue:
ichth
ictus
noun, Prosody. rhythmical or metrical stress.
Hecht
noun, Also called bird dismount. a dismount, as from the horizontal bar, in which a gymnast releases the apparatus at the height of a backswing, sails forward with outstretched arms and legs, and lands upright on the feet.
nacho
noun, a snack or appetizer consisting of a small piece of tortilla topped with cheese, hot peppers, etc., and broiled.
terns
noun, any of numerous aquatic birds of the subfamily Sterninae of the family Laridae, related to the gulls but usually having a more slender body and bill, smaller feet, a long, deeply forked tail, and a more graceful flight, especially those of the genus Sterna, as S. hirundo (common tern) of Eurasia and America, having white, black, and gray plumage.
nares
plural noun, the nostrils or the nasal passages.
narcs
noun, a government agent or detective charged with the enforcement of laws restricting the use of narcotics.
nappe
noun, Geology. a large mass of rock thrust a considerable distance along a nearly horizontal fault plane or in an overturned anticlinal fold.
napes
noun, the back of the neck (usually used in the phrase nape of the neck).
chats
noun, informal conversation:
testa
noun, the outer, usually hard, integument or coat of a seed.
nacre
noun, mother-of-pearl.
teths
noun, the ninth letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
naso-
Teton
noun, the westernmost branch of the Dakota Indians.
cheap
Idioms, cheap at twice the price, exceedingly inexpensive:
Teut.
ither
adjective, pronoun, adverb, other.
iters
noun, a canal or passage.
cheat
noun, a person who acts dishonestly, deceives, or defrauds:
Thach
noun, Edward, Teach, Edward.
Thais
noun, flourished late 4th century b.c, Athenian courtesan: mistress of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I.
Isth.
Terni
noun, a city in central Italy.
terna
noun, a list of three names submitted to the pope as recommended to fill a vacant bishopric or benefice.
Pieta
noun, a representation of the Virgin Mary mourning over the body of the dead Christ, usually shown held on her lap.
Necho
noun, Prince of Sais and Prince of Memphis, flourished 633? b.c, chief of the Egyptian delta lords (father of Psamtik I).
Neth.
tenth
noun, one of ten equal parts, especially of one (1/10).
nerts
interjection, nuts (def 1).
Chari
noun, Shari.
tents
noun, a portable shelter of skins, canvas, plastic, or the like, supported by one or more poles or a frame and often secured by ropes fastened to pegs in the ground.
Nepos
noun, Cornelius, 99?–24? b.c, Roman biographer and historian.
Nehru
noun, Jawaharlal [juh-wah-her-lahl] /dʒəˈwɑ hər lɑl/ (Show IPA), 1889–1964, Hindu political leader in India: first prime minister of the republic of India 1947–64 (father of Indira Gandhi).
chars
noun, a charred material or surface.
chart
noun, a sheet exhibiting information in tabular form.
Tepic
noun, a city in and the capital of Nayarit, W central Mexico.
natch
adverb, of course; naturally.
neath
preposition, beneath.
nears
neaps
noun, neap tide.
tera-
Terah
noun, the father of Abraham. Gen. 11:25–32.
Terai
noun, a marshy lowland area in N India and S Nepal, between the Ganges and the foothills of the Himalayas.
naut.
Chase
noun, the act of chasing; pursuit:
nates
noun, buttocks; rump.
Thane
noun, Early English History. a member of any of several aristocratic classes of men ranking between earls and ordinary freemen, and granted lands by the king or by lords for military service.
Thare
noun, Terah.
Theta
noun, the eighth letter of the Greek alphabet (Θ, θ).
inept
adjective, without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit:
inst.
insp.
Chios
noun, a Greek island in the Aegean, near the W coast of Turkey. 322 sq. mi. (834 sq. km).
inset
noun, something inserted; insert.
insep
Theos
Thera
noun, a Greek island in the S Aegean, in the Cyclades group. 30 sq. mi. (78 sq. km).
input
noun, something that is put in.
inert
adjective, having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance (opposed to active):
chirp
noun, a chirping sound.
China
noun, a translucent ceramic material, biscuit-fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature.
incus
noun, Anatomy. the middle one of a chain of three small bones in the middle ear of humans and other mammals. Compare malleus, stapes.
incur
verb (used with object), to come into or acquire (some consequence, usually undesirable or injurious):
incr.
incor
chiru
noun, a goat antelope, Pantholops hodgsoni, of Tibet, the male of which has very long, straight horns.
Chita
noun, a city in the SE Russian Federation in Asia.
incas
noun, a member of any of the dominant groups of South American Indian peoples who established an empire in Peru prior to the Spanish conquest.
chits
noun, a signed note for money owed for food, drink, etc.
inapt
adjective, not apt or fitting.
chine
noun, a ravine formed in rock by the action of running water.
Chin.
Tharp
noun, Twyla [twahy-luh] /ˈtwaɪ lə/ (Show IPA), born 1941, U.S. dancer and choreographer.
chest
noun, Anatomy. the trunk of the body from the neck to the abdomen; thorax.
Irons
noun, Jeremy (John) born 1948, English actor.
irone
noun, a colorless liquid of isomeric, unsaturated ketones, C 14 H 22 O, obtained from orris root: used in perfumery for its odor of violets.
irate
adjective, angry; enraged:
Iran.
chert
noun, a compact rock consisting essentially of microcrystalline quartz.
theat
theca
noun, a case or receptacle.
their
noun, any male person or animal; a man:
iotas
noun, a very small quantity; jot; whit.
thens
noun, that time:
theor
theo-
trots
noun, the gait of a horse, dog, or other quadruped, when trotting.
cheth
noun, heth.
inure
verb (used with object), to accustom to hardship, difficulty, pain, etc.; toughen or harden; habituate (usually followed by to):
Troth
noun, faithfulness, fidelity, or loyalty:
Chian
noun, a native or inhabitant of Chios.
chiao
noun, jiao.
intr.
chias
noun, a plant, Salvia columbariae, of the mint family, native to the southwestern U.S. and Mexico, having mostly basal, oblong leaves and small blue flowers: the seeds are used as food and as the source of a beverage.
hect-
heats
noun, the state of a body perceived as having or generating a relatively high degree of warmth.
char-
touts
noun, a person who solicits business, employment, support, or the like, importunately.
coset
noun, a subset of a group, formed by the consistent operation of a given element of the group on the left or right of all the elements of a subgroup of the group.
Toure
noun, Sékou [sey-koo] /ˈseɪ ku/ (Show IPA), 1922–84, Guinean political leader: prime minister 1958-72; president 1958–84.
Eaton
noun, Theophilus, 1590–1658, English colonist and colonial administrator in America.
Tours
noun, a city in and the capital of Indre-et-Loire, in W France, on the Loire River: Charles Martel defeated the Saracens near here a.d. 732.
touse
noun, a commotion; rumpus.
Costa
noun, a rib or riblike part.
Earth
noun, (often initial capital letter) the planet third in order from the sun, having an equatorial diameter of 7926 miles (12,755 km) and a polar diameter of 7900 miles (12,714 km), a mean distance from the sun of 92.9 million miles (149.6 million km), and a period of revolution of 365.26 days, and having one satellite.
earns
verb (used with object), to gain or get in return for one's labor or service:
Trace
noun, a surviving mark, sign, or evidence of the former existence, influence, or action of some agent or event; vestige:
econ.
Tract
noun, an expanse or area of land, water, etc.; region; stretch.
trios
noun, a musical composition for three voices or instruments.
train
noun, Railroads. a self-propelled, connected group of rolling stock.
cotes
noun, a shelter, coop, or small shed for sheep, pigs, pigeons, etc.
cotta
noun, a surplice.
cutis
noun, the true skin, consisting of the dermis and the epidermis.
cutin
noun, a transparent, waxy substance constituting, together with cellulose, the cuticle of plants.
cutie
noun, Informal. a charmingly attractive or cute person, especially a girl or a young woman (often used as a form of address):
cutes
noun, the cutes, Informal. self-consciously cute mannerisms or appeal; affected coyness:
tripe
noun, the first and second divisions of the stomach of a ruminant, especially oxen, sheep, or goats, used as food. Compare honeycomb tripe, plain tripe.
ecto-
Count
noun, the act of counting; enumeration; reckoning; calculation:
ento-
torse
noun, a wreath of twisted silks of two alternating tinctures, usually a metal and a color, depicted supporting a crest or coronet, often upon a helmet.
epact
noun, the difference in days between a solar year and a lunar year.
torsi
noun, a plural of torso.
Torte
noun, a rich cake, especially one containing little or no flour, usually made with eggs and ground nuts or bread crumbs.
eosin
noun, Also called bromeosin, tetrabromofluorescein. a red, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, C 20 H 8 Br 4 O 5 , derived from fluorescein by bromination: used chiefly as an acid dye for dyeing silk a rose red color and as a histological stain.
torts
noun, a wrongful act, not including a breach of contract or trust, that results in injury to another's person, property, reputation, or the like, and for which the injured party is entitled to compensation.
Torun
noun, a city in N Poland, on the Vistula.
corpn
corps
noun, Military. a military organization consisting of officers and enlisted personnel or of officers alone: a military unit of ground combat forces consisting of two or more divisions and other troops.
entia
noun, plural of ens.
Corti
noun, Alfonso [al-fon-soh;; Italian ahl-fawn-saw] /ælˈfɒn soʊ;; Italian ɑlˈfɔn sɔ/ (Show IPA), 1822–76, Italian anatomist.
Ensor
noun, James, 1860–1949, Belgian painter.
torus
noun, Architecture. a large convex molding, more or less semicircular in profile, commonly forming the lowest molding of the base of a column, directly above the plinth, sometimes occurring as one of a pair separated by a scotia and fillets. and column.
Tosca
noun, an opera (1900) by Giacomo Puccini.
Enoch
noun, the father of Methuselah. Gen. 5:22.
Corse
noun, corpse.
enact
verb (used with object), to make into an act or statute:
totes
noun, the act or course of toting.
toti-
Ecua.
trait
noun, a distinguishing characteristic or quality, especially of one's personal nature:
trine
noun, a set or group of three; triad.
ephor
noun, one of a body of magistrates in various ancient Dorian states, especially at Sparta, where a body of five was elected annually by the people.
CRISP
noun, Chiefly British. potato chip.
croup
noun, any condition of the larynx or trachea characterized by a hoarse cough and difficult breathing.
triac
noun, a type of thyristor designed for electronic control of the current supplied to a circuit, used especially in dimmers for lighting systems.
Crane
noun, any large wading bird of the family Gruidae, characterized by long legs, bill, and neck and an elevated hind toe.
crone
noun, a withered, witchlike old woman.
Croat
noun, a native or inhabitant of Croatia; Croatian.
Crius
noun, a Titan, the son of Uranus and Gaea.
crit.
crape
noun, a lightweight fabric of silk, cotton, or other fiber, with a finely crinkled or ridged surface.
crips
noun, a term used to refer to a person who is partially or totally unable to use one or more limbs.
cruet
noun, a glass bottle, especially one for holding vinegar, oil, etc., for the table.
crine
noun, hair; head of hair.
cries
noun, the act or sound of crying; any loud utterance or exclamation; a shout, scream, or wail.
craps
noun, a game in which two dice are thrown and in which a first throw of 7 or 11 wins, a first throw of 2, 3, or 12 loses, and a first throw of 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10 can be won only by throwing the same number again before throwing a 7.
crest
noun, the highest part of a hill or mountain range; summit.
trice
noun, a very short time; an instant:
crept
noun, an act or instance of creeping:
crash
noun, a sudden loud noise, as of something being violently smashed or struck:
Creon
noun, a king of Thebes, the brother of Jocasta and the uncle of Eteocles, Polynices, and Antigone.
crate
noun, a slatted wooden box or framework for packing, shopping, or storing fruit, furniture, glassware, crockery, etc.
trets
noun, (formerly) an allowance for waste, after deduction for tare.
cruse
noun, an earthen pot, bottle, etc., for liquids.
curst
noun, the expression of a wish that misfortune, evil, doom, etc., befall a person, group, etc.
Court
noun, Law. a place where justice is administered. a judicial tribunal duly constituted for the hearing and determination of cases. a session of a judicial assembly.
curse
noun, the expression of a wish that misfortune, evil, doom, etc., befall a person, group, etc.
curns
noun, a grain.
coupe
noun, Also, coupé. a closed, two-door car shorter than a sedan of the same model.
curio
noun, any unusual article, object of art, etc., valued as a curiosity.
Curie
noun, a unit of activity of radioactive substances equivalent to 3.70 × 10 10 disintegrations per second: it is approximately the amount of activity produced by 1 gram of radium-226. Abbreviation: Ci.
Curia
noun, one of the political subdivisions of each of the three tribes of ancient Rome.
curet
noun, a scoop-shaped surgical instrument for removing tissue from body cavities, as the uterus.
cures
noun, a means of healing or restoring to health; remedy.
coups
noun, a highly successful, unexpected stroke, act, or move; a clever action or accomplishment.
cuppa
noun, a cup of tea.
crush
noun, the act of crushing; state of being crushed.
cunts
noun, the vulva or vagina.
Cunas
noun, a member of a group of American Indian people inhabiting settlements on the Isthmus of Panama and islands in the Gulf of San Blas.
couth
noun, good manners; refinement:
tries
noun, plural of try.
trash
noun, anything worthless, useless, or discarded; rubbish.
treas
TREAT
noun, entertainment, food, drink, etc., given by way of compliment or as an expression of friendly regard.
Trent
noun, Italian Trento. Ancient Tridentum. a city in N Italy, on the Adige River.
crust
noun, the brown, hard outer portion or surface of a loaf or slice of bread (distinguished from crumb).
ephah
noun, a Hebrew unit of dry measure, equal to about a bushel (35 liters).
corp.
Heath
noun, a tract of open and uncultivated land; wasteland overgrown with shrubs.
Hants
noun, Hampshire (def 1).
harps
noun, a musical instrument consisting of a triangular frame formed by a soundbox, a pillar, and a curved neck, and having strings stretched between the soundbox and the neck that are plucked with the fingers.
Cohen
noun, Morris Raphael, 1880–1947, U.S. philosopher and educator, born in Russia.
trite
adjective, lacking in freshness or effectiveness because of constant use or excessive repetition; hackneyed; stale:
coins
noun, a piece of metal stamped and issued by the authority of a government for use as money.
coirs
noun, the prepared fiber of the husk of the coconut fruit, used in making rope, matting, etc.
Titos
noun, Marshal (Josip Broz) 1891–1980, president of Yugoslavia 1953–80.
titre
noun, titer.
haori
noun, a loose, knee-length, Japanese garment resembling a coat.
Hanse
noun, Hansa.
Harte
noun, (Francis) Bret [bret] /brɛt/ (Show IPA), 1839–1902, U.S. author, especially of short stories.
Hanoi
noun, a city in and the capital of Vietnam, in the N part, on the Songka River.
Titus
noun, a disciple and companion of the apostle Paul, to whom Paul is supposed to have addressed an Epistle.
toast
noun, sliced bread that has been browned by dry heat.
haets
noun, a little bit; a whit.
Cons.
Const
toise
noun, an old French unit of length equivalent to 6.395 feet (1.949 meters).
toner
noun, a person or thing that tones.
cont.
harsh
adjective, ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect:
Harts
noun, a male deer, commonly of the red deer, Cervus elaphus, especially after its fifth year.
euros
noun, wallaroo.
haust
coast
noun, the land next to the sea; seashore:
heart
noun, Anatomy. a hollow, pumplike organ of blood circulation, composed mainly of rhythmically contractile smooth muscle, located in the chest between the lungs and slightly to the left and consisting of four chambers: a right atrium that receives blood returning from the body via the superior and inferior vena cavae, a right ventricle that pumps the blood through the pulmonary artery to the lungs for oxygenation, a left atrium that receives the oxygenated blood via the pulmonary veins and passes it through the mitral valve, and a left ventricle that pumps the oxygenated blood, via the aorta, throughout the body.
hears
verb (used with object), to perceive by the ear:
Hearn
noun, Lafcadio [laf-kad-ee-oh] /læfˈkæd iˌoʊ/ (Show IPA), ("Koizumi Yakumo") 1850–1904, U.S. journalist, novelist, and essayist, born in Greece; Japanese citizen after 1894.
Tiran
noun, Strait of, a navigable waterway between the N Red Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba.
Heaps
noun, a group of things placed, thrown, or lying one on another; pile:
tires
noun, British Dialect. fatigue.
TIROS
noun, one of a series of satellites for transmitting television pictures of the earth's cloud cover.
haute
adverb, aloud; loudly.
haunt
noun, Often, haunts. a place frequently visited:
tithe
noun, Sometimes, tithes. the tenth part of agricultural produce or personal income set apart as an offering to God or for works of mercy, or the same amount regarded as an obligation or tax for the support of the church, priesthood, or the like.
Hatti
noun, an ancient people who lived in central Anatolia before its conquest by the Hittites.
coati
noun, any tropical American carnivore of the genus Nasua, related to the raccoon, having an elongated body, long, ringed tail, and a slender, flexible snout.
hates
noun, intense dislike; extreme aversion or hostility.
hater
noun, a person who has an intense dislike for another person or thing (often used in combination):
Coats
noun, an outer garment with sleeves, covering at least the upper part of the body:
Hatch
noun, the act of hatching.
Cohan
noun, George M(ichael) 1878–1942, U.S. actor, playwright, and producer.
haste
noun, swiftness of motion; speed; celerity:
titer
noun, the strength of a solution as determined by titration with a standard substance.
Conte
noun, count2 .
Euro-
cornu
noun, a horn, especially a bony part that resembles a horn.
ERISA
noun, Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Torah
noun, the Pentateuch, being the first of the three Jewish divisions of the Old Testament. Compare Tanach.
erupt
verb (used with object), to release violently; burst forth with: Synonyms: vent.
eruct
verb (used with or without object), to belch forth, as gas from the stomach.
toran
noun, (in Indian Buddhist and Hindu architecture) a gateway having two or three lintels between two posts.
torch
noun, a light to be carried in the hand, consisting of some combustible substance, as resinous wood, or of twisted flax or the like soaked with tallow or other flammable substance, ignited at the upper end.
Corea
noun, Armando Anthony [ahr-mahn-doh] /ɑrˈmɑn doʊ/ (Show IPA), ("Chick") born 1941, U.S. jazz pianist and composer.
cores
Ernst
noun, Max [maks;; German mahks] /mæks;; German mɑks/ (Show IPA), 1891–1976, German painter, in the U.S. 1941–49, in France 1949–76.
torcs
noun, torque (def 4).
coria
noun, plural of corium.
topis
noun, topee.
ERICA
noun, any of numerous low-growing evergreen shrubs or small trees belonging to the genus Erica, of the heath family, including several species of heather.
TORES
noun, a torus.
Erato
noun, the Muse of love poetry.
toric
adjective, noting or pertaining to a lens with a surface forming a portion of a torus, used for eyeglasses and contact lenses that correct astigmatism.
epoch
noun, a particular period of time marked by distinctive features, events, etc.:
Epist
Episc
Epis.
corns
noun, Also called Indian corn; especially technical and British, maize. a tall cereal plant, Zea mays, cultivated in many varieties, having a jointed, solid stem and bearing the grain, seeds, or kernels on large ears.
copse
noun, a thicket of small trees or bushes; a small wood.
copra
noun, the dried kernel or meat of the coconut from which coconut oil is expressed.
tones
noun, any sound considered with reference to its quality, pitch, strength, source, etc.:
coper
noun, a horse dealer.
CONUS
noun, the most anterior part of the simple tubular heart of lower vertebrates and embryos of higher vertebrates, leading into the artery that leaves the heart; in mammals it forms a part of the upper wall of the right ventricle, in which the pulmonary artery originates.
etuis
noun, a small, often decorative case, especially one for needles, toilet articles, or the like.
Copan
noun, Santa Rosa de Copán.
copen
noun, Also called copen blue. a medium blue color.
tonia
tonic
noun, a medicine that invigorates or strengthens:
etnas
noun, Mount, an active volcano in E Sicily. 10,758 feet (3280 meters).
tonus
noun, a normal state of continuous slight tension in muscle tissue that facilitates its response to stimulation.
ethos
noun, Sociology. the fundamental character or spirit of a culture; the underlying sentiment that informs the beliefs, customs, or practices of a group or society; dominant assumptions of a people or period:
copes
noun, a long mantle, especially of silk, worn by ecclesiastics over the alb or surplice in processions and on other occasions.
topic
noun, a subject of conversation or discussion:
Copht
noun, Copt.
ethic
noun, the body of moral principles or values governing or distinctive of a particular culture or group:
Ethan
noun, a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “strength.”.
toper
noun, a hard drinker or chronic drunkard.
topes
noun, a small shark, Galeorhinus galeus, inhabiting waters along the European coast.
estop
verb (used with object), Law. to hinder or prevent by estoppel.
estoc
noun, a thrusting sword of the 13th–17th centuries having a long, narrow blade of rectangular section.
copr-
Esth.
neur-
Thant
noun, U, U Thant.
neut.
Paros
noun, a Greek island of the Cyclades, in the S Aegean: noted for its white marble. 77 sq. mi. (200 sq. km).
paseo
noun, a slow, idle, or leisurely walk or stroll.
Pasco
noun, a city in S Washington, on the Columbia River.
Pasch
noun, the Jewish festival of Passover.
Sturt
noun, violent quarreling.
parts
noun, a portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct; piece, fragment, fraction, or section; constituent:
part.
carns
noun, cairn.
parse
verb (used with object), to analyze (a sentence) in terms of grammatical constituents, identifying the parts of speech, syntactic relations, etc.
Paris
noun, Matthew, Matthew of Paris.
stupa
noun, a monumental pile of earth or other material, in memory of Buddha or a Buddhist saint, and commemorating some event or marking a sacred spot.
pari-
pareu
noun, lavalava.
pares
noun, (of a female) first among equals.
paren
plural noun, parentheses:
carp-
Sucre
noun, Antonio José de [ahn-taw-nyaw haw-se th e] /ɑnˈtɔ nyɔ hɔˈsɛ ðɛ/ (Show IPA), 1793–1830, Venezuelan general and South American liberator: 1st president of Bolivia 1826–28.
parch
verb (used with object), to make extremely, excessively, or completely dry, as heat, sun, and wind do.
carpi
noun, plural of carpus.
paper
noun, a substance made from wood pulp, rags, straw, or other fibrous material, usually in thin sheets, used to bear writing or printing, for wrapping things, etc.
stupe
noun, two or more layers of flannel or other cloth soaked in hot water and applied to the skin as a counterirritant.
paste
noun, a mixture of flour and water, often with starch or the like, used for causing paper or other material to adhere to something.
pants
noun, trousers (def 1).
caret
noun, a mark (‸) made in written or printed matter to show the place where something is to be inserted.
Capt.
patr-
Paton
noun, Alan (Stewart) 1903–88, South African novelist.
patio
noun, an area, usually paved, adjoining a house and used as an area for outdoor lounging, dining, etc.
caput
noun, any head or headlike expansion on a structure, as on a bone.
tunes
noun, a succession of musical sounds forming an air or melody, with or without the harmony accompanying it.
Caren
noun, a female given name.
paths
noun, a way beaten, formed, or trodden by the feet of persons or animals.
cares
noun, a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern:
path-
carne
noun, Marcel [mahr-sel;; French mar-sel] /mɑrˈsɛl;; French marˈsɛl/ (Show IPA), 1909–1996, French film director.
pates
noun, the crown or top of the head.
Pater
noun, British Informal. father.
Carie
noun, a female given name, form of Caroline.
Paten
noun, a metal plate on which the bread is placed in the celebration of the Eucharist.
patch
noun, a small piece of material used to mend a tear or break, to cover a hole, or to strengthen a weak place:
stunt
noun, a stop or hindrance in growth or development.
Carin
noun, a female given name.
Pasto
noun, a city in SW Colombia. About 8350 feet (2545 meters) above sea level.
tuner
noun, a person or thing that tunes.
Papen
noun, Franz von [frahnts fuh n] /frɑnts fən/ (Show IPA), 1879–1969, German diplomat, statesman, and soldier.
carps
noun, a peevish complaint.
Patti
noun, Adelina [ah-de-lee-nah] /ˌɑ dɛˈli nɑ/ (Show IPA), (Adela Juana Maria Patti) 1843–1919, Italian operatic soprano, born in Spain.
taces
noun, tasset.
Outer
adjective, situated on or toward the outside; external; exterior:
outen
verb (used with object), to turn off (a light) or extinguish (a fire).
Cath.
sutra
noun, Hinduism. a collection of aphorisms relating to some aspect of the conduct of life.
ourie
adjective, shabby; dingy.
ouphe
noun, an elf or goblin.
ounce
noun, a unit of weight equal to 437.5 grains or 1/16 pound (28.35 grams) avoirdupois.
Otter
noun, any of several aquatic, furbearing, weasellike mammals of the genus Lutra and related genera, having webbed feet and a long, slightly flattened tail.
ottar
noun, attar (def 1).
tacet
verb (imperative), be silent (directing an instrument or voice not to play or sing).
cater
verb (used with object), to provide food and service for:
Othin
noun, Odin.
Other
noun, the other one:
Otaru
noun, a city in W Hokkaido, in N Japan.
tache
noun, a buckle; clasp.
Ostia
noun, a town in central Italy, SW of Rome: ruins from 4th century b.c.; site of ancient port of Rome.
oste-
tachs
noun, tachometer.
osier
noun, any of various willows, as the red osier, having tough, flexible twigs or branches that are used for wickerwork.
tacit
adjective, understood without being openly expressed; implied:
Cates
noun, a choice food;delicacy; dainty.
outre
adjective, passing the bounds of what is usual or considered proper; unconventional; bizarre.
carse
noun, bottom land.
carts
noun, a heavy two-wheeled vehicle, commonly without springs, drawn by mules, oxen, or the like, used for the conveyance of heavy goods.
pant-
Carte
noun, (italics) French. menu; bill of fare. Compare à la carte.
Panic
noun, a sudden overwhelming fear, with or without cause, that produces hysterical or irrational behavior, and that often spreads quickly through a group of persons or animals.
suint
noun, the natural grease of the wool of sheep, consisting of a mixture of fatty matter and potassium salts, used as a source of potash and in the preparation of ointments.
pairs
noun, two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together:
paint
noun, a substance composed of solid coloring matter suspended in a liquid medium and applied as a protective or decorative coating to various surfaces, or to canvas or other materials in producing a work of art.
pains
noun, physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc.
Paine
noun, Albert Bigelow [big-uh-loh] /ˈbɪg əˌloʊ/ (Show IPA), 1861–1937, U.S. author and editor.
suite
noun, a number of things forming a series or set.
pahos
noun, a prayer stick of the Hopi Indians.
caste
noun, Sociology. an endogamous and hereditary social group limited to persons of the same rank, occupation, economic position, etc., and having mores distinguishing it from other such groups. any rigid system of social distinctions.
Paeon
noun, Classical Prosody. a foot of one long and three short syllables in any order.
paces
noun, a rate of movement, especially in stepping, walking, etc.:
pacer
noun, a person or thing that paces.
Tunas
noun, any of several large food and game fishes of the family Scombridae, inhabiting temperate and tropical seas. Compare albacore, bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna.
supp.
Suppe
noun, Franz von [frahnts fuh n] /frɑnts fən/ (Show IPA), 1819–95, Austrian composer.
Supt.
surah
noun, a soft, twilled silk or rayon fabric.
Surat
noun, a seaport in S Gujarat, in W India: first British settlement in India 1612.
caps.
Capri
noun, an island in W Italy, in the Bay of Naples: grottoes; resort. 5½ sq. mi. (14 sq. km).
Oscan
noun, one of an ancient people of south-central Italy.
caine
noun, (Sir Thomas Henry) Hall, 1853–1931, English novelist.
phone
noun, telephone (def 1).
Turin
noun, a city in NW Italy, on the Po: capital of the Kingdom of Italy 1860–65.
phon.
pheon
noun, a charge representing an arrowhead with widely spread barbs.
phase
noun, any of the major appearances or aspects in which a thing of varying modes or conditions manifests itself to the eye or mind.
stope
noun, any excavation made in a mine, especially from a steeply inclined vein, to remove the ore that has been rendered accessible by the shafts and drifts.
phano
noun, fanon.
phane
Tupis
noun, a member of any of several related Indian peoples living in the valleys of various Brazilian rivers, especially the Amazon.
cains
noun, Scot. and Irish English. rent paid in kind, especially a percentage of a farm crop.
phons
noun, a unit for measuring the apparent loudness of a sound, equal in number for a given sound to the intensity in decibels of a sound having a frequency of 1000 cycles per second when, in the judgment of a group of listeners, the two sounds are of equal loudness.
cairn
noun, a heap of stones set up as a landmark, monument, tombstone, etc.
Cairo
noun, a city in and the capital of Egypt, in the N part on the E bank of the Nile.
Caius
noun, Saint, died a.d. 296, pope 283–296.
petti
noun, petticoat (def 1).
stopt
noun, the act of stopping.
petri
Petra
noun, an ancient city in SW Jordan: ruined structures carved out of varicolored stratified rock; capital of the Nabataeans and Edomites.
petr-
petos
noun, wahoo3 .
auto.
auth.
caner
noun, a person who works with cane, especially one who produces canework for chairs.
picas
noun, a 12-point type of a size between small pica and English.
Piers
noun, a structure built on posts extending from land out over water, used as a landing place for ships, an entertainment area, a strolling place, etc.; jetty.
atto-
Picus
noun, an ancient Italian god of agriculture.
Stich
noun, a verse or line of poetry.
stint
noun, a period of time spent doing something:
picot
noun, one of a number of ornamental loops in embroidery, or along the edge of lace, ribbon, etc.
pico-
stipe
noun, Botany, Mycology. a stalk or slender support, as the petiole of a fern frond, the stem supporting the pileus of a mushroom, or a stalklike elongation of the receptacle of a flower.
stipo
noun, a tall, ornate, Italian desk with a drop lid.
stirp
noun, a line of descendants from a common ancestor.
phore
pians
noun, yaws.
piano
noun, a musical instrument in which felt-covered hammers, operated from a keyboard, strike the metal strings.
Stoat
noun, the ermine, Mustela erminea, especially when in brown summer pelage.
Stoic
noun, a member or adherent of the Stoic school of philosophy.
Auric
adjective, of or containing gold in the trivalent state.
Stone
noun, the hard substance, formed of mineral matter, of which rocks consist.
phots
noun, a unit of illumination, equal to 1 lumen per square centimeter. Abbreviation: ph.
Aust.
phot.
store
noun, an establishment where merchandise is sold, usually on a retail basis.
Petit
adjective, small; petty; minor.
strut
noun, the act of strutting.
strip
noun, a striptease.
capes
noun, a sleeveless garment of various lengths, fastened around the neck and falling loosely from the shoulders, worn separately or attached to a coat or other outer garment.
Capet
noun, Hugh or Fr. Hugues [yg] /üg/ (Show IPA), a.d. 938?–996, king of France 987–996.
caphs
noun, kaph.
penis
noun, the male organ of copulation and, in mammals, of urinary excretion.
stria
noun, a slight or narrow furrow, ridge, stripe, or streak, especially one of a number in parallel arrangement:
Capon
noun, a cockerel castrated to improve the flesh for use as food.
Pecos
noun, a river flowing SE from N New Mexico through W Texas to the Rio Grande. 735 miles (1183 km) long.
pecan
noun, a tall hickory tree, Carya illinoinensis, of the southern U.S. and Mexico, cultivated for its oval, smooth-shelled, edible nuts: the state tree of Texas.
peats
noun, a highly organic material found in marshy or damp regions, composed of partially decayed vegetable matter: it is cut and dried for use as fuel.
capos
noun, any of various devices for a guitar, lute, banjo, etc., that when clamped or screwed down across the strings at a given fret will raise each string a corresponding number of half tones.
peons
noun, (in Spanish America) a farm worker or unskilled laborer; day laborer.
peart
adjective, lively; brisk; cheerful.
capot
noun, the taking by one player of all the tricks of a deal, as in piquet.
Pears
noun, Peter, 1910–86, British tenor.
peans
noun, paean.
Peano
noun, Giuseppe [joo-zep-pe] /dʒuˈzɛp pɛ/ (Show IPA), 1858–1932, Italian mathematician.
peach
noun, the subacid, juicy, drupaceous fruit of a tree, Prunus persica, of the rose family.
strop
noun, any of several devices for sharpening razors, especially a strip of leather or other flexible material.
tunic
noun, Chiefly British. a coat worn as part of a military or other uniform.
pause
noun, a temporary stop or rest, especially in speech or action:
Strep
noun, streptococcus.
Pepin
noun, ("Pepin the Short") died a.d. 768, king of the Franks 751–768 (father of Charlemagne).
peta-
canst
noun, a sealed container for food, beverages, etc., as of aluminum, sheet iron coated with tin, or other metal:
stoup
noun, a basin for holy water, as at the entrance of a church.
pesto
noun, a sauce typically made with basil, pine nuts, olive oil, and grated Parmesan blended together and served hot or cold over pasta, fish, or meat.
stour
noun, British Dialect. tumult; confusion. a storm.
Stout
noun, a dark, sweet brew made of roasted malt and having a higher percentage of hops than porter.
canes
noun, a stick or short staff used to assist one in walking; walking stick.
Perth
noun, Also called Perthshire. a historic county in central Scotland.
canoe
noun, any of various slender, open boats, tapering to a point at both ends, propelled by paddles or sometimes sails and traditionally formed of light framework covered with bark, skins, or canvas, or formed from a dug-out or burned-out log or logs, and now usually made of aluminum, fiberglass, etc.
pert.
Canso
noun, Cape, a cape in SE Canada, the NE extremity of Nova Scotia.
Cant.
caper
noun, a playful leap or skip.
Peron
noun, Eva Duarte de [ee-vuh dwahr-tey duh;; Spanish e-vah dwahr-te th e] /ˈi və ˈdwɑr teɪ də;; Spanish ˈɛ vɑ ˈdwɑr tɛ ðɛ/ (Show IPA), 1919–52, Argentine political figure (wife of Juan Perón).
peris
noun, one of a large group of beautiful, fairylike beings of Persian mythology, represented as descended from fallen angels and excluded from paradise until their penance is accomplished.
canto
noun, one of the main or larger divisions of a long poem.
peri-
cants
noun, insincere, especially conventional expressions of enthusiasm for high ideals, goodness, or piety.
perch
noun, a pole or rod, usually horizontal, serving as a roost for birds.
strap
noun, a narrow strip of flexible material, especially leather, as for fastening or holding things together.
pepos
noun, the characteristic fruit of plants of the gourd family, having a fleshy, many-seeded interior and a hard or firm rind, as the gourd, melon, and cucumber.
TUNIS
noun, a city in and the capital of Tunisia, in the NE part.
OSCAR
noun, a word used in communications to represent the letter O.
Shari
noun, Also, Chari. a river in N central Africa, flowing NW from the Central African Republic into Lake Chad. 1400 miles (2254 km) long.
Orth.
oaten
adjective, of, relating to, or made of oats.
ocher
noun, any of a class of natural earths, mixtures of hydrated oxide of iron with various earthy materials, ranging in color from pale yellow to orange and red, and used as pigments.
ceria
noun, a white-to-yellow, heavy powder, cerium dioxide, CeO 2 , usually derived from cerium nitrate by decomposition with heat: used chiefly in ceramics, glass polishing, and decolorizing.
tares
noun, any of various vetches, especially Vicia sativa.
Tarne
noun, (in the Iliad) Sardis.
oaths
noun, a solemn appeal to a deity, or to some revered person or thing, to witness one's determination to speak the truth, to keep a promise, etc.:
tarns
noun, a small mountain lake or pool, especially one in a cirque.
Oates
noun, Joyce Carol, born 1938, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.
oater
noun, a movie, television show, etc., about the frontier days of the U.S. West; western; horse opera.
taros
noun, a stemless plant, Colocasia esculenta, of the arum family, cultivated in tropical regions, in the Pacific islands and elsewhere, for the edible tuber.
ocrea
noun, a sheathing part, as a pair of stipules united about a stem.
tarot
noun, any of a set of 22 playing cards bearing allegorical representations, used for fortunetelling and as trump cards in tarok.
tarps
noun, tarpaulin.
tarts
noun, a small pie filled with cooked fruit or other sweetened preparation, usually having no top crust.
Tartu
noun, a city in SE Estonia.
cero-
ceros
noun, a large Atlantic and Gulf Coast mackerel game fish, Scomberomorus regalis.
taste
noun, the act of tasting food or drink.
Nurse
noun, a person formally educated and trained in the care of the sick or infirm. Compare nurse-midwife, nurse-practitioner, physician's assistant, practical nurse, registered nurse.
ochre
noun, any of a class of natural earths, mixtures of hydrated oxide of iron with various earthy materials, ranging in color from pale yellow to orange and red, and used as pigments.
ceras
noun, (in prescriptions) wax.
nucha
noun, nape.
cents
noun, a bronze coin of the U.S., the 100th part of a U.S. dollar: made of steel during part of 1943. Symbol: ¢.
taint
noun, a trace of something bad, offensive, or harmful.
opens
noun, an open or clear space.
opahs
noun, a large, deep-bodied, brilliantly colored, oceanic food fish, Lampris regius.
Tanis
noun, an ancient city in Lower Egypt, in the Nile delta.
ontic
adjective, possessing the character of real rather than phenomenal existence; noumenal.
onset
noun, a beginning or start:
tanto
adverb, (of a musical direction) too much; so much.
onces
noun, a single occasion; one time only:
taper
noun, gradual diminution of width or thickness in an elongated object.
octa-
Tapes
noun, a long, narrow strip of linen, cotton, or the like, used for tying garments, binding seams or carpets, etc.
tapir
noun, any of several large, stout, three-toed ungulates of the family Tapiridae, of Central and South America, the Malay Peninsula, and Sumatra, somewhat resembling swine and having a long, flexible snout: all species are threatened or endangered.
tapis
noun, Obsolete. a carpet, tapestry, or other covering.
oecus
noun, (in an ancient Roman house) an apartment, especially a dining room, decorated with columns.
octet
noun, a company of eight singers or musicians.
Truth
noun, the true or actual state of a matter:
Trust
noun, reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence.
octan
noun, an octan fever.
nuci-
tater
noun, potato.
CENTO
noun, a piece of writing, especially a poem, composed wholly of quotations from the works of other authors.
nipas
noun, a palm, Nypa fruticans, of India, the Philippines, etc., whose foliage is used for thatching, basketry, etc.
teats
noun, the protuberance on the breast or udder in female mammals, except the monotremes, through which the milk ducts discharge; nipple or mammilla.
tech.
nitre
noun, niter.
chais
noun, a shed or other aboveground building where a winemaker stores wine in casks.
nitr-
Niter
noun, potassium nitrate.
chant
noun, a short, simple melody, especially one characterized by single notes to which an indefinite number of syllables are intoned, used in singing psalms, canticles, etc., in church services.
tecta
noun, a rooflike structure.
Niort
noun, a city in and the capital of Deux-Sèvres, in W France.
noct-
Tench
noun, a freshwater food fish, Tinca tinca, of Europe and Asia that can survive short periods out of water.
tenia
noun, taenia.
niche
noun, an ornamental recess in a wall or the like, usually semicircular in plan and arched, as for a statue or other decorative object.
chaos
noun, a state of utter confusion or disorder; a total lack of organization or order.
teno-
chap.
tenor
noun, the course of thought or meaning that runs through something written or spoken; purport; drift.
chape
noun, the lowermost terminal mount of a scabbard.
tears
chair
noun, a seat, especially for one person, usually having four legs for support and a rest for the back and often having rests for the arms.
taunt
noun, an insulting gibe or sarcasm; scornful reproach or challenge.
truce
noun, a suspension of hostilities for a specified period of time by mutual agreement of the warring parties; cease-fire; armistice.
taupe
noun, a moderate to dark brownish gray, sometimes slightly tinged with purple, yellow, or green.
Taupo
noun, Lake, a lake in N New Zealand, in the central part of North Island: largest lake in New Zealand. About 234 sq. mi. (605 sq. km).
cert.
Notus
noun, the ancient Greek personification of the south wind.
cesta
noun, a narrow, curved basket fitted on one end to a wooden handle with a glovelike compartment at the base, for catching and throwing the ball.
Cesti
noun, Marcantonio [mahr-kahn-taw-nyaw] /ˌmɑr kɑnˈtɔ nyɔ/ (Show IPA), 1623–69, Italian composer.
notes
noun, a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
notch
noun, an angular or V -shaped cut, indentation, or slit in an object, surface, or edge.
cetin
noun, a white, crystalline, water-insoluble fat, C 32 H 64 O 2 , obtained from spermaceti by extraction with ether: used chiefly as an emulsive agent in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics and as a base in the manufacture of candles and soaps.
Chain
noun, a series of objects connected one after the other, usually in the form of a series of metal rings passing through one another, used either for various purposes requiring a flexible tie with high tensile strength, as for hauling, supporting, or confining, or in various ornamental and decorative forms.
North
noun, a cardinal point of the compass, lying in the plane of the meridian and to the left of a person facing the rising sun. Abbreviation: N.
Norse
noun, (used with a plural verb) the Norwegians, especially the ancient Norwegians.
Cetus
noun, the Whale, a constellation lying above the equator, containing the variable star Mira.
noria
noun, a device consisting of a series of buckets on a wheel, used in Spain and the East for raising water.
TCPIP
Teach
noun, Informal. teacher.
Ceuta
noun, a seaport and enclave of Spain in N Morocco, on the Strait of Gibraltar.
noise
noun, sound, especially of a loud, harsh, or confused kind:
Trout
noun, any of several game fishes of the genus Salmo, related to the salmon. Compare brown trout, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout.
opera
noun, an extended dramatic composition, in which all parts are sung to instrumental accompaniment, that usually includes arias, choruses, and recitatives, and that sometimes includes ballet. Compare comic opera, grand opera.
ocean
noun, the vast body of salt water that covers almost three fourths of the earth's surface.
tacts
noun, a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations.
Tahoe
noun, Lake, a lake in E California and W Nevada, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains: resort. About 200 sq. mi. (520 sq. km); 6225 feet (1897 meters) above sea level.
orach
noun, any plant of the genus Atriplex, especially A. hortensis, of the amaranth family, cultivated for use like spinach.
tains
noun, a thin tin plate.
tacos
noun, Mexican Cookery. an often crisply fried tortilla folded over and filled, as with seasoned chopped meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
Ophir
noun, a country of uncertain location, possibly southern Arabia or the eastern coast of Africa, from which gold and precious stones and trees were brought for Solomon. I Kings 10:11.
cent.
Orcus
noun, the ancient Roman god of the underworld, identified with the Greek Pluto, or Hades.
opine
verb (used with or without object), to hold or express an opinion.
OPers
Taino
noun, a member of an extinct Arawakan Indian tribe of the West Indies.
Orcas
noun, the killer whale, Orcinus orca.
orch.
Taine
noun, Hippolyte Adolphe [ee-paw-leet a-dawlf] /i pɔˈlit aˈdɔlf/ (Show IPA), 1828–93, French literary critic and historian.
opsin
noun, any of several compounds that form the protein component of the light-sensitive retina pigment, rhodopsin.
tahrs
noun, any of several Old World wild goats of the genus Hemitragus, as H. jemlahicus (Himalayan tahr) introduced into New Zealand, having a long mane and short, stout, recurving horns: most are endangered or threatened in their native regions.
Cenis
noun, Mont, a mountain pass between SE France and Italy, in the Alps. 6834 feet (2083 meters) high.
optic
noun, the eye.
orans
noun, orant.
cause
noun, a person or thing that acts, happens, or exists in such a way that some specific thing happens as a result; the producer of an effect:
ornis
noun, an avifauna.
caus.
ornes
noun, a department in NW France. 2372 sq. mi. (6145 sq. km). Capital: Alençon.
orant
noun, a representation of a female figure, with outstretched arms and palms up in a gesture of prayer, in ancient and early Christian art.
orate
verb (used with or without object), to deliver an oration; speak pompously; declaim.
teth
noun, the ninth letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
ship
noun, a vessel, especially a large oceangoing one propelled by sails or engines.
tout
noun, a person who solicits business, employment, support, or the like, importunately.
thi-
tuts
noun, an exclamation of “tut.”.
tint
noun, a color or a variety of a color; hue.
Shin
noun, the front part of the leg from the knee to the ankle.
unto
preposition, to (in its various uses, except as the accompaniment of the infinitive).
upon
noun, an upward movement; ascent.
tets
noun, the Vietnamese New Year celebration, occurring during the first seven days of the first month of the lunar calendar.
that
Idioms, at that, in spite of something; nevertheless: in addition; besides:
tchr
taur
stot
noun, a springing gait of certain bovids, as gazelles and antelopes, used especially when running in alarm from a predator.
Tshi
noun, Twi.
Trio
noun, a musical composition for three voices or instruments.
spin
noun, the act of causing a spinning or whirling motion.
sure
Idioms, for sure, as a certainty; surely:
tron
Tour
noun, a traveling around from place to place.
Surt
noun, the guardian and ruler of Muspelheim, destined to defeat Frey at Ragnarok and destroy the world with fire.
tots
noun, a small child.
tion
than
conjunction, (used, as after comparative adjectives and adverbs, to introduce the second member of an unequal comparison):
tote
noun, the act or course of toting.
tsar
noun, czar.
tost
noun, an act or instance of tossing.
upas
noun, the poisonous milky sap of a large tree, Antiaris toxicaria, of the mulberry family, native to tropical Asia, Africa, and the Philippine Islands, used for arrow poison.
Thai
noun, Also called Thailander [tahy-lan-der, -luh n-] /ˈtaɪˌlæn dər, -lən-/ (Show IPA). a native or descendant of a native of Thailand.
SOAP
noun, a substance used for washing and cleansing purposes, usually made by treating a fat with an alkali, as sodium or potassium hydroxide, and consisting chiefly of the sodium or potassium salts of the acids contained in the fat.
str.
Trip
noun, a journey or voyage:
Thun
noun, a city in central Switzerland, on the Aar River, near the Lake of Thun.
USRC
USTC
uric
adjective, of, pertaining to, contained in, or derived from urine.
Ste.
tosh
noun, nonsense; bosh.
Thar
noun, tahr.
thae
pronoun, adjective, those.
suit
noun, a set of clothing, armor, or the like, intended for wear together.
tuns
noun, a large cask for holding liquids, especially wine, ale, or beer.
tics
noun, Pathology. a sudden, spasmodic, painless, involuntary muscular contraction, as of the face. tic douloureux.
ter.
Shea
noun, shea tree.
uret
tret
noun, (formerly) an allowance for waste, after deduction for tare.
thus
adverb, in the way just indicated; in this way:
tri-
TEPP
noun, a colorless to amber, hygroscopic, poisonous liquid, (C 2 H 5) 4 P 2 O 7 , used as an insecticide and as a rodenticide.
ten.
stoa
noun, Greek Architecture. a portico, usually a detached portico of considerable length, that is used as a promenade or meeting place.
Tena
noun, Koyukon.
spat
noun, a petty quarrel.
tier
noun, one of a series of rows or ranks rising one behind or above another, as of seats in an amphitheater, boxes in a theater, guns in a man-of-war, or oars in an ancient galley.
Stir
noun, the act of stirring or moving.
TINA
noun, a female given name.
snip
noun, the act of snipping, as with scissors.
SPCA
urea
noun, Biochemistry. a compound, CO(NH 2) 2 , occurring in urine and other body fluids as a product of protein metabolism.
tent
noun, a portable shelter of skins, canvas, plastic, or the like, supported by one or more poles or a frame and often secured by ropes fastened to pegs in the ground.
Tush
noun, an exclamation of “tush!”.
snit
noun, an agitated or irritated state.
stet
verb (used with object), to mark (a manuscript, printer's proof, etc.) with the word “stet” or with dots as a direction to let cancelled material remain.
snot
noun, Vulgar. mucus from the nose.
Tine
noun, a sharp, projecting point or prong, as of a fork.
Tupi
noun, a member of any of several related Indian peoples living in the valleys of various Brazilian rivers, especially the Amazon.
uria
Thur
Test
noun, the means by which the presence, quality, or genuineness of anything is determined; a means of trial.
SITA
noun, (in the Ramayana) the wife of Ramachandra, abducted by Ravana and later rescued.
Tace
noun, tasset.
Utah
noun, a state in the W United States. 84,916 sq. mi. (219,930 sq. km). Capital: Salt Lake City. Abbreviation: UT (for use with zip code), Ut.
the-
spae
verb (used with object), to prophesy; foretell; predict.
site
noun, the position or location of a town, building, etc., especially as to its environment:
sith
adverb, conjunction, preposition, since.
tact
noun, a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations.
Utes
noun, Informal. a utility vehicle.
tach
noun, tachometer.
teas
noun, the dried and prepared leaves of a shrub, Camellia sinensis, from which a somewhat bitter, aromatic beverage is prepared by infusion in hot water.
teat
noun, the protuberance on the breast or udder in female mammals, except the monotremes, through which the milk ducts discharge; nipple or mammilla.
tups
noun, Chiefly British. a male sheep; ram.
stop
noun, the act of stopping.
tern
noun, any of numerous aquatic birds of the subfamily Sterninae of the family Laridae, related to the gulls but usually having a more slender body and bill, smaller feet, a long, deeply forked tail, and a more graceful flight, especially those of the genus Sterna, as S. hirundo (common tern) of Eurasia and America, having white, black, and gray plumage.
Tura
noun, Cosimo [kaw-zee-maw] /ˈkɔ zi mɔ/ (Show IPA), c1430–98? Italian painter.
spic
noun, a contemptuous term used to refer to a Spanish-American person.
trap
noun, a contrivance used for catching game or other animals, as a mechanical device that springs shut suddenly.
SPAR
noun, Nautical. a stout pole such as those used for masts, etc.; a mast, yard, boom, gaff, or the like.
situ
noun, in situ.
Utas
noun, any of several iguanid lizards of the genus Uta, of the western U.S. and northern Mexico.
tort
noun, a wrongful act, not including a breach of contract or trust, that results in injury to another's person, property, reputation, or the like, and for which the injured party is entitled to compensation.
Thea
noun, a female given name.
Thin
adverb, in a thin manner.
USCA
toea
noun, a bronze coin and monetary unit of Papua New Guinea, the 100th part of a kina.
thir
pronoun, these.
such
Idioms, as such. as1 (def 28).
tone
noun, any sound considered with reference to its quality, pitch, strength, source, etc.:
Tape
noun, a long, narrow strip of linen, cotton, or the like, used for tying garments, binding seams or carpets, etc.
Sina
noun, a female given name.
SINE
noun, Trigonometry. (in a right triangle) the ratio of the side opposite a given acute angle to the hypotenuse. (of an angle) a trigonometric function equal to the ratio of the ordinate of the end point of the arc to the radius vector of this end point, the origin being at the center of the circle on which the arc lies and the initial point of the arc being on the x-axis. Abbreviation: sin.
sinh
noun, hyperbolic sine.
Star
noun, any of the heavenly bodies, except the moon, appearing as fixed luminous points in the sky at night.
shot
noun, a discharge of a firearm, bow, etc.
Toni
noun, a female given name, form of Antoinette or Antonia.
Sra.
supe
noun, a supernumerary.
Tiro
noun, tyro.
tire
noun, British Dialect. fatigue.
top-
tope
noun, a small shark, Galeorhinus galeus, inhabiting waters along the European coast.
sora
noun, a small, short-billed rail, Porzana carolina, of marshy areas of North America.
tain
noun, a thin tin plate.
stun
noun, the act of stunning.
USAR
Taos
noun, a Tanoan language spoken in two villages in New Mexico.
sore
noun, a sore spot or place on the body.
suet
noun, the hard fatty tissue about the loins and kidneys of beef, sheep, etc., used in cooking or processed to yield tallow.
shut
noun, the act or time of shutting or closing.
sone
noun, a unit for measuring the loudness of sound, equal to the loudness of a sound that, in the judgment of a group of listeners, is equal to that of a 1000-cycle-per-second reference sound having an intensity of 40 decibels.
thou
noun, one thousand dollars, pounds, etc.
tune
noun, a succession of musical sounds forming an air or melody, with or without the harmony accompanying it.
Soni
uni-
Tit.
Tane
noun, a Polynesian god of fertility.
Sian
noun, Older Spelling. Xian.
shr.
trit
toch
noun, Ernst [ernst] /ɛrnst/ (Show IPA), 1887–1964, Austrian composer.
tanh
Tito
noun, Marshal (Josip Broz) 1891–1980, president of Yugoslavia 1953–80.
Uris
noun, a canton in central Switzerland. 415 sq. mi. (1075 sq. km). Capital: Altdorf.
Stan
noun, a male given name, form of Stanley.
tans
noun, the brown color imparted to the skin by exposure to the sun or open air.
sice
noun, syce.
tits
noun, a titmouse.
THOR
noun, Scandinavian Mythology. the god of thunder, rain, and farming, represented as riding a chariot drawn by goats and wielding the hammer Mjolnir: the defender of the Aesir, destined to kill and be killed by the Midgard Serpent.
Soph
noun, a sophomore.
this
Idioms, with this, following this; hereupon:
tuna
noun, any of several large food and game fishes of the family Scombridae, inhabiting temperate and tropical seas. Compare albacore, bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna.
Tare
noun, any of various vetches, especially Vicia sativa.
shit
noun, excrement; feces.
torn
noun, a drop of the saline, watery fluid continually secreted by the lacrimal glands between the surface of the eye and the eyelid, serving to moisten and lubricate these parts and keep them clear of foreign particles. Synonyms: teardrop.
spit
noun, saliva, especially when ejected.
Tori
noun, plural of torus.
tars
noun, any of various dark-colored viscid products obtained by the destructive distillation of certain organic substances, as coal or wood.
tart
noun, a small pie filled with cooked fruit or other sweetened preparation, usually having no top crust.
Tues
SPUR
noun, a U -shaped device that slips over and straps to the heel of a boot and has a blunt, pointed, or roweled projection at the back for use by a mounted rider to urge a horse forward.
spun
noun, the act of causing a spinning or whirling motion.
spue
noun, something that is spewed; vomit.
tRNA
USNA
tors
noun, a rocky pinnacle; a peak of a bare or rocky mountain or hill.
tarp
noun, tarpaulin.
sire
noun, the male parent of a quadruped.
then
noun, that time:
Sour
noun, something that is sour.
unco
noun, something extraordinary or unusual; a novelty.
pato
noun, an Argentine game played by two teams of four on horseback, resembling a cross between polo and basketball, using a ball with six large leather handles, the object of which is to place or throw the ball through the opponent's net that hangs from a 9 feet (2.7 meters) high pole.
uro-
Tate
noun, Sir Henry, 1819–99, English merchant and philanthropist: founder of an art gallery (Tate Gallery) in London, England.
USPO
tats
verb (used with or without object), to do, or make by, tatting.
SOAR
noun, an act or instance of soaring.
tuis
noun, a black New Zealand honey eater, Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae, having a patch of white feathers on each side of the throat, sometimes tamed as a pet.
USIA
sori
noun, plural of sorus.
supr
sort
noun, a particular kind, species, variety, class, or group, distinguished by a common character or nature:
Sion
noun, a town in and the capital of Valais, in SW Switzerland.
spp.
topi
noun, topee.
taco
noun, Mexican Cookery. an often crisply fried tortilla folded over and filled, as with seasoned chopped meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
shop
noun, a retail store, especially a small one.
Tarn
noun, a small mountain lake or pool, especially one in a cirque.
TOPS
noun, the tops, top1 (def 22).
SPOT
noun, a rounded mark or stain made by foreign matter, as mud, blood, paint, ink, etc.; a blot or speck.
user
noun, a person or thing that uses.
Trot
noun, the gait of a horse, dog, or other quadruped, when trotting.
shoe
noun, an external covering for the human foot, usually of leather and consisting of a more or less stiff or heavy sole and a lighter upper part ending a short distance above, at, or below the ankle.
tahr
noun, any of several Old World wild goats of the genus Hemitragus, as H. jemlahicus (Himalayan tahr) introduced into New Zealand, having a long mane and short, stout, recurving horns: most are endangered or threatened in their native regions.
torc
noun, torque (def 4).
tens
noun, a self-operated portable device used to treat chronic pain by sending electrical impulses through electrodes placed over the painful area.
USHA
noun, Dawn, a Vedic deity, daughter of Sky and sister of Night.
sur-
Sura
noun, any of the 114 chapters of the Koran.
Taro
noun, a stemless plant, Colocasia esculenta, of the arum family, cultivated in tropical regions, in the Pacific islands and elsewhere, for the edible tuber.
thru
preposition, adverb, adjective, an informal, simplified spelling of through.
soup
noun, a liquid food made by boiling or simmering meat, fish, or vegetables with various added ingredients.
Tore
noun, a torus.
sipe
verb (used without object), (of liquid) to drip, ooze, or soak through.
1080
Shan
noun, a group of Mongoloid tribes in the hills of Burma.
hora
noun, a traditional Romanian and Israeli round dance.
Hsia
noun, a legendary dynasty in China, the traditional dates of which are 2205–1766 b.c.
HRIP
hour
noun, a period of time equal to one twenty-fourth of a mean solar or civil day and equivalent to 60 minutes:
hots
noun, the hots, Slang. intense sexual desire or attraction.
Host
noun, a person who receives or entertains guests at home or elsewhere:
Hose
noun, a flexible tube for conveying a liquid, as water, to a desired point:
Hos.
Horn
noun, one of the bony, permanent, hollow paired growths, often curved and pointed, that project from the upper part of the head of certain ungulate mammals, as cattle, sheep, goats, or antelopes.
hor.
huia
noun, an apparently extinct, crowlike bird, Heteralocha acutirostris, of New Zealand, noted for the completely different bill shapes of the male and female.
hops
noun, an act of hopping; short leap.
Hopi
noun, a member of a Pueblo Indian people of northern Arizona.
Hope
noun, the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best:
Hons
noun, honey (def 6).
hone
noun, a whetstone of fine, compact texture for sharpening razors and other cutting tools.
hoar
noun, hoarfrost; rime.
hire
noun, the act of hiring.
hint
noun, an indirect, covert, or helpful suggestion; clue:
hins
noun, an ancient Hebrew unit of liquid measure equal to about one and one half gallons (5.7 liters).
HUAC
noun, House Un-American Activities Committee.
huns
noun, a member of a nomadic and warlike Asian people who devastated or controlled large parts of eastern and central Europe and who exercised their greatest power under Attila in the 5th century a.d.
HETP
noun, a yellow, very poisonous liquid, (C 2 H 5 O) 6 P 4 O 7 , soluble in water, used as an insecticide.
Inca
noun, a member of any of the dominant groups of South American Indian peoples who established an empire in Peru prior to the Spanish conquest.
IOTA
noun, a very small quantity; jot; whit.
ions
noun, an electrically charged atom or group of atoms formed by the loss or gain of one or more electrons, as a cation (positive ion) which is created by electron loss and is attracted to the cathode in electrolysis, or as an anion (negative ion) which is created by an electron gain and is attracted to the anode. The valence of an ion is equal to the number of electrons lost or gained and is indicated by a plus sign for cations and a minus sign for anions, thus: Na + , Cl−, Ca ++ , S = .
Iona
noun, an island in the Hebrides, off the W coast of Scotland: center of early Celtic Christianity.
into
adjective, Mathematics. pertaining to a function or map from one set to another set, the range of which is a proper subset of the second set, as the function f, from the set of all integers into the set of all perfect squares where f (x) = x 2 for every integer.
int.
ins.
inro
noun, a small lacquer box with compartments for medicines, cosmetics, etc., worn on the waist sash of the traditional Japanese costume.
inch
noun, a unit of length, 1/12 (0.0833) foot, equivalent to 2.54 centimeters.
Inc.
Hunt
noun, an act or practice of hunting game or other wild animals.
inae
ICSH
ichs
noun, a disease of tropical fishes, characterized by small, white nodules on the fins, skin, and eyes, caused by a ciliate protozoan, Ichthyophthirius multifiliis.
ices
noun, the solid form of water, produced by freezing; frozen water.
Ice.
ICAO
hush
noun, silence or quiet, especially after noise.
hurt
noun, a blow that inflicts a wound; bodily injury or the cause of such injury.
Hupa
noun, an Athabaskan Indian language of NW California.
hets
noun, a heterosexual person.
Heth
noun, the eighth letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
Ipoh
noun, a city in and the capital of Perak state, in W Malaysia.
eths
noun, a letter in the form of a crossed d, written đ or ð, used in Old English writing to represent both voiced and unvoiced th and in modern Icelandic and in phonetic alphabets to represent voiced th.
haet
noun, a little bit; a whit.
haes
verb (used with object), auxiliary verb, have.
Eur.
etui
noun, a small, often decorative case, especially one for needles, toilet articles, or the like.
Etta
noun, a female given name, form of Henrietta.
Eton
noun, a town in Berkshire, in S England, on the Thames River, W of London: the site of Eton College.
Etna
noun, Mount, an active volcano in E Sicily. 10,758 feet (3280 meters).
etic
adjective, pertaining to or being the raw data of a language or other area of behavior, without considering the data as significant units functioning within a system.
Eth.
hair
noun, any of the numerous fine, usually cylindrical, keratinous filaments growing from the skin of humans and animals; a pilus.
etch
noun, Printing. an acid used for etching.
etc.
ETAS
noun, the seventh letter of the Greek alphabet (H, η).
est.
esp.
ESOP
noun, a plan under which a company's capital stock is acquired by its employees or workers.
eso-
Esau
noun, a son of Isaac and Rebekah, twin brother of Jacob, to whom he sold his birthright. Gen. 25:21–25.
erst
adverb, before the present time; formerly.
Hahn
noun, Otto, 1879–1968, German chemist: Nobel Prize 1944.
Hans
noun, a male given name, Germanic form of John.
hest
noun, behest.
HEAP
noun, a group of things placed, thrown, or lying one on another; pile:
hers
noun, Slang. a female:
HERO
noun, a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character:
HERA
noun, the ancient Greek queen of heaven, a daughter of Cronus and Rhea and the wife and sister of Zeus.
her.
hent
verb (used with object), to seize.
heir
noun, a person who inherits or has a right of inheritance in the property of another following the latter's death.
hehs
noun, he2 .
heat
noun, the state of a body perceived as having or generating a relatively high degree of warmth.
hear
verb (used with object), to perceive by the ear:
HEAO
Hapi
noun, Apis.
hath
noun, Usually, haves. an individual or group that has wealth, social position, or other material benefits (contrasted with have-not).
hate
noun, intense dislike; extreme aversion or hostility.
hast
noun, Usually, haves. an individual or group that has wealth, social position, or other material benefits (contrasted with have-not).
HASP
noun, a clasp for a door, lid, etc., especially one passing over a staple and fastened by a pin or a padlock.
hash
noun, a dish of diced or chopped meat and often vegetables, as of leftover corned beef or veal and potatoes, sautéed in a frying pan or of meat, potatoes, and carrots cooked together in gravy.
Hart
noun, a male deer, commonly of the red deer, Cervus elaphus, especially after its fifth year.
Harp
noun, a musical instrument consisting of a triangular frame formed by a soundbox, a pillar, and a curved neck, and having strings stretched between the soundbox and the neck that are plucked with the fingers.
Hare
noun, any rodentlike mammal of the genus Lepus, of the family Leporidae, having long ears, a divided upper lip, and long hind limbs adapted for leaping.
haps
noun, one's luck or lot.
ious
IRAS
noun, a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “watchful.”.
Erna
noun, a female given name: from an Old English word meaning “eagle.”.
Oise
noun, a river in W Europe, flowing SW from S Belgium through N France to the Seine, near Paris. 186 miles (300 km) long.
open
noun, an open or clear space.
OPEC
noun, an organization founded in 1960 of nations that export large amounts of petroleum: formed to establish oil-exporting policies and set prices.
opah
noun, a large, deep-bodied, brilliantly colored, oceanic food fish, Lampris regius.
onus
noun, a difficult or disagreeable obligation, task, burden, etc.
Ont.
once
noun, a single occasion; one time only:
Onas
noun, a member of a people of Tierra del Fuego.
Oita
noun, a seaport on NE Kyushu, in S Japan.
Oct.
opes
adjective, verb (used with or without object), open.
Ochs
noun, Adolph Simon, 1858–1935, U.S. newspaper publisher.
ocas
noun, a wood sorrel, Oxalis tuberosa, of the Andes, cultivated in South America for its edible tubers.
OATS
noun, a cereal grass, Avena sativa, cultivated for its edible seed.
oath
noun, a solemn appeal to a deity, or to some revered person or thing, to witness one's determination to speak the truth, to keep a promise, etc.:
oast
noun, a kiln for drying hops or malt.
OAPC
Oahu
noun, an island in central Hawaii: third largest and most important island of the state; location of Honolulu. 589 sq. mi. (1525 sq. km).
NTIA
nous
noun, Greek Philosophy. mind or intellect.
OPer
opia
note
noun, a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
otic
adjective, of or relating to the ear; auricular.
PACE
noun, a rate of movement, especially in stepping, walking, etc.:
outs
noun, a means of escape or excuse, as from a place, punishment, retribution, responsibility, etc.:
out-
oust
verb (used with object), to expel or remove from a place or position occupied:
Ouse
noun, Also called Great Ouse. a river in E England, flowing NE to the Wash. 160 miles (260 km) long.
ours
noun, (used to denote the narrator of a literary work written in the first person singular).
ouch
noun, a clasp, buckle, or brooch, especially one worn for ornament.
Otis
noun, Elisha Graves, 1811–61, U.S. inventor.
OSHA
noun, the division of the Department of Labor that sets and enforces occupational health and safety rules.
opp.
osar
noun, plural of os3 .
orts
noun, Usually, orts. a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
Orne
noun, a department in NW France. 2372 sq. mi. (6145 sq. km). Capital: Alençon.
orcs
noun, any of several cetaceans, as a grampus.
Orca
noun, the killer whale, Orcinus orca.
oras
noun, plural of os2 .
Oran
noun, a seaport in NW Algeria.
opus
noun, a musical composition.
opts
Verb phrases, opt out, to decide to leave or withdraw:
nots
noun, a Boolean operator that returns a positive result if its operand is negative and a negative result if its operand is positive.
nota
noun, a dorsal plate or sclerite of the thorax of an insect.
Ire.
nape
noun, the back of the neck (usually used in the phrase nape of the neck).
neap
noun, neap tide.
NCTE
NATS
noun, a male given name, form of Nathan or Nathaniel.
NATO
noun, an organization formed in Washington, D.C. (1949), comprising the 12 nations of the Atlantic Pact together with Greece, Turkey, and the Federal Republic of Germany, for the purpose of collective defense against aggression.
Nast
noun, Thomas, 1840–1902, U.S. illustrator and cartoonist.
Nasi
noun, the head or president of the Sanhedrin.
Nash
noun, John, 1752–1835, English architect and city planner.
narc
noun, a government agent or detective charged with the enforcement of laws restricting the use of narcotics.
Naos
noun, a temple.
Neh.
Nair
noun, a group of Hindu castes in the Kerala region of India.
Nah.
iter
noun, a canal or passage.
Itea
noun, any tree or shrub belonging to the genus Itea, of the saxifrage family, having simple, alternate leaves and clusters of small, greenish-white flowers, as the Virginia willow, I. virginica.
Shah
noun, (formerly, in Iran) king; sovereign.
Itch
noun, the sensation of itching.
iso-
Isar
noun, a river in central Europe, flowing NE from W Austria through S Germany to the Danube River. 215 miles (345 km) long.
iron
noun, Chemistry. a ductile, malleable, silver-white metallic element, scarcely known in a pure condition, but much used in its crude or impure carbon-containing forms for making tools, implements, machinery, etc. Symbol: Fe; atomic weight: 55.847; atomic number: 26; specific gravity: 7.86 at 20°C. Compare cast iron, pig iron, steel, wrought iron.
neat
noun, an animal of the genus Bos; a bovine, as a cow or ox.
neo-
not-
Noah
noun, the patriarch who built a ship (Noah's Ark) in which he, his family, and animals of every species survived the Flood. Gen. 5–9.
nosh
noun, a snack.
nose
noun, the part of the face or facial region in humans and certain animals that contains the nostrils and the organs of smell and functions as the usual passageway for air in respiration: in humans it is a prominence in the center of the face formed of bone and cartilage, serving also to modify or modulate the voice.
nos-
nori
noun, a seaweed having a mildly sweet, salty taste, usually dried, used in Japanese cookery mainly as a wrap for sushi.
Nora
noun, a female given name, form of Honora.
Nor.
nope
adverb, no1 (def 1).
noir
adjective, black; noting the black numbers in roulette.
noes
noun, an utterance of the word “no.”.
Niue
noun, an island in the S Pacific between Tonga and Cook Islands: possession of New Zealand. 5128; about 100 sq. mi. (260 sq. km).
Neph
nits
noun, the egg of a parasitic insect, especially of a louse, often attached to a hair or a fiber of clothing.
NIRA
nips
noun, an act of nipping; a pinch or small bite:
nipa
noun, a palm, Nypa fruticans, of India, the Philippines, etc., whose foliage is used for thatching, basketry, etc.
Nier
noun, Alfred Otto Carl, 1911–1994, U.S. physicist.
NICE
noun, a port in and the capital of Alpes-Maritimes, in SE France, on the Mediterranean: resort.
nest
noun, a pocketlike, usually more or less circular structure of twigs, grass, mud, etc., formed by a bird, often high in a tree, as a place in which to lay and incubate its eggs and rear its young; any protected place used by a bird for these purposes.
Nero
noun, (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (“Nero Claudius Caesar Drusus Germanicus”) a.d. 37–68, emperor of Rome 54–68, known for his cruelty and depravity.
Neri
noun, Saint Philip (Filippo Neri) 1515–95, Italian priest: founder of Congregation of the Oratory.
Eros
noun, the ancient Greek god of love, identified by the Romans with Cupid.
Eris
noun, the ancient Greek goddess of discord and the sister of Ares: identified with the Roman goddess Discordia.
PACT
noun, an agreement, covenant, or compact:
att.
Attu
noun, the westernmost of the Aleutian Islands: Japanese occupation 1942–43.
attn
ator
atop
preposition, on the top of:
Aton
noun, a solar deity declared by Amenhotep IV to be the only god, represented as a solar disk with rays ending in human hands.
atic
ates
Aten
noun, Aton.
Asur
noun, Assur.
aune
noun, an old French unit of measure for fabrics, equivalent to about 47 inches (119 cm).
Asti
noun, a city in the Piedmont region of Italy, S of Turin: center of wine-producing region.
Asir
noun, a district in SW Saudi Arabia.
Ashe
noun, Arthur (Robert, Jr) 1943–93, U.S. tennis player.
Aser
noun, Asher (def 1).
asci
noun, plural of ascus.
Asch
noun, Sholom [shaw-luh m] /ˈʃɔ ləm/ (Show IPA), or Sholem [shaw-luh m,, -lem] /ˈʃɔ ləm,, -lɛm/ (Show IPA), 1880–1957, U.S. author, born in Poland.
asc-
art.
arse
noun, ass2 (defs 1, 2).
Auer
noun, Leopold [lee-uh-pohld;; Hungarian ley-aw-pawlt] /ˈli əˌpoʊld;; Hungarian ˈleɪ ɔˌpɔlt/ (Show IPA), 1845–1930, Hungarian violinist and teacher.
aunt
noun, the sister of one's father or mother.
Arno
noun, Peter (Curtis Arnoux Peters) 1904–68, U.S. cartoonist and author.
CARE
noun, a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern:
Cato
noun, Marcus Porcius [pawr-shee-uh s,, -shuh s] /ˈpɔr ʃi əs,, -ʃəs/ (Show IPA), ("the Elder"or"the Censor") 234–149 b.c, Roman statesman, soldier, and writer.
Cate
noun, a choice food;delicacy; dainty.
cat.
cast
noun, act of casting or throwing.
Cash
noun, money in the form of coins or banknotes, especially that issued by a government.
CASE
noun, an instance of the occurrence, existence, etc., of something:
CART
noun, a heavy two-wheeled vehicle, commonly without springs, drawn by mules, oxen, or the like, used for the conveyance of heavy goods.
Carn
noun, cairn.
CAPP
noun, Al (Alfred Gerald Caplin) 1909–79, U.S. comic-strip artist: creator of “Li'l Abner.”.
aur-
capo
noun, any of various devices for a guitar, lute, banjo, etc., that when clamped or screwed down across the strings at a given fret will raise each string a corresponding number of half tones.
Caph
noun, kaph.
Cape
noun, a sleeveless garment of various lengths, fastened around the neck and falling loosely from the shoulders, worn separately or attached to a coat or other outer garment.
cap.
cane
noun, a stick or short staff used to assist one in walking; walking stick.
Can.
Cain
noun, Scot. and Irish English. rent paid in kind, especially a percentage of a farm crop.
aut-
Aus.
Aron
noun, a male given name.
Arne
noun, Thomas Augustine, 1710–78, English composer of operas and songs.
cen.
aer-
airt
noun, a direction.
airs
noun, a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and minute amounts of other gases that surrounds the earth and forms its atmosphere.
Aire
Ainu
noun, a member of an aboriginal population of northernmost Japan, having lighter skin and hairier bodies than other Japanese.
ains
noun, a department in E France. 2249 sq. mi. (5825 sq. km). Capital: Bourg.
Ahir
noun, a member of the caste of cowherds and milkmen in India.
aet.
aesc
noun, ash2 (def 3).
aeon
noun, (in Gnosticism) one of a class of powers or beings conceived as emanating from the Supreme Being and performing various functions in the operations of the universe.
ance
Acus
noun, Surgery. a needle, especially one used in a surgical operation.
ACTS
noun, anything done, being done, or to be done; deed; performance:
ACTH
Acre
noun, a common measure of area: in the U.S. and U.K., 1 acre equals 4,840 square yards (4,047 square meters) or 0.405 hectare; 640 acres equals one square mile.
acr-
acne
noun, an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands, characterized by comedones and pimples, especially on the face, back, and chest, and, in severe cases, by cysts and nodules resulting in scarring.
Acis
noun, the lover of Galatea, killed by Polyphemus out of jealousy.
ache
noun, a continuous, dull pain (in contrast to a sharp, sudden, or sporadic pain).
ARCS
noun, Geometry. any unbroken part of the circumference of a circle or other curved line.
aits
noun, a small island, especially in a river.
anes
adverb, once.
ARIS
appt
Ares
noun, the ancient Greek god of war, a son of Zeus and Hera, identified by the Romans with Mars.
ARCO
adverb, (of the performance of a passage for stringed instruments) with the bow.
Arce
noun, a daughter of Thaumas and the sister of Iris and the Harpies. Zeus took away her wings when she aided the Titans in their war against him.
Apus
noun, the Bird of Paradise, a southern constellation between Octans and Triangulum Australe.
apts
plural, apartment.
apt.
plural, apartment.
Apsu
noun, an Akkadian god: the consort of Tiamat and the father of the gods.
APSE
noun, Architecture. a semicircular or polygonal termination or recess in a building, usually vaulted and used especially at the end of a choir in a church.
Apr.
Apps
noun, an application, typically a small, specialized program downloaded onto mobile devices:
ano-
app.
apo-
Apis
noun, a sacred bull worshiped at Memphis: identified originally with Ptah and later assimilated with Osiris to form the Ptolemaic Serapis.
aph-
apes
noun, any of a group of anthropoid primates characterized by long arms, a broad chest, and the absence of a tail, comprising the family Pongidae (great ape) which includes the chimpanzee, gorilla, and orangutan, and the family Hylobatidae (lesser ape) which includes the gibbon and siamang.
anus
noun, the opening at the lower end of the alimentary canal, through which the solid refuse of digestion is excreted.
ANTU
ant.
ANSI
Catt
noun, Carrie Chapman Lane, 1859–1947, U.S. leader in women's suffrage movements.
ceps
noun, an edible mushroom, Boletus edulis, that grows wild under pine or other evergreen trees: prized for its flavor.
Erin
noun, Literary. Ireland.
Cuna
noun, a member of a group of American Indian people inhabiting settlements on the Isthmus of Panama and islands in the Gulf of San Blas.
Cusp
noun, a point or pointed end.
Cush
noun, money, especially when reserved for some special use.
Curt
noun, a male given name, form of Curtis.
curs
noun, a mongrel dog, especially a worthless or unfriendly one.
curn
noun, a grain.
cure
noun, a means of healing or restoring to health; remedy.
cur.
cunt
noun, the vulva or vagina.
cues
noun, anything said or done, on or off stage, that is followed by a specific line or action:
each
adverb, to, from, or for each; apiece:
cts.
ctr.
crus
noun, the part of the leg or hind limb between the femur or thigh and the ankle or tarsus; shank.
crop
noun, the cultivated produce of the ground, while growing or when gathered:
crip
noun, a term used to refer to a person who is partially or totally unable to use one or more limbs.
Cres
crat
crap
noun, Vulgar. excrement. an act of defecation.
coup
noun, a highly successful, unexpected stroke, act, or move; a clever action or accomplishment.
cute
noun, the cutes, Informal. self-consciously cute mannerisms or appeal; affected coyness:
EARN
verb (used with object), to gain or get in return for one's labor or service:
Cote
noun, a shelter, coop, or small shed for sheep, pigs, pigeons, etc.
Enos
noun, the son of Seth. Gen. 5:6.
Eric
noun, Eric the Red.
EPOS
noun, an epic.
epit
epic
noun, an epic poem.
epi-
Eph.
eous
eons
noun, an indefinitely long period of time; age.
Ens.
enc.
Earp
noun, Wyatt (Ber·ry Stapp) [wahy-uh t-ber-ee-stap] /ˈwaɪ ətˈbɛr i stæp/ (Show IPA), 1848–1929, U.S. frontiersman, law officer, and gunfighter.
ect-
Ecru
noun, an ecru color.
eco-
echt
adjective, real; authentic; genuine.
Echo
noun, a repetition of sound produced by the reflection of sound waves from a wall, mountain, or other obstructing surface.
eats
noun, eats, Informal. food.
eath
adjective, adverb, easy.
East
noun, a cardinal point of the compass, 90° to the right of north. Abbreviation: E.
ears
noun, the organ of hearing and equilibrium in vertebrates, in humans consisting of an external ear that gathers sound vibrations, a middle ear in which the vibrations resonate against the tympanic membrane, and a fluid-filled internal ear that maintains balance and that conducts the tympanic vibrations to the auditory nerve, which transmits them as impulses to the brain.
Coue
noun, Émile [ey-meel] /eɪˈmil/ (Show IPA), 1857–1926, French psychotherapist.
Cost
noun, the price paid to acquire, produce, accomplish, or maintain anything:
cera
noun, (in prescriptions) wax.
chia
noun, a plant, Salvia columbariae, of the mint family, native to the southwestern U.S. and Mexico, having mostly basal, oblong leaves and small blue flowers: the seeds are used as food and as the source of a beverage.
chs.
Chr.
Chou
noun, a cabbage-shaped decoration, as a rosette or knot on a woman's dress, hat, etc.
chop
noun, an act or instance of chopping.
Chon
noun, Also, jun. a monetary unit of North Korea, the hundredth part of a won.
chit
noun, a signed note for money owed for food, drink, etc.
chis
noun, the twenty-second letter of the Greek alphabet (X, χ).
Chip
noun, a small, slender piece, as of wood, separated by chopping, cutting, or breaking.
Chet
noun, a male given name, form of Chester.
ciao
interjection, (used as a word of greeting or parting): hello; goodbye; so long; see you later.
Cher
noun, a river in central France, flowing NW to the Loire River. 220 miles (355 km) long.
Chen
noun, a dynasty that ruled in China a.d. 557–89.
chat
noun, informal conversation:
Chas
noun, tea.
chai
noun, a shed or other aboveground building where a winemaker stores wine in casks.
Ceto
Ceta
noun, Comprehensive Employment and Training Act.
cet-
CERN
Chur
noun, a town in and the capital of Grisons, in E Switzerland.
cion
noun, scion (def 2).
cosh
noun, a blackjack; bludgeon.
Con.
cose
verb (used without object), coze.
Cort
CORN
noun, Also called Indian corn; especially technical and British, maize. a tall cereal plant, Zea mays, cultivated in many varieties, having a jointed, solid stem and bearing the grain, seeds, or kernels on large ears.
Cori
noun, Carl Ferdinand, 1896–1984, and his wife, Gerty Theresa, 1896–1957, U.S. biochemists, born in Austria-Hungary: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1947.
Cora
noun, Classical Mythology. Kore.
Cor.
Copt
noun, a member of the Coptic Church.
Cope
noun, a long mantle, especially of silk, worn by ecclesiastics over the alb or surplice in processions and on other occasions.
cone
noun, Geometry. a solid whose surface is generated by a line passing through a fixed point and a fixed plane curve not containing the point, consisting of two equal sections joined at a vertex. a plane surface resembling the cross section of a solid cone.
coir
noun, the prepared fiber of the husk of the coconut fruit, used in making rope, matting, etc.
cir.
coin
noun, a piece of metal stamped and issued by the authority of a government for use as money.
Cohn
noun, Edwin Joseph, 1892–1953, U.S. chemist and researcher on blood proteins.
coat
noun, an outer garment with sleeves, covering at least the upper part of the body:
Cnut
noun, Canute.
cite
noun, citation (defs 7, 8).
cit.
cist
noun, a box or chest, especially for sacred utensils.
cis-
cire
noun, a brilliant, highly glazed surface produced on fabrics by subjecting them to a wax, heat, and calendering treatment.
pacs
noun, pack1 (def 1).
Shoa
noun, the Holocaust.
Rape
noun, unlawful sexual intercourse or any other sexual penetration of the vagina, anus, or mouth of another person, with or without force, by a sex organ, other body part, or foreign object, without the consent of the victim.
PINE
noun, any evergreen, coniferous tree of the genus Pinus, having long, needle-shaped leaves, certain species of which yield timber, turpentine, tar, pitch, etc. Compare pine family.
Pich
noun, a West Indian shrub or small tree, Calliandra portoricensis, of the legume family, having numerous leaflets and white, night-blooming, flowers.
PICS
noun, a movie.
psec
Pict
noun, a member of an ancient people of uncertain origin who inhabited parts of northern Britain, fought against the Romans, and in the 9th century a.d. united with the Scots.
Rush
noun, the act of rushing; a rapid, impetuous, or violent onward movement.
rets
verb (used with object), to soak in water or expose to moisture, as flax or hemp, to facilitate the removal of the fiber from the woody tissue by partial rotting.
Ruse
noun, a trick, stratagem, or artifice.
Pier
noun, a structure built on posts extending from land out over water, used as a landing place for ships, an entertainment area, a strolling place, etc.; jetty.
pies
noun, plural of pi2 .
Reus
noun, a city in Catalonia, NE Spain, on the Mediterranean Sea.
Piet
noun, Scot. a magpie.
pina
noun, pineapple.
pint
noun, a liquid and also dry measure of capacity, equal to one half of a liquid and dry quart respectively, approximately 35 cubic inches (0.473 liter). Abbreviation: pt, pt.
Pica
noun, a 12-point type of a size between small pica and English.
PSAT
crut
noun, crud (def 1).
pion
noun, the first meson to be discovered: it has spin 0 and may be positively or negatively charged or neutral; charged pions decay into a muon and a neutrino or antineutrino. Symbol: π.
Rhea
noun, the ramie plant or fiber.
Rus.
Prut
noun, a river in E Europe, flowing SE from the Carpathian Mountains in Ukraine along the boundary between Moldavia (Moldova) and Romania into the Danube. 500 miles (800 km) long.
prs.
runt
noun, an animal that is small or stunted as compared with others of its kind.
proa
noun, any of various types of Indonesian boats, especially a swift Malay sailing boat built with the lee side flat and balanced by a single outrigger.
pro-
runs
noun, an act or instance, or a period of running:
rune
noun, any of the characters of certain ancient alphabets, as of a script used for writing the Germanic languages, especially of Scandinavia and Britain, from c200 to c1200, or a script used for inscriptions in a Turkic language of the 6th to 8th centuries from the area near the Orkhon River in Mongolia.
rhos
noun, the 17th letter of the Greek alphabet (P, ρ).
pice
noun, a former bronze coin of British India, one quarter of an anna. Compare pie5 .
Rust
noun, Also called iron rust. the red or orange coating that forms on the surface of iron when exposed to air and moisture, consisting chiefly of ferric hydroxide and ferric oxide formed by oxidation.
pips
noun, one of the spots on dice, playing cards, or dominoes.
puca
noun, (in folklore) an Irish spirit, mischievous but not malevolent, corresponding to the English Puck.
peso
noun, a coin and monetary unit of Chile, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Mexico, and the Philippines, equal to 100 centavos.
Pest
noun, an annoying or troublesome person, animal, or thing; nuisance.
Pet.
PETN
noun, a white, crystalline, water-insoluble, explosive solid, C 5 H 8 N 4 O 12 , used chiefly as a high explosive and as a vasodilator in treating angina pectoris.
sane
noun, a private nationwide organization in the U.S., established in 1957, that opposes nuclear testing and advocates international peace.
puir
adjective, poor.
puce
noun, a dark or brownish purple.
peto
noun, wahoo3 .
pets
noun, any domesticated or tamed animal that is kept as a companion and cared for affectionately.
sain
verb (used with object), to make the sign of the cross on, as for protection against evil influences.
Rep.
RONA
repo
noun, a repurchase agreement.
phat
noun, Typesetting. fat (def 23).
pias
noun, a female given name.
Saco
noun, a city in SW Maine.
repp
noun, rep1 .
reps
noun, a transversely corded fabric of wool, silk, rayon, or cotton.
phis
noun, the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet (Φ, φ).
phr.
pts.
Ruth
noun, pity or compassion.
pian
noun, yaws.
Ptas
plural, peseta.
Ptah
noun, an ancient Egyptian deity, believed to be a universal creator and sometimes identified with other gods: worshiped especially at Memphis when it was the royal residence.
resh
noun, the 20th letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
psia
rest
noun, the refreshing quiet or repose of sleep:
pipe
noun, a hollow cylinder of metal, wood, or other material, used for the conveyance of water, gas, steam, petroleum, etc.
ruin
noun, ruins, the remains of a building, city, etc., that has been destroyed or that is in disrepair or a state of decay:
Sari
noun, a garment worn by Hindu women, consisting of a long piece of cotton or silk wrapped around the body with one end draped over the head or over one shoulder.
roan
noun, a horse or other animal with a roan coat.
roue
noun, a dissolute and licentious man; rake.
RITA
noun, the Vedic concept of cosmic and social order.
ROTS
noun, the process of rotting.
rite
noun, a formal or ceremonial act or procedure prescribed or customary in religious or other solemn use:
pone
noun, Also called pone bread. a baked or fried bread usually made of cornmeal.
pons
noun, Also called pons Varolii. a band of nerve fibers in the brain connecting the lobes of the midbrain, medulla, and cerebrum.
Roti
noun, roast.
RNAS
pop-
Pope
noun, (often initial capital letter) the bishop of Rome as head of the Roman Catholic Church.
Roth
noun, Phillip, born 1933, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.
pore
noun, a minute opening or orifice, as in the skin or a leaf, for perspiration, absorption, etc.
Pori
noun, a seaport in W Finland, on the Gulf of Bothnia.
rote
noun, routine; a fixed, habitual, or mechanical course of procedure:
roup
noun, any catarrhal inflammation of the eyes and nasal passages of poultry.
ROTC
noun, a body of students at some colleges and universities who are given training toward becoming officers in the armed forces. Abbreviation: ROTC, R.O.T.C.
Rota
noun, Chiefly British. a round or rotation of duties; a period of work or duty taken in rotation with others. an agenda or circuit of sporting events, as a round of golf tournaments, played in different localities throughout the year.
Roca
noun, Cape, a cape in W Portugal, near Lisbon: the western extremity of continental Europe.
ROSE
noun, any of the wild or cultivated, usually prickly-stemmed, pinnate-leaved, showy-flowered shrubs of the genus Rosa. Compare rose family.
rocs
noun, a bird of enormous size and strength.
Rosa
noun, Salvator [sahl-vah-tawr] /ˈsɑl vɑˌtɔr/ (Show IPA), 1615–73, Italian painter and poet.
porn
noun, Sometimes, porno [pawr-noh] /ˈpɔr noʊ/ (Show IPA). pornography; sexually explicit videos, photographs, writings, or the like, produced to elicit sexual arousal (often used attributively):
pos.
pose
noun, a bodily attitude or posture:
posh
adjective, sumptuously furnished or appointed; luxurious:
pot.
rope
noun, a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or the like, or of wire or other material.
pour
noun, the act of pouring.
pnea
rit.
rues
noun, sorrow; repentance; regret.
pise
noun, rammed earth.
prin
Pire
noun, Dominique Georges Henri [French daw-mee-neek zhawrzh ahn-ree] /French dɔ miˈnik ʒɔrʒ ɑ̃ˈri/ (Show IPA), 1910–69, Belgian priest: Nobel Peace Prize 1958.
prie
noun, a test, trial, or taste; a test by sampling.
prec
pirn
noun, a weaver's bobbin, spool, or reel.
RIAS
noun, a long, narrow inlet of a river that gradually decreases in depth from mouth to head.
pre-
Piro
noun, piroplasmosis.
Rice
noun, the starchy seeds or grain of an annual marsh grass, Oryza sativa, cultivated in warm climates and used for food.
Rich
noun, (used with a plural verb) rich persons collectively (usually preceded by the):
Rico
noun, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act: a U.S. law, enacted in 1970, allowing victims of organized crime to sue those responsible for punitive damages.
Pisa
noun, a city in NW Italy, on the Arno River: leaning tower.
prau
noun, proa.
Rina
noun, a female given name.
Rise
noun, an act or instance of rising.
prat
noun, the buttocks.
Pish
noun, an exclamation of “pish!”.
prao
noun, proa.
riot
noun, a noisy, violent public disorder caused by a group or crowd of persons, as by a crowd protesting against another group, a government policy, etc., in the streets.
rpt.
RIPE
adjective, having arrived at such a stage of growth or development as to be ready for reaping, gathering, eating, or use, as grain or fruit; completely matured.
rout
noun, a defeat attended with disorderly flight; dispersal of a defeated force in complete disorder:
pita
noun, a fiber obtained from plants of the genera Agave, Aechmea, etc., used for cordage, mats, etc.
RIPS
noun, a rent made by ripping; tear.
ROUS
noun, (Francis) Peyton, 1879–1970, U.S. pathologist: Nobel Prize in medicine 1966.
RISC
noun, reduced instruction set computer: a computer whose central processing unit recognizes a relatively small number of instructions, which it can execute very rapidly.
pith
noun, Botany. the soft, spongy central cylinder of parenchymatous tissue in the stems of dicotyledonous plants.
Pitt
noun, William, 1st Earl of Chatham, 1708–78, British statesman.
puna
noun, a high, cold, arid plateau, as in the Peruvian Andes.
Phar
Peru
noun, Spanish Perú [pe-roo] /pɛˈru/ (Show IPA). a republic in W South America. 496,222 sq. mi. (1,285,215 sq. km). Capital: Lima.
Rein
noun, Often, reins. a leather strap, fastened to each end of the bit of a bridle, by which the rider or driver controls a horse or other animal by pulling so as to exert pressure on the bit.
pash
noun, an infatuation for another person; crush.
Past
noun, the time gone by:
pat.
Pate
noun, the crown or top of the head.
pats
noun, a light stroke, tap, or blow with the palm, fingers, or a flat object.
sent
noun, a coin of Estonia until the euro was adopted, the 100th part of a kroon.
Paur
noun, Emil [ey-meel] /ˈeɪ mil/ (Show IPA), 1855–1932, Austrian violinist and conductor.
reap
verb (used with object), to cut (wheat, rye, etc.) with a sickle or other implement or a machine, as in harvest.
pct.
Pers
recs
noun, recreation.
pean
noun, paean.
sepn
pear
noun, the edible fruit, typically rounded but elongated and growing smaller toward the stem, of a tree, Pyrus communis, of the rose family.
sech
sec.
seat
noun, something designed to support a person in a sitting position, as a chair, bench, or pew; a place on or in which one sits.
putt
noun, an act of putting.
puts
noun, a throw or cast, especially one made with a forward motion of the hand when raised close to the shoulder.
peat
noun, a highly organic material found in marshy or damp regions, composed of partially decayed vegetable matter: it is cut and dried for use as fuel.
Pecs
noun, a city in SW Hungary.
sear
noun, a mark or scar made by searing.
Reis
plural noun, a former money of account of Portugal and Brazil.
Sean
noun, a male given name, form of John.
pehs
noun, pe.
pase
noun, (in bullfighting) a maneuver by a bullfighter with the capa or muleta to gain the attention of the bull and to guide the course of its attack.
pars
noun, (in prescriptions) a part.
Puri
noun, poori.
sett
noun, Also called pitcher. a small, rectangular paving stone.
Rapp
noun, George, 1757–1847, U.S. religious preacher, born in Germany: leader of the Harmonists.
paho
noun, a prayer stick of the Hopi Indians.
Pain
noun, physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc.
rapt
noun, a quick, smart, or light blow:
rase
verb (used with object), raze.
rant
noun, ranting, extravagant, or violent declamation.
Rani
noun, ranee.
rash
noun, an eruption or efflorescence on the skin.
Rais
noun, Gilles de, Retz, Gilles de Laval, Baron de.
rasp
noun, an act of rasping.
rain
noun, water that is condensed from the aqueous vapor in the atmosphere and falls to earth in drops more than 1/50 inch (0.5 mm) in diameter. Compare drizzle (def 6).
pair
noun, two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together:
Pare
noun, Ambroise [ahn-brwaz] /ɑ̃ˈbrwaz/ (Show IPA), 1510–90, French surgeon.
Pan.
pane
noun, one of the divisions of a window or the like, consisting of a single plate of glass in a frame.
Seth
noun, the third son of Adam. Gen. 4:25.
RACE
noun, a contest of speed, as in running, riding, driving, or sailing.
rate
noun, the amount of a charge or payment with reference to some basis of calculation:
Seta
noun, a stiff hair; bristle or bristlelike part.
RATO
noun, rocket-assisted takeoff.
Sert
noun, José María [haw-se mah-ree-ah] /hɔˈsɛ mɑˈri ɑ/ (Show IPA), 1876–1945, Spanish painter.
paps
noun, soft food for infants or invalids, as bread soaked in water or milk.
par.
Seri
noun, a member of an American Indian people of western Sonora state, Mexico, on the Gulf of California.
Sera
noun, a plural of serum.
purs
pout
noun, the act of pouting; a protrusion of the lips.
pure
adjective, free from anything of a different, inferior, or contaminating kind; free from extraneous matter:
Reno
noun, Informal. a renovation, as of a building or room.
pepo
noun, the characteristic fruit of plants of the gourd family, having a fleshy, many-seeded interior and a hard or firm rind, as the gourd, melon, and cucumber.
Rena
noun, a female given name, form of Marina.
Pune
noun, a city in W Maharashtra, W India, SE of Mumbai.
Sato
noun, Eisaku [ey-sah-koo;; Japanese ey-sah-koo] /eɪˈsɑ ku;; Japanese ˈeɪ sɑˌku/ (Show IPA), 1901–75, Japanese political leader: prime minister 1964–72; Nobel Peace Prize 1974.
rent
noun, a payment made periodically by a tenant to a landlord in return for the use of land, a building, an apartment, an office, or other property.
peps
noun, lively spirits or energy; vigor; animation.
per.
sati
noun, a Hindu practice whereby a widow immolates herself on the funeral pyre of her husband: now abolished by law.
scop
noun, an Old English bard or poet.
saur
perh
SCAN
noun, an act or instance of scanning; close examination.
sci.
scar
noun, a mark left by a healed wound, sore, or burn.
Punt
noun, Football. a kick in which the ball is dropped and then kicked before it touches the ground. Compare drop kick, place kick.
sch.
peon
noun, (in Spanish America) a farm worker or unskilled laborer; day laborer.
Pen.
sate
noun, a Southeast Asian, especially Indonesian and Malaysian, dish of marinated, bite-size pieces of meat, skewered, barbecued, and usually served with a peanut-flavored dipping sauce.
perp
noun, the perpetrator of a crime.
pupa
noun, an insect in the nonfeeding, usually immobile, transformation stage between the larva and the imago.
pens
noun, any of various instruments for writing or drawing with ink or a similar substance.
scup
noun, a sparid food fish, Stenotomus chrysops, found along the Atlantic coast of the U.S., having a compressed body and high back.
scut
noun, a short tail, especially that of a hare, rabbit, or deer.
reit
noun, real-estate investment trust.
Pent
noun, penthouse (def 4).
Sat.
scr.
CIP
CIE
CST
CSR
ear
noun, the organ of hearing and equilibrium in vertebrates, in humans consisting of an external ear that gathers sound vibrations, a middle ear in which the vibrations resonate against the tympanic membrane, and a fluid-filled internal ear that maintains balance and that conducts the tympanic vibrations to the auditory nerve, which transmits them as impulses to the brain.
CIA
rat
noun, any of several long-tailed rodents of the family Muridae, of the genus Rattus and related genera, distinguished from the mouse by being larger.
RNA
Chu
noun, a river in SE Kazakhstan, flowing NE from the Tian Shan, near the Kyrgyz border, into the desert. 700 miles (1126 km) long.
tph
cru
noun, (in France) a vineyard producing wine of high quality, sometimes classified by the government as either a Great Growth (Grand Cru) or a First Growth (Premier Cru)
TRH
CRT
eat
noun, eats, Informal. food.
CHI
noun, the twenty-second letter of the Greek alphabet (X, χ).
ROE
noun, the mass of eggs, or spawn, within the ovarian membrane of the female fish.
ROI
ECA
ec-
CTA
ROC
noun, a bird of enormous size and strength.
EAS
noun, the Akkadian god of wisdom, the son of Apsu and father of Marduk: the counterpart of Enki.
CSA
SPA
noun, a mineral spring, or a locality in which such springs exist.
CSO
RAS
noun, the 10th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
CRS
ROA
CRP
PIO
tr.
cte
Sou
noun, (formerly) either of two bronze coins of France, equal to 5 centimes and 10 centimes.
Cut
noun, the act of cutting; a stroke or a blow, as with a knife, whip, etc.
COP
noun, a police officer.
Ria
noun, a long, narrow inlet of a river that gradually decreases in depth from mouth to head.
SOC
noun, sociology or a class or course in sociology.
RCT
CPA
REA
SOP
noun, a piece of solid food, as bread, for dipping in liquid food.
cue
noun, anything said or done, on or off stage, that is followed by a specific line or action:
eo-
sot
noun, a drunkard.
COT
noun, a light portable bed, especially one of canvas on a folding frame.
rho
noun, the 17th letter of the Greek alphabet (P, ρ).
Son
noun, a male child or person in relation to his parents.
cup
noun, a small, open container made of china, glass, metal, etc., usually having a handle and used chiefly as a receptable from which to drink tea, soup, etc.
ret
verb (used with object), to soak in water or expose to moisture, as flax or hemp, to facilitate the removal of the fiber from the woody tissue by partial rotting.
rhe
noun, a centimeter-gram-second unit of fluidity, equal to the reciprocal of poise.
Cui
noun, César [French sey-zar] /French seɪˈzar/ (Show IPA), Antonovich [Russian uhn-taw-nuh-vyich] /Russian ʌnˈtɔ nə vyɪtʃ/ (Show IPA), 1835–1918, Russian composer.
RCN
CPI
TPI
ctn
plural, carton.
res
noun, an object or thing; matter.
TPN
CPU
CPS
Tpr
Tro
COS
noun, romaine.
tra
ean
SNU
CPR
CPO
CNO
CNS
RCA
ea.
rin
noun, a money of account of Japan, the thousandth part of a yen or the tenth part of a sen.
ETA
noun, the seventh letter of the Greek alphabet (H, η).
REC
noun, recreation.
Sup
noun, a mouthful or small portion of drink or liquid food; sip.
ROP
ANI
noun, any of several black, tropical American cuckoos of the genus Crotophaga, having a compressed, bladelike bill.
aor
SCP
ANU
noun, a twining herb, Tropaeolum tuberosum, of the nasturtium family, found in the Andes, having edible tubers and large flowers with yellow petals and red spurs.
ur-
ans
noun, the Sumerian god of heaven: the counterpart of the Akkadian Anu.
se-
sea
noun, the salt waters that cover the greater part of the earth's surface.
APC
ane
adjective, noun, pronoun, one.
ANC
ait
noun, a small island, especially in a river.
ure
AIS
noun, a three-toed sloth, Bradypus tridactylus, inhabiting forests of southern Venezuela, the Guianas, and northern Brazil, having a diet apparently restricted to the leaves of the trumpet-tree, and sounding a high-pitched cry when disturbed.
AIR
noun, a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and minute amounts of other gases that surrounds the earth and forms its atmosphere.
Uri
noun, a canton in central Switzerland. 415 sq. mi. (1075 sq. km). Capital: Altdorf.
AOU
APE
noun, any of a group of anthropoid primates characterized by long arms, a broad chest, and the absence of a tail, comprising the family Pongidae (great ape) which includes the chimpanzee, gorilla, and orangutan, and the family Hylobatidae (lesser ape) which includes the gibbon and siamang.
SEN
noun, a money of account of Japan, the 100th part of a yen, now used only in certain quotations, as on foreign exchange.
ARC
noun, Geometry. any unbroken part of the circumference of a circle or other curved line.
SAE
uns
San
noun, a member of a nomadic aboriginal people of southern Africa.
SAP
noun, the juice or vital circulating fluid of a plant, especially of a woody plant.
ARE
noun, a measure of surface area; 1 are is equal to1/100 (0.01) of a hectare (100 square meters or 119.6 square yards). Abbreviation: a.
SAR
up-
UPS
noun, an upward movement; ascent.
Sau
noun, German name of Sava.
APS
UPC
UPI
sc.
sho
API
abbreviation, Also, A.P.I. American Petroleum Institute.
SEI
noun, sei whale.
Ain
noun, a department in E France. 2249 sq. mi. (5825 sq. km). Capital: Bourg.
ARS
UTE
noun, Informal. a utility vehicle.
USP
USR
ACH
interjection, alas; oh.
Uta
noun, any of several iguanid lizards of the genus Uta, of the western U.S. and northern Mexico.
ACE
noun, a playing card or die marked with or having the value indicated by a single spot:
UTC
AUC
ACP
SHA
uti
Ar.
an.
ac-
ap-
uts
noun, the syllable once generally used for the first tone or keynote of a scale and sometimes for the tone C: now commonly superseded by do.
USO
USN
AIC
urs
noun, an ancient Sumerian city on the Euphrates, in S Iraq: extensive excavations, especially of royal tombs.
ahu
noun, a stone heap or platform used by the Polynesians as a marker or memorial.
shh
interjection, sh.
ahi
noun, yellowfin tuna, widely used in sashimi.
AHE
urn
noun, a large or decorative vase, especially one with an ornamental foot or pedestal.
Sep
noun, Simplified Employee Pension: a tax-deferred pension plan for companies with 25 or fewer employees or for self-employed persons, in which an IRA is funded by employer and employee contributions.
AES
noun, any of various early forms of bronze or copper money used in ancient Rome. Compare as2 (def 1).
she
noun, a female person or animal.
SER
noun, a unit of weight in India, varying in value but usually 1/40 of a maund: the government ser is divided into 80 tolas of 180 English grains and equals nearly 2 pounds 1 ounce avoirdupois (950 grams).
AEC
ae.
USC
USE
noun, the act of employing, using, or putting into service:
ACT
noun, anything done, being done, or to be done; deed; performance:
ACS
ARP
noun, Bill, pen name of Smith, Charles Henry.
unp
SIT
verb, (in prescriptions) may it be.
rt.
CAS
verb (used with or without object), to call, as to call an animal toward one; urge forward by calling.
RPO
CAR
noun, an automobile.
Rs.
RSA
RSE
Sin
noun, transgression of divine law:
tui
noun, a black New Zealand honey eater, Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae, having a patch of white feathers on each side of the throat, sometimes tamed as a pet.
rte
tup
noun, Chiefly British. a male sheep; ram.
RTS
CAI
ct.
ECU
noun, the shield carried by a mounted man-at-arms in the Middle Ages.
cr.
tun
noun, a large cask for holding liquids, especially wine, ale, or beer.
SIP
noun, an instance of sipping; a small taste of a liquid:
Co.
CEO
CHA
noun, tea.
trp
ChE
noun, Ernesto [er-nes-taw] /ɛrˈnɛs tɔ/ (Show IPA), ("Che") 1928–67, Cuban revolutionist and political leader, born in Argentina.
ROT
noun, the process of rotting.
SIR
noun, a respectful or formal term of address used to a man:
cep
noun, an edible mushroom, Boletus edulis, that grows wild under pine or other evergreen trees: prized for its flavor.
TSE
tue
TSH
CEA
TSI
TSP
TSR
noun, a computer program with any of several ancillary functions, usually held resident in RAM for instant activation while one is using another program.
TTS
Tu.
cp.
CIO
noun, a federation of affiliated industrial labor unions, founded 1935 within the American Federation of Labor but independent of it 1938–55. Abbreviation: C.I.O., CIO.
UNO
ASN
rut
noun, a furrow or track in the ground, especially one made by the passage of a vehicle or vehicles.
ast
Une
ASR
ASP
noun, any of several venomous snakes, especially the Egyptian cobra or the horned viper.
Aso
noun, Mount, a volcanic mountain in Japan, in central Kyushu, noted for its vast caldera. 5223 feet (1593 meters).
ASI
at.
Ash
noun, the powdery residue of matter that remains after burning.
ase
So.
Sp.
SRO
ARU
SAC
noun, a baglike structure in an animal, plant, or fungus, as one containing fluid.
ASU
shp
ch.
Shu
noun, the Confucian principle of refraining from actions toward others that would be disagreeable if done to oneself.
ca.
SIC
adverb, so; thus: usually written parenthetically to denote that a word, phrase, passage, etc., that may appear strange or incorrect has been written intentionally or has been quoted verbatim: (sic).
Rue
noun, sorrow; repentance; regret.
run
noun, an act or instance, or a period of running:
ATS
noun, a money of account of Laos, the 100th part of a kip.
ATP
Tut
noun, an exclamation of “tut.”.
sht
ATC
UAR
USA
UAE
UCR
UIT
Una
noun, a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “one.”.
unc
cs.
pus
noun, a yellow-white, more or less viscid substance produced by suppuration and found in abscesses, sores, etc., consisting of a liquid plasma in which white blood cells are suspended.
tha
noun, the fourth letter of the Arabic alphabet.
ot-
tet
noun, the Vietnamese New Year celebration, occurring during the first seven days of the first month of the lunar calendar.
PIP
noun, one of the spots on dice, playing cards, or dominoes.
ose
nae
adverb, no1 ; not.
NUT
noun, a dry fruit consisting of an edible kernel or meat enclosed in a woody or leathery shell.
OSP
NCO
TES
noun, ti1 .
OTA
ote
OTS
IUS
ITO
noun, Prince Hirobumi [hee-raw-boo-mee] /ˈhi rɔˈbu mi/ (Show IPA), 1841–1909, Japanese statesman.
ite
Nap
noun, a brief period of sleep, especially one taken during daytime:
ORT
noun, Usually, orts. a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
pir
noun, a term of respect for the head of a religious group, especially in Pakistan and various areas of the Middle and Near East.
NEP
noun, New Economic Policy.
NHI
NHA
Ore
noun, a metal-bearing mineral or rock, or a native metal, that can be mined at a profit.
NET
noun, a bag or other contrivance of strong thread or cord worked into an open, meshed fabric, for catching fish, birds, or other animals:
NES
PIC
noun, a movie.
NEC
PAS
noun, a step or series of steps in ballet.
STI
NEA
ne-
pie
noun, a baked food having a filling of fruit, meat, pudding, etc., prepared in a pastry-lined pan or dish and often topped with a pastry crust:
Nat
noun, a male given name, form of Nathan or Nathaniel.
PIN
noun, a small, slender, often pointed piece of wood, metal, etc., used to fasten, support, or attach things.
th-
ITC
NIA
IOC
PIT
noun, a naturally formed or excavated hole or cavity in the ground:
IOU
IOT
Ios
noun, a small hawk, Buteo solitarius, having two plumage phases and occurring only on the island of Hawaii, where it is a rare species and the only living indigenous bird of prey.
ior
ion
noun, an electrically charged atom or group of atoms formed by the loss or gain of one or more electrons, as a cation (positive ion) which is created by electron loss and is attracted to the cathode in electrolysis, or as an anion (negative ion) which is created by an electron gain and is attracted to the anode. The valence of an ion is equal to the number of electrons lost or gained and is indicated by a plus sign for cations and a minus sign for anions, thus: Na + , Cl−, Ca ++ , S = .
piu
adverb, more:
IPA
POA
POC
INH
oui
adverb, noun, yes.
ine
POE
noun, Edgar Allan, 1809–49, U.S. poet, short-story writer, and critic.
Sue
noun, Eugène [œ-zhen] /œˈʒɛn/ (Show IPA), (Marie Joseph Sue) 1804–57, French novelist.
iph
ITA
IRS
ist
ISR
ish
ise
ISA
Is.
noun, (used to denote the narrator of a literary work written in the first person singular).
Ehr
IPO
pis
noun, the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet (II, π).
IRO
IRC
THC
Ir.
IPS
ipr
NHS
NIC
noun, a newly industrialized/industrializing country:
ina
noun, a female given name.
OAP
Oca
noun, a wood sorrel, Oxalis tuberosa, of the Andes, cultivated in South America for its edible tubers.
OAU
PEP
noun, lively spirits or energy; vigor; animation.
OAT
noun, a cereal grass, Avena sativa, cultivated for its edible seed.
OAS
oar
noun, a long shaft with a broad blade at one end, used as a lever for rowing or otherwise propelling or steering a boat.
PCS
TAR
noun, any of various dark-colored viscid products obtained by the destructive distillation of certain organic substances, as coal or wood.
OTC
OSA
op.
PCI
Oc.
PAU
noun, a city in and the capital of Pyrénées-Atlantiques department, in SW France: winter resort.
och
interjection, (used as an expression of surprise, disapproval, regret, etc.)
OCR
Stu
noun, a male given name, form of Stewart or Stuart.
TAP
noun, a light but audible blow:
OPA
ons
ONR
ONI
TAO
noun, (in philosophical Taoism) that in virtue of which all things happen or exist.
one
noun, the first and lowest whole number, being a cardinal number; unity.
ONA
noun, a member of a people of Tierra del Fuego.
OCS
Peh
noun, pe.
OIt
OIr
oic
Tan
noun, the brown color imparted to the skin by exposure to the sun or open air.
OES
noun, the fifteenth letter of the English alphabet, a vowel.
NUS
noun, the 13th letter of the Greek alphabet (Ν, ν).
TAT
verb (used with or without object), to do, or make by, tatting.
PIA
noun, a female given name.
nit
noun, the egg of a parasitic insect, especially of a louse, often attached to a hair or a fiber of clothing.
Noh
noun, Nō.
Noe
noun, Noah (def 1).
NOC
Ora
noun, plural of os2 .
Phi
noun, the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet (Φ, φ).
TEC
noun, detective.
pho
noun, a N Vietnamese soup made of beef or chicken stock with rice noodles and thin slices of beef or chicken.
NOP
Teh
noun, Te.
PHS
TAE
preposition, to.
Nip
noun, an act of nipping; a pinch or small bite:
orc
noun, any of several cetaceans, as a grampus.
NIH
PHA
Tai
noun, any of several sparoid fishes of the Pacific Ocean, as Pagrus major (red tai) a food fish of Japan.
Nth
Idioms, the nth degree / power, a high degree or power. the utmost degree or extent:
nr.
NSU
NSC
NSA
TAU
noun, the 19th letter of the Greek alphabet (T, τ).
NRC
NRA
Npt
tea
noun, the dried and prepared leaves of a shrub, Camellia sinensis, from which a somewhat bitter, aromatic beverage is prepared by infusion in hot water.
NPR
STP
pes
noun, a foot or footlike part.
OPS
noun, the ancient Roman goddess of plenty, and the wife of Saturn and mother of Jupiter: identified with the Greek goddess Rhea.
TCA
TCS
opt
Verb phrases, opt out, to decide to leave or withdraw:
ope
adjective, verb (used with or without object), open.
poi
noun, a Hawaiian dish made of the root of the taro baked, pounded, moistened, and fermented.
in.
toe
noun, one of the terminal digits of the human foot.
put
noun, a throw or cast, especially one made with a forward motion of the hand when raised close to the shoulder.
pah
interjection, (used as an exclamation of disgust or disbelief.)
ETO
ETR
ETS
PUP
noun, a young dog; puppy.
pp.
eu-
ton
noun, a unit of weight, equivalent to 2000 pounds (0.907 metric ton) avoirdupois (short ton) in the U.S. and 2240 pounds (1.016 metric tons) avoirdupois (long ton) in Great Britain.
HIH
PEI
noun, I(eoh) M(ing) [yoh ming] /yoʊ mɪŋ/ (Show IPA), born 1917, U.S. architect, born in China.
hr.
HRH
HSH
hae
verb (used with object), auxiliary verb, have.
Pr.
PTT
HCR
IHS
HAT
noun, a shaped covering for the head, usually with a crown and brim, especially for wear outdoors.
PTA
plural, peseta.
has
noun, Usually, haves. an individual or group that has wealth, social position, or other material benefits (contrasted with have-not).
PTP
PUC
pun
noun, the humorous use of a word or phrase so as to emphasize or suggest its different meanings or applications, or the use of words that are alike or nearly alike in sound but different in meaning; a play on words.
HAP
noun, one's luck or lot.
HAO
noun, an aluminum coin and monetary unit of Vietnam, the tenth part of a dong.
Han
noun, a dynasty in China, 206 b.c.–a.d. 220, with an interregnum, a.d. 9–25: characterized by consolidation of the centralized imperial state and territorial expansion. Compare Earlier Han, Later Han.
Tiu
noun, an English god of the sky and of war, the equivalent of Tyr in Scandinavian mythology.
TNT
hah
interjection, ha.
ESU
ESR
PSI
noun, the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet (Ψ, ψ).
EOS
noun, the ancient Greek goddess of the dawn, identified by the Romans with Aurora.
EPS
Rae
noun, John, 1813–93, Scottish surgeon and Arctic explorer.
rah
interjection, (used as an exclamation of encouragement to a player or team.)
Rai
noun, a style of Algerian popular music played on electric guitar, synthesizer, and percussion instruments.
EPA
Ep.
RAN
noun, a sea goddess who drags down ships and drowns sailors: the wife of Aegir.
ERA
noun, a period of time marked by distinctive character, events, etc.:
eon
noun, an indefinitely long period of time; age.
Rap
noun, a quick, smart, or light blow:
en-
tot
noun, a small child.
EIS
eir
EPT
RPS
prn
ESA
Ps.
RCP
Esc
RCS
pt.
Tor
noun, a rocky pinnacle; a peak of a bare or rocky mountain or hill.
ERT
SUN
noun, (often initial capital letter) the star that is the central body of the solar system, around which the planets revolve and from which they receive light and heat: its mean distance from the earth is about 93 million miles (150 million km), its diameter about 864,000 miles (1.4 million km), and its mass about 330,000 times that of the earth; its period of surface rotation is about 26 days at its equator but longer at higher latitudes.
Re.
ERS
noun, ervil.
ERP
PTO
PAC
noun, pack1 (def 1).
RIP
noun, a rent made by ripping; tear.
pc.
PST
interjection, (used to attract someone's attention in an unobtrusive manner.)
SPR
HRE
Hts
ht.
HST
PPA
noun, a substance, C 9 H 13 NO, related to ephedrine and amphetamine, available in various popular nonprescription diet aids as an appetite suppressant.
hrs
PPC
PPE
huh
interjection, (used as an exclamation of surprise, bewilderment, disbelief, contempt, or interrogation.)
Sui
noun, a dynasty ruling in China a.d. 589–618.
pph
hot
noun, the hots, Slang. intense sexual desire or attraction.
Sta
St.
PPI
Hue
noun, a gradation or variety of a color; tint:
Hun
noun, a member of a nomadic and warlike Asian people who devastated or controlled large parts of eastern and central Europe and who exercised their greatest power under Attila in the 5th century a.d.
ppr
ian
noun, a male given name, Scottish form of John.
IHP
ier
ich
noun, a disease of tropical fishes, characterized by small, white nodules on the fins, skin, and eyes, caused by a ciliate protozoan, Ichthyophthirius multifiliis.
POR
ICA
noun, Portuguese name of Putumayo.
IAS
Ia.
Hus
noun, Jan [jan;; Czech yahn] /dʒæn;; Czech yɑn/ (Show IPA), Huss, John.
io-
ITU
IRA
noun, a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “watchful.”.
ics
our
noun, (used to denote the narrator of a literary work written in the first person singular).
PAP
noun, soft food for infants or invalids, as bread soaked in water or milk.
HUT
noun, a small or humble dwelling of simple construction, especially one made of natural materials, as of logs or grass.
PSE
pea
noun, the round, edible seed of a widely cultivated plant, Pisum sativum, of the legume family.
SRI
noun, a Hindu title of address prefixed to the name of a deity, holy person, etc.
hip
noun, the projecting part of each side of the body formed by the side of the pelvis and the upper part of the femur and the flesh covering them; haunch.
PRC
hin
noun, an ancient Hebrew unit of liquid measure equal to about one and one half gallons (5.7 liters).
hie
verb (used with object), to hasten (oneself):
HIS
noun, any male person or animal; a man:
hit
noun, an impact or collision, as of one thing against another.
Hoe
noun, a long-handled implement having a thin, flat blade usually set transversely, used to break up the surface of the ground, destroy weeds, etc.
tin
noun, Chemistry. a low-melting, malleable, ductile metallic element nearly approaching silver in color and luster: used in plating and in making alloys, tinfoil, and soft solders. Symbol: Sn; atomic weight: 118.69; atomic number: 50; specific gravity: 7.31 at 20°C.
Hon
noun, honey (def 6).
hop
noun, an act of hopping; short leap.
TIC
noun, Pathology. a sudden, spasmodic, painless, involuntary muscular contraction, as of the face. tic douloureux.
TIA
HIC
interjection, (an onomatopoeic word used to imitate or represent a hiccup.)
Pa.
het
noun, a heterosexual person.
prp
HEP
adjective, hip4 .
PSA
Hen
noun, the female of the domestic fowl.
PRA
PPT
Sr.
PSC
PPS
heh
noun, he2 .
spt
UT
noun, the syllable once generally used for the first tone or keynote of a scale and sometimes for the tone C: now commonly superseded by do.
sh
interjection, (used to urge silence.)
SU
PE
noun, the 17th letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
A.
noun, Agnolo (di Cosimo di Mariano) [ah-nyaw-law dee kaw-zee-maw dee mah-ryah-naw] /ˈɑ nyɔ lɔ di ˈkɔ zi mɔ di mɑˈryɑ nɔ/ (Show IPA), 1502–72, Italian painter.
t.
T1
AH
interjection, (used as an exclamation of pain, surprise, pity, complaint, dislike, joy, etc., according to the manner of utterance.)
AI
noun, a three-toed sloth, Bradypus tridactylus, inhabiting forests of southern Venezuela, the Guianas, and northern Brazil, having a diet apparently restricted to the leaves of the trumpet-tree, and sounding a high-pitched cry when disturbed.
AO
PI
noun, the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet (II, π).
P.
noun, Paul (Johann von) [poul yoh-hahn fuh n] /paʊl ˈyoʊ hɑn fən/ (Show IPA), 1830–1914, German playwright, novelist, poet, and short-story writer: Nobel Prize 1910.
PO
noun, a chamber pot.
TA
noun, the 16th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
AU
plural, to the; at the; with the.
OU
noun, a rare Hawaiian honeycreeper, Psittirostra psittacea, having an olive-green body, a parrotlike bill, and in the male a bright yellow head.
eh
interjection, (an interrogative utterance, usually expressing surprise or doubt or seeking confirmation).
OH
noun, the exclamation “oh.”.
h.
RO
SN
TI
noun, the syllable for the seventh tone of a diatonic scale.
HO
noun, a sexually promiscuous woman.
HE
noun, any male person or animal; a man:
PU
TN
HP
HI
adjective, an informal, simplified spelling of high:
HH
CU
ic
et
verb, a simple past tense of eat.
R.
RA
noun, the 10th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
RC
E.
noun, Edward (St. John) 1925–2000, U.S. writer and illustrator.
EI
er
interjection, (used to express or represent a pause, hesitation, uncertainty, etc.).
RH
RI
RN
TP
i.
TT
OA
UI
OE
noun, oy2 .
O.
NU
noun, the 13th letter of the Greek alphabet (Ν, ν).
TC
TE
noun, ti1 .
PH
No
noun, an utterance of the word “no.”.
SA
S.
NH
UH
interjection, (used to indicate hesitation, doubt, or a pause).
RP
UC
U.
NP
NI
NC
NA
adverb, no1 .
N.
SI
noun, the syllable used for the seventh tone of a scale and sometimes for the tone B.
CE
IT
noun, (in children's games) the player called upon to perform some task, as, in tag, the one who must catch the other players.
IP
RU
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