Anagrams of steeplechasing

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single-space
verb (used with object), to type (copy) on each line space.
single-phase
adjective, noting or pertaining to a circuit having an alternating current with one phase or with phases differing by 180°.
pestilences
noun, a deadly or virulent epidemic disease.
cenesthesia
noun, coenesthesia.
changeless
adjective, unchanging; constant; steadfast.
clipsheets
noun, a sheet of paper printed on one side for convenience in cutting and reprinting, containing news items, features, cartoons, etc., and distributed by public relations firms, publishers, and similar organizations.
genethliac
adjective, of or relating to birthdays or to the position of the stars at one's birth.
enthalpies
noun, a quantity associated with a thermodynamic system, expressed as the internal energy of a system plus the product of the pressure and volume of the system, having the property that during an isobaric process, the change in the quantity is equal to the heat transferred during the process. Symbol: H.
elegancies
noun, elegance.
Clisthenes
noun, Cleisthenes.
gentilesse
noun, the quality of being gentle.
pestilence
noun, a deadly or virulent epidemic disease.
Singhalese
adjective, noun, Sinhalese.
cineastes
noun, any person, especially a director or producer, associated professionally with filmmaking.
Cingalese
adjective, noun, Singhalese.
gehlenite
noun, a mineral, aluminum calcium silicate, occurring in prismatic crystals varying in color from gray-green to brown.
sleepings
noun, the condition of being asleep.
lightness
noun, the state or quality of being light in weight:
stealings
noun, the act of a person who steals.
penlights
noun, a flashlight similar in size and shape to a fountain pen.
splenetic
noun, a splenetic person.
seapieces
noun, seascape (def 1).
nightcaps
noun, Informal. an alcoholic drink taken at bedtime or at the end of a festive evening.
pentacles
noun, pentagram.
selenates
noun, a salt or ester of selenic acid.
Caithness
noun, a historic county in NE Scotland.
seneschal
noun, an officer having full charge of domestic arrangements, ceremonies, the administration of justice, etc., in the household of a medieval prince or dignitary; steward.
patencies
noun, the state of being patent.
ice-sheet
noun, a broad, thick sheet of ice covering an extensive area for a long period of time.
ice-plant
noun, a plant, Mesembryanthemum crystallinum, native to the Mediterranean region, having fleshy leaves that are covered with glistening vesicles and are sometimes eaten as greens.
sheetings
noun, the act of covering with or forming into a sheet or sheets.
patiences
noun, the quality of being patient, as the bearing of provocation, annoyance, misfortune, or pain, without complaint, loss of temper, irritation, or the like.
Eastleigh
noun, a borough in Hampshire, S England.
anglesite
noun, a mineral, lead sulfate, PbSO 4 , found in massive deposits and in colorless or variously tinted crystals: a minor ore of lead.
latencies
noun, the state of being latent.
essential
noun, a basic, indispensable, or necessary element; chief point:
slipsheet
verb (used with or without object), to insert (blank sheets) between printed sheets as they come off the press to prevent offset.
saliences
noun, the state or condition of being salient.
selenites
noun, Mineralogy. a variety of gypsum, found in transparent crystals and foliated masses.
Palestine
noun, Also called Holy Land. Biblical name Canaan. an ancient country in SW Asia, on the E coast of the Mediterranean.
cephalins
noun, any of several phosphatides occurring in animal tissue, especially of the brain, and having marked blood-clotting properties.
spinaches
noun, a plant, Spinacia oleracea, cultivated for its edible, crinkly or flat leaves.
penalties
noun, a punishment imposed or incurred for a violation of law or rule.
aetheling
noun, atheling.
scheelite
noun, calcium tungstate, CaWO 4 , usually occurring in tetragonal crystals: an important ore of tungsten.
Aeschines
noun, 389–314 b.c, Athenian orator: rival of Demosthenes.
Sinhalese
noun, a member of the Sinhalese people.
licensees
noun, a person, company, etc., to whom a license is granted or issued.
encephal-
planchets
noun, a flat piece of metal for stamping as a coin; a coin blank.
Telchines
plural noun, nine dog-headed monsters, inhabiting the sea, who as great artisans crafted the sickle of Cronus and the trident of Poseidon.
planishes
verb (used with object), to give a smooth finish to (metal) by striking lightly with a smoothly faced hammer or die.
telegenic
adjective, having physical qualities or characteristics that televise well; videogenic.
elegances
noun, elegant quality:
teachings
noun, the act or profession of a person who teaches.
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.
lich-gate
noun, a roofed gate to a churchyard under which a bier is set down during a burial service to await the coming of the clergyman.
thespians
noun, (sometimes lowercase) a tragedian; an actor or actress.
eighteens
noun, a cardinal number, ten plus eight.
plenishes
verb (used with object), to fill up; stock; furnish.
natheless
adverb, nevertheless.
petechial
adjective, pertaining to, resembling, or characterized by petechiae.
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.
englishes
noun, the people of England collectively, especially as distinguished from the Scots, Welsh, and Irish.
Ephesians
noun, a book of the New Testament, written by Paul. Abbreviation: Eph., Ephes., Ephs.
shealings
noun, shieling.
phenetics
noun, classification of organisms based on measurable similarities and differences rather than genetic makeup and evolutionary descent.
athelings
noun, a man of royal blood; a prince.
Schlesien
noun, German name of Silesia.
clipsheet
noun, a sheet of paper printed on one side for convenience in cutting and reprinting, containing news items, features, cartoons, etc., and distributed by public relations firms, publishers, and similar organizations.
Cleanthes
noun, c300–232? b.c, Greek Stoic philosopher.
Stephanie
noun, a female given name.
asthenics
noun, a person of the asthenic type.
clientage
noun, a body of clients; clientele.
ensilages
noun, the preservation of green fodder in a silo or pit.
enlistees
noun, a person who enlists for military service. Compare draftee.
phenacite
noun, a rare vitreous mineral, beryllium silicate, Be 2 SiO 4 , occurring in crystals, sometimes used as a gem.
Nephtali
noun, Naphtali.
Nepalese
noun, a native or inhabitant of Nepal.
neglects
noun, an act or instance of neglecting; disregard; negligence:
panelist
noun, a member of a small group of persons gathered for formal public discussion, judging, playing a radio or television game, etc.
panicles
noun, a compound raceme.
Cathleen
noun, a female given name, Irish form of Catherine.
nightcap
noun, Informal. an alcoholic drink taken at bedtime or at the end of a festive evening.
castings
noun, the act or process of a person or thing that casts.
pantiles
noun, a roofing tile straight in its length but curved in its width to overlap the next tile.
painless
adjective, without pain; causing little or no pain:
pentacle
noun, pentagram.
pastiche
noun, a literary, musical, or artistic piece consisting wholly or chiefly of motifs or techniques borrowed from one or more sources.
atheling
noun, a man of royal blood; a prince.
sagenite
noun, a variety of rutile occurring as needlelike crystals embedded in quartz.
pschents
noun, the double crown worn by ancient Egyptian kings, symbolic of dominion over Upper and Lower Egypt, which had previously been separate kingdoms.
plenties
noun, a full or abundant supply or amount:
plenches
noun, a tool combining pliers and wrench: used especially by astronauts.
pleasing
Idioms, if you please, if it be your pleasure; if you like or prefer. (used as an exclamation expressing astonishment, indignation, etc.):
pleaches
verb (used with object), to interweave (branches, vines, etc.), as for a hedge or arbor.
platings
noun, a thin coating of gold, silver, etc.
plastics
noun, Often, plastics. any of a group of synthetic or natural organic materials that may be shaped when soft and then hardened, including many types of resins, resinoids, polymers, cellulose derivatives, casein materials, and proteins: used in place of other materials, as glass, wood, and metals, in construction and decoration, for making many articles, as coatings, and, drawn into filaments, for weaving. They are often known by trademark names, as Bakelite, Vinylite, or Lucite.
planchet
noun, a flat piece of metal for stamping as a coin; a coin blank.
planches
noun, a flat piece of metal, stone, or baked clay, used as a tray in an enameling oven.
assignee
noun, a person to whom some right or interest is transferred, either for his or her own enjoyment or in trust.
asthenic
noun, a person of the asthenic type.
phenetic
adjective, pertaining to or based on the observable similarities and differences between organisms without regard to assumed genealogy.
pathless
adjective, trackless; untrodden:
petechia
noun, a minute, round, nonraised hemorrhage in the skin or in a mucous or serous membrane.
petaline
adjective, pertaining to or resembling a petal.
penlight
noun, a flashlight similar in size and shape to a fountain pen.
calipees
noun, the part of a turtle next to the lower shield, consisting of a yellowish gelatinous substance, considered a delicacy.
pelicans
noun, any of several large, totipalmate, fish-eating birds of the family Pelecanidae, having a large bill with a distensible pouch.
Pelasgic
adjective, Pelasgian.
peelings
noun, the act of a person or thing that peels.
pectases
noun, an enzyme occurring in various fruits and involved in the formation of pectic acid from pectin.
capelets
noun, a short cape usually covering just the shoulders.
capelins
noun, either of two small fishes of the smelt family, Mallotus villosus, of coastal North American waters, or M. catervarius, of the North Pacific.
Pechenga
noun, a village in the NW Russian Federation, on the Arctic Ocean W of Murmansk: ice-free all year; ceded by Finland 1944.
Patience
noun, the quality of being patient, as the bearing of provocation, annoyance, misfortune, or pain, without complaint, loss of temper, irritation, or the like.
lineages
noun, lineal descent from an ancestor; ancestry or extraction:
lathings
noun, the act or process of applying lath.
lightens
verb (used with object), to give light to; illuminate:
etchings
noun, the act or process of making designs or pictures on a metal plate, glass, etc., by the corrosive action of an acid instead of by a burin.
Epicaste
noun, Jocasta.
epicenes
noun, a person or thing that is epicene.
clasping
noun, a device, usually of metal, for fastening together two or more things or parts of the same thing:
escheats
noun, the reverting of property to the state or some agency of the state, or, as in England, to the lord of the fee or to the crown, when there is a failure of persons legally qualified to inherit or to claim.
especial
adjective, special; exceptional; outstanding:
esthesia
noun, capacity for sensation or feeling; sensitivity.
ethnical
adjective, ethnic.
Ephesian
noun, a native or inhabitant of Ephesus.
cineaste
noun, any person, especially a director or producer, associated professionally with filmmaking.
gahnites
noun, a dark-green to black mineral of the spinel group, zinc aluminate, ZnAl 2 O 4 .
gainless
adjective, unprofitable.
gelatins
noun, a nearly transparent, faintly yellow, odorless, and almost tasteless glutinous substance obtained by boiling in water the ligaments, bones, skin, etc., of animals, and forming the basis of jellies, glues, and the like.
genetics
noun, Biology. the science of heredity, dealing with resemblances and differences of related organisms resulting from the interaction of their genes and the environment.
genitals
plural noun, genitalia.
cleanses
verb (used with object), to make clean.
epeeists
noun, a person who fences with an épée.
giantess
noun, an imaginary female being of human form but superhuman size, strength, etc.
elastins
noun, a protein constituting the basic substance of elastic tissue.
echinate
adjective, bristly; prickly.
eclipses
noun, Astronomy. the obscuration of the light of the moon by the intervention of the earth between it and the sun (lunar eclipse) or the obscuration of the light of the sun by the intervention of the moon between it and a point on the earth (solar eclipse) a similar phenomenon with respect to any other planet and either its satellite or the sun. the partial or complete interception of the light of one component of a binary star by the other.
egalites
noun, equality.
eighteen
noun, a cardinal number, ten plus eight.
Eisenach
noun, a city in central Germany.
elastics
noun, webbing, or material in the form of a band, made elastic, as with strips of rubber.
elegance
noun, elegant quality:
ensilage
noun, the preservation of green fodder in a silo or pit.
elegiacs
noun, an elegiac or distich verse.
elegists
noun, the author of an elegy.
elephant
noun, either of two large, five-toed pachyderms of the family Elephantidae, characterized by a long, prehensile trunk formed of the nose and upper lip, including Loxodonta africana (African elephant) with enormous flapping ears, two fingerlike projections at the end of the trunk, and ivory tusks, and Elephas maximus (Indian elephant) with smaller ears, one projection at the end of the trunk, and ivory tusks almost exclusively in males: L. africana is threatened; E. maximus is endangered.
enchases
verb (used with object), to place (gems) in an ornamental setting.
enclasps
verb (used with object), to hold in or as in a clasp or embrace.
enlistee
noun, a person who enlists for military service. Compare draftee.
gentiles
noun, a person who is not Jewish, especially a Christian.
glassine
noun, a strong, thin, glazed, semitransparent paper, often made into small bags, used for packaging foods, for book jackets, etc.
Celanese
legatees
noun, a person to whom a legacy is bequeathed.
lastings
noun, a strong, durable, closely woven fabric for shoe uppers, coverings on buttons, etc.
latching
noun, any of the loops by which a bonnet is attached to a sail.
leasings
noun, lying; falsehood.
cephalin
noun, any of several phosphatides occurring in animal tissue, especially of the brain, and having marked blood-clotting properties.
legacies
noun, Law. a gift of property, especially personal property, as money, by will; a bequest.
centiles
noun, (not in technical use) a percentile.
centesis
noun, a puncture or perforation.
Lachesis
noun, the Fate who determines the length of the thread of life.
legatine
adjective, of, relating to, or authorized by a legate.
licensee
noun, a person, company, etc., to whom a license is granted or issued.
licenses
noun, formal permission from a governmental or other constituted authority to do something, as to carry on some business or profession.
celestes
noun, a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “heavenly.”.
ligeance
noun, Chiefly Law. the territory subject to a sovereign or liege lord.
celestas
noun, a musical instrument consisting principally of a set of graduated steel plates struck with hammers that are activated by a keyboard.
lashings
noun, an abundance; plenty (usually followed by of):
inspects
verb (used with object), to look carefully at or over; view closely and critically:
glistens
noun, a glistening; sparkle.
chastise
verb (used with object), to discipline, especially by corporal punishment.
glitches
noun, a defect or malfunction in a machine or plan.
chelates
noun, Chemistry. a chelate compound.
Hastings
noun, Thomas, 1860–1929, U.S. architect.
cheapens
verb (used with object), to make cheap or cheaper.
heeltaps
noun, a layer of leather, metal, or the like in a shoe heel; a lift.
Hegelian
noun, a person who accepts the philosophical principles of Hegel.
chastens
verb (used with object), to inflict suffering upon for purposes of moral improvement; chastise.
inscapes
noun, the unique essence or inner nature of a person, place, thing, or event, especially depicted in poetry or a work of art.
helpings
noun, the act of a person or thing that helps.
hepatics
noun, a medicine acting on the liver.
chasings
noun, a design chased on metal.
heptanes
noun, any of nine isomeric hydrocarbons, C 7 H 16 , of the alkane series, some of which are obtained from petroleum: used in fuels as solvents, and as chemical intermediates.
chaplets
noun, a wreath or garland for the head.
chanties
noun, chantey.
inclasps
verb (used with object), enclasp.
salience
noun, the state or condition of being salient.
capeline
noun, Armor. an iron skullcap worn by medieval archers.
salients
noun, a salient angle or part, as the central outward-projecting angle of a bastion or an outward projection in a battle line.
singlets
noun, a sleeveless athletic jersey, especially a loose-fitting top worn by runners, joggers, etc.
snatches
noun, the act or an instance of snatching.
slipcase
noun, a box for a book or set of books, open on one side so that the spine is visible.
sleights
noun, skill; dexterity.
sleeping
noun, the condition of being asleep.
sleep-in
noun, a person who sleeps in at a place of employment.
slatings
noun, the act or work of covering something with slates.
slatches
noun, a relatively smooth interval between heavy seas.
slashing
noun, a slash.
alienees
noun, a person to whom property is alienated.
silences
noun, absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
Alcestis
noun, Also, Alkestis. Classical Mythology. the wife of Admetus who gave up her life in order that the Fates might save the life of Admetus and later was brought back from Hades by Hercules.
sightsee
verb (used without object), to go about seeing places and things of interest:
shelties
noun, Shetland pony.
Shelepin
noun, Alexandr Nikolayevich [al-ig-zan-der nik-uh-lahy-uh-vich;; Russian uh-lyi-ksahndr nyi-kuh-lah-yi-vyich] /ˌæl ɪgˈzæn dər ˌnɪk əˈlaɪ ə vɪtʃ;; Russian ʌ lyɪˈksɑndr nyɪ kʌˈlɑ yɪ vyɪtʃ/ (Show IPA), 1918–1994, Soviet government official.
sheitans
noun, Ash-Shaytān.
sheeting
noun, the act of covering with or forming into a sheet or sheets.
sheenies
noun, a contemptuous term used to refer to a Jew.
shealing
noun, shieling.
shanties
noun, a crudely built hut, cabin, or house.
Shang-ti
noun, the chief of the ancient Chinese gods.
selenite
noun, Mineralogy. a variety of gypsum, found in transparent crystals and foliated masses.
snitches
noun, Also called snitcher. an informer.
spacings
noun, an act of someone or something that spaces.
seepages
noun, the act or process of seeping; leakage.
steepens
verb (used with or without object), to make or become steeper.
Thespian
noun, (sometimes lowercase) a tragedian; an actor or actress.
Thespiae
noun, a city at the foot of Mount Helicon where, according to mythology, the Muses performed their games.
teiglach
noun, a confection consisting of small balls of dough boiled in a syrup of honey, sugar, and spices.
Achinese
noun, Atjehnese.
teaching
noun, the act or profession of a person who teaches.
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.
Sthenias
noun, strength; excessive vital force.
step-ins
noun, step-ins, panties, especially bias-cut panties with wide legs worn by women in the 1920s and 1930s.
stenches
noun, an offensive smell or odor; stink.
Steichen
noun, Edward, 1879–1973, U.S. photographer.
steapsin
noun, the lipase present in pancreatic juice.
spancels
noun, a noosed rope with which to hobble an animal, especially a horse or cow.
stealing
noun, the act of a person who steals.
stapling
noun, a collar formed of angle iron surrounding a structural member passing through a deck or bulkhead to make a seal that is watertight, oiltight, etc.
agencies
noun, an organization, company, or bureau that provides some service for another:
agenesis
noun, absence of or failed development of a body part.
stanches
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.
aglisten
adjective, refulgent; glistening.
speeches
noun, the faculty or power of speaking; oral communication; ability to express one's thoughts and emotions by speech sounds and gesture:
specials
noun, a special person or thing.
spaniels
noun, one of any of several breeds of small or medium-sized dogs, usually having a long, silky coat and long, drooping ears.
spangles
noun, a small, thin, often circular piece of glittering metal or other material, used especially for decorating garments.
selenate
noun, a salt or ester of selenic acid.
eastings
noun, Navigation. the distance due east made good on any course tending eastward; easterly departure.
scalings
noun, the removal of calculus and other deposits on the teeth by means of instruments.
seatings
noun, an act or instance of furnishing with, assigning, or escorting to a seat.
sea-legs
plural noun, the ability to adjust one's sense of balance to the motion of a ship at sea:
scanties
noun, scanties, very brief underpants, especially for women.
saltines
noun, a crisp, salted cracker.
antheses
noun, the period or act of expansion in flowers, especially the maturing of the stamens.
seapiece
noun, seascape (def 1).
scathing
noun, hurt, harm, or injury.
anthesis
noun, the period or act of expansion in flowers, especially the maturing of the stamens.
sanicles
noun, any plant belonging to the genus Sanicula, of the parsley family, as S. marilandica, of America, used in medicine.
plenish
verb (used with object), to fill up; stock; furnish.
genesis
noun, an origin, creation, or beginning.
gentles
adjective, kindly; amiable:
spinets
noun, a small upright piano.
spitals
noun, a hospital, especially one for lazars.
etching
noun, the act or process of making designs or pictures on a metal plate, glass, etc., by the corrosive action of an acid instead of by a burin.
Gentile
noun, a person who is not Jewish, especially a Christian.
genteel
adjective, belonging or suited to polite society.
spleens
noun, a highly vascular, glandular, ductless organ, situated in humans at the cardiac end of the stomach, serving chiefly in the formation of mature lymphocytes, in the destruction of worn-out red blood cells, and as a reservoir for blood.
genital
adjective, of, relating to, or noting reproduction.
Genista
noun, any plant belonging to the genus Genista, of the legume family, having showy flowers and including many species of broom.
splenic
adjective, of, pertaining to, connected with, or affecting the spleen:
etesian
adjective, (of certain Mediterranean winds) occurring annually.
genetic
adjective, Biology. pertaining or according to genetics.
splices
noun, a joining of two ropes or parts of a rope by splicing.
genesic
adjective, pertaining to genesis or reproduction; genetic.
ethnics
noun, a member of an ethnic group.
geneal.
ethanes
noun, a colorless, odorless, flammable gas, C 2 H 6 , of the methane series, present in natural gas, illuminating gas, and crude petroleum: used chiefly in organic synthesis and as a fuel gas.
splints
noun, a thin piece of wood or other rigid material used to immobilize a fractured or dislocated bone, or to maintain any part of the body in a fixed position.
ethenes
noun, ethylene (def 2).
geishas
noun, a Japanese woman trained as a professional singer, dancer, and companion for men.
Staines
noun, a town in Surrey, SE England, on the Thames River near Heathrow airport.
Galenic
adjective, of, relating to, or containing galena.
stances
noun, the position or bearing of the body while standing:
pleases
Idioms, if you please, if it be your pleasure; if you like or prefer. (used as an exclamation expressing astonishment, indignation, etc.):
Staples
noun, a short piece of wire bent so as to bind together papers, sections of a book, or the like, by driving the ends through the sheets and clinching them on the other side.
sapient
adjective, having or showing great wisdom or sound judgment.
ethical
adjective, pertaining to or dealing with morals or the principles of morality; pertaining to right and wrong in conduct.
gahnite
noun, a dark-green to black mineral of the spinel group, zinc aluminate, ZnAl 2 O 4 .
sapiens
adjective, of, relating to, or resembling modern humans (Homo sapiens).
gelatin
noun, a nearly transparent, faintly yellow, odorless, and almost tasteless glutinous substance obtained by boiling in water the ligaments, bones, skin, etc., of animals, and forming the basis of jellies, glues, and the like.
pestles
noun, a tool for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar.
sapling
noun, a young tree.
helping
noun, the act of a person or thing that helps.
healing
noun, the act or process of regaining health:
heeltap
noun, a layer of leather, metal, or the like in a shoe heel; a lift.
sphenic
adjective, being in the shape of a wedge; wedge-shaped.
sphenes
noun, a mineral, calcium titanium silicate, CaTiSiO 5 , occurring as an accessory mineral in a variety of crystalline rocks, usually in small wedge-shaped crystals.
spences
noun, a pantry.
helices
noun, a plural of helix.
satchel
noun, a small bag, sometimes with a shoulder strap.
spicate
adjective, having spikes, as a plant.
species
noun, a class of individuals having some common characteristics or qualities; distinct sort or kind.
plating
noun, a thin coating of gold, silver, etc.
Hengist
noun, died a.d. 488? chief of the Jutes: with his brother Horsa led the Teutonic invasion of southern Britain c440.
hepatic
noun, a medicine acting on the liver.
special
noun, a special person or thing.
spathic
adjective, like spar.
hepcats
noun, a performer or admirer of jazz, especially swing.
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.
hastens
verb (used with object), to cause to hasten; accelerate:
steelie
noun, a playing marble made of steel.
gnashes
noun, an act of gnashing.
gisants
noun, a sculptured representation of a dead person in a recumbent position, usually as part of a sepulchral monument.
glances
noun, a quick or brief look.
glassie
noun, glassy (def 4).
spinels
noun, any of a group of minerals composed principally of oxides of magnesium, aluminum, iron, manganese, chromium, etc., characterized by their hardness and octahedral crystals.
glisten
noun, a glistening; sparkle.
spinals
noun, Medicine/Medical. a spinal anesthetic.
spinach
noun, a plant, Spinacia oleracea, cultivated for its edible, crinkly or flat leaves.
gnathic
adjective, of or relating to the jaw.
haslets
noun, the heart, liver, etc., of a hog or other animal used for food.
halites
noun, a soft white or colorless mineral, sodium chloride, NaCl, occurring in cubic crystals with perfect cleavage; rock salt.
halting
noun, a temporary or permanent stop.
hansels
noun, a gift or token for good luck or as an expression of good wishes, as at the beginning of the new year or when entering upon a new situation or enterprise.
spilths
noun, spillage (def 1).
hapless
adjective, unlucky; luckless; unfortunate.
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.
haptics
noun, the branch of psychology that investigates sensory data and sensation derived from the sense of touch and localized on the skin.
sanicle
noun, any plant belonging to the genus Sanicula, of the parsley family, as S. marilandica, of America, used in medicine.
steepen
verb (used with or without object), to make or become steeper.
essence
noun, the basic, real, and invariable nature of a thing or its significant individual feature or features:
Elspeth
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
elegiac
noun, an elegiac or distich verse.
telesis
noun, deliberate, purposeful utilization of the processes of nature and society to obtain particular goals.
elegies
noun, a mournful, melancholy, or plaintive poem, especially a funeral song or a lament for the dead.
elegist
noun, the author of an elegy.
telegas
noun, a Russian cart of rude construction, having four wheels and no springs.
elegits
noun, a writ of execution against a judgment debtor's goods, property, or land, held by the judgment creditor until payment of the debt, as from rents on the land.
encages
verb (used with object), to confine in or as in a cage; coop up.
tenaces
noun, a sequence of two high cards of the same suit that lack an intervening card to be in consecutive order, as the ace and queen.
encases
verb (used with object), to enclose in or as in a case:
teenage
adjective, of, relating to, or characteristic of a teenager.
enchase
verb (used with object), to place (gems) in an ornamental setting.
Sachsen
noun, German name of Saxony.
enclasp
verb (used with object), to hold in or as in a clasp or embrace.
teasels
noun, any of several plants of the genus Dipsacus, having prickly leaves and flower heads. Compare teasel family.
English
noun, the people of England collectively, especially as distinguished from the Scots, Welsh, and Irish.
elegant
adjective, tastefully fine or luxurious in dress, style, design, etc.:
tenches
noun, a freshwater food fish, Tinca tinca, of Europe and Asia that can survive short periods out of water.
ptisans
noun, a nourishing decoction, originally one made from barley, purported to have medicinal quality.
tincals
noun, a former name for crude native borax.
eatings
noun, the act of a person or thing that eats.
tisanes
noun, (italics) French. aromatic or herb-flavored tea.
eclipse
noun, Astronomy. the obscuration of the light of the moon by the intervention of the earth between it and the sun (lunar eclipse) or the obscuration of the light of the sun by the intervention of the moon between it and a point on the earth (solar eclipse) a similar phenomenon with respect to any other planet and either its satellite or the sun. the partial or complete interception of the light of one component of a binary star by the other.
tinsels
noun, a glittering metallic substance, as copper or brass, in thin sheets, used in pieces, strips, threads, etc., to produce a sparkling effect cheaply.
egalite
noun, equality.
tingles
noun, a tingling sensation.
Thespis
noun, flourished 6th century b.c, Greek poet.
tensile
adjective, of or relating to tension:
salines
noun, a sterile solution of sodium chloride used to dilute medications or for intravenous therapy.
elapses
noun, the passage or termination of a period of time; lapse.
elastic
noun, webbing, or material in the form of a band, made elastic, as with strips of rubber.
saltine
noun, a crisp, salted cracker.
elastin
noun, a protein constituting the basic substance of elastic tissue.
theines
noun, caffeine, especially in tea.
Eleatic
noun, a philosopher of the Eleatic school.
sachets
noun, a small bag, case, or pad containing perfuming powder or the like, placed among handkerchiefs, lingerie, etc., to impart a pleasant scent.
enisles
verb (used with object), to make an island of.
esplees
noun, the yield from land, as produce or rents.
Epistle
noun, a letter, especially a formal or didactic one; written communication.
epicene
noun, a person or thing that is epicene.
plights
noun, a condition, state, or situation, especially an unfavorable or unfortunate one:
epigeal
adjective, Entomology. living near the surface of the ground, as on low herbs or other surface vegetation.
epigene
adjective, formed or originating on the earth's surface (opposed to hypogene).
epilate
verb (used with object), to remove (hair) from by means of physical, chemical, or radiological agents; depilate.
epingle
noun, a ribbed fabric constructed in plain weave, used in the manufacture of women's dress goods.
steeple
noun, an ornamental construction, usually ending in a spire, erected on a roof or tower of a church, public building, etc.
stencil
noun, a device for applying a pattern, design, words, etc., to a surface, consisting of a thin sheet of cardboard, metal, or other material from which figures or letters have been cut out, a coloring substance, ink, etc., being rubbed, brushed, or pressed over the sheet, passing through the perforations and onto the surface.
Epstein
noun, Sir Jacob, 1880–1959, English sculptor, born in the U.S.
escapee
noun, a person who escapes, especially from a prison or other place of detention.
escapes
noun, an act or instance of escaping. Synonyms: flight.
escheat
noun, the reverting of property to the state or some agency of the state, or, as in England, to the lord of the fee or to the crown, when there is a failure of persons legally qualified to inherit or to claim.
plicate
adjective, Also, plicated. folded like a fan; pleated.
spathes
noun, a bract or pair of bracts, often large and colored, subtending or enclosing a spadix or flower cluster.
espials
noun, the act of spying.
plinths
noun, a slablike member beneath the base of a column or pier.
Stephen
noun, Saint, died a.d. c35, first Christian martyr.
teaches
noun, Informal. teacher.
ensiles
verb (used with object), to preserve (green fodder) in a silo.
tansies
noun, any of several composite plants of the genus Tanacetum, especially a strong-scented, weedy, Old World herb, T. vulgare, having flat-topped clusters of tubular yellow flowers.
enlaces
verb (used with object), to interlace; intertwine:
tangles
noun, a tangled condition or situation.
talipes
noun, a clubfoot.
enlists
verb (used with object), to engage for military service:
stipels
noun, a secondary stipule situated at the base of a leaflet of a compound leaf.
Stiegel
noun, Henry William, 1729–85, German iron and glass manufacturer in America.
sthenic
adjective, sturdy; heavily and strongly built.
step-in
noun, step-ins, panties, especially bias-cut panties with wide legs worn by women in the 1920s and 1930s.
entails
noun, the act of entailing.
letches
noun, a lecherous desire or craving.
saltish
adjective, somewhat salty.
entices
verb (used with object), to lead on by exciting hope or desire; allure; inveigle:
epeeist
noun, a person who fences with an épée.
sthenia
noun, strength; excessive vital force.
pschent
noun, the double crown worn by ancient Egyptian kings, symbolic of dominion over Upper and Lower Egypt, which had previously been separate kingdoms.
heptane
noun, any of nine isomeric hydrocarbons, C 7 H 16 , of the alkane series, some of which are obtained from petroleum: used in fuels as solvents, and as chemical intermediates.
platies
noun, platyfish.
Hessian
noun, a native or inhabitant of Hesse.
pansies
noun, a violet, Viola tricolor hortensis, cultivated in many varieties, having richly and variously colored flowers.
Phineas
noun, a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “serpent's mouth or oracle.”.
palings
noun, Also called paling fence. picket fence.
palsies
noun, any of a variety of atonal muscular conditions characterized by tremors of the body parts, as the hands, arms, or legs, or of the entire body.
Sheitan
noun, Ash-Shaytān.
panicle
noun, a compound raceme.
sheilas
noun, a girl or young woman.
panties
noun, underpants or undershorts for women and children.
piglets
noun, a little pig.
pantile
noun, a roofing tile straight in its length but curved in its width to overlap the next tile.
schleps
noun, Also, schlepper. someone or something that is tedious, slow, or awkward; drag.
passing
noun, the act of a person or thing that passes or causes something to pass.
pastels
noun, a color having a soft, subdued shade.
pasties
noun, pasties, a pair of small, cuplike coverings for the nipples of a stripper, nude model, etc.
patches
noun, a small piece of material used to mend a tear or break, to cover a hole, or to strengthen a weak place:
seances
noun, a meeting in which a spiritualist attempts to communicate with the spirits of the dead.
sheitel
noun, a wig worn by certain Orthodox Jewish married women in keeping with an old rabbinical precept that forbids a woman to leave her hair uncovered in the sight of a man other than her husband.
sheltas
noun, a private language, based in part on Irish, used among Travelers in the British Isles.
patines
noun, patina.
negates
verb (used with object), to deny the existence, evidence, or truth of:
lipases
noun, any of a class of enzymes that break down fats, produced by the liver, pancreas, and other digestive organs or by certain plants.
lisente
noun, plural of sente.
listens
Verb phrases, listen in, to listen to a radio or television broadcast: to overhear a conversation or communication, especially by telephone; eavesdrop:
nasties
noun, Informal. a nasty person or thing.
signets
noun, a small seal, as on a finger ring.
signees
noun, a person who signs a document, register, etc.; signer; signatory:
signals
noun, anything that serves to indicate, warn, direct, command, or the like, as a light, a gesture, an act, etc.:
Nicetas
noun, Saint Ignatius (def 2).
neglect
noun, an act or instance of neglecting; disregard; negligence:
pinches
Sienese
noun, an inhabitant of Siena.
Nephele
noun, a woman formed from a cloud by Zeus as a counterfeit of Hera, in order to deceive the lustful Ixion: mother by Ixion of the centaurs.
shingle
noun, a thin piece of wood, slate, metal, asbestos, or the like, usually oblong, laid in overlapping rows to cover the roofs and walls of buildings.
nestles
verb (used with object), to settle or ensconce snugly:
pileate
adjective, having a pileus.
shantis
noun, peace.
patsies
noun, a person who is easily swindled, deceived, coerced, persuaded, etc.; sucker.
silages
noun, fodder preserved through fermentation in a silo; ensilage.
penises
noun, the male organ of copulation and, in mammals, of urinary excretion.
Selenga
noun, a river in N central Asia, flowing E and N through the NW Mongolian People's Republic through the Buryat Autonomous Republic in the SE Russian Federation to Lake Baikal. About 700 miles (1125 km) long.
seating
noun, an act or instance of furnishing with, assigning, or escorting to a seat.
Penates
plural noun, gods who watched over the home or community to which they belonged: originally, two deities of the storeroom.
pencels
noun, a small pennon, as at the head of a lance.
selects
adjective, chosen in preference to another or others; selected. Synonyms: preferred.
pencils
noun, a slender tube of wood, metal, plastic, etc., containing a core or strip of graphite, a solid coloring material, or the like, used for writing or drawing.
seethes
noun, the act of seething.
pelites
noun, any clayey rock, as mudstone or shale.
Pensees
noun, a collection of notes, essays, etc., dealing with religious and philosophical matters by Blaise Pascal, published posthumously in 1670.
pensile
adjective, hanging, as the nests of certain birds.
pensils
noun, pencel.
seepage
noun, the act or process of seeping; leakage.
seeings
noun, the act of a person who sees.
pesetas
noun, a bronze coin and monetary unit of Spain and Andorra until the euro was adopted, equal to 100 centimos. Abbreviation: P., Pta.
sectile
adjective, capable of being cut smoothly with a knife.
pelting
noun, the act of pelting.
pelisse
noun, an outer garment lined or trimmed with fur.
peaches
noun, the subacid, juicy, drupaceous fruit of a tree, Prunus persica, of the rose family.
Senegal
noun, a republic in W Africa: independent member of the French Community; formerly part of French West Africa. 76,084 sq. mi. (197,057 sq. km). Capital: Dakar.
peahens
noun, the female peafowl.
sestina
noun, a poem of six six-line stanzas and a three-line envoy, originally without rhyme, in which each stanza repeats the end words of the lines of the first stanza, but in different order, the envoy using the six words again, three in the middle of the lines and three at the end.
sensate
adjective, perceiving or perceived through the senses.
seniles
noun, a senile person.
pectase
noun, an enzyme occurring in various fruits and involved in the formation of pectic acid from pectin.
senegas
noun, the dried root of a milkwort, Polygala senega, of the eastern U.S., used as an expectorant and diuretic.
pectens
noun, Zoology, Anatomy. a comblike part or process. a pigmented vascular membrane with parallel folds suggesting the teeth of a comb, projecting into the vitreous humor of the eye in birds and reptiles.
selenic
adjective, of or containing selenium, especially in the hexavalent state.
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.
peeling
noun, the act of a person or thing that peels.
senecas
noun, a member of the largest tribe of the Iroquois Confederacy of North American Indians, formerly inhabiting western New York and being conspicuous in the wars south and west of Lake Erie.
pelages
noun, the hair, fur, wool, or other soft covering of a mammal.
pelagic
adjective, of or relating to the open seas or oceans.
Pelasgi
plural noun, the Pelasgians.
pelican
noun, any of several large, totipalmate, fish-eating birds of the family Pelecanidae, having a large bill with a distensible pouch.
lineate
adjective, marked with lines, especially parallel lengthwise lines; striped.
lineage
noun, lineal descent from an ancestor; ancestry or extraction:
hessite
noun, a rare mineral, silver telluride, Ag 2 Te, found in silver ores: sometimes contains gold.
Lachine
noun, a city in S Quebec, in E Canada, near Quebec, on the St. Lawrence.
Insecta
noun, the class comprising the insects.
inspect
verb (used with object), to look carefully at or over; view closely and critically:
spancel
noun, a noosed rope with which to hobble an animal, especially a horse or cow.
instals
verb (used with object), install.
insteps
noun, the arched upper surface of the human foot between the toes and the ankle.
plashes
noun, a gentle splash.
lacings
noun, the act of a person or thing that laces.
inscape
noun, the unique essence or inner nature of a person, place, thing, or event, especially depicted in poetry or a work of art.
lancets
noun, a small surgical instrument, usually sharp-pointed and two-edged, for making small incisions, opening abscesses, etc.
salient
noun, a salient angle or part, as the central outward-projecting angle of a bastion or an outward projection in a battle line.
spacing
noun, an act of someone or something that spaces.
lasting
noun, a strong, durable, closely woven fabric for shoe uppers, coverings on buttons, etc.
scalene
adjective, Geometry. (of a cone or the like) having the axis inclined to the base. (of a triangle) having three unequal sides.
latches
noun, a device for holding a door, gate, or the like, closed, consisting basically of a bar falling or sliding into a catch, groove, hole, etc.
planish
verb (used with object), to give a smooth finish to (metal) by striking lightly with a smoothly faced hammer or die.
plastic
noun, Often, plastics. any of a group of synthetic or natural organic materials that may be shaped when soft and then hardened, including many types of resins, resinoids, polymers, cellulose derivatives, casein materials, and proteins: used in place of other materials, as glass, wood, and metals, in construction and decoration, for making many articles, as coatings, and, drawn into filaments, for weaving. They are often known by trademark names, as Bakelite, Vinylite, or Lucite.
inphase
adjective, having the same phase.
lathing
noun, the act or process of applying lath.
incests
noun, sexual intercourse between closely related persons.
spastic
noun, Pathology. a person exhibiting spasms.
Spanish
noun, the Spanish people collectively.
secants
noun, Geometry. an intersecting line, especially one intersecting a curve at two or more points.
incages
verb (used with object), encage.
incases
verb (used with object), encase.
incepts
verb (used with object), to take in; ingest.
spaniel
noun, one of any of several breeds of small or medium-sized dogs, usually having a long, silky coat and long, drooping ears.
inlaces
verb (used with object), enlace.
inclasp
verb (used with object), enclasp.
sateens
noun, a strong cotton fabric constructed in satin weave and having a lustrous face.
spangle
noun, a small, thin, often circular piece of glittering metal or other material, used especially for decorating garments.
ingates
noun, gate1 (def 15).
ingesta
plural noun, substances ingested.
ingests
verb (used with object), to take, as food, into the body (opposed to egest).
inhales
verb (used with object), to breathe in; draw in by breathing:
scaling
noun, the removal of calculus and other deposits on the teeth by means of instruments.
latices
noun, a plural of latex.
linages
noun, the number of printed lines, especially agate lines covered by a magazine article, newspaper advertisement, etc.
ligases
noun, any of a class of enzymes that catalyze the joining of two molecules by formation of a covalent bond accompanied by the hydrolysis of ATP.
2,4,5-t
noun, a light-tan, water-insoluble solid, C 8 H 5 Cl 3 O 3 , used chiefly for killing weeds.
pitches
noun, relative point, position, or degree:
license
noun, formal permission from a governmental or other constituted authority to do something, as to carry on some business or profession.
Sitsang
noun, Tibet (def 1).
Scheele
noun, Karl Wilhelm [kahrl vil-helm] /kɑrl ˈvɪl hɛlm/ (Show IPA), 1742–86, Swedish chemist.
pissant
noun, Slang: Vulgar. a person or thing of no value or consequence; a despicable person or thing.
ligates
verb (used with object), to bind with or as if with a ligature; tie up (a bleeding artery or the like).
lengths
noun, the longest extent of anything as measured from end to end:
singlet
noun, a sleeveless athletic jersey, especially a loose-fitting top worn by runners, joggers, etc.
singles
noun, one person or thing; a single one.
silents
noun, Usually, silents. silent films.
lighten
verb (used with object), to give light to; illuminate:
pintles
noun, a pin or bolt, especially one on which something turns, as the gudgeon of a hinge.
silence
noun, absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
silanes
noun, Also called silicon tetrahydride. a gas with an unpleasant odor, SiH 4 , soluble in water: used as a doping agent for semiconductors in the production of solid-state devices.
Lessing
noun, Doris (May) 1919–2013, British novelist in Africa; born in Persia; Nobel Prize in Literature 2007.
Lenapes
noun, Delaware (defs 5, 6).
leaches
noun, the act or process of leaching.
sleighs
noun, a light vehicle on runners, usually open and generally horse-drawn, used especially for transporting persons over snow or ice.
leashes
noun, a chain, strap, etc., for controlling or leading a dog or other animal; lead.
leasing
noun, lying; falsehood.
slights
sleight
noun, skill; dexterity.
lectins
noun, any of a group of proteins that bind to particular carbohydrates in the manner of an antibody and are commonly extracted from plants for use as an agglutinin, as in clumping red blood cells for blood typing.
leeches
noun, any bloodsucking or carnivorous aquatic or terrestrial worm of the class Hirudinea, certain freshwater species of which were formerly much used in medicine for bloodletting.
Legaspi
noun, a seaport on SE Luzon, in the Philippines.
Legnica
noun, a city in SW Poland: formerly in Germany.
legatee
noun, a person to whom a legacy is bequeathed.
scathes
noun, hurt, harm, or injury.
plaints
noun, a complaint.
legates
noun, an ecclesiastic delegated by the pope as his representative.
placets
noun, an expression or vote of assent or sanction, indicated by the use of the Latin word placet (it pleases).
slating
noun, the act or work of covering something with slates.
legists
noun, an expert in law, especially ancient law.
lashing
noun, the act of a person or thing that lashes.
entasis
noun, a slight convexity given to a column or tower, as to correct an optical illusion.
capelet
noun, a short cape usually covering just the shoulders.
algetic
adjective, pertaining to or causing pain; painful.
changes
noun, the act or fact of changing; fact of being changed:
Chasles
noun, Michel [mee-shel] /miˈʃɛl/ (Show IPA), 1793–1880, French mathematician.
clashes
noun, a loud, harsh noise, as of a collision:
chisels
noun, a wedgelike tool with a cutting edge at the end of the blade, often made of steel, used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, etc.
chalets
noun, a herdsman's hut in the Swiss Alps.
caplets
eaglets
noun, a young eagle.
capelin
noun, either of two small fishes of the smelt family, Mallotus villosus, of coastal North American waters, or M. catervarius, of the North Pacific.
catnips
noun, a plant, Nepeta cataria, of the mint family, having egg-shaped leaves containing aromatic oils that are a cat attractant.
caplins
noun, capelin.
chasing
noun, a design chased on metal.
cesspit
noun, a pit for receiving wastes, as sewage, or other refuse.
calipee
noun, the part of a turtle next to the lower shield, consisting of a yellowish gelatinous substance, considered a delicacy.
caseins
noun, Biochemistry. a protein precipitated from milk, as by rennet, and forming the basis of cheese and certain plastics.
chasten
verb (used with object), to inflict suffering upon for purposes of moral improvement; chastise.
cephal-
chaises
noun, a light, open carriage, usually with a hood, especially a one-horse, two-wheeled carriage for two persons; shay.
Chinese
noun, the standard language of China, based on the speech of Beijing; Mandarin.
cleanse
verb (used with object), to make clean.
aphetic
adjective, pertaining to or due to aphesis.
acetins
noun, a colorless, thick, hygroscopic liquid, C 5 H 10 O 4 : used chiefly in the manufacture of explosives.
actings
noun, the art, profession, or activity of those who perform in stage plays, motion pictures, etc.
cheapen
verb (used with object), to make cheap or cheaper.
cheapie
noun, a cheaply made, often inferior, product:
aphesis
noun, the disappearance or loss of an unstressed initial vowel or syllable, as in the formation of the word slant from aslant.
achenes
noun, any small, dry, hard, one-seeded, indehiscent fruit.
Angelic
adjective, of or belonging to angels:
Celeste
noun, a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “heavenly.”.
Celesta
noun, a musical instrument consisting principally of a set of graduated steel plates struck with hammers that are activated by a keyboard.
cantles
noun, the hind part of a saddle, usually curved upward.
Angeles
noun, a city in the Philippines, on S central Luzon.
cetanes
noun, a colorless, liquid hydrocarbon of the alkane series, C 16 H 34 , used as a solvent and in cetane number determinations.
chelate
noun, Chemistry. a chelate compound.
chaplet
noun, a wreath or garland for the head.
Alceste
noun, an opera (1767) by Christoph Willibald Gluck.
Castile
noun, Spanish Cas·ti·lla, [kahs-tee-lyah, -yah] /kɑsˈti lyɑ, -yɑ/ (Show IPA). a former kingdom comprising most of Spain.
aitches
noun, the letter H, h.
alienee
noun, a person to whom property is alienated.
aplites
noun, a fine-grained granite composed essentially of feldspar and quartz.
alpines
noun, (initial capital letter) Anthropology. a member of a Caucasoid people found in central Europe and characterized by heavy body build, medium complexion, and straight to wavy hair.
easiest
noun, a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter E.
centile
noun, (not in technical use) a percentile.
alights
adverb, adjective, provided with light; lighted up.
atingle
adjective, tingling; stimulated.
aseptic
noun, a product, as milk or fruit juice, that is marketed in an aseptic package or container.
ascites
noun, accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity; dropsy of the peritoneum.
easting
noun, Navigation. the distance due east made good on any course tending eastward; easterly departure.
casting
noun, the act or process of a person or thing that casts.
castles
noun, a fortified, usually walled residence, as of a prince or noble in feudal times.
ascents
noun, an act of ascending; upward movement; a rising movement:
Antheil
noun, George, 1900–59, U.S. composer.
caliphs
noun, a spiritual leader of Islam, claiming succession from Muhammad.
Chi-tse
noun, Ki Tse.
casings
noun, a case or covering; housing.
Chelsea
noun, a former borough in Greater London, England: now part of Kensington and Chelsea; many residences of artists and writers.
Chaplin
noun, Sir Charles Spencer ("Charlie") 1889–1977, English film actor, producer, and director; in U.S. 1910–52.
centals
noun, hundredweight (def 1).
Cassite
noun, Kassite.
Anglist
noun, Anglicist.
chaines
noun, a series of short, usually rapid, turns performed in a straight line across the stage.
Anglice
adverb, in English; as the English would say it; according to the English way: .
Althing
noun, the parliament of Iceland, consisting of an upper and a lower house.
ageless
adjective, not aging or appearing to age.
seiche
noun, an occasional and sudden oscillation of the water of a lake, bay, estuary, etc., producing fluctuations in the water level and caused by wind, earthquakes, changes in barometric pressure, etc.
seines
noun, a fishing net that hangs vertically in the water, having floats at the upper edge and sinkers at the lower.
anises
noun, a Mediterranean plant, Pimpinella anisum, of the parsley family, having loose umbrels of small yellowish-white flowers that yield aniseed.
seance
noun, a meeting in which a spiritualist attempts to communicate with the spirits of the dead.
chapes
noun, the lowermost terminal mount of a scabbard.
scathe
noun, hurt, harm, or injury.
seeing
noun, the act of a person who sees.
secant
noun, Geometry. an intersecting line, especially one intersecting a curve at two or more points.
Ilesha
noun, a town in SW Nigeria.
scenas
noun, an extended operatic vocal solo, usually including an aria and a recitative.
Hsiang
noun, a Chinese language spoken in Hunan province in southern China.
sclent
noun, any slanting surface, as a slope.
Ichang
noun, Wade-Giles. Yichang.
seethe
noun, the act of seething.
scents
noun, a distinctive odor, especially when agreeable:
schist
noun, any of a class of crystalline metamorphic rocks whose constituent mineral grains have a more or less parallel or foliated arrangement.
schlep
noun, Also, schlepper. someone or something that is tedious, slow, or awkward; drag.
Schipa
noun, Tito [tee-taw] /ˈti tɔ/ (Show IPA), 1890–1965, Italian operatic tenor.
patens
noun, a metal plate on which the bread is placed in the celebration of the Eucharist.
scapes
noun, Botany. a leafless peduncle rising from the ground.
sansei
noun, a grandchild of Japanese immigrants to the U.S. or Canada.
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.
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.
aplite
noun, a fine-grained granite composed essentially of feldspar and quartz.
sapele
noun, Also called aboudikro. the mahoganylike wood of any of several African trees of the genus Entandrophragma, used for making furniture.
insets
noun, something inserted; insert.
Santee
noun, a city in SW California.
chaine
noun, a series of short, usually rapid, turns performed in a straight line across the stage.
instal
verb (used with object), install.
sateen
noun, a strong cotton fabric constructed in satin weave and having a lustrous face.
instep
noun, the arched upper surface of the human foot between the toes and the ankle.
sanies
noun, a thin, often greenish, serous fluid that is discharged from ulcers, wounds, etc.
saltie
noun, an ocean-going sailor.
Salten
noun, Felix [fee-liks;; German fey-liks] /ˈfi lɪks;; German ˈfeɪ lɪks/ (Show IPA), (Siegmund Salzman) 1869–1945, Austrian novelist, in Switzerland after 1938.
Salish
noun, a member of any of various North American Indian peoples speaking a Salishan language.
saline
noun, a sterile solution of sodium chloride used to dilute medications or for intravenous therapy.
ascent
noun, an act of ascending; upward movement; a rising movement:
chaise
noun, a light, open carriage, usually with a hood, especially a one-horse, two-wheeled carriage for two persons; shay.
apiece
adverb, for each piece, thing, or person; for each one; each:
scants
adverb, Scot. and North England Dialect. scarcely; barely; hardly.
inches
noun, a unit of length, 1/12 (0.0833) foot, equivalent to 2.54 centimeters.
incage
verb (used with object), encage.
Chapel
noun, a private or subordinate place of prayer or worship; oratory.
incase
verb (used with object), encase.
incept
verb (used with object), to take in; ingest.
incest
noun, sexual intercourse between closely related persons.
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.
Scales
noun, Zoology. one of the thin, flat, horny plates forming the covering of certain animals, as snakes, lizards, and pangolins. one of the hard, bony or dentinal plates, either flat or denticulate, forming the covering of certain other animals, as fishes.
apices
noun, a plural of apex.
inlace
verb (used with object), enlace.
satins
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.
ingate
noun, gate1 (def 15).
change
noun, the act or fact of changing; fact of being changed:
ingest
verb (used with object), to take, as food, into the body (opposed to egest).
Chanel
noun, Gabrielle [ga-bree-el] /ga briˈɛl/ (Show IPA), ("Coco") 1882–1971, French fashion designer.
Ingles
noun, a fire burning in a hearth.
inhale
verb (used with object), to breathe in; draw in by breathing:
chalet
noun, a herdsman's hut in the Swiss Alps.
selahs
noun, an expression occurring frequently in the Psalms, thought to be a liturgical or musical direction, probably a direction by the leader to raise the voice or perhaps an indication of a pause.
hepta-
select
adjective, chosen in preference to another or others; selected. Synonyms: preferred.
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:
Hansel
noun, a gift or token for good luck or as an expression of good wishes, as at the beginning of the new year or when entering upon a new situation or enterprise.
hanses
noun, Hansa.
Shensi
noun, Older Spelling. Shaanxi.
Shelta
noun, a private language, based in part on Irish, used among Travelers in the British Isles.
ancile
noun, a shield given by Mars to Numa Pompilius as the palladium of Rome.
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.
Chelan
noun, Lake, a lake in N central Washington, in the Cascade Range: one of the deepest freshwater lakes in the U.S. 55 miles (89 km) long.
Sheila
noun, a girl or young woman.
shiest
noun, a sudden start aside, as in fear.
Haslet
noun, the heart, liver, etc., of a hog or other animal used for food.
cheese
noun, the curd of milk separated from the whey and prepared in many ways as a food.
Sheets
noun, a large rectangular piece of cotton, linen, or other material used as an article of bedding, commonly spread in pairs so that one is immediately above and the other immediately below the sleeper.
aneles
verb (used with object), to administer extreme unction to.
hassel
noun, Odd [awd] /ɔd/ (Show IPA), 1897–1981, Norwegian chemist: Nobel Prize 1969.
hassle
noun, a disorderly dispute.
sheens
noun, luster; brightness; radiance.
shiels
noun, shieling.
shines
noun, radiance or brightness caused by emitted or reflected light.
cheeps
noun, a chirp.
silage
noun, fodder preserved through fermentation in a silo; ensilage.
glitch
noun, a defect or malfunction in a machine or plan.
alines
noun, a female given name, form of Adeline.
silent
noun, Usually, silents. silent films.
chests
noun, Anatomy. the trunk of the body from the neck to the abdomen; thorax.
gneiss
noun, a metamorphic rock, generally made up of bands that differ in color and composition, some bands being rich in feldspar and quartz, others rich in hornblende or mica.
silane
noun, Also called silicon tetrahydride. a gas with an unpleasant odor, SiH 4 , soluble in water: used as a doping agent for semiconductors in the production of solid-state devices.
Alpine
noun, (initial capital letter) Anthropology. a member of a Caucasoid people found in central Europe and characterized by heavy body build, medium complexion, and straight to wavy hair.
signet
noun, a small seal, as on a finger ring.
halite
noun, a soft white or colorless mineral, sodium chloride, NaCl, occurring in cubic crystals with perfect cleavage; rock salt.
signee
noun, a person who signs a document, register, etc.; signer; signatory:
signal
noun, anything that serves to indicate, warn, direct, command, or the like, as a light, a gesture, an act, etc.:
Signac
noun, Paul [pawl] /pɔl/ (Show IPA), 1863–1935, French painter.
sights
noun, the power or faculty of seeing; perception of objects by use of the eyes; vision.
siesta
noun, a midday or afternoon rest or nap, especially as taken in Spain and Latin America.
shnaps
noun, schnapps.
shleps
noun, Also, schlepper. someone or something that is tedious, slow, or awkward; drag.
hasten
verb (used with object), to cause to hasten; accelerate:
hastes
noun, swiftness of motion; speed; celerity:
hinges
noun, a jointed device or flexible piece on which a door, gate, shutter, lid, or other attached part turns, swings, or moves.
senile
noun, a senile person.
hepat-
Chasse
noun, a gliding step in which one foot is kept in advance of the other.
hepcat
noun, a performer or admirer of jazz, especially swing.
saithe
noun, pollock.
chases
noun, the act of chasing; pursuit:
Senlac
noun, a hill in SE England: believed by some historians to have been the site of the Battle of Hastings, 1066.
Angles
noun, Geometry. the space within two lines or three or more planes diverging from a common point, or within two planes diverging from a common line. the figure so formed. the amount of rotation needed to bring one line or plane into coincidence with another, generally measured in radians or in degrees, minutes, and seconds, as in 12° 10prime; 30″, which is read as 12 degrees, 10 minutes, and 30 seconds.
Anglic
noun, the English language in a simplified spelling devised by R. E. Zachrisson (1880–1937), a Swedish philologist, to make English easier to use as an auxiliary language. About 40 of the most frequent words are kept in their usual spellings; the rest of the vocabulary is spelled phonetically with letters of the traditional 26-letter alphabet.
sepals
noun, one of the individual leaves or parts of the calyx of a flower.
Hestia
noun, the ancient Greek goddess of the hearth.
senega
noun, the dried root of a milkwort, Polygala senega, of the eastern U.S., used as an expectorant and diuretic.
Seneca
noun, a member of the largest tribe of the Iroquois Confederacy of North American Indians, formerly inhabiting western New York and being conspicuous in the wars south and west of Lake Erie.
Senate
noun, an assembly or council of citizens having the highest deliberative functions in a government, especially a legislative assembly of a state or nation.
angsts
noun, a feeling of dread, anxiety, or anguish.
Selene
noun, the Greek goddess of the moon. Compare Thyone.
selen-
chaste
adjective, refraining from sexual intercourse that is regarded as contrary to morality or religion; virtuous.
sepias
noun, a brown pigment obtained from the inklike secretion of various cuttlefish and used with brush or pen in drawing.
Hastie
noun, William Henry, 1904–76, U.S. jurist: first black judge of the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Hecate
noun, a goddess of the earth and Hades, associated with sorcery, hounds, and crossroads.
Sheena
noun, a female given name.
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.
cheats
noun, a person who acts dishonestly, deceives, or defrauds:
shapes
noun, the quality of a distinct object or body in having an external surface or outline of specific form or figure.
shapen
adjective, having a designated shape (usually used in combination):
shanti
noun, peace.
Shansi
noun, Older Spelling. Shanxi.
shales
noun, a rock of fissile or laminated structure formed by the consolidation of clay or argillaceous material.
helic-
set-in
adjective, made separately and placed within another unit.
heists
noun, a robbery or holdup:
septic
adjective, pertaining to or of the nature of sepsis; infected.
nestle
verb (used with object), to settle or ensconce snugly:
Helene
noun, a female given name, form of Helen.
septi-
septal
adjective, of or relating to a septum.
saleps
noun, a starchy, demulcent drug or foodstuff consisting of the dried tubers of certain orchids.
pleats
noun, a fold of definite, even width made by doubling cloth or the like upon itself and pressing or stitching it in place.
saints
noun, any of certain persons of exceptional holiness of life, formally recognized as such by the Christian Church, especially by canonization.
Celine
noun, Louis-Ferdinand [lwee-fer-dee-nahn] /lwi fɛr diˈnɑ̃/ (Show IPA), (Louis F. Destouches) 1894–1961, French novelist and physician.
liches
noun, the body; the trunk.
lichts
noun, adjective, verb (used with or without object), adverb, light1 .
cantle
noun, the hind part of a saddle, usually curved upward.
lieges
noun, a feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service.
Pelage
noun, the hair, fur, wool, or other soft covering of a mammal.
ligans
noun, lagan.
ligase
noun, any of a class of enzymes that catalyze the joining of two molecules by formation of a covalent bond accompanied by the hydrolysis of ATP.
ligate
verb (used with object), to bind with or as if with a ligature; tie up (a bleeding artery or the like).
pelite
noun, any clayey rock, as mudstone or shale.
lights
noun, something that makes things visible or affords illumination:
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.
lignes
noun, (in Swiss watchmaking) a unit equal to 0.0888 inch or 2.2558 millimeters, divided into 12 douziemes: used mainly to gauge the thickness of a movement.
pecten
noun, Zoology, Anatomy. a comblike part or process. a pigmented vascular membrane with parallel folds suggesting the teeth of a comb, projecting into the vitreous humor of the eye in birds and reptiles.
linacs
noun, linear accelerator.
linage
noun, the number of printed lines, especially agate lines covered by a magazine article, newspaper advertisement, etc.
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.
ceases
noun, cessation:
lichen
noun, any complex organism of the group Lichenes, composed of a fungus in symbiotic union with an alga and having a greenish, gray, yellow, brown, or blackish thallus that grows in leaflike, crustlike, or branching forms on rocks, trees, etc.
caliph
noun, a spiritual leader of Islam, claiming succession from Muhammad.
peahen
noun, the female peafowl.
lesche
noun, an arcade or other public place in ancient Greece.
length
noun, the longest extent of anything as measured from end to end:
censes
verb (used with object), to burn incense near or in front of; perfume with incense.
pestle
noun, a tool for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar.
peseta
noun, a bronze coin and monetary unit of Spain and Andorra until the euro was adopted, equal to 100 centimos. Abbreviation: P., Pta.
lentic
adjective, pertaining to or living in still water.
Pesach
noun, Passover (def 1).
Lepcha
noun, a member of a people of Sikkim and adjacent areas of Nepal, Bhutan, and India.
penta-
pensil
noun, pencel.
liangs
noun, a Chinese unit of weight, equal to 1/16 (0.0625) catty, and equivalent to about 1.33 ounces (38 grams).
lessee
noun, a person, group, etc., to whom a lease is granted.
lessen
verb (used with object), to make less; reduce.
pensee
noun, a reflection or thought.
pencil
noun, a slender tube of wood, metal, plastic, etc., containing a core or strip of graphite, a solid coloring material, or the like, used for writing or drawing.
Penchi
noun, Benxi.
lethes
noun, Classical Mythology. a river in Hades whose water caused forgetfulness of the past in those who drank of it.
penche
adjective, performed or executed while leaning forward.
pencel
noun, a small pennon, as at the head of a lance.
peasen
noun, a plural of pease.
lipase
noun, any of a class of enzymes that break down fats, produced by the liver, pancreas, and other digestive organs or by certain plants.
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.
negate
verb (used with object), to deny the existence, evidence, or truth of:
palish
adjective, somewhat pale.
Catlin
noun, George, 1796–1872, U.S. painter.
paling
noun, Also called paling fence. picket fence.
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.
pagnes
noun, a garment worn by some African peoples, consisting of a rectangular strip of cloth fashioned into a loincloth or wrapped on the body so as to form a short skirt.
Neches
noun, a river in E Texas, flowing S and SE to Sabine Lake. 416 miles (669 km) long.
nights
noun, the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
Cathie
noun, a female given name, form of Catherine.
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.
castes
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.
neighs
noun, the cry of a horse; whinny.
Neilah
noun, the Jewish religious service marking the conclusion of Yom Kippur.
Niepce
noun, Joseph Nicéphore [zhaw-zef nee-sey-fawr] /ʒɔ zɛf ni seɪˈfɔr/ (Show IPA), 1765–1833, French inventor.
Neisse
noun, a river in N Europe, flowing N from the NW Czech Republic along part of the boundary between Germany and Poland to the Oder River. 145 miles (233 km) long.
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.
Nepali
noun, Also, Nepalese. an Indic language spoken in Nepal.
Castle
noun, a fortified, usually walled residence, as of a prince or noble in feudal times.
catnip
noun, a plant, Nepeta cataria, of the mint family, having egg-shaped leaves containing aromatic oils that are a cat attractant.
Cassie
noun, huisache.
peaces
noun, the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
pastel
noun, a color having a soft, subdued shade.
caplet
patine
noun, patina.
listen
Verb phrases, listen in, to listen to a radio or television broadcast: to overhear a conversation or communication, especially by telephone; eavesdrop:
caplin
noun, capelin.
pathic
pastis
noun, a yellowish, anise-based liqueur originally made in Marseilles and similar to absinthe but containing no wormwood.
pastes
noun, a mixture of flour and water, often with starch or the like, used for causing paper or other material to adhere to something.
casein
noun, Biochemistry. a protein precipitated from milk, as by rennet, and forming the basis of cheese and certain plastics.
passel
noun, a group or lot of indeterminate number:
Cassel
noun, Kassel.
pashes
noun, an infatuation for another person; crush.
Pascin
noun, Jules [zhyl] /ʒül/ (Show IPA), (Julius Pincas) 1885–1930, French painter, born in Bulgaria.
cashes
noun, money in the form of coins or banknotes, especially that issued by a government.
pantie
noun, panties.
Pansil
noun, Pancha Sila.
casing
noun, a case or covering; housing.
panels
noun, a distinct portion, section, or division of a wall, wainscot, ceiling, door, shutter, fence, etc., especially of any surface sunk below or raised above the general level or enclosed by a frame or border.
Naples
noun, Italian Napoli. a seaport in SW Italy.
Lencas
noun, a member of an Indian people of El Salvador and central Honduras.
Lenape
noun, Delaware (defs 5, 6).
istles
noun, a fiber from any of several tropical American plants of the genus Agave or Yucca, used in making bagging, carpets, etc.
lapins
noun, a rabbit.
aspics
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.
lances
noun, a long wooden shaft with a pointed metal head, used as a weapon by knights and cavalry soldiers in charging.
lancet
noun, a small surgical instrument, usually sharp-pointed and two-edged, for making small incisions, opening abscesses, etc.
plants
noun, any member of the kingdom Plantae, comprising multicellular organisms that typically produce their own food from inorganic matter by the process of photosynthesis and that have more or less rigid cell walls containing cellulose, including vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, and hornworts: some classification schemes may include fungi, algae, bacteria, blue-green algae, and certain single-celled eukaryotes that have plantlike qualities, as rigid cell walls or photosynthesis.
Plante
noun, Jacques [zhahk] /ʒɑk/ (Show IPA), 1929–86, Canadian ice-hockey player.
plani-
planet
noun, Astronomy. Also called major planet. any of the eight large heavenly bodies revolving about the sun and shining by reflected light: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, or Neptune, in the order of their proximity to the sun. Until 2006, Pluto was classified as a planet ninth in order from the sun; it has been reclassified as a dwarf planet. a similar body revolving about a star other than the sun. (formerly) a celestial body moving in the sky, as distinguished from a fixed star, applied also to the sun and moon.
assent
noun, agreement, as to a proposal; concurrence.
laighs
noun, a small valley or hollow.
lapses
noun, an accidental or temporary decline or deviation from an expected or accepted condition or state; a temporary falling or slipping from a previous standard:
assign
noun, Usually, assigns. Law. a person to whom the property or interest of another is or may be transferred; assignee:
planch
noun, a flat piece of metal, stone, or baked clay, used as a tray in an enameling oven.
lashes
noun, the flexible part of a whip; the section of cord or the like forming the extremity of a whip.
lasing
noun, the generation of coherent light by a laser.
plaint
noun, a complaint.
Lassie
noun, a young girl; lass.
Plains
noun, an area of land not significantly higher than adjacent areas and with relatively minor differences in elevation, commonly less than 500 feet (150 meters), within the area.
platen
noun, a flat plate in a printing press for pressing the paper against the inked type or plate to produce an impression.
plates
noun, a shallow, usually circular dish, often of earthenware or porcelain, from which food is eaten.
plages
noun, a sandy bathing beach at a seashore resort.
ashpit
noun, a receptacle in the bottom of a fireplace, under a barbecue, or the like, for the accumulation of ashes.
saices
noun, syce.
itches
noun, the sensation of itching.
sachet
noun, a small bag, case, or pad containing perfuming powder or the like, placed among handkerchiefs, lingerie, etc., to impart a pleasant scent.
ptisan
noun, a nourishing decoction, originally one made from barley, purported to have medicinal quality.
plisse
noun, a textile finish characterized by a puckered or blistered effect, produced by chemical treatment.
plinth
noun, a slablike member beneath the base of a column or pier.
plight
noun, a condition, state, or situation, especially an unfavorable or unfortunate one:
pliant
adjective, bending readily; flexible; supple; adaptable:
laches
noun, failure to do something at the proper time, especially such delay as will bar a party from bringing a legal proceeding.
aspens
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.
plench
noun, a tool combining pliers and wrench: used especially by astronauts.
lacing
noun, the act of a person or thing that laces.
plegia
gleets
noun, Pathology. a thin, morbid discharge, as from a wound. persistent or chronic gonorrhea.
asleep
adverb, in or into a state of sleep:
please
Idioms, if you please, if it be your pleasure; if you like or prefer. (used as an exclamation expressing astonishment, indignation, etc.):
pleach
verb (used with object), to interweave (branches, vines, etc.), as for a hedge or arbor.
aspect
noun, appearance to the eye or mind; look:
plaice
noun, a European flatfish, Pleuronectes platessa, used for food.
cetane
noun, a colorless, liquid hydrocarbon of the alkane series, C 16 H 34 , used as a solvent and in cetane number determinations.
phages
noun, bacteriophage.
legate
noun, an ecclesiastic delegated by the pope as his representative.
pieces
noun, a separate or limited portion or quantity of something:
leasts
noun, something that is least; the least amount, quantity, degree, etc.
leches
noun, a lecherous desire or craving.
lectin
noun, any of a group of proteins that bind to particular carbohydrates in the manner of an antibody and are commonly extracted from plants for use as an agglutinin, as in clumping red blood cells for blood typing.
Piaget
noun, Jean [zhahn] /ʒɑ̃/ (Show IPA), 1896–1980, Swiss psychologist: studied cognitive development of children.
Philae
noun, an island in the Nile, in Upper Egypt: the site of ancient temples; now submerged by the waters of Lake Nasser.
phials
noun, vial.
phiale
noun, a shallow cup resembling a saucer, having a central boss and sometimes set upon a foot, used as a drinking vessel or to pour libations.
Athens
noun, Greek Athenai. a city in and the capital of Greece, in the SE part.
Pietas
noun, the ancient Roman personification of familial affection, patriotism, and piety.
centi-
centas
noun, a former bronze coin of Lithuania, the 100th part of a litas.
legist
noun, an expert in law, especially ancient law.
phatic
adjective, denoting speech used to express or create an atmosphere of shared feelings, goodwill, or sociability rather than to impart information:
legits
noun, the legitimate theater or stage.
cental
noun, hundredweight (def 1).
phasis
noun, a manner, stage, or aspect of being; phase.
Phases
noun, any of the major appearances or aspects in which a thing of varying modes or conditions manifests itself to the eye or mind.
Cesena
noun, a city in E central Italy.
leases
noun, a contract renting land, buildings, etc., to another; a contract or instrument conveying property to another for a specified period or for a period determinable at the will of either lessor or lessee in consideration of rent or other compensation.
placet
noun, an expression or vote of assent or sanction, indicated by the use of the Latin word placet (it pleases).
Pisgah
noun, Mount, a mountain ridge of ancient Moab, now in Jordan, NE of the Dead Sea: from its summit (Mt. Nebo) Moses viewed the Promised Land. Deut. 34:1.
lateen
adjective, pertaining to or having a lateen sail or sails.
places
noun, a particular portion of space, whether of definite or indefinite extent.
latens
verb (used with or without object), to make or become late.
lathes
noun, a machine for use in working wood, metal, etc., that holds the material and rotates it about a horizontal axis against a tool that shapes it.
pistes
noun, a track or trail, as a downhill ski run or a spoor made by a wild animal.
cestas
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.
lathis
noun, a heavy pole or stick, especially one used as a club by police.
pishes
noun, an exclamation of “pish!”.
latins
noun, an Italic language spoken in ancient Rome, fixed in the 2nd or 1st century b.c., and established as the official language of the Roman Empire. Abbreviation: L.
piglet
noun, a little pig.
latish
adjective, somewhat or rather late.
Pisces
noun, Astronomy. the Fishes, a zodiacal constellation between Aries and Aquarius.
pintle
noun, a pin or bolt, especially one on which something turns, as the gudgeon of a hinge.
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.
pineta
noun, an arboretum of pines and coniferous trees.
pineal
adjective, resembling a pine cone in shape.
Pilsen
noun, German name of Plzeň.
Pilate
noun, Pontius [pon-shuh s,, -tee-uh s] /ˈpɒn ʃəs,, -ti əs/ (Show IPA), flourished early 1st century a.d, Roman procurator of Judea a.d. 26–36?: the final authority concerned in the condemnation and execution of Jesus Christ.
glints
noun, a tiny, quick flash of light.
Helena
noun, Saint, c247–c330, mother of Constantine I.
singes
noun, a superficial burn.
clangs
noun, a clanging sound.
steels
noun, any of various modified forms of iron, artificially produced, having a carbon content less than that of pig iron and more than that of wrought iron, and having qualities of hardness, elasticity, and strength varying according to composition and heat treatment: generally categorized as having a high, medium, or low-carbon content.
Steele
noun, Sir Richard, 1672–1729, English essayist, journalist, dramatist, and political leader; born in Ireland.
steals
noun, Informal. an act of stealing; theft.
espial
noun, the act of spying.
espies
noun, James Pollard [pol-erd] /ˈpɒl ərd/ (Show IPA), 1785–1860, U.S. meteorologist.
staple
noun, a short piece of wire bent so as to bind together papers, sections of a book, or the like, by driving the ends through the sheets and clinching them on the other side.
staphs
noun, staphylococcus.
stapes
noun, the innermost, stirrup-shaped bone of a chain of three small bones in the middle ear of humans and other mammals, involved in the conduction of sound vibrations to the inner ear. Also called stirrup. Compare incus (def 1), malleus.
escape
noun, an act or instance of escaping. Synonyms: flight.
stanes
noun, adjective, adverb, verb (used with object), stone.
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.
stance
noun, the position or bearing of the body while standing:
Stalin
noun, Joseph V (Iosif Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili or Dzugashvili) 1879–1953, Soviet political leader: secretary general of the Communist Party 1922–53; premier of the U.S.S.R. 1941–53.
etapes
noun, a place where troops camp after a day's march.
stales
adjective, not fresh; vapid or flat, as beverages; dry or hardened, as bread.
stains
noun, a discoloration produced by foreign matter having penetrated into or chemically reacted with a material; a spot not easily removed.
escent
steeps
noun, a steep place; declivity, as of a hill.
stages
noun, a single step or degree in a process; a particular phase, period, position, etc., in a process, development, or series.
acting
noun, the art, profession, or activity of those who perform in stage plays, motion pictures, etc.
clepes
verb (used with object), to call; name (now chiefly in the past participle as ycleped or yclept).
stipel
noun, a secondary stipule situated at the base of a leaflet of a compound leaf.
stings
noun, an act or an instance of stinging.
epacts
noun, the difference in days between a solar year and a lunar year.
stichs
noun, a verse or line of poetry.
cleats
noun, a wedge-shaped block fastened to a surface to serve as a check or support:
actin-
cleans
Aeetes
noun, a king of Colchis, father of Medea and custodian of the Golden Fleece.
actins
noun, a globulin that is present in muscle plasma and that in connection with myosin plays an important role in muscle contraction.
clasts
noun, a grain of sediment, silt, sand, gravel, etc., especially as a constituent fragment of a clastic rock formation, as distinguished from a chemical or biogenic component of such a formation.
class.
stench
noun, an offensive smell or odor; stink.
steles
noun, an upright stone slab or pillar bearing an inscription or design and serving as a monument, marker, or the like.
clasps
noun, a device, usually of metal, for fastening together two or more things or parts of the same thing:
steins
noun, a mug, usually earthenware, especially for beer.
etches
noun, Printing. an acid used for etching.
splint
noun, a thin piece of wood or other rigid material used to immobilize a fractured or dislocated bone, or to maintain any part of the body in a fixed position.
stipes
noun, Zoology. the second joint in a maxilla of crustaceans and insects.
sphene
noun, a mineral, calcium titanium silicate, CaTiSiO 5 , occurring as an accessory mineral in a variety of crystalline rocks, usually in small wedge-shaped crystals.
gainst
preposition, against.
spinal
noun, Medicine/Medical. a spinal anesthetic.
spilth
noun, spillage (def 1).
spiles
noun, a peg or plug of wood, especially one used as a spigot.
spiels
noun, a usually high-flown talk or speech, especially for the purpose of luring people to a movie, a sale, etc.; pitch.
spices
noun, any of a class of pungent or aromatic substances of vegetable origin, as pepper, cinnamon, or cloves, used as seasoning, preservatives, etc.
spicas
noun, spike2 .
gashes
noun, a long, deep wound or cut; slash.
spinel
noun, any of a group of minerals composed principally of oxides of magnesium, aluminum, iron, manganese, chromium, etc., characterized by their hardness and octahedral crystals.
gaslit
noun, light produced by the combustion of illuminating gas.
Spence
noun, a pantry.
spelts
noun, one of the earliest cultivated forms of wheat, Triticum aestivum spelta, native to southern Europe and western Asia, used for livestock feed and as a grain for human consumption.
speels
verb (used with or without object), to climb; ascend; mount.
speech
noun, the faculty or power of speaking; oral communication; ability to express one's thoughts and emotions by speech sounds and gesture:
Gathic
noun, an ancient Iranian language of the Indo-European family; the language in which the Gathas were written. Compare Avestan.
specie
noun, coined money; coin.
Gaines
noun, Edmund Pendleton, 1777–1849, U.S. general.
spines
noun, the spinal or vertebral column; backbone.
ethane
noun, a colorless, odorless, flammable gas, C 2 H 6 , of the methane series, present in natural gas, illuminating gas, and crude petroleum: used chiefly in organic synthesis and as a fuel gas.
ethnic
noun, a member of an ethnic group.
spline
noun, a long, narrow, thin strip of wood, metal, etc.; slat.
ethene
noun, ethylene (def 2).
splice
noun, a joining of two ropes or parts of a rope by splicing.
agists
verb (used with object), to feed or pasture (livestock) for a fee.
cisele
adjective, noting or pertaining to velvet having a chiseled or embossed pattern produced by contrasting cut and uncut pile.
ethics
noun, (used with a singular or plural verb) a system of moral principles:
ethine
noun, acetylene.
splen-
spinet
noun, a small upright piano.
spleen
noun, a highly vascular, glandular, ductless organ, situated in humans at the cardiac end of the stomach, serving chiefly in the formation of mature lymphocytes, in the destruction of worn-out red blood cells, and as a reservoir for blood.
splats
noun, Also, splad. a broad, flat piece of wood, either pierced or solid, forming the center upright part of a chair back or the like.
spites
noun, a malicious, usually petty, desire to harm, annoy, frustrate, or humiliate another person; bitter ill will; malice.
aglets
noun, a metal or plastic tag or sheath at the end of a lace used for tying, as of a shoelace.
spital
noun, a hospital, especially one for lazars.
aglint
adjective, displaying bright points of light, as by reflection; glittering:
Gaelic
noun, a Celtic language that includes the speech of ancient Ireland and the dialects that have developed from it, especially those usually known as Irish, Manx, and Scottish Gaelic. Gaelic constitutes the Goidelic subbranch of Celtic.
entice
verb (used with object), to lead on by exciting hope or desire; allure; inveigle:
client
noun, a person or group that uses the professional advice or services of a lawyer, accountant, advertising agency, architect, etc.
speans
verb (used with object), to wean.
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.
Eileen
noun, a female given name, form of Helen.
theine
noun, caffeine, especially in tea.
thegns
noun, thane.
Elaine
noun, any of several women in Arthurian romance, as the daughter of King Pelles and the mother, by Lancelot, of Sir Galahad.
thecia
noun, hymenium.
elance
noun, a quick darting movement.
elapse
noun, the passage or termination of a period of time; lapse.
Ealing
noun, a borough of Greater London, England.
eights
noun, crazy eights.
eaglet
noun, a young eagle.
Thales
noun, c640–546? b.c, Greek philosopher, born in Miletus.
elates
adjective, elated.
Tessin
noun, French and German name of Ticino.
Tessie
noun, a female given name, form of Theresa.
teslas
noun, a unit of magnetic induction equal to one weber per square meter. Abbreviation: T.
elect.
thence
adverb, from that place:
theses
noun, a proposition stated or put forward for consideration, especially one to be discussed and proved or to be maintained against objections:
tepees
noun, a tent of the American Indians, made usually from animal skins laid on a conical frame of long poles and having an opening at the top for ventilation and a flap door.
eclats
noun, brilliance of success, reputation, etc.:
tisane
noun, (italics) French. aromatic or herb-flavored tea.
eating
noun, the act of a person or thing that eats.
tinsel
noun, a glittering metallic substance, as copper or brass, in thin sheets, used in pieces, strips, threads, etc., to produce a sparkling effect cheaply.
tingle
noun, a tingling sensation.
ecesis
noun, the establishment of an immigrant plant in a new environment.
tinges
noun, a slight degree of coloration.
tineas
noun, any of several skin diseases caused by fungi; ringworm.
easies
noun, a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter E.
thesis
noun, a proposition stated or put forward for consideration, especially one to be discussed and proved or to be maintained against objections:
tincal
noun, a former name for crude native borax.
ticals
noun, a former silver coin and monetary unit of Siam, equal to 100 satang: replaced in 1928 by the baht.
things
noun, a material object without life or consciousness; an inanimate object.
easels
noun, a stand or frame for supporting or displaying at an angle an artist's canvas, a blackboard, a china plate, etc.
Egesta
noun, matter egested from the body, as excrement or other waste.
egests
verb (used with object), to discharge, as from the body; void (opposed to ingest).
Thess.
elects
noun, a person or the persons chosen or worthy to be chosen.
tepals
noun, one of the divisions of a flower perianth, especially one that is not clearly differentiated into petals and sepals, as in lilies and tulips.
entail
noun, the act of entailing.
tangle
noun, a tangled condition or situation.
encase
verb (used with object), to enclose in or as in a case:
aching
noun, a continuous, dull pain (in contrast to a sharp, sudden, or sporadic pain).
teasel
noun, any of several plants of the genus Dipsacus, having prickly leaves and flower heads. Compare teasel family.
Tassie
noun, tass.
clites
noun, Classical Mythology. the wife of Cyzicus, who hanged herself when her husband was mistakenly killed by the Argonauts.
tassel
noun, a pendent ornament consisting commonly of a bunch of threads, small cords, or other strands hanging from a roundish knob or head, used on clothing, in jewelry, on curtains, etc.
Engels
noun, Friedrich [free-drikh] /ˈfri drɪx/ (Show IPA), 1820–95, German socialist in England: collaborated with Karl Marx in systematizing Marxism.
enisle
verb (used with object), to make an island of.
encage
verb (used with object), to confine in or as in a cage; coop up.
Talien
noun, Wade-Giles. Dalian.
enlace
verb (used with object), to interlace; intertwine:
enlist
verb (used with object), to engage for military service:
clints
noun, a male given name, form of Clinton.
clings
noun, the act of clinging; adherence; attachment.
clines
noun, Biology. the gradual change in certain characteristics exhibited by members of a series of adjacent populations of organisms of the same species.
ensile
verb (used with object), to preserve (green fodder) in a silo.
teases
noun, a person who teases or annoys.
enates
noun, a person related on one's mother's side. Compare agnate, cognate.
tenses
noun, a category of verbal inflection that serves chiefly to specify the time of the action or state expressed by the verb.
telega
noun, a Russian cart of rude construction, having four wheels and no springs.
tensas
noun, a river in NE Louisiana, flowing S to the Ouachita River. 250 miles (402 km) long.
tenias
noun, taenia.
elegit
noun, a writ of execution against a judgment debtor's goods, property, or land, held by the judgment creditor until payment of the debt, as from rents on the land.
tenace
noun, a sequence of two high cards of the same suit that lack an intervening card to be in consecutive order, as the ace and queen.
acetin
noun, a colorless, thick, hygroscopic liquid, C 5 H 10 O 4 : used chiefly in the manufacture of explosives.
teleph
elints
noun, the gathering of military or other intelligence through the monitoring of electronic signals other than voice communications, as satellite transmissions, rocket telemetry, and radar.
teleg.
techie
noun, a student, enthusiast, or specialist in a particular technical field or subject, especially electronics.
Elisha
noun, Also, Douay Bible, Eliseus [el-i-see-uh s] /ˌɛl ɪˈsi əs/ (Show IPA). a Hebrew prophet of the 9th century b.c., the successor of Elijah. II Kings 3–9.
Elissa
noun, Phoenician name of Dido.
elites
noun, (often used with a plural verb) the choice or best of anything considered collectively, as of a group or class of persons.
achene
noun, any small, dry, hard, one-seeded, indehiscent fruit.
te-hee
noun, a titter; snicker.
Elsene
noun, Dutch name of Ixelles.
enacts
verb (used with object), to make into an act or statute:
Aileen
noun, a female given name, form of Helen.
Essene
noun, a member of a Palestinian sect, characterized by asceticism, celibacy, and joint holding of property, that flourished from the 2nd century b.c. to the 2nd century a.d.
Nessie
noun, Loch Ness monster.
snitch
noun, Also called snitcher. an informer.
genips
noun, Also, ginep. a genipap.
sneesh
noun, snuff1 (def 9).
genies
noun, Islamic Mythology. jinn.
gisant
noun, a sculptured representation of a dead person in a recumbent position, usually as part of a sepulchral monument.
snipes
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.
genial
adjective, warmly and pleasantly cheerful; cordial:
genets
noun, any small, Old World carnivore of the genus Genetta, especially G. genetta, having spotted sides and a ringed tail.
chisel
noun, a wedgelike tool with a cutting edge at the end of the blade, often made of steel, used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, etc.
chital
noun, axis deer.
genit.
spaces
noun, the unlimited or incalculably great three-dimensional realm or expanse in which all material objects are located and all events occur.
spahis
noun, one of a body of native Algerian cavalry in the French service.
gelees
noun, a jellied substance, especially a cosmetic gel or a jellied food.
gelati
noun, a rich ice cream, made with eggs and usually containing a relatively low percentage of butterfat.
glaces
noun, ice placed in a drink to cool it.
glacis
noun, a gentle slope.
geisha
noun, a Japanese woman trained as a professional singer, dancer, and companion for men.
glance
noun, a quick or brief look.
snaths
noun, the shaft or handle of a scythe.
slangs
noun, very informal usage in vocabulary and idiom that is characteristically more metaphorical, playful, elliptical, vivid, and ephemeral than ordinary language, as Hit the road.
Geisel
noun, Theodor Seuss [soos] /sus/ (Show IPA), ("Dr. Seuss") 1904–91, U.S. humorist, illustrator, and author of children's books.
sleeps
noun, the state of a person, animal, or plant that sleeps.
sliest
adjective, a superlative of sly.
gestic
adjective, pertaining to bodily motions, especially in dancing.
alephs
noun, the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
gestes
noun, gest.
sleigh
noun, a light vehicle on runners, usually open and generally horse-drawn, used especially for transporting persons over snow or ice.
slings
sleets
noun, precipitation in the form of ice pellets created by the freezing of rain as it falls (distinguished from hail2. ).
Gessen
noun, Goshen (def 1).
Aletes
noun, a son of Clytemnestra and her lover Aegisthus. He became ruler of Mycenae after the death of his parents.
slants
noun, slanting or oblique direction; slope:
slipes
noun, a sledge, drag, or sleigh.
gentle
adjective, kindly; amiable:
Chiles
noun, chili.
slates
noun, a fine-grained rock formed by the metamorphosis of clay, shale, etc., that tends to split along parallel cleavage planes, usually at an angle to the planes of stratification.
algins
noun, any hydrophilic, colloidal substance found in or obtained from various kelps, as alginic acid or one of its soluble salts.
chinas
noun, a translucent ceramic material, biscuit-fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature.
slatch
noun, a relatively smooth interval between heavy seas.
chines
noun, a ravine formed in rock by the action of running water.
alight
adverb, adjective, provided with light; lighted up.
slices
noun, a thin, flat piece cut from something:
spathe
noun, a bract or pair of bracts, often large and colored, subtending or enclosing a spadix or flower cluster.
aligns
verb (used with object), to arrange in a straight line; adjust according to a line.
gleans
verb (used with object), to gather slowly and laboriously, bit by bit.
aisles
noun, a walkway between or along sections of seats in a theater, classroom, or the like.
single
noun, one person or thing; a single one.
A-line
noun, (especially in women's clothing) a cut of garment consisting basically of two A -shaped panels for the front and back, designed to give increasing fullness toward the hemline.
thing
noun, a material object without life or consciousness; an inanimate object.
pene-
tines
noun, a sharp, projecting point or prong, as of a fork.
alti-
Tegea
noun, an ancient city in SE Arcadia, Greece.
night
noun, the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
teens
noun, Archaic. suffering; grief.
cains
noun, Scot. and Irish English. rent paid in kind, especially a percentage of a farm crop.
caine
noun, (Sir Thomas Henry) Hall, 1853–1931, English novelist.
penis
noun, the male organ of copulation and, in mammals, of urinary excretion.
Pence
noun, a plural of penny; used in referring to a sum of money rather than to the coins themselves (often used in combination):
Teena
noun, a female given name, form of Albertina, Bettina, or Christina.
cages
noun, a boxlike enclosure having wires, bars, or the like, for confining and displaying birds or animals.
teels
noun, til.
nighs
adverb, near in space, time, or relation:
slate
noun, a fine-grained rock formed by the metamorphosis of clay, shale, etc., that tends to split along parallel cleavage planes, usually at an angle to the planes of stratification.
tinge
noun, a slight degree of coloration.
Alice
noun, a city in S Texas.
tele-
slash
noun, a sweeping stroke, as with a knife, sword, or pen.
canes
noun, a stick or short staff used to assist one in walking; walking stick.
slang
noun, very informal usage in vocabulary and idiom that is characteristically more metaphorical, playful, elliptical, vivid, and ephemeral than ordinary language, as Hit the road.
telic
adjective, Grammar. expressing end or purpose:
peens
noun, a wedgelike, spherical, or other striking end of a hammer head opposite the face.
telia
noun, the cluster of spore cases of the rust and smut fungi, bearing teliospores.
shine
noun, radiance or brightness caused by emitted or reflected light.
teles
noun, television.
Cant.
canst
noun, a sealed container for food, beverages, etc., as of aluminum, sheet iron coated with tin, or other metal:
shies
noun, a sudden start aside, as in fear.
Nigel
noun, a male given name, form of Neil.
slant
noun, slanting or oblique direction; slope:
Pelee
noun, Mount, a volcano in the West Indies, on the island of Martinique: eruption 1902. 4428 feet (1350 meters).
peles
noun, peel3 .
shiel
noun, shieling.
Calpe
noun, ancient name of the Rock of Gibraltar.
sinal
adjective, of, relating to, or involving a sinus.
pelts
noun, the act of pelting.
penal
adjective, of, relating to, or involving punishment, as for crimes or offenses.
slaps
noun, a sharp blow or smack, especially with the open hand or with something flat.
tech.
Algie
noun, a male given name, form of Algernon.
algin
noun, any hydrophilic, colloidal substance found in or obtained from various kelps, as alginic acid or one of its soluble salts.
nests
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.
sines
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.
sing.
Phene
noun, any characteristic of an individual organism that is genetically determined.
sheep
noun, any of numerous ruminant mammals of the genus Ovis, of the family Bovidae, closely related to the goats, especially O. aries, bred in a number of domesticated varieties.
Neth.
singe
noun, a superficial burn.
talcs
noun, Also, talcum [tal-kuh m] /ˈtæl kəm/ (Show IPA). a green-to-gray, soft mineral, hydrous magnesium silicate, Mg 3 (Si 4 O 10)(OH) 2 , unctuous to the touch, and occurring usually in foliated or compact masses, used in making lubricants, talcum powder, electrical insulation, etc.
aleph
noun, the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
tains
noun, a thin tin plate.
tangs
phial
noun, vial.
slept
noun, the state of a person, animal, or plant that sleeps.
slice
noun, a thin, flat piece cut from something:
Phil.
Phila
Taine
noun, Hippolyte Adolphe [ee-paw-leet a-dawlf] /i pɔˈlit aˈdɔlf/ (Show IPA), 1828–93, French literary critic and historian.
phile
Athel
noun, a male given name.
30-30
acpt.
Tanis
noun, an ancient city in Lower Egypt, in the Nile delta.
anele
verb (used with object), to administer extreme unction to.
Teach
noun, Informal. teacher.
silts
noun, earthy matter, fine sand, or the like carried by moving or running water and deposited as a sediment.
Sleep
noun, the state of a person, animal, or plant that sleeps.
Sinas
noun, a female given name.
pests
noun, an annoying or troublesome person, animal, or thing; nuisance.
tease
noun, a person who teases or annoys.
teals
noun, any of several species of small dabbling ducks, of worldwide distribution, usually traveling in tight flocks and frequenting ponds and marshes.
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.
peta-
since
adverb, from then till now (often preceded by ever):
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.
petal
noun, one of the often colored segments of the corolla of a flower.
phage
noun, bacteriophage.
niece
noun, a daughter of a person's brother or sister.
phane
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.
sleet
noun, precipitation in the form of ice pellets created by the freezing of rain as it falls (distinguished from hail2. ).
tapis
noun, Obsolete. a carpet, tapestry, or other covering.
Tapes
noun, a long, narrow strip of linen, cotton, or the like, used for tying garments, binding seams or carpets, etc.
tings
noun, a tinging sound.
acet-
tinea
noun, any of several skin diseases caused by fungi; ringworm.
Tench
noun, a freshwater food fish, Tinca tinca, of Europe and Asia that can survive short periods out of water.
theca
noun, a case or receptacle.
sipes
verb (used without object), (of liquid) to drip, ooze, or soak through.
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.
thegn
noun, thane.
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.
Siple
noun, Mount, a mountain in Antarctica, on the E coast of Marie Byrd Land. 15,000 feet (4570 meters).
signa
verb, (used imperatively, in prescriptions) mark; write; label.
Alsip
noun, a town in NE Illinois.
patch
noun, a small piece of material used to mend a tear or break, to cover a hole, or to strengthen a weak place:
pass.
Capt.
Paten
noun, a metal plate on which the bread is placed in the celebration of the Eucharist.
caps.
pates
noun, the crown or top of the head.
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.
path-
Paine
noun, Albert Bigelow [big-uh-loh] /ˈbɪg əˌloʊ/ (Show IPA), 1861–1937, U.S. author and editor.
SISAL
noun, Also called sisal hemp. a fiber yielded by an agave, Agave sisalana, of Yucatán, used for making rope, rugs, etc.
sight
noun, the power or faculty of seeing; perception of objects by use of the eyes; vision.
Passe
noun, the numbers 19 through 36 in roulette.
sinhs
noun, hyperbolic sine.
paths
noun, a way beaten, formed, or trodden by the feet of persons or animals.
Pales
noun, a stake or picket, as of a fence.
thine
pronoun, the possessive case of thou1. used as a predicate adjective, after a noun or without a noun.
palis
noun, (in Hawaii) a steep slope or cliff.
Silas
noun, a male given name.
panel
noun, a distinct portion, section, or division of a wall, wainscot, ceiling, door, shutter, fence, etc., especially of any surface sunk below or raised above the general level or enclosed by a frame or border.
align
verb (used with object), to arrange in a straight line; adjust according to a line.
thins
adverb, in a thin manner.
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.
tical
noun, a former silver coin and monetary unit of Siam, equal to 100 satang: replaced in 1928 by the baht.
these
Idioms, with this, following this; hereupon:
pases
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.
thens
noun, that time:
pant-
signs
noun, a token; indication.
pale-
cases
noun, an instance of the occurrence, existence, etc., of something:
pants
noun, trousers (def 1).
Pasch
noun, the Jewish festival of Passover.
sings
noun, the act or performance of singing.
Aline
noun, a female given name, form of Adeline.
Paige
noun, Leroy Robert ("Satchel") 1906–82, U.S. baseball player.
tiles
noun, a thin slab or bent piece of baked clay, sometimes painted or glazed, used for various purposes, as to form one of the units of a roof covering, floor, or revetment.
Peene
noun, a river in NE Germany, flowing E to the Baltic Sea. About 97 miles (155 km) long.
slags
noun, Also called cinder. the more or less completely fused and vitrified matter separated during the reduction of a metal from its ore.
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.
Tepic
noun, a city in and the capital of Nayarit, W central Mexico.
Paget
noun, Sir James, 1814–99, English surgeon and pathologist.
tepee
noun, a tent of the American Indians, made usually from animal skins laid on a conical frame of long poles and having an opening at the top for ventilation and a flap door.
shlep
noun, Also, schlepper. someone or something that is tedious, slow, or awkward; drag.
paces
noun, a rate of movement, especially in stepping, walking, etc.:
nipas
noun, a palm, Nypa fruticans, of India, the Philippines, etc., whose foliage is used for thatching, basketry, etc.
tepal
noun, one of the divisions of a flower perianth, especially one that is not clearly differentiated into petals and sepals, as in lilies and tulips.
tense
noun, a category of verbal inflection that serves chiefly to specify the time of the action or state expressed by the verb.
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.
Peele
noun, George, 1558?–97? English dramatist.
shits
noun, excrement; feces.
cants
noun, insincere, especially conventional expressions of enthusiasm for high ideals, goodness, or piety.
shins
noun, the front part of the leg from the knee to the ankle.
slain
noun, sley.
peels
noun, the skin or rind of a fruit, vegetable, etc.
Niles
noun, a city in NE Illinois, near Chicago.
tenia
noun, taenia.
alist
adjective, inclined to one side; heeling or listing.
alien
noun, Often Disparaging and Offensive. a resident of one country who was born in or owes allegiance to another country and has not acquired citizenship by naturalization in the country of residence (distinguished from citizen). See also resident alien, illegal alien.
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.
pagne
noun, a garment worn by some African peoples, consisting of a rectangular strip of cloth fashioned into a loincloth or wrapped on the body so as to form a short skirt.
Sices
noun, syce.
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.
sighs
noun, the act or sound of sighing.
sites
noun, the position or location of a town, building, etc., especially as to its environment:
Siena
noun, a city in Tuscany, in central Italy, S of Florence: cathedral.
Thais
noun, flourished late 4th century b.c, Athenian courtesan: mistress of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I.
siege
noun, the act or process of surrounding and attacking a fortified place in such a way as to isolate it from help and supplies, for the purpose of lessening the resistance of the defenders and thereby making capture possible.
caphs
noun, kaph.
Peace
noun, the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
peach
noun, the subacid, juicy, drupaceous fruit of a tree, Prunus persica, of the rose family.
tails
noun, tail1 (def 6).
sials
noun, the assemblage of rocks, rich in silica and alumina, that comprise the continental portions of the upper layer of the earth's crust.
peags
noun, wampum (def 1).
shtg.
Capet
noun, Hugh or Fr. Hugues [yg] /üg/ (Show IPA), a.d. 938?–996, king of France 987–996.
Peale
noun, Charles Willson [wil-suh n] /ˈwɪl sən/ (Show IPA), 1741–1827, and his brother James, 1749–1831, U.S. painters.
peals
noun, a loud, prolonged ringing of bells.
peans
noun, paean.
Pease
noun, a pea.
Tesla
noun, a unit of magnetic induction equal to one weber per square meter. Abbreviation: T.
shpt.
Segal
noun, George, 1924–2000, U.S. sculptor.
taels
noun, liang.
sates
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.
spits
noun, saliva, especially when ejected.
spaes
verb (used with object), to prophesy; foretell; predict.
apish
adjective, having the qualities, appearance, or ways of an ape.
spite
noun, a malicious, usually petty, desire to harm, annoy, frustrate, or humiliate another person; bitter ill will; malice.
sasin
noun, blackbuck.
sengi
noun, a monetary unit of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, equal to 1/10,000 (.0001) of a zaire.
spahi
noun, one of a body of native Algerian cavalry in the French service.
spins
noun, the act of causing a spinning or whirling motion.
Spain
noun, a kingdom in SW Europe. Including the Balearic and Canary islands, 194,988 sq. mi. (505,019 sq. km). Capital: Madrid.
span-
space
noun, the unlimited or incalculably great three-dimensional realm or expanse in which all material objects are located and all events occur.
Satie
noun, Erik Alfred Leslie [e-reek al-fred les-lee] /ɛˈrik alˈfrɛd lɛsˈli/ (Show IPA), 1866–1925, French composer.
agnel
noun, a gold coin of France of the 13th–16th centuries, bearing the figure of a lamb.
angst
noun, a feeling of dread, anxiety, or anguish.
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.
spine
noun, the spinal or vertebral column; backbone.
Agnes
noun, Saint, a.d. 292?–304? Roman Catholic child martyr.
spang
adverb, directly, exactly:
satis
noun, a Hindu practice whereby a widow immolates herself on the funeral pyre of her husband: now abolished by law.
scags
noun, heroin.
aitch
noun, the letter H, h.
splat
noun, Also, splad. a broad, flat piece of wood, either pierced or solid, forming the center upright part of a chair back or the like.
aglet
noun, a metal or plastic tag or sheath at the end of a lace used for tying, as of a shoelace.
spina
noun, a spine or spinelike projection.
senti
noun, a monetary unit of Tanzania, the 100th part of a shilling; cent.
Saint
noun, any of certain persons of exceptional holiness of life, formally recognized as such by the Christian Church, especially by canonization.
agile
adjective, quick and well-coordinated in movement; lithe:
stain
noun, a discoloration produced by foreign matter having penetrated into or chemically reacted with a material; a spot not easily removed.
Saite
noun, a native or citizen of Saïs.
saith
verb, third person singular present of say1 .
Stahl
noun, Georg Ernst [gey-ork ernst] /geɪˈɒrk ɛrnst/ (Show IPA), 1660–1734, German chemist and physician.
salep
noun, a starchy, demulcent drug or foodstuff consisting of the dried tubers of certain orchids.
Salic
adjective, of or relating to the Salian Franks.
STAGE
noun, a single step or degree in a process; a particular phase, period, position, etc., in a process, development, or series.
sense
noun, any of the faculties, as sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch, by which humans and animals perceive stimuli originating from outside or inside the body:
snits
noun, an agitated or irritated state.
Angle
noun, Geometry. the space within two lines or three or more planes diverging from a common point, or within two planes diverging from a common line. the figure so formed. the amount of rotation needed to bring one line or plane into coincidence with another, generally measured in radians or in degrees, minutes, and seconds, as in 12° 10prime; 30″, which is read as 12 degrees, 10 minutes, and 30 seconds.
agist
verb (used with object), to feed or pasture (livestock) for a fee.
sensa
noun, plural of sensum.
apsis
noun, Astronomy. either of two points in an eccentric orbit, one (higher apsis) farthest from the center of attraction, the other (lower apsis) nearest to the center of attraction.
apses
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.
salts
noun, a crystalline compound, sodium chloride, NaCl, occurring as a mineral, a constituent of seawater, etc., and used for seasoning food, as a preservative, etc.
sanes
noun, a private nationwide organization in the U.S., established in 1957, that opposes nuclear testing and advocates international peace.
sanit
Sans.
snips
noun, the act of snipping, as with scissors.
scale
noun, Zoology. one of the thin, flat, horny plates forming the covering of certain animals, as snakes, lizards, and pangolins. one of the hard, bony or dentinal plates, either flat or denticulate, forming the covering of certain other animals, as fishes.
spilt
noun, a spilling, as of liquid.
sails
noun, an area of canvas or other fabric extended to the wind in such a way as to transmit the force of the wind to an assemblage of spars and rigging mounted firmly on a hull, raft, iceboat, etc., so as to drive it along.
anth-
Selah
noun, an expression occurring frequently in the Psalms, thought to be a liturgical or musical direction, probably a direction by the leader to raise the voice or perhaps an indication of a pause.
speel
verb (used with or without object), to climb; ascend; mount.
antis
noun, a person who is opposed to a particular practice, party, policy, action, etc.
seise
verb (used with or without object), Chiefly Law. seize.
seals
noun, an embossed emblem, figure, symbol, word, letter, etc., used as attestation or evidence of authenticity.
spect
noun, single photon emission computed tomography: a technique for measuring brain function similar to PET.
antic
noun, Usually, antics. a playful trick or prank; caper. a grotesque, fantastic, or ludicrous gesture, act, or posture.
anti-
specs
noun, Usually, specs. specification (def 2).
antes
noun, Poker. a fixed but arbitrary stake put into the pot by each player before the deal.
spate
noun, a sudden, almost overwhelming, outpouring:
seats
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.
Seine
noun, a fishing net that hangs vertically in the water, having floats at the upper edge and sinkers at the lower.
ante-
sect.
spats
noun, a petty quarrel.
seels
verb (used with object), Falconry. to sew shut (the eyes of a falcon) during parts of its training.
spec.
seeps
noun, moisture that seeps out; seepage.
Segni
noun, Antonio [ahn-taw-nyaw] /ɑnˈtɔ nyɔ/ (Show IPA), 1891–1972, Italian teacher, lawyer, and statesman: president 1962–64.
anise
noun, a Mediterranean plant, Pimpinella anisum, of the parsley family, having loose umbrels of small yellowish-white flowers that yield aniseed.
spelt
noun, one of the earliest cultivated forms of wheat, Triticum aestivum spelta, native to southern Europe and western Asia, used for livestock feed and as a grain for human consumption.
aisle
noun, a walkway between or along sections of seats in a theater, classroom, or the like.
anigh
adverb, nearby; close by.
scape
noun, Botany. a leafless peduncle rising from the ground.
spile
noun, a peg or plug of wood, especially one used as a spigot.
Aphis
noun, an aphid, especially of the genus Aphis.
spies
scalp
noun, the integument of the upper part of the head, usually including the associated subcutaneous structures.
scans
noun, an act or instance of scanning; close examination.
spiel
noun, a usually high-flown talk or speech, especially for the purpose of luring people to a movie, a sale, etc.; pitch.
spics
noun, a contemptuous term used to refer to a Spanish-American person.
scant
adverb, Scot. and North England Dialect. scarcely; barely; hardly.
anile
adjective, of or like a foolish, doddering old woman.
spice
noun, any of a class of pungent or aromatic substances of vegetable origin, as pepper, cinnamon, or cloves, used as seasoning, preservatives, etc.
anils
noun, a West Indian shrub, Indigofera suffruticosa, of the legume family, having elongated clusters of small, reddish-yellow flowers and yielding indigo.
spent
verb, simple past tense and past participle of spend.
scat-
Spica
noun, spike2 .
Aisne
noun, a river in N France, flowing NW and W to the Oise. 175 miles (280 km) long.
scats
noun, scat singing.
sceat
noun, a silver Anglo-Saxon coin of the 7th and 8th centuries, sometimes including an amount of gold.
scelp
noun, a slap, smack, or blow, especially one given with the open hand.
scena
noun, an extended operatic vocal solo, usually including an aria and a recitative.
anis-
scene
noun, the place where some action or event occurs:
scent
noun, a distinctive odor, especially when agreeable:
sains
verb (used with object), to make the sign of the cross on, as for protection against evil influences.
sents
noun, a coin of Estonia until the euro was adopted, the 100th part of a kroon.
pians
noun, yaws.
Angie
noun, a male or female given name, form of Angel.
piste
noun, a track or trail, as a downhill ski run or a spoor made by a wild animal.
Stich
noun, a verse or line of poetry.
angi-
pitas
noun, a fiber obtained from plants of the genera Agave, Aechmea, etc., used for cordage, mats, etc.
alecs
noun, a herring.
pitch
noun, relative point, position, or degree:
piths
noun, Botany. the soft, spongy central cylinder of parenchymatous tissue in the stems of dicotyledonous plants.
stge.
place
noun, a particular portion of space, whether of definite or indefinite extent.
Shang
noun, a Chinese dynasty whose dates are usually given as 1766–1122 b.c. and sometimes as 1523–1027 b.c.
actg.
asst.
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.
plage
noun, a sandy bathing beach at a seashore resort.
Shane
noun, a male given name.
step-
slipt
noun, an act or instance of slipping.
plain
noun, an area of land not significantly higher than adjacent areas and with relatively minor differences in elevation, commonly less than 500 feet (150 meters), within the area.
shalt
verb, 2nd person singular of shall.
stele
noun, an upright stone slab or pillar bearing an inscription or design and serving as a monument, marker, or the like.
stela
noun, stele (defs 1–3).
slipe
noun, a sledge, drag, or sleigh.
sties
noun, a pen or enclosure for swine; pigpen.
plait
noun, a braid, especially of hair or straw.
pilch
noun, an infant's wrapper worn over a diaper.
picas
noun, a 12-point type of a size between small pica and English.
Sheen
noun, luster; brightness; radiance.
piece
noun, a separate or limited portion or quantity of something:
tachs
noun, tachometer.
sheas
noun, shea tree.
Pieta
noun, a representation of the Virgin Mary mourning over the body of the dead Christ, usually shown held on her lap.
Angel
noun, one of a class of spiritual beings; a celestial attendant of God. In medieval angelology, angels constituted the lowest of the nine celestial orders (seraphim, cherubim, thrones, dominations or dominions, virtues, powers, principalities or princedoms, archangels, and angels).
tache
noun, a buckle; clasp.
taces
noun, tasset.
spean
verb (used with object), to wean.
stile
noun, a series of steps or rungs by means of which a person may pass over a wall or fence that remains a barrier to sheep or cattle.
piles
noun, an assemblage of things laid or lying one upon the other:
pinas
noun, pineapple.
Alene
noun, a female given name, form of Helen.
Pinel
noun, Phillippe [fee-leep] /fiˈlip/ (Show IPA), 1745–1826, French physician: reformer in the treatment and care of the mentally ill.
Pines
noun, Isle of, former name of Youth, Isle of.
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.
pings
noun, a pinging sound.
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.
SHAPE
noun, the quality of a distinct object or body in having an external surface or outline of specific form or figure.
sting
noun, an act or an instance of stinging.
assn.
snags
noun, a tree or part of a tree held fast in the bottom of a river, lake, etc., and forming an impediment or danger to navigation.
saice
noun, syce.
septa
noun, plural of septum.
plats
noun, a plot of ground.
agent
noun, a person or business authorized to act on another's behalf:
snath
noun, the shaft or handle of a scythe.
pleat
noun, a fold of definite, even width made by doubling cloth or the like upon itself and pressing or stitching it in place.
staph
noun, staphylococcus.
Singh
Asine
noun, an ancient town in S Greece, on the Gulf of Argolis.
Stans
noun, a town in and the capital of Nidwalden, in central Switzerland.
stang
noun, an act or an instance of stinging.
plica
noun, Zoology, Anatomy. a fold or folding.
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.
Ashes
noun, the powdery residue of matter that remains after burning.
stane
noun, adjective, adverb, verb (used with object), stone.
ashen
adjective, ash-colored; gray.
Sept.
sepia
noun, a brown pigment obtained from the inklike secretion of various cuttlefish and used with brush or pen in drawing.
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.
stale
adjective, not fresh; vapid or flat, as beverages; dry or hardened, as bread.
Sachs
noun, Hans [hahns] /hɑns/ (Show IPA), 1494–1576, German Meistersinger: author of stories, songs, poems and dramatic works.
sages
noun, a profoundly wise person; a person famed for wisdom.
sepal
noun, one of the individual leaves or parts of the calyx of a flower.
snash
noun, insolence; impertinence.
snaps
plan-
snail
noun, any mollusk of the class Gastropoda, having a spirally coiled shell and a ventral muscular foot on which it slowly glides about.
Stein
noun, a mug, usually earthenware, especially for beer.
shale
noun, a rock of fissile or laminated structure formed by the consolidation of clay or argillaceous material.
asset
noun, a useful and desirable thing or quality:
shags
noun, rough, matted hair, wool, or the like.
plane
noun, a flat or level surface.
AEGIS
noun, Classical Mythology. the shield or breastplate of Zeus or Athena, bearing at its center the head of the Gorgon.
seti-
Steep
noun, a steep place; declivity, as of a hill.
plant
noun, any member of the kingdom Plantae, comprising multicellular organisms that typically produce their own food from inorganic matter by the process of photosynthesis and that have more or less rigid cell walls containing cellulose, including vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, and hornworts: some classification schemes may include fungi, algae, bacteria, blue-green algae, and certain single-celled eukaryotes that have plantlike qualities, as rigid cell walls or photosynthesis.
Steen
noun, Jan [yahn] /yɑn/ (Show IPA), 1626–79, Dutch painter.
plash
noun, a gentle splash.
Plath
noun, Sylvia, 1932–63, U.S. poet.
plast
Angl.
Steel
noun, any of various modified forms of iron, artificially produced, having a carbon content less than that of pig iron and more than that of wrought iron, and having qualities of hardness, elasticity, and strength varying according to composition and heat treatment: generally categorized as having a high, medium, or low-carbon content.
stech
verb (used with object), to fill or gorge (one's stomach) with food.
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.
plat.
Plate
noun, a shallow, usually circular dish, often of earthenware or porcelain, from which food is eaten.
septs
noun, (in Scotland) a branch of a clan.
steal
noun, Informal. an act of stealing; theft.
stash
noun, something put away or hidden:
Pilea
noun, any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Pilea, of the nettle family, many species of which are cultivated for their ornamental foliage.
sheet
noun, a large rectangular piece of cotton, linen, or other material used as an article of bedding, commonly spread in pairs so that one is immediately above and the other immediately below the sleeper.
lect.
Hanse
noun, Hansa.
gaits
noun, a manner of walking, stepping, or running.
hangs
gains
cine-
cines
noun, a film; motion picture.
gaels
noun, a Scottish Celt or Highlander.
Hants
noun, Hampshire (def 1).
lenis
noun, a lenis consonant.
etnas
noun, Mount, an active volcano in E Sicily. 10,758 feet (3280 meters).
cense
verb (used with object), to burn incense near or in front of; perfume with incense.
chela
noun, the pincerlike organ or claw terminating certain limbs of crustaceans and arachnids.
ethic
noun, the body of moral principles or values governing or distinctive of a particular culture or group:
Letch
noun, a lecherous desire or craving.
Cenis
noun, Mont, a mountain pass between SE France and Italy, in the Alps. 6834 feet (2083 meters) high.
Letha
noun, a female given name.
halts
noun, a temporary or permanent stop.
Galen
noun, Latin Galenus [guh-lee-nuh s] /gəˈli nəs/ (Show IPA). Claudius, a.d. c130–c200, Greek physician and writer on medicine.
Ethel
noun, a female given name: from a Germanic word meaning “noble.”.
Leith
noun, a seaport in SE Scotland, on the Firth of Forth: now part of Edinburgh.
leges
noun, plural of lex.
Legis
legit
noun, the legitimate theater or stage.
Gates
noun, Horatio, 1728–1806, American Revolutionary general, born in England.
hails
noun, a shout or call to attract attention:
Leigh
noun, Vivien (Vivian Mary Hartley) 1913–67, English actress.
gasts
verb (used with object), to terrify or frighten.
gasps
noun, a sudden, short intake of breath, as in shock or surprise.
Lenca
noun, a member of an Indian people of El Salvador and central Honduras.
Gaspe
noun, a town in SE Quebec, in E Canada on the NE end of the Gaspé Peninsula.
hales
noun, (in Hawaii) a simple thatched-roof dwelling.
chess
noun, a game played on a chessboard by two people who maneuver sixteen pieces each according to rules governing movement of the six kinds of pieces (pawn, rook, knight, bishop, queen, king), the object being to bring the opponent's king into checkmate.
gapes
noun, Veterinary Pathology. a parasitic disease of poultry and other birds, characterized by frequent gaping due to infestation of the trachea and bronchi with gapeworms.
galet
noun, spall (def 1).
gales
noun, a very strong wind.
cent.
Lethe
noun, Classical Mythology. a river in Hades whose water caused forgetfulness of the past in those who drank of it.
cists
noun, a box or chest, especially for sacred utensils.
g-cal
cheat
noun, a person who acts dishonestly, deceives, or defrauds:
Celia
noun, a female given name, form of Cecilia.
clang
noun, a clanging sound.
Light
noun, something that makes things visible or affords illumination:
Essen
noun, a city in W Germany: the chief city of the Ruhr River valley.
ceils
verb (used with object), to overlay (the ceiling of a building or room) with wood, plaster, etc.
lign-
clans
noun, a group of families or households, as among the Scottish Highlanders, the heads of which claim descent from a common ancestor:
Isth.
heals
verb (used with object), to make healthy, whole, or sound; restore to health; free from ailment.
ligne
noun, (in Swiss watchmaking) a unit equal to 0.0888 inch or 2.2558 millimeters, divided into 12 douziemes: used mainly to gauge the thickness of a movement.
claps
noun, an act or instance of clapping.
ESPEC
linac
noun, linear accelerator.
Heaps
noun, a group of things placed, thrown, or lying one on another; pile:
islet
noun, a very small island.
ligan
noun, lagan.
Estes
noun, a male given name.
lgth.
Celt.
abbreviation, Celtic.
Ethan
noun, a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “strength.”.
liang
noun, a Chinese unit of weight, equal to 1/16 (0.0625) catty, and equivalent to about 1.33 ounces (38 grams).
hasps
noun, a clasp for a door, lid, etc., especially one passing over a staple and fastened by a pin or a padlock.
ethal
noun, cetyl alcohol.
haste
noun, swiftness of motion; speed; celerity:
cheep
noun, a chirp.
celts
noun, an ax of stone or metal without perforations or grooves, for hafting.
cites
noun, citation (defs 7, 8).
Esth.
Ital.
licet
etape
noun, a place where troops camp after a day's march.
hates
noun, intense dislike; extreme aversion or hostility.
Licht
noun, adjective, verb (used with or without object), adverb, light1 .
gists
noun, the main or essential part of a matter:
istle
noun, a fiber from any of several tropical American plants of the genus Agave or Yucca, used in making bagging, carpets, etc.
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: ¢.
leets
noun, a special annual or semiannual court in which the lords of certain manors had jurisdiction over local disputes.
hect-
giant
noun, (in folklore) a being with human form but superhuman size, strength, etc.
gilts
noun, the thin layer of gold or other material applied in gilding.
laten
verb (used with or without object), to make or become late.
Glass
noun, a hard, brittle, noncrystalline, more or less transparent substance produced by fusion, usually consisting of mutually dissolved silica and silicates that also contain soda and lime, as in the ordinary variety used for windows and bottles.
Chian
noun, a native or inhabitant of Chios.
lagen
noun, laggin.
Giles
noun, Saint, 8th century a.d., Athenian hermit in France.
Ghent
noun, a port in NW Belgium, at the confluence of the Scheldt and Lys rivers: treaty 1814.
latch
noun, a device for holding a door, gate, or the like, closed, consisting basically of a bar falling or sliding into a catch, groove, hole, etc.
Lathe
noun, a machine for use in working wood, metal, etc., that holds the material and rotates it about a horizontal axis against a tool that shapes it.
lathi
noun, a heavy pole or stick, especially one used as a club by police.
ghees
noun, a kind of liquid butter, used especially in the cooking of India, made from the milk of cows or buffaloes and clarified by boiling.
glean
verb (used with object), to gather slowly and laboriously, bit by bit.
Cesti
noun, Marcantonio [mahr-kahn-taw-nyaw] /ˌmɑr kɑnˈtɔ nyɔ/ (Show IPA), 1623–69, Italian composer.
laths
noun, a thin, narrow strip of wood, used with other strips to form latticework, a backing for plaster or stucco, a support for slates and other roofing materials, etc.
Ghats
noun, Eastern Ghats.
glans
noun, the head of the penis (glans penis) or of the clitoris (glans clitoris)
Lahti
noun, a city in S Finland, NNE of Helsinki.
glees
noun, open delight or pleasure; exultant joy; exultation.
laigh
noun, a small valley or hollow.
lang.
Lange
noun, Christian Louis [kris-tyahn loo-ee,, -is] /ˈkrɪs tyɑn ˈlu i,, -ɪs/ (Show IPA), 1869–1938, Norwegian historian: Nobel Peace Prize 1921.
Laith
adjective, loath.
Laing
noun, R(onald) D(avid) 1927–1989, British psychiatrist and author, born in Scotland.
lapin
noun, a rabbit.
lapis
noun, (italics) Latin. stone (used in Latin names for minerals, gems, etc.)
lapse
noun, an accidental or temporary decline or deviation from an expected or accepted condition or state; a temporary falling or slipping from a previous standard:
laics
noun, one of the laity.
lasts
noun, a person or thing that is last.
lases
verb (used without object), to give off coherent light, as in a laser.
Chile
noun, chili.
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.
cetes
noun, a number of badgers together.
Glace
noun, ice placed in a drink to cool it.
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.
ginep
noun, genip.
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.
Latin
noun, an Italic language spoken in ancient Rome, fixed in the 2nd or 1st century b.c., and established as the official language of the Roman Empire. Abbreviation: L.
cepes
noun, cep.
Genet
noun, any small, Old World carnivore of the genus Genetta, especially G. genetta, having spotted sides and a ringed tail.
genip
noun, Also, ginep. a genipap.
lease
noun, a contract renting land, buildings, etc., to another; a contract or instrument conveying property to another for a specified period or for a period determinable at the will of either lessor or lessee in consideration of rent or other compensation.
leash
noun, a chain, strap, etc., for controlling or leading a dog or other animal; lead.
Genie
noun, Islamic Mythology. jinn.
genic
adjective, of, pertaining to, resembling, or arising from a gene or genes.
chest
noun, Anatomy. the trunk of the body from the neck to the abdomen; thorax.
least
noun, something that is least; the least amount, quantity, degree, etc.
Chita
noun, a city in the SE Russian Federation in Asia.
leapt
noun, a spring, jump, or bound; a light, springing movement.
chits
noun, a signed note for money owed for food, drink, etc.
gelts
noun, money.
Gelee
noun, a jellied substance, especially a cosmetic gel or a jellied food.
haets
noun, a little bit; a whit.
geese
noun, a plural of goose.
Hagen
noun, Walter, 1892–1969, U.S. golfer.
leech
noun, any bloodsucking or carnivorous aquatic or terrestrial worm of the class Hirudinea, certain freshwater species of which were formerly much used in medicine for bloodletting.
gnash
noun, an act of gnashing.
leaps
noun, a spring, jump, or bound; a light, springing movement.
ghast
adjective, ghastly.
gents
noun, Informal. gentleman (defs 1, 2).
ghain
noun, the nineteenth letter of the Arabic alphabet.
lact-
gleet
noun, Pathology. a thin, morbid discharge, as from a wound. persistent or chronic gonorrhea.
getas
noun, a traditional Japanese wooden clog that is worn outdoors, with a thong that passes between the first two toes and with two transverse supports on the bottom of the sole.
gests
noun, a story or tale.
geste
noun, gest.
glias
noun, neuroglia.
Leach
noun, the act or process of leaching.
Genl.
Chin.
China
noun, a translucent ceramic material, biscuit-fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature.
glint
noun, a tiny, quick flash of light.
laces
noun, a netlike ornamental fabric made of threads by hand or machine.
leans
noun, the act or state of leaning; inclination:
chine
noun, a ravine formed in rock by the action of running water.
leant
noun, the act or state of leaning; inclination:
heats
noun, the state of a body perceived as having or generating a relatively high degree of warmth.
Liege
noun, a feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service.
clapt
verb, simple past tense and past participle of clap1 .
ling.
elint
noun, the gathering of military or other intelligence through the monitoring of electronic signals other than voice communications, as satellite transmissions, rocket telemetry, and radar.
Elisa
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
neath
preposition, beneath.
Elise
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
elite
noun, (often used with a plural verb) the choice or best of anything considered collectively, as of a group or class of persons.
incl.
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.
neaps
noun, neap tide.
inept
adjective, without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit:
hests
noun, behest.
Elsie
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
Ingle
noun, a fire burning in a hearth.
enact
verb (used with object), to make into an act or statute:
natl.
nates
noun, buttocks; rump.
chap.
nails
noun, a slender, typically rod-shaped rigid piece of metal, usually in any of numerous standard lengths from a fraction of an inch to several inches and having one end pointed and the other enlarged and flattened, for hammering into or through wood, other building materials, etc., as used in building, in fastening, or in holding separate pieces together.
insep
hence
adverb, as an inference from this fact; for this reason; therefore:
Engel
noun, Lehman [ley-muh n] /ˈleɪ mən/ (Show IPA), 1910–1982, U.S. conductor and composer.
chais
noun, a shed or other aboveground building where a winemaker stores wine in casks.
henge
noun, a Neolithic monument of the British Isles, consisting of a circular area enclosed by a bank and ditch and often containing additional features including one or more circles of upright stone or wood pillars: probably used for ritual purposes or for marking astronomical events, as solstices and equinoxes.
encl.
Henie
noun, Sonja, 1912–69, U.S. figure-skater and film actress, born in Norway.
natch
adverb, of course; naturally.
hents
verb (used with object), to seize.
napes
noun, the back of the neck (usually used in the phrase nape of the neck).
Chase
noun, the act of chasing; pursuit:
inlet
noun, an indentation of a shoreline, usually long and narrow; small bay or arm.
Hesse
noun, Hermann [her-mahn] /ˈhɛr mɑn/ (Show IPA), 1877–1962, German novelist and poet: Nobel Prize 1946.
enate
noun, a person related on one's mother's side. Compare agnate, cognate.
Elias
noun, Douay Bible. Elijah (def 1).
chape
noun, the lowermost terminal mount of a scabbard.
inset
noun, something inserted; insert.
easel
noun, a stand or frame for supporting or displaying at an angle an artist's canvas, a blackboard, a china plate, etc.
eaten
noun, eats, Informal. food.
Icel.
eclat
noun, brilliance of success, reputation, etc.:
IATSE
ectal
adjective, external; outer; on the surface of.
easts
noun, a cardinal point of the compass, 90° to the right of north. Abbreviation: E.
Nepal
noun, a constitutional monarchy in the Himalayas between N India and Tibet. About 56,830 sq. mi. (147,190 sq. km). Capital: Kathmandu.
Neils
noun, a male given name: from an Irish word meaning “champion.”.
eases
noun, freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort:
egest
verb (used with object), to discharge, as from the body; void (opposed to ingest).
neigh
noun, the cry of a horse; whinny.
Cates
noun, a choice food;delicacy; dainty.
Cath.
eight
noun, a cardinal number, seven plus one.
neeps
noun, a turnip.
Elgin
noun, a city in NE Illinois.
Elath
noun, Eilat.
Elena
noun, a female given name, form of Helen.
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.
inapt
adjective, not apt or fitting.
Hines
noun, Earl ("Fatha") 1905–83, U.S. jazz pianist.
hinge
noun, a jointed device or flexible piece on which a door, gate, shutter, lid, or other attached part turns, swings, or moves.
Elche
noun, a city in E Spain.
elate
adjective, elated.
Eilat
noun, a seaport at the N tip of the Gulf of Aqaba, in S Israel.
Eagle
noun, any of several large, soaring birds of prey belonging to the hawk family Accipitridae, noted for their size, strength, and powers of flight and vision: formerly widespread in North America, eagles are mostly confined to Alaska and a few isolated populations. Compare bald eagle, golden eagle.
hints
noun, an indirect, covert, or helpful suggestion; clue:
ileac
adjective, of or relating to the ileum.
elans
noun, dash; impetuous ardor:
hist.
hsien
noun, (in popular Chinese religion) one of a group of benevolent spirits promoting good in the world.
Engle
noun, Paul (Hamilton) 1908–91, U.S. poet and educator.
LANCE
noun, a long wooden shaft with a pointed metal head, used as a weapon by knights and cavalry soldiers in charging.
Clite
noun, Classical Mythology. the wife of Cyzicus, who hanged herself when her husband was mistakenly killed by the Argonauts.
Ephes
Helga
noun, a female given name: from a Germanic word meaning “holy.”.
clept
verb, a simple past tense and past participle of clepe.
Helen
noun, Also called Helen of Troy. Classical Mythology. the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda and wife of Menelaus whose abduction by Paris was the cause of the Trojan War.
helas
interjection, alas!
entia
noun, plural of ens.
epact
noun, the difference in days between a solar year and a lunar year.
lithe
adjective, bending readily; pliant; limber; supple; flexible:
lites
noun, light2 (def 36).
clepe
verb (used with object), to call; name (now chiefly in the past participle as ycleped or yclept).
litas
noun, a former silver coin and monetary unit of Lithuania, equal to 100 centai.
heist
noun, a robbery or holdup:
lists
noun, an enclosed arena for a tilting contest.
epees
noun, a rapier with a three-sided blade and a guard over the tip.
Heine
noun, Heinrich [hahyn-rikh] /ˈhaɪn rɪx/ (Show IPA), 1797–1856, German lyric and satiric poet, journalist, and critic.
cleat
noun, a wedge-shaped block fastened to a surface to serve as a check or support:
heli-
Epist
lings
noun, an elongated, marine, gadid food fish, Molva molva, of Greenland and northern Europe.
clase
clash
noun, a loud, harsh noise, as of a collision:
lints
noun, minute shreds or ravelings of yarn; bits of thread.
CLASP
noun, a device, usually of metal, for fastening together two or more things or parts of the same thing:
heels
noun, the back part of the human foot, below and behind the ankle.
Lipan
noun, a member of a group of Apache Indians who lived in the U.S. east of the Rio Grande.
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.
Episc
Epis.
cease
noun, cessation:
clast
noun, a grain of sediment, silt, sand, gravel, etc., especially as a constituent fragment of a clastic rock formation, as distinguished from a chemical or biogenic component of such a formation.
Hegel
noun, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich [gey-awrk vil-helm free-drikh] /ˈgeɪ ɔrk ˈvɪl hɛlm ˈfri drɪx/ (Show IPA), 1770–1831, German philosopher.
cheap
Idioms, cheap at twice the price, exceedingly inexpensive:
cline
noun, Biology. the gradual change in certain characteristics exhibited by members of a series of adjacent populations of organisms of the same species.
Lith.
cling
noun, the act of clinging; adherence; attachment.
helps
noun, the act of helping; aid or assistance; relief or succor.
Clint
noun, a male given name, form of Clinton.
intel
noun, intelligence (defs 4, 6).
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.
clipt
noun, the act of clipping.
insp.
inst.
chats
noun, informal conversation:
Glee
noun, open delight or pleasure; exultant joy; exultation.
shit
noun, excrement; feces.
Shan
noun, a group of Mongoloid tribes in the hills of Burma.
sees
noun, the seat, center of authority, office, or jurisdiction of a bishop.
chat
noun, informal conversation:
Heep
noun, Uriah, Uriah Heep.
sepn
Hsia
noun, a legendary dynasty in China, the traditional dates of which are 2205–1766 b.c.
Chen
noun, a dynasty that ruled in China a.d. 557–89.
sinh
noun, hyperbolic sine.
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.
Hale
noun, (in Hawaii) a simple thatched-roof dwelling.
Hiss
noun, a hissing sound, especially one made in disapproval.
seis
noun, sei whale.
sent
noun, a coin of Estonia until the euro was adopted, the 100th part of a kroon.
shag
noun, rough, matted hair, wool, or the like.
Sean
noun, a male given name, form of John.
hent
verb (used with object), to seize.
hint
noun, an indirect, covert, or helpful suggestion; clue:
heal
verb (used with object), to make healthy, whole, or sound; restore to health; free from ailment.
ship
noun, a vessel, especially a large oceangoing one propelled by sails or engines.
seep
noun, moisture that seeps out; seepage.
Secs
noun, second2 (def 2).
SEAS
noun, the salt waters that cover the greater part of the earth's surface.
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.
halt
noun, a temporary or permanent stop.
heel
noun, the back part of the human foot, below and behind the ankle.
sec.
Hals
noun, Frans [frahns] /frɑ̃s/ (Show IPA), 1581?–1666, Dutch portrait and genre painter.
HEAP
noun, a group of things placed, thrown, or lying one on another; pile:
sech
ant.
ical
Ice.
ANSI
gite
noun, a furnished vacation home in France that is available for rental, especially in a rural setting.
Seel
verb (used with object), Falconry. to sew shut (the eyes of a falcon) during parts of its training.
Hans
noun, a male given name, Germanic form of John.
Glen
noun, a small, narrow, secluded valley.
heat
noun, the state of a body perceived as having or generating a relatively high degree of warmth.
Seen
verb, past participle of see1 .
hins
noun, an ancient Hebrew unit of liquid measure equal to about one and one half gallons (5.7 liters).
Shea
noun, shea tree.
glia
noun, neuroglia.
ness
noun, a headland; promontory; cape.
Chas
noun, tea.
Seta
noun, a stiff hair; bristle or bristlelike part.
sial
noun, the assemblage of rocks, rich in silica and alumina, that comprise the continental portions of the upper layer of the earth's crust.
hets
noun, a heterosexual person.
HETP
noun, a yellow, very poisonous liquid, (C 2 H 5 O) 6 P 4 O 7 , soluble in water, used as an insecticide.
ALIT
verb, a simple past tense and past participle of alight1 .
Alps
noun, a high mountain.
sign
noun, a token; indication.
haes
verb (used with object), auxiliary verb, have.
haet
noun, a little bit; a whit.
anes
adverb, once.
sigh
noun, the act or sound of sighing.
help
noun, the act of helping; aid or assistance; relief or succor.
Sig.
Haig
noun, Douglas, 1st Earl, 1861–1928, British field marshal: commander in chief of the British forces in France 1915–18.
alt.
hest
noun, behest.
Hag.
HASP
noun, a clasp for a door, lid, etc., especially one passing over a staple and fastened by a pin or a padlock.
sice
noun, syce.
sics
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).
gnat
noun, any of certain small flies, especially the biting gnats or punkies of the family Ceratopogonidae, the midges of the family Chironomidae, and the black flies of the family Simuliidae.
seps
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.
hags
noun, an ugly old woman, especially a vicious or malicious one.
chg.
hal-
alts
noun, in alt, in the first octave above the treble staff.
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.
hate
noun, intense dislike; extreme aversion or hostility.
hilt
noun, the handle of a sword or dagger.
Anil
noun, a West Indian shrub, Indigofera suffruticosa, of the legume family, having elongated clusters of small, reddish-yellow flowers and yielding indigo.
Hapi
noun, Apis.
ance
shee
noun, sídh.
sels
noun, adjective, pronoun, self.
hail
noun, a shout or call to attract attention:
hast
noun, Usually, haves. an individual or group that has wealth, social position, or other material benefits (contrasted with have-not).
Sina
noun, a female given name.
Hess
noun, Dame Myra, 1890–1965, English pianist.
hgt.
Chet
noun, a male given name, form of Chester.
Shin
noun, the front part of the leg from the knee to the ankle.
silt
noun, earthy matter, fine sand, or the like carried by moving or running water and deposited as a sediment.
Seth
noun, the third son of Adam. Gen. 4:25.
sene
noun, a bronze coin and monetary unit of Western Samoa, the 100th part of a tala.
haps
noun, one's luck or lot.
Alis
Sian
noun, Older Spelling. Xian.
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.
sipe
verb (used without object), (of liquid) to drip, ooze, or soak through.
Eng.
enl.
tale
noun, a narrative that relates the details of some real or imaginary event, incident, or case; story:
Tane
noun, a Polynesian god of fertility.
engs
noun, the symbol, ŋ, that, in the International Phonetic Alphabet and in the pronunciation alphabets of some dictionaries, represents the voiced velar nasal consonant indicated in English spelling by (ng), as in the pronunciations of cling [kling] /klɪŋ/ (Show IPA) and clink [klingk] /klɪŋk/ (Show IPA).
clit
noun, clitoris.
tanh
tans
noun, the brown color imparted to the skin by exposure to the sun or open air.
Tape
noun, a long, narrow strip of linen, cotton, or the like, used for tying garments, binding seams or carpets, etc.
TASS
noun, a cup or small goblet, especially an ornamental one.
clip
noun, the act of clipping.
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.
ACLS
acle
noun, the hard, durable wood of a Philippine leguminous tree, Albizzia acle, used for making fine furniture.
Acis
noun, the lover of Galatea, killed by Polyphemus out of jealousy.
teal
noun, any of several species of small dabbling ducks, of worldwide distribution, usually traveling in tight flocks and frequenting ponds and marshes.
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.
ence
enc.
teel
noun, til.
talc
noun, Also, talcum [tal-kuh m] /ˈtæl kəm/ (Show IPA). a green-to-gray, soft mineral, hydrous magnesium silicate, Mg 3 (Si 4 O 10)(OH) 2 , unctuous to the touch, and occurring usually in foliated or compact masses, used in making lubricants, talcum powder, electrical insulation, etc.
tain
noun, a thin tin plate.
Tees
noun, a river in N England, flowing E along the boundary between Durham and Yorkshire to the North Sea. 70 miles (113 km) long.
epi-
ESIS
aet.
aesc
noun, ash2 (def 3).
epit
ACTS
noun, anything done, being done, or to be done; deed; performance:
Clea
noun, a female given name, form of Cleopatra.
stg.
epic
noun, an epic poem.
ACTH
Ens.
Eph.
clep
epee
noun, a rapier with a three-sided blade and a guard over the tip.
stlg
thi-
Tace
noun, tasset.
tach
noun, tachometer.
tael
noun, liang.
tail
noun, the hindmost part of an animal, especially that forming a distinct, flexible appendage to the trunk.
teen
noun, Archaic. suffering; grief.
Else
Idioms, or else, or suffer the consequences:
esp.
tile
noun, a thin slab or bent piece of baked clay, sometimes painted or glazed, used for various purposes, as to form one of the units of a roof covering, floor, or revetment.
thee
pronoun, the objective case of thou1 :
then
noun, that time:
ease
noun, freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort:
egis
noun, aegis.
Thin
adverb, in a thin manner.
egal
adjective, equal.
this
Idioms, with this, following this; hereupon:
tics
noun, Pathology. a sudden, spasmodic, painless, involuntary muscular contraction, as of the face. tic douloureux.
tils
noun, the sesame plant.
Thea
noun, a female given name.
TINA
noun, a female given name.
Tine
noun, a sharp, projecting point or prong, as of a fork.
ect-
echt
adjective, real; authentic; genuine.
Ting
noun, a tinging sound.
East
noun, a cardinal point of the compass, 90° to the right of north. Abbreviation: E.
eats
noun, eats, Informal. food.
eath
adjective, adverb, easy.
Tshi
noun, Twi.
elan
noun, dash; impetuous ardor:
the-
tegs
noun, Animal Husbandry. a two-year-old sheep that has not been shorn. the wool shorn from such a sheep.
ten.
Elsa
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
teil
noun, Archaic. the European linden, Tilia europaea.
tel-
tela
noun, a seaport in N Honduras.
ache
noun, a continuous, dull pain (in contrast to a sharp, sudden, or sporadic pain).
Elis
noun, an ancient country in W Greece, in the Peloponnesus: site of the ancient Olympic Games.
Elia
noun, the pen name of Charles Lamb.
elhi
adjective, elementary and high-school:
Tena
noun, Koyukon.
ELAS
tens
noun, a self-operated portable device used to treat chronic pain by sending electrical impulses through electrodes placed over the painful area.
cts.
tepe
noun, (in Turkey, Iran, and Iraq) tell 2 .
each
adverb, to, from, or for each; apiece:
Elea
noun, an ancient Greek city in SW Italy, on the coast of Lucania.
Tess
noun, a female given name, form of Theresa.
thae
pronoun, adjective, those.
Thai
noun, Also called Thailander [tahy-lan-der, -luh n-] /ˈtaɪˌlæn dər, -lən-/ (Show IPA). a native or descendant of a native of Thailand.
than
conjunction, (used, as after comparative adjectives and adverbs, to introduce the second member of an unequal comparison):
esne
noun, (in Anglo-Saxon England) a member of the lowest class; laborer.
Agee
noun, James, 1909–55, U.S. author, scenarist, and film critic.
SIPS
noun, an instance of sipping; a small taste of a liquid:
chit
noun, a signed note for money owed for food, drink, etc.
slit
noun, a straight, narrow cut, opening, or aperture.
snag
noun, a tree or part of a tree held fast in the bottom of a river, lake, etc., and forming an impediment or danger to navigation.
Gent
noun, Informal. gentleman (defs 1, 2).
gens
noun, a group of families in ancient Rome claiming descent from a common ancestor and united by a common name and common ancestral religious rites.
Alec
noun, a herring.
Chip
noun, a small, slender piece, as of wood, separated by chopping, cutting, or breaking.
chis
noun, the twenty-second letter of the Greek alphabet (X, χ).
snip
noun, the act of snipping, as with scissors.
snit
noun, an agitated or irritated state.
gest
noun, a story or tale.
gene
noun, the basic physical unit of heredity; a linear sequence of nucleotides along a segment of DNA that provides the coded instructions for synthesis of RNA, which, when translated into protein, leads to the expression of hereditary character.
Gena
noun, the cheek or side region of the head.
spae
verb (used with object), to prophesy; foretell; predict.
Gen.
gelt
noun, money.
seal
noun, an embossed emblem, figure, symbol, word, letter, etc., used as attestation or evidence of authenticity.
chs.
aits
noun, a small island, especially in a river.
Gela
noun, a city in S Sicily, Italy, on the Mediterranean Sea.
alee
adverb, adjective, upon or toward the lee side of a vessel; away from the wind (opposed to aweather).
geta
noun, a traditional Japanese wooden clog that is worn outdoors, with a thong that passes between the first two toes and with two transverse supports on the bottom of the sole.
spas
noun, a mineral spring, or a locality in which such springs exist.
Gina
noun, a female given name.
gist
noun, the main or essential part of a matter:
SITA
noun, (in the Ramayana) the wife of Ramachandra, abducted by Ravana and later rescued.
site
noun, the position or location of a town, building, etc., especially as to its environment:
Gish
noun, Dorothy, 1898–1968, and her sister Lillian, 1896–1993, U.S. film actresses.
sith
adverb, conjunction, preposition, since.
sits
verb, (in prescriptions) may it be.
slag
noun, Also called cinder. the more or less completely fused and vitrified matter separated during the reduction of a metal from its ore.
gips
noun, Informal: Sometimes Offensive. a swindle or fraud.
slap
noun, a sharp blow or smack, especially with the open hand or with something flat.
SLIC
gilt
noun, the thin layer of gold or other material applied in gilding.
gils
noun, a male given name, form of Gilbert.
slat
noun, a long thin, narrow strip of wood, metal, etc., used as a support for a bed, as one of the horizontal laths of a Venetian blind, etc.
Gila
noun, a river flowing W from SW New Mexico across S Arizona to the Colorado River. 630 miles (1015 km) long.
ghee
noun, a kind of liquid butter, used especially in the cooking of India, made from the milk of cows or buffaloes and clarified by boiling.
Alg.
ghat
noun, a wide set of steps descending to a river, especially a river used for bathing.
ales
noun, a malt beverage, darker, heavier, and more bitter than beer, containing about 6 percent alcohol by volume.
gets
noun, an offspring or the total of the offspring, especially of a male animal:
gees
noun, a sum of one thousand dollars:
spat
noun, a petty quarrel.
Ste.
cite
noun, citation (defs 7, 8).
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.
cis-
agit
cist
noun, a box or chest, especially for sacred utensils.
agin
preposition, against; opposed to.
Stag
noun, an adult male deer.
Eth.
cit.
etch
noun, Printing. an acid used for etching.
Etna
noun, Mount, an active volcano in E Sicily. 10,758 feet (3280 meters).
etc.
ETAS
noun, the seventh letter of the Greek alphabet (H, η).
Stan
noun, a male given name, form of Stanley.
clan
noun, a group of families or households, as among the Scottish Highlanders, the heads of which claim descent from a common ancestor:
ages
noun, the length of time during which a being or thing has existed; length of life or existence to the time spoken of or referred to:
Este
noun, a city in NE Italy: medieval fortress; ancient Roman ruins.
est.
esse
noun, being; existence.
clap
noun, an act or instance of clapping.
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.
spit
noun, saliva, especially when ejected.
Gean
noun, heart cherry.
gash
noun, a long, deep wound or cut; slash.
ains
noun, a department in E France. 2249 sq. mi. (5825 sq. km). Capital: Bourg.
SPCA
ails
verb (used with object), to cause pain, uneasiness, or trouble to.
gats
noun, a pistol or revolver.
Spee
noun, Maximilian von [mahk-si-mee-lee-ahn fuh n] /ˌmɑk sɪˈmi liˌɑn fən/ (Show IPA), 1861–1941, German admiral.
gate
noun, a movable barrier, usually on hinges, closing an opening in a fence, wall, or other enclosure.
gast
verb (used with object), to terrify or frighten.
gasp
noun, a sudden, short intake of breath, as in shock or surprise.
spic
noun, a contemptuous term used to refer to a Spanish-American person.
Gael
noun, a Scottish Celt or Highlander.
gape
noun, a wide opening; gap; breach.
gals
noun, a term used to refer to a girl or woman.
Gale
noun, a very strong wind.
Gal.
agst
spin
noun, the act of causing a spinning or whirling motion.
Agni
noun, Hindu Mythology. the god of fire, one of the three chief divinities of the Vedas.
gait
noun, a manner of walking, stepping, or running.
CIGS
noun, a cigarette.
ices
noun, the solid form of water, produced by freezing; frozen water.
Gail
noun, a female or male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “joy.”.
lea.
pct.
Pal.
PSAT
NCTE
pnea
NATS
noun, a male given name, form of Nathan or Nathaniel.
phis
noun, the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet (Φ, φ).
PLSS
Caph
noun, kaph.
cast
noun, act of casting or throwing.
Pali
noun, (in Hawaii) a steep slope or cliff.
LISA
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
Nast
noun, Thomas, 1840–1902, U.S. illustrator and cartoonist.
Pan.
pane
noun, one of the divisions of a window or the like, consisting of a single plate of glass in a frame.
psec
Ashe
noun, Arthur (Robert, Jr) 1943–93, U.S. tennis player.
Nasi
noun, the head or president of the Sanhedrin.
Nash
noun, John, 1752–1835, English architect and city planner.
plie
noun, a movement in which the knees are bent while the back is held straight.
Pang
noun, a sudden feeling of mental or emotional distress or longing:
nape
noun, the back of the neck (usually used in the phrase nape of the neck).
Cass
noun, Lewis, 1782–1866, U.S. statesman.
pial
adjective, of or relating to the pia mater.
lace
noun, a netlike ornamental fabric made of threads by hand or machine.
pian
noun, yaws.
nail
noun, a slender, typically rod-shaped rigid piece of metal, usually in any of numerous standard lengths from a fraction of an inch to several inches and having one end pointed and the other enlarged and flattened, for hammering into or through wood, other building materials, etc., as used in building, in fastening, or in holding separate pieces together.
pias
noun, a female given name.
Lise
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
lees
noun, plural of lee2 .
Leet
noun, a special annual or semiannual court in which the lords of certain manors had jurisdiction over local disputes.
Pica
noun, a 12-point type of a size between small pica and English.
cepe
noun, cep.
atic
Sacs
noun, a baglike structure in an animal, plant, or fungus, as one containing fluid.
lint
noun, minute shreds or ravelings of yarn; bits of thread.
asci
noun, plural of ascus.
PING
noun, a pinging sound.
PACE
noun, a rate of movement, especially in stepping, walking, etc.:
Neel
noun, Louis Eugène Félix [lwee œ-zhen fey-leeks] /lwi œˈʒɛn feɪˈliks/ (Show IPA), 1904–2000, French physicist: Nobel prize 1970.
pacs
noun, pack1 (def 1).
peal
noun, a loud, prolonged ringing of bells.
PACT
noun, an agreement, covenant, or compact:
Page
noun, one side of a leaf of something printed or written, as a book, manuscript, or letter.
pts.
lip-
ptg.
leg.
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.
lipa
noun, a monetary unit of Croatia.
peag
noun, wampum (def 1).
neat
noun, an animal of the genus Bos; a bovine, as a cow or ox.
Pail
noun, bucket.
psst
interjection, (used to attract someone's attention in an unobtrusive manner.)
Pain
noun, physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc.
neap
noun, neap tide.
psis
noun, the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet (Ψ, ψ).
psig
Neal
noun, a male given name.
psia
asis
Lech
noun, a lecherous desire or craving.
legs
noun, either of the two lower limbs of a biped, as a human being, or any of the paired limbs of an animal, arthropod, etc., that support and move the body.
pina
noun, pineapple.
Ceta
noun, Comprehensive Employment and Training Act.
late
Idioms, of late, lately; recently:
cet-
pil-
LEAS
noun, a tract of open ground, especially grassland; meadow.
pile
noun, an assemblage of things laid or lying one upon the other:
lath
noun, a thin, narrow strip of wood, used with other strips to form latticework, a backing for plaster or stucco, a support for slates and other roofing materials, etc.
Aten
noun, Aton.
LEAP
noun, a spring, jump, or bound; a light, springing movement.
pith
noun, Botany. the soft, spongy central cylinder of parenchymatous tissue in the stems of dicotyledonous plants.
lit.
CASE
noun, an instance of the occurrence, existence, etc., of something:
pita
noun, a fiber obtained from plants of the genera Agave, Aechmea, etc., used for cordage, mats, etc.
Asti
noun, a city in the Piedmont region of Italy, S of Turin: center of wine-producing region.
Lat.
piss
noun, urine.
Pish
noun, an exclamation of “pish!”.
pise
noun, rammed earth.
lats
noun, a former silver coin of Latvia, equal to 100 santimi.
lite
noun, light2 (def 36).
Pisa
noun, a city in NW Italy, on the Arno River: leaning tower.
pat.
lits
noun, litas.
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.
Lean
noun, the act or state of leaning; inclination:
Pate
noun, the crown or top of the head.
Leah
noun, the first wife of Jacob. Gen. 29:23–26.
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.
ates
Cete
noun, a number of badgers together.
lacs
noun, a resinous substance deposited on the twigs of various trees in southern Asia by the female of the lac insect: used in the manufacture of varnishes, sealing wax, etc., and in the production of a red coloring matter. Compare shellac (defs 1, 2).
asps
noun, any of several venomous snakes, especially the Egyptian cobra or the horned viper.
pats
noun, a light stroke, tap, or blow with the palm, fingers, or a flat object.
Nah.
pice
noun, a former bronze coin of British India, one quarter of an anna. Compare pie5 .
Pich
noun, a West Indian shrub or small tree, Calliandra portoricensis, of the legume family, having numerous leaflets and white, night-blooming, flowers.
plea
noun, an appeal or entreaty:
Cash
noun, money in the form of coins or banknotes, especially that issued by a government.
lags
noun, a lagging or falling behind; retardation.
PICS
noun, a movie.
laic
noun, one of the laity.
lain
noun, a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood. Synonyms: prevarication, falsification. Antonyms: truth.
LAIS
noun, (in medieval French literature)
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.
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.
Lane
noun, a narrow way or passage between hedges, fences, walls, or houses.
Past
noun, the time gone by:
LISP
noun, a speech defect consisting in pronouncing s and z like or nearly like the th- sounds of thin and this, respectively.
Lani
pash
noun, an infatuation for another person; crush.
ceps
noun, an edible mushroom, Boletus edulis, that grows wild under pine or other evergreen trees: prized for its flavor.
asse
noun, Cape fox.
pies
noun, plural of pi2 .
Piet
noun, Scot. a magpie.
lase
verb (used without object), to give off coherent light, as in a laser.
Lash
noun, the flexible part of a whip; the section of cord or the like forming the extremity of a whip.
cess
noun, British. a tax, assessment, or lien.
LASS
noun, a girl or young woman, especially one who is unmarried.
LIST
noun, a series of names or other items written or printed together in a meaningful grouping or sequence so as to constitute a record:
last
noun, a person or thing that is last.
phat
noun, Typesetting. fat (def 23).
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.
lens
noun, a piece of transparent substance, usually glass, having two opposite surfaces either both curved or one curved and one plane, used in an optical device in changing the convergence of light rays, as for magnification, or in correcting defects of vision.
Cain
noun, Scot. and Irish English. rent paid in kind, especially a percentage of a farm crop.
SCAN
noun, an act or instance of scanning; close examination.
Cela
noun, Camilo José [kah-mee-law haw-se] /kɑˈmi lɔ hɔˈsɛ/ (Show IPA), 1916–2001, Spanish writer.
Neil
noun, a male given name: from an Irish word meaning “champion.”.
inch
noun, a unit of length, 1/12 (0.0833) foot, equivalent to 2.54 centimeters.
nigh
adverb, near in space, time, or relation:
Neh.
scag
noun, heroin.
Pest
noun, an annoying or troublesome person, animal, or thing; nuisance.
Peel
noun, the skin or rind of a fruit, vegetable, etc.
Inge
noun, William (Motter) [mot-er] /ˈmɒt ər/ (Show IPA), 1913–73, U.S. playwright.
sati
noun, a Hindu practice whereby a widow immolates herself on the funeral pyre of her husband: now abolished by law.
Chal
lent
noun, (in the Christian religion) an annual season of fasting and penitence in preparation for Easter, beginning on Ash Wednesday and lasting 40 weekdays to Easter, observed by Roman Catholic, Anglican, and certain other churches.
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.
Sage
noun, a profoundly wise person; a person famed for wisdom.
Apis
noun, a sacred bull worshiped at Memphis: identified originally with Ptah and later assimilated with Osiris to form the Ptolemaic Serapis.
Sat.
ins.
sash
noun, a long band or scarf worn over one shoulder or around the waist, as by military officers as a part of the uniform or by women and children for ornament.
SASE
cen.
Nile
noun, a river in E Africa, the longest in the world, flowing N from Lake Victoria to the Mediterranean. 3473 miles (5592 km) long; from the headwaters of the Kagera River, 4000 miles (6440 km) long.
Nils
noun, nothing; naught; zero.
IEEE
Pet.
peen
noun, a wedgelike, spherical, or other striking end of a hammer head opposite the face.
1080
ICSH
sch.
LEST
conjunction, for fear that; so that (one) should not (used negatively to introduce a clause expressive of an action or occurrence requiring caution):
less
noun, a smaller amount or quantity:
Cage
noun, a boxlike enclosure having wires, bars, or the like, for confining and displaying birds or animals.
Can.
cane
noun, a stick or short staff used to assist one in walking; walking stick.
lich
noun, the body; the trunk.
Pele
noun, peel3 .
Cels
CALS
noun, a male given name, form of Calvin.
Pent
noun, penthouse (def 4).
ile-
aph-
pees
noun, the letter p.
NICE
noun, a port in and the capital of Alpes-Maritimes, in SE France, on the Mediterranean: resort.
lien
noun, Law. the legal claim of one person upon the property of another person to secure the payment of a debt or the satisfaction of an obligation.
Neph
Cate
noun, a choice food;delicacy; dainty.
Ilse
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
pehs
noun, pe.
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.
inae
pelt
noun, the act of pelting.
cat.
Inc.
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.
chai
noun, a shed or other aboveground building where a winemaker stores wine in casks.
int.
ign.
cees
noun, the letter C.
NTIA
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.
Isle
noun, a small island.
isls
Sale
noun, the act of selling.
ISSN
Line
noun, a mark or stroke long in proportion to its breadth, made with a pen, pencil, tool, etc., on a surface:
Sais
noun, an ancient city in N Egypt, on the Nile delta: an ancient capital of Lower Egypt.
pets
noun, any domesticated or tamed animal that is kept as a companion and cared for affectionately.
scil
lice
noun, plural of louse.
apts
plural, apartment.
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.
sain
verb (used with object), to make the sign of the cross on, as for protection against evil influences.
sail
noun, an area of canvas or other fabric extended to the wind in such a way as to transmit the force of the wind to an assemblage of spars and rigging mounted firmly on a hull, raft, iceboat, etc., so as to drive it along.
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.
Leis
noun, (in the Hawaiian Islands) a wreath of flowers, leaves, etc., for the neck or head.
SCSI
noun, a standard for computer interface ports featuring faster data transmission and greater flexibility than normal ports.
Itch
noun, the sensation of itching.
sags
noun, an act or instance of sagging.
Lins
noun, a city in E Brazil.
pean
noun, paean.
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.
cap.
asc-
Ceil
verb (used with object), to overlay (the ceiling of a building or room) with wood, plaster, etc.
nips
noun, an act of nipping; a pinch or small bite:
Leta
noun, a female given name, form of Latona.
cene
Sang
noun, the act or performance of singing.
intl
sane
noun, a private nationwide organization in the U.S., established in 1957, that opposes nuclear testing and advocates international peace.
Cal.
Lena
noun, a river in the Russian Federation in Asia, flowing NE from Lake Baikal through the Yakutsk Republic into the Laptev Sea. 2800 miles (4500 km) long.
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.
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.
nipa
noun, a palm, Nypa fruticans, of India, the Philippines, etc., whose foliage is used for thatching, basketry, etc.
apt.
plural, apartment.
neep
noun, a turnip.
PetE
noun, Billy, 1899–1966, U.S. theatrical producer.
nits
noun, the egg of a parasitic insect, especially of a louse, often attached to a hair or a fiber of clothing.
lin.
Pen.
Lina
noun, a female given name.
Pecs
noun, a city in SW Hungary.
Lias
noun, Leah (def 1).
sci.
SALT
noun, a crystalline compound, sodium chloride, NaCl, occurring as a mineral, a constituent of seawater, etc., and used for seasoning food, as a preservative, etc.
sals
noun, salt1 .
Atli
noun, Attila, king of the Huns: represented in the Volsunga Saga as the brother of Brynhild and the second husband of Gudrun, whose brothers he killed in order to get the Nibelung treasure.
pens
noun, any of various instruments for writing or drawing with ink or a similar substance.
Sta
St.
eat
noun, eats, Informal. food.
SST
AES
noun, any of various early forms of bronze or copper money used in ancient Rome. Compare as2 (def 1).
Agh
ae.
Esc
ESA
EPT
ese
EPS
cee
noun, the letter C.
ESL
AGC
age
noun, the length of time during which a being or thing has existed; length of life or existence to the time spoken of or referred to:
AEC
lis
noun, the solmization syllable used for the semitone between the sixth and seventh degrees of a scale.
Lie
noun, a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood. Synonyms: prevarication, falsification. Antonyms: truth.
cle
pea
noun, the round, edible seed of a widely cultivated plant, Pisum sativum, of the legume family.
PCS
PCI
pee
noun, the letter p.
ess
noun, the letter S, s.
STI
CEA
Peg
noun, a pin of wood or other material driven or fitted into something, as to fasten parts together, to hang things on, to make fast a rope or string on, to stop a hole, or to mark some point.
Peh
noun, pe.
sea
noun, the salt waters that cover the greater part of the earth's surface.
CPA
EPA
ean
NIG
verb (used with object), nidge.
NEG
noun, a photographic negative.
ag-
al.
NIH
Nil
noun, nothing; naught; zero.
Nip
noun, an act of nipping; a pinch or small bite:
ALP
noun, a high mountain.
EIS
EAS
noun, the Akkadian god of wisdom, the son of Apsu and father of Marduk: the counterpart of Enki.
nit
noun, the egg of a parasitic insect, especially of a louse, often attached to a hair or a fiber of clothing.
THC
Npt
NEP
noun, New Economic Policy.
NSA
NSC
Nth
Idioms, the nth degree / power, a high degree or power. the utmost degree or extent:
tha
noun, the fourth letter of the Arabic alphabet.
th-
TGN
Pa.
pc.
PEI
noun, I(eoh) M(ing) [yoh ming] /yoʊ mɪŋ/ (Show IPA), born 1917, U.S. architect, born in China.
TES
noun, ti1 .
ea.
ETA
noun, the seventh letter of the Greek alphabet (H, η).
Pg.
EEL
noun, any of numerous elongated, snakelike marine or freshwater fishes of the order Apodes, having no ventral fins.
TIA
an.
ap-
TSP
TSI
NES
TSH
TSE
TPN
TPI
tph
Tng
TLC
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:
NGC
ec-
ECA
TIC
noun, Pathology. a sudden, spasmodic, painless, involuntary muscular contraction, as of the face. tic douloureux.
ECG
NHA
NHG
NHI
NHL
NHS
ac-
NIA
NIC
noun, a newly industrialized/industrializing country:
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.
EEC
EEE
EEG
Eg.
ctn
plural, carton.
Ep.
LSS
ene
NAG
noun, Also, nagger. a person who nags, especially habitually.
nae
adverb, no1 ; not.
TAP
noun, a light but audible blow:
ACP
PAS
noun, a step or series of steps in ballet.
Tan
noun, the brown color imparted to the skin by exposure to the sun or open air.
ACS
LTh
LTA
TAL
LST
LSI
TCA
LSC
Tai
noun, any of several sparoid fishes of the Pacific Ocean, as Pagrus major (red tai) a food fish of Japan.
TAG
noun, a piece or strip of strong paper, plastic, metal, leather, etc., for attaching by one end to something as a mark or label:
LPS
plural, a phonograph record played at 33 1/3 r.p.m.; long-playing record.
LPN
TAE
preposition, to.
CLI
CAS
verb (used with or without object), to call, as to call an animal toward one; urge forward by calling.
LPG
LNG
STP
STL
ACT
noun, anything done, being done, or to be done; deed; performance:
CNS
TCS
Ps.
NEA
ctg
cte
ACE
noun, a playing card or die marked with or having the value indicated by a single spot:
pt.
CTA
PAC
noun, pack1 (def 1).
Eli
noun, a Hebrew judge and priest. I Sam. 1–4.
PaG
Nee
adjective, born (placed after the name of a married woman to introduce her maiden name):
ACH
interjection, alas; oh.
NEC
pah
interjection, (used as an exclamation of disgust or disbelief.)
els
noun, Informal. elevated railroad.
Teh
noun, Te.
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.
ne-
teg
noun, Animal Husbandry. a two-year-old sheep that has not been shorn. the wool shorn from such a sheep.
CST
en-
Nat
noun, a male given name, form of Nathan or Nathaniel.
tee
noun, the letter T or t.
TEC
noun, detective.
CSA
CPS
CPL
CPI
Nap
noun, a brief period of sleep, especially one taken during daytime:
SSI
SSN
Len
noun, a male given name, form of Leonard.
SSE
HAP
noun, one's luck or lot.
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).
PSS
sht
PST
interjection, (used to attract someone's attention in an unobtrusive manner.)
shp
PTA
plural, peseta.
ase
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.
Sp.
SAC
noun, a baglike structure in an animal, plant, or fungus, as one containing fluid.
La.
ANC
PSG
SAE
ane
adjective, noun, pronoun, one.
SAG
noun, an act or instance of sagging.
has
noun, Usually, haves. an individual or group that has wealth, social position, or other material benefits (contrasted with have-not).
ite
Ia.
ANG
ITC
HAT
noun, a shaped covering for the head, usually with a crown and brim, especially for wear outdoors.
ITA
she
noun, a female person or animal.
ist
PSI
noun, the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet (Ψ, ψ).
PSE
Isl
LAC
noun, a resinous substance deposited on the twigs of various trees in southern Asia by the female of the lac insect: used in the manufacture of varnishes, sealing wax, etc., and in the production of a red coloring matter. Compare shellac (defs 1, 2).
ASP
noun, any of several venomous snakes, especially the Egyptian cobra or the horned viper.
lag
noun, a lagging or falling behind; retardation.
ASN
Lae
noun, a seaport in E Papua New Guinea: used as a major supply base by the Japanese in World War II.
CGS
ChE
noun, Ernesto [er-nes-taw] /ɛrˈnɛs tɔ/ (Show IPA), ("Che") 1928–67, Cuban revolutionist and political leader, born in Argentina.
CHA
noun, tea.
ASI
CHI
noun, the twenty-second letter of the Greek alphabet (X, χ).
pli
Sin
noun, transgression of divine law:
Lt.
Ash
noun, the powdery residue of matter that remains after burning.
SSC
gph
GPS
GSA
GSC
gt.
GTC
ALS
noun, Indian mulberry.
GTS
hae
verb (used with object), auxiliary verb, have.
PSA
PSC
Sal
noun, salt1 .
ish
Lai
noun, (in medieval French literature)
Hts
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.
SEL
noun, adjective, pronoun, self.
HIS
noun, any male person or animal; a man:
ILP
hit
noun, an impact or collision, as of one thing against another.
SEI
noun, sei whale.
ILA
noun, a town in SW Nigeria.
il-
HST
IHS
ht.
ans
noun, the Sumerian god of heaven: the counterpart of the Akkadian Anu.
in.
IHP
See
noun, the seat, center of authority, office, or jurisdiction of a bishop.
ics
ial
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.
ian
noun, a male given name, Scottish form of John.
IAS
APC
ICA
noun, Portuguese name of Putumayo.
SCP
SCS
se-
ILS
ina
noun, a female given name.
ise
SAP
noun, the juice or vital circulating fluid of a plant, especially of a woody plant.
ISA
SHA
Sgt
Is.
noun, (used to denote the narrator of a literary work written in the first person singular).
IPS
iph
IPA
Hel
noun, the goddess ruling Niflheim: a daughter of Loki and Angerboda.
SES
noun, the syllable used for the seventh tone of a scale and sometimes for the tone B.
San
noun, a member of a nomadic aboriginal people of southern Africa.
APS
Hen
noun, the female of the domestic fowl.
hin
noun, an ancient Hebrew unit of liquid measure equal to about one and one half gallons (5.7 liters).
Apl
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.
HEP
adjective, hip4 .
INH
ing
sc.
ine
API
abbreviation, Also, A.P.I. American Petroleum Institute.
SEN
noun, a money of account of Japan, the 100th part of a yen, now used only in certain quotations, as on foreign exchange.
HIC
interjection, (an onomatopoeic word used to imitate or represent a hiccup.)
ANI
noun, any of several black, tropical American cuckoos of the genus Crotophaga, having a compressed, bladelike bill.
hie
verb (used with object), to hasten (oneself):
PLC
GNP
gl.
GCT
PGA
AHL
PHA
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.
Gat
noun, a pistol or revolver.
AIC
lei
noun, (in the Hawaiian Islands) a wreath of flowers, leaves, etc., for the neck or head.
ail
verb (used with object), to cause pain, uneasiness, or trouble to.
GCA
Phi
noun, the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet (Φ, φ).
cep
noun, an edible mushroom, Boletus edulis, that grows wild under pine or other evergreen trees: prized for its flavor.
GCE
GCI
Ain
noun, a department in E France. 2249 sq. mi. (5825 sq. km). Capital: Bourg.
AHE
Gee
noun, a sum of one thousand dollars:
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.
PhL
PHS
CIE
ait
noun, a small island, especially in a river.
Gel
noun, Physical Chemistry. a semirigid colloidal dispersion of a solid with a liquid or gas, as jelly, glue, etc.
PIA
noun, a female given name.
Lee
noun, protective shelter:
PIC
noun, a movie.
ALC
SPA
noun, a mineral spring, or a locality in which such springs exist.
ale
noun, a malt beverage, darker, heavier, and more bitter than beer, containing about 6 percent alcohol by volume.
ahi
noun, yellowfin tuna, widely used in sashimi.
GAS
noun, Physics. a substance possessing perfect molecular mobility and the property of indefinite expansion, as opposed to a solid or liquid.
pig
noun, a young swine of either sex, especially a domestic hog, Sus scrofa, weighing less than 120 pounds (220 kg)
Les
SSA
ss.
spt
SPS
Lia
noun, Leah (def 1).
lg.
let
noun, British. a lease.
CAI
CIP
ETS
Ga.
gi.
cl.
ct.
Agt
cs.
het
noun, a heterosexual person.
pes
noun, a foot or footlike part.
lep
cp.
AGS
adjective, noun, agriculture:
ch.
ca.
cig
noun, a cigarette.
ATS
noun, a money of account of Laos, the 100th part of a kip.
GAN
noun, cotton gin.
gap
noun, a break or opening, as in a fence, wall, or military line; breach:
ATP
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:
CIA
PIN
noun, a small, slender, often pointed piece of wood, metal, etc., used to fasten, support, or attach things.
PLA
pis
noun, the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet (II, π).
GHA
PIT
noun, a naturally formed or excavated hole or cavity in the ground:
SLE
ATC
ast
gie
noun, gi.
Gil
noun, a male given name, form of Gilbert.
pl.
PL1
noun, Computers. a high-level programming language that is designed for solving problems in science and engineering as well as in business data processing.
GIN
noun, an alcoholic liquor obtained by distilling grain mash with juniper berries.
LCA
gip
noun, Informal: Sometimes Offensive. a swindle or fraud.
GIs
noun, a lightweight, two-piece, usually white garment worn by barefooted martial-arts participants, consisting of loose-fitting pants and a wraparound jacket with cloth belt.
SLA
Las
noun, the syllable used for the sixth tone of a diatonic scale.
LAP
noun, the front part of the human body from the waist to the knees when in a sitting position.
ASS
noun, a long-eared, slow, patient, sure-footed domesticated mammal, Equus asinus, related to the horse, used chiefly as a beast of burden.
SIT
verb, (in prescriptions) may it be.
sis
noun, sister.
git
noun, British Slang. a foolish or contemptible person.
CGI
SIP
noun, an instance of sipping; a small taste of a liquid:
at.
TSS
get
noun, an offspring or the total of the offspring, especially of a male animal:
Ges
LCI
SLP
LCT
L2
EI
HL
GP
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.
NH
GN
N.
L1
ee
i.
ic
et
verb, a simple past tense of eat.
NL
G.
TE
noun, ti1 .
TL
IG
TN
L.
TP
E.
noun, Edward (St. John) 1925–2000, U.S. writer and illustrator.
TC
NA
adverb, no1 .
PI
noun, the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet (II, π).
NC
NG
SN
NI
le
SL
LP
plural, a phonograph record played at 33 1/3 r.p.m.; long-playing record.
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.
SI
noun, the syllable used for the seventh tone of a scale and sometimes for the tone B.
TG
sh
interjection, (used to urge silence.)
T1
GC
el
noun, Informal. elevated railroad.
IP
TA
noun, the 16th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
ln
LH
GH
LC
PH
eh
interjection, (an interrogative utterance, usually expressing surprise or doubt or seeking confirmation).
AH
interjection, (used as an exclamation of pain, surprise, pity, complaint, dislike, joy, etc., according to the manner of utterance.)
t.
HP
S.
h.
HG
SA
SG
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.
LI
noun, the solmization syllable used for the semitone between the sixth and seventh degrees of a scale.
TI
noun, the syllable for the seventh tone of a diatonic scale.
NP
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.
PE
noun, the 17th letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
HE
noun, any male person or animal; a man:
CE
HI
adjective, an informal, simplified spelling of high:
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