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presentational
adjective, of or relating to presentation.
representation
noun, the act of representing.
tapsal-teerie
adverb, topsy-turvy.
presentation
noun, an act of presenting.
interpolates
verb (used with object), to introduce (something additional or extraneous) between other things or parts; interject; interpose; intercalate.
entertainers
noun, a singer, comedian, dancer, reciter, or the like, especially a professional one.
alternations
noun, the act or process of alternating or the state of being alternated.
penetrations
noun, the act or power of penetrating.
proletarians
noun, a member of the proletariat.
proletarian
noun, a member of the proletariat.
proletariat
noun, the class of wage earners, especially those who earn their living by manual labor or who are dependent for support on daily or casual employment; the working class.
interpolate
verb (used with object), to introduce (something additional or extraneous) between other things or parts; interject; interpose; intercalate.
translation
noun, the rendering of something into another language or into one's own from another language.
penetration
noun, the act or power of penetrating.
serpentaria
noun, a place where snakes are housed, especially for exhibition.
Septentrion
noun, Obsolete. the north.
teleprinter
noun, a teletypewriter.
presentient
adjective, having a presentiment.
proletaries
adjective, noun, proletarian.
entertainer
noun, a singer, comedian, dancer, reciter, or the like, especially a professional one.
Praenestine
adjective, of or relating to the ancient town of Praeneste in Italy, or to the Latin dialect spoken there.
tripersonal
adjective, consisting of or existing in three persons, as the Godhead.
stearoptene
noun, the oxygenated solid part of an essential oil (opposed to eleoptene).
transalpine
noun, a native or inhabitant of a country beyond the Alps.
alternation
noun, the act or process of alternating or the state of being alternated.
nonliterate
adjective, preliterate.
anisopteran
adjective, belonging or pertaining to the suborder Anisoptera, comprising the dragonflies.
neapolitans
noun, a native or inhabitant of Naples.
planetaries
noun, Machinery. a planetary gear train.
interseptal
adjective, situated between septa.
repatriates
noun, a person who has been repatriated.
stone-pine
noun, Also called umbrella pine, parasol pine. a tree, Pinus pinea, native to southern Europe, having branches forming an umbrellalike crown and bearing edible, nutlike seeds.
serpentine
noun, a device on a harquebus lock for holding the match.
interplant
verb (used with or without object), noun, intercrop.
interpolar
adjective, connecting or being between poles:
periastron
noun, the point at which the stars of a binary system are closest (opposed to apastron).
senatorial
adjective, of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or befitting a senator or senate:
perennials
noun, a perennial plant:
Plantation
noun, a usually large farm or estate, especially in a tropical or semitropical country, on which cotton, tobacco, coffee, sugar cane, or the like is cultivated, usually by resident laborers.
Neapolitan
noun, a native or inhabitant of Naples.
sentential
adjective, pertaining to or of the nature of a sentence.
plane-tree
noun, any tree of the genus Platanus, especially P. occidentalis, the buttonwood or sycamore of North America, having palmately lobed leaves and bark that sheds.
near-point
noun, the point nearest the eye at which an object is clearly focused on the retina when accommodation of the eye is at a maximum.
tetraspore
noun, one of the four asexual spores produced within a tetrasporangium.
Pleasanton
noun, a town in W California.
seal-point
noun, a Siamese cat having a fawn-colored body and dark-brown points.
terreplein
noun, the top platform or horizontal surface of a rampart where guns are mounted.
orientates
verb (used with or without object), orient (defs 4–12).
transplant
noun, the act or process of transplanting.
interprets
verb (used with object), to give or provide the meaning of; explain; explicate; elucidate:
steel-trap
noun, a trap for catching animals, consisting of spring-operated steel jaws with sharp projections that clamp shut.
terneplate
noun, steel plate coated with terne metal.
stentorian
adjective, very loud or powerful in sound:
Praetorian
noun, a person having the rank of praetor or ex-praetor.
Atropatene
noun, Media Atropatene.
intenerate
verb (used with object), to make soft or tender; soften.
interloper
noun, a person who interferes or meddles in the affairs of others:
separation
noun, an act or instance of separating or the state of being separated.
potentials
noun, possibility; potentiality:
nonstarter
noun, an issue, plan, etc., that does not get or deserve to get under way.
interlopes
verb (used without object), to intrude into some region or field of trade without a proper license.
intolerant
noun, an intolerant person; bigot.
nonpareils
noun, a person or thing having no equal.
alteration
noun, the act or process of altering; the state of being altered:
narrations
noun, something narrated; an account, story, or narrative.
pretension
noun, the laying of a claim to something.
antilepton
noun, the antiparticle of a lepton.
alpestrine
adjective, subalpine (def 2).
prestation
noun, a payment in money or in services.
stereotape
noun, magnetic tape used for recording and reproducing sound stereophonically.
torrential
adjective, pertaining to or having the nature of a torrent.
septennial
adjective, occurring every seven years.
stereopair
noun, a pair of photographs of the same area taken from slightly different positions so as to give a stereoscopic effect when properly mounted and viewed.
alternates
noun, a person authorized to fill the position, exercise the duties, etc., of another who is temporarily absent; substitute.
alternator
noun, a generator of alternating current.
personalia
plural noun, personal belongings.
Plattensee
noun, German name of Balaton.
Trasentine
noun, a brand of adiphenine.
entreaties
noun, earnest request or petition; supplication.
Pearlstein
noun, Philip, born 1924, U.S. painter.
parenteral
adjective, taken into the body in a manner other than through the digestive canal.
re-present
verb (used with object), to present again or anew.
tenantries
noun, tenants collectively; the body of tenants on an estate.
repletions
noun, the condition of being abundantly supplied or filled; fullness.
retentions
noun, the act of retaining.
aeroplanes
noun, airplane.
leprosaria
noun, a hospital for the treatment of lepers.
Apresoline
arsenolite
noun, a mineral, arsenic trioxide, As 2 O 3 , occurring usually as a white incrustation on arsenical ores.
reiterates
verb (used with object), to say or do again or repeatedly; repeat, often excessively.
repatriate
noun, a person who has been repatriated.
Palestrina
noun, Giovanni Pierluigi da [jaw-vahn-nee pyer-loo-ee-jee dah] /dʒɔˈvɑn ni ˌpyɛr luˈi dʒi dɑ/ (Show IPA), 1526?–94, Italian composer.
Enterprise
noun, a project undertaken or to be undertaken, especially one that is important or difficult or that requires boldness or energy:
reparation
noun, the making of amends for wrong or injury done:
entertains
verb (used with object), to hold the attention of pleasantly or agreeably; divert; amuse.
retaliates
verb (used with object), to requite or make return for (a wrong or injury) with the like.
panettones
noun, an Italian yeast-leavened bread, traditionally eaten on holidays, usually made with raisins, candied fruit peels, almonds, and brandy.
Penitentes
noun, a member of a religious order, chiefly in Spanish-American communities in New Mexico, known for their practice of self-flagellation, especially during Holy Week.
proteinase
noun, any of a group of enzymes that are capable of hydrolyzing proteins.
penetralia
plural noun, the innermost parts or recesses of a place or thing.
penetrates
verb (used with object), to pierce or pass into or through:
neoplasia
noun, Pathology. tumor growth.
Annapolis
noun, a seaport in and the capital of Maryland, in the central part, on Chesapeake Bay: U.S. Naval Academy.
tarnation
noun, damnation; hell (used as a euphemism):
lannerets
noun, the male lanner, which is smaller than the female.
instanter
adverb, immediately; at once.
repentant
adjective, repenting; penitent; experiencing repentance.
repeaters
noun, a person or thing that repeats.
reserpine
noun, an alkaloid, C 33 H 40 N 2 O 9 , obtained from the root of the rauwolfia, Rauwolfia serpentina, used in the treatment of hypertension.
sartorial
adjective, of or relating to tailors or their trade:
Potteries
noun, the, a district in central England famous for the manufacture of pottery and china. The towns comprising this district were combined in 1910 to form Stoke-on-Trent.
tearstain
noun, a mark or wet streak left by tears.
Praeneste
noun, ancient name of Palestrina.
repartees
noun, a quick, witty reply.
restraint
noun, a restraining action or influence:
reorients
adjective, Rare. rising anew.
Aristotle
noun, 384–322 b.c, Greek philosopher: pupil of Plato; tutor of Alexander the Great.
saprolite
noun, soft, disintegrated, usually more or less decomposed rock remaining in its original place.
laterites
noun, a reddish ferruginous soil formed in tropical regions by the decomposition of the underlying rocks.
terrapins
noun, any of several edible North American turtles of the family Emydidae, inhabiting fresh or brackish waters, especially the diamondback terrapin: some are threatened or endangered.
retention
noun, the act of retaining.
annotates
verb (used with object), to supply with critical or explanatory notes; comment upon in notes:
retainers
noun, a person or thing that retains.
innersole
noun, insole.
represent
verb (used with object), to serve to express, designate, stand for, or denote, as a word, symbol, or the like does; symbolize:
natrolite
noun, a white or colorless zeolite mineral, a hydrous silicate of sodium and aluminum, Na 2 Al 2 Si 3 O 10 ⋅2H 2 O, often occurring in acicular crystals.
saltpeter
noun, the form of potassium nitrate, KNO 3 , that occurs naturally, used in the manufacture of fireworks, fluxes, gunpowder, etc.; niter.
portieres
noun, a curtain hung in a doorway, either to replace the door or for decoration.
retaliate
verb (used with object), to requite or make return for (a wrong or injury) with the like.
resnatron
noun, a tetrode with the grid connected to form a drift space for the electrons, formerly used to generate high power at very high frequency.
postnatal
adjective, subsequent to childbirth:
point-set
adjective, (of spaces) cast in widths that conform to standard point measure.
narration
noun, something narrated; an account, story, or narrative.
saltation
noun, a dancing, hopping, or leaping movement.
repletion
noun, the condition of being abundantly supplied or filled; fullness.
potential
noun, possibility; potentiality:
Neo-Latin
noun, New Latin.
natations
noun, an act or the skill of swimming.
isentrope
noun, a line on a map or chart joining points having equal entropy.
interlope
verb (used without object), to intrude into some region or field of trade without a proper license.
neotenies
noun, Also called pedogenesis. the production of offspring by an organism in its larval or juvenile form; the elimination of the adult phase of the life cycle.
preterits
noun, past (def 12).
reentries
noun, an act of reentering.
reentrant
noun, a reentering angle or part.
tanneries
noun, a place where tanning is carried on.
ternaries
noun, a group of three.
pretreats
verb (used with object), to treat in advance or as part of a preliminary treatment:
Rosinante
noun, the old, worn horse of Don Quixote.
rationals
noun, Mathematics. rational number.
rationale
noun, the fundamental reason or reasons serving to account for something.
interpose
verb (used with object), to place between; cause to intervene:
preterist
noun, a person who maintains that the prophecies in the Apocalypse have already been fulfilled. Compare futurist (def 2), presentist.
priorates
noun, the office, rank, or term of office of a prior.
interpret
verb (used with object), to give or provide the meaning of; explain; explicate; elucidate:
tenorites
noun, a mineral, cupric oxide, CuO, occurring in veins of copper in black, minute scales.
raptorial
adjective, preying upon other animals; predatory.
psalteria
noun, the omasum.
literates
noun, a person who can read and write.
talapoins
noun, a small, yellowish guenon monkey, Micropithecus (Cercopithecus) talapoin, of western Africa.
literator
noun, littérateur.
aperients
noun, a medicine or food that acts as a mild laxative.
intonates
verb (used with object), to utter with a particular tone or modulation of voice.
internees
noun, a person who is or has been interned, as a prisoner of war.
reinstate
verb (used with object), to put back or establish again, as in a former position or state:
retirants
noun, retiree.
relations
noun, an existing connection; a significant association between or among things:
arterials
noun, a main route, channel, or other course of flow or access:
internals
noun, Usually, internals. entrails; innards.
strontian
noun, strontianite.
presenile
adjective, pertaining to or exhibiting the characteristics of presenility; prematurely old.
prostrate
verb (used with object), to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration.
teleports
noun, a regional telecommunications network that provides access to communications satellites and other long distance media; telecommunications hub.
presenter
noun, a person or thing that presents.
retrainee
noun, a person who is being retrained.
arteriole
noun, Anatomy. any of the smallest branches of an artery, terminating in capillaries.
antipasto
noun, a course of appetizers consisting of an assortment of foods, as olives, anchovies, sliced sausage, peppers, and artichoke hearts.
aspirator
noun, an apparatus or device employing suction.
Antipater
noun, 398?–319 b.c, Macedonian statesman and general: regent of Macedonia 334–323.
antipoles
noun, the opposite pole.
lotteries
noun, a gambling game or method of raising money, as for some public charitable purpose, in which a large number of tickets are sold and a drawing is held for certain prizes.
reiterate
verb (used with object), to say or do again or repeatedly; repeat, often excessively.
terpineol
noun, any of several unsaturated, cyclic, tertiary alcohols having the formula C 10 H 18 O, occurring in nature in many essential oils or prepared synthetically: used chiefly in the manufacture of perfumes.
antisolar
adjective, (on the celestial sphere) opposite the sun.
reiterant
adjective, reiterating or repeating, especially to an intensified degree:
leptotene
noun, a stage of cell division during the prophase of meiosis, in which the chromosomes are not distinct but appear as a mass of entangled threads.
internat.
antlerite
noun, an emerald to blackish-green mineral, hydrous copper sulfate, Cu 3 (OH) 4 SO 4 , a major copper ore in Chile.
neoprenes
noun, an oil-resistant synthetic rubber: used chiefly in paints, putties, linings for tanks and chemical apparatus, and in crepe soles for shoes.
nationals
noun, a citizen or subject of a particular nation who is entitled to its protection:
arrestant
noun, a substance that interrupts the normal development of an insect.
orientals
noun, (usually initial capital letter) Older Use: Usually Disparaging and Offensive. a native or inhabitant of the Orient, or East.
penetrant
noun, a person or thing that penetrates.
penetrate
verb (used with object), to pierce or pass into or through:
treenails
noun, a wooden pin that swells when moist, used for fastening together timbers, as those of ships.
Penitente
noun, a member of a religious order, chiefly in Spanish-American communities in New Mexico, known for their practice of self-flagellation, especially during Holy Week.
penitents
noun, a penitent person.
pensioner
noun, a person who receives or lives on a pension.
Orleanist
noun, a supporter of the Orléans branch of the former French royal family and of its claim to the throne of France through descent from the younger brother of Louis XIV.
Orleanais
noun, a former province in N France. Capital: Orléans.
slant-top
adjective, (especially of a desk) having a slant front.
transport
noun, the act of transporting or conveying; conveyance.
tin-plate
noun, thin iron or steel sheet coated with tin.
orientate
verb (used with or without object), orient (defs 4–12).
translate
verb (used with object), to turn from one language into another or from a foreign language into one's own:
pelerines
noun, a woman's cape of fur or cloth, usually waist-length in back with long descending ends in front.
epistoler
noun, Also, epistolist. a writer of an epistle.
pentolite
noun, a high explosive consisting of pentaerythritol tetranitrate and TNT.
transient
noun, a person or thing that is transient, especially a temporary guest, boarder, laborer, or the like.
Ernestine
noun, a female given name: derived from Ernest.
perennate
verb (used without object), to survive from season to season for an indefinite number of years.
perennial
noun, a perennial plant:
perinatal
adjective, occurring during or pertaining to the phase surrounding the time of birth, from the twentieth week of gestation to the twenty-eighth day of newborn life.
Peritrate
serration
noun, serrated condition or form.
Peronista
noun, Peronist.
perorates
verb (used without object), to speak at length; make a long, usually grandiloquent speech.
alienates
verb (used with object), to make indifferent or hostile:
penalties
noun, a punishment imposed or incurred for a violation of law or rule.
entropies
noun, Thermodynamics. (on a macroscopic scale) a function of thermodynamic variables, as temperature, pressure, or composition, that is a measure of the energy that is not available for work during a thermodynamic process. A closed system evolves toward a state of maximum entropy. (in statistical mechanics) a measure of the randomness of the microscopic constituents of a thermodynamic system. Symbol: S.
serotinal
adjective, pertaining to or occurring in late summer.
Easterner
noun, a native or inhabitant of an eastern area, especially of the eastern U.S.
elaterite
noun, an elastic, rubbery, brownish natural asphalt.
trotlines
noun, a strong fishing line strung across a stream, or deep into a river, having individual hooks attached by smaller lines at intervals.
Spitteler
noun, Carl [German kahrl] /German kɑrl/ (Show IPA), ("Felix Tandem") 1845–1924, Swiss poet, novelist, and essayist: Nobel prize 1919.
parietals
noun, Anatomy. any of several parts in the parietal region of the skull, especially the parietal bone.
spinneret
noun, an organ or part by means of which a spider, insect larva, or the like spins a silky thread for its web or cocoon.
Spartiate
noun, a member of the ruling class of ancient Laconia; a Spartan citizen. Compare Helot (def 1), Perioeci.
sparteine
noun, a bitter, poisonous, liquid alkaloid obtained from certain species of broom, especially Cytisus scoparius, used in medicine to stimulate the heart and also the uterine muscles in childbirth.
sonneteer
noun, a composer of sonnets.
triptanes
noun, a colorless liquid, C 7 H 17 , having high antiknock properties as a fuel: used chiefly as an admixture to airplane gasolines.
pastorale
noun, an opera, cantata, or the like, with a pastoral subject.
pastorate
noun, the office or term of office of a pastor.
pantalets
noun, Sometimes, pantalet. long drawers extending below the skirt, with a frill or other finish at the bottom of the leg, commonly worn by women and girls in the 19th century.
soleprint
noun, a print of the sole of a foot: often used in hospitals for identifying infants.
pearlites
noun, Metallurgy. a microscopic lamellar structure found in iron or steel, composed of alternating layers of ferrite and cementite.
patentees
noun, a person, group, or company that has been granted a patent.
entertain
verb (used with object), to hold the attention of pleasantly or agreeably; divert; amuse.
patentors
noun, a person or official agency that grants patents.
panettone
noun, an Italian yeast-leavened bread, traditionally eaten on holidays, usually made with raisins, candied fruit peels, almonds, and brandy.
panetiere
noun, a small, decorative livery cupboard, made especially in Provence in the 18th century.
stationer
noun, a person who sells the materials used in writing, as paper, pens, pencils, and ink.
Palestine
noun, Also called Holy Land. Biblical name Canaan. an ancient country in SW Asia, on the E coast of the Mediterranean.
aerolites
noun, a meteorite consisting mainly of stony matter.
palatines
noun, a vassal exercising royal privileges in a province; a count or earl palatine.
aeroplane
noun, airplane.
tres-tine
noun, royal antler.
entrepots
noun, a warehouse.
Patterson
noun, Eleanor Medill ("Cissy") 1884–1948, U.S. newspaper editor and publisher.
operettas
noun, a short opera, usually of a light and amusing character.
transpire
verb (used with object), to emit or give off (waste matter, watery vapor, an odor, etc.) through the surface, as of the body or of leaves.
seriplane
noun, a test for evaluating the quality of raw silk by inspecting it under controlled conditions for variations in the diameter of the yarn and for imperfections and content.
pinsetter
noun, a mechanical apparatus in a bowling alley that places all of the pins into position at one time and removes pins that have been knocked down.
separator
noun, a person or thing that separates.
Pierrette
noun, the female counterpart of a Pierrot, usually accompanying him, as in an entertainment or masquerade.
alterants
noun, something that produces alteration.
alternant
noun, Linguistics. a variant form that exists in alternation with another or others.
Nestorian
noun, one of a sect of followers of Nestorius who denied the hypostatic union and were represented as maintaining the existence of two distinct persons in Christ.
alternate
noun, a person authorized to fill the position, exercise the duties, etc., of another who is temporarily absent; substitute.
nilpotent
adjective, equal to zero when raised to a certain power.
nine-spot
noun, a playing card the face of which bears nine pips.
Petrolina
noun, a city in NE Brazil.
plantains
noun, a tropical plant, Musa paradisiaca, of the banana family, resembling the banana.
tolerates
verb (used with object), to allow the existence, presence, practice, or act of without prohibition or hindrance; permit.
etiolates
verb (used with object), to cause (a plant) to whiten or grow pale by excluding light:
nonpareil
noun, a person or thing having no equal.
sententia
noun, an aphorism; maxim.
planation
noun, the process whereby an irregular land surface is made flat or level by erosion.
pistareen
noun, peseta (def 2).
pistoleer
noun, a person, especially a soldier, who uses or is armed with a pistol.
petronels
noun, a firearm of large caliber, used from the 15th to the 17th century, that fired with its butt resting against the chest.
platinate
noun, Chemistry. a salt of platinic acid.
petrolene
noun, any of the constituents of a bitumen, as asphalt, that are soluble in pentane, hexane, or naphthalene.
personate
adjective, Botany. (of a bilabiate corolla) masklike. having the lower lip pushed upward so as to close the gap between the lips, as in the snapdragon.
pestilent
adjective, producing or tending to produce infectious or contagious, often epidemic, disease; pestilential.
sterilant
noun, a sterilizing agent.
tornarias
noun, the ciliated, free-swimming larva of certain hemichordates.
sea-otter
noun, a marine otter, Enhydra lutris, of the shores of the northern Pacific, with a very valuable fur: now greatly reduced in number and rare in many areas.
atropines
noun, a poisonous crystalline alkaloid, C 17 H 23 NO 3 , obtained from belladonna and other plants of the nightshade family, that prevents the response of various body structures to certain types of nerve stimulation: used chiefly to relieve spasms, to lessen secretions, and, topically, to dilate the pupil of the eye.
pertinent
adjective, pertaining or relating directly and significantly to the matter at hand; relevant:
re-strain
verb (used with or without object), to strain again.
personnel
noun, a body of persons employed in an organization or place of work.
Espartero
noun, Baldomero [bahl-daw-me-raw] /ˌbɑl dɔˈmɛ rɔ/ (Show IPA), Count of Luchana [loo-chah-nah] /luˈtʃɑ nɑ/ (Show IPA), 1792–1879, Spanish general and statesman.
Esperanto
noun, an artificial language invented in 1887 by L. L. Zamenhof (1859–1917), a Polish physician and philologist, and intended for international use. It is based on word roots common to the major European languages.
petiolate
adjective, having a petiole or peduncle.
poetaster
noun, an inferior poet; a writer of indifferent verse.
isoprene
noun, a colorless, volatile, water-insoluble liquid, C 5 H 8 , of the terpene class, usually obtained from rubber or from oil of turpentine by pyrolysis: used chiefly in the manufacture of synthetic rubber by polymerization.
isolette
retinals
noun, an orange pigment, C 20 H 28 O, that is the active component of rhodopsin and is liberated upon the absorption of light in the vision cycle; vitamin A aldehyde.
retirees
noun, a person who has retired from an occupation or profession.
sanitate
verb (used with object), to make sanitary; equip with sanitary appliances:
retirant
noun, retiree.
retinols
noun, vitamin A.
retainer
noun, a person or thing that retains.
etiolate
verb (used with object), to cause (a plant) to whiten or grow pale by excluding light:
elations
noun, a feeling or state of great joy or pride; exultant gladness; high spirits.
entitles
verb (used with object), to give (a person or thing) a title, right, or claim to something; furnish with grounds for laying claim:
sea-lion
noun, any of several large eared seals, as Eumetopias jubatus (Steller's sea lion) of the northern Pacific, and Zalophus californicus (California sea lion) of the Pacific coast of North America.
entrails
plural noun, the internal parts of the trunk of an animal body.
selenite
noun, Mineralogy. a variety of gypsum, found in transparent crystals and foliated masses.
splatter
noun, an act or instance of splattering.
enlistee
noun, a person who enlists for military service. Compare draftee.
spirelet
noun, a small spire, as on a turret.
Elsinore
noun, Helsingør.
spelaean
adjective, of, relating to, or inhabiting a cave or caves.
enations
noun, a small outgrowth of plant tissue, usually on a leaf, caused by virus infection.
seaplane
noun, an airplane provided with floats for taking off from or landing on water.
inerrant
adjective, free from error; infallible.
enplanes
verb (used with object), to allow to board or put on board an airplane:
saponite
noun, a clay mineral, hydrous magnesium aluminum silicate, belonging to the montmorillonite group: found as a soft filling in rock cavities.
salt-pan
noun, an undrained natural depression, as a crater or tectonic basin, in which the evaporation of water leaves a deposit of salt.
seatrain
noun, a ship for the transportation of loaded railroad cars.
iterates
verb (used with object), to utter again or repeatedly.
sonatina
noun, a short or simplified sonata.
Santeria
noun, (sometimes lowercase) a religion merging the worship of Yoruba deities with veneration of Roman Catholic saints: practiced in Cuba and spread to other parts of the Caribbean and to the U.S. by Cuban emigrés.
ententes
noun, an arrangement or understanding between two or more nations agreeing to follow a particular policy with regard to affairs of international concern.
retepore
noun, any bryozoan of the family Reteporidae which forms colonies that have a networklike structure.
entrains
verb (used with object), to put aboard a train.
entresol
noun, a low floor between two higher floors, the lower one usually being a ground floor; mezzanine.
insolate
verb (used with object), to expose to the sun's rays; treat by exposure to the sun's rays.
internal
noun, Usually, internals. entrails; innards.
slattern
noun, a slovenly, untidy woman or girl.
Estienne
noun, Also, Étienne. a family of French printers, book dealers, and scholars, including especially Henri [ahn-ree] /ɑ̃ˈri/ (Show IPA) died 1520; his son, Robert [raw-ber] /rɔˈbɛr/ (Show IPA) 1503?–59; Henri, (son of Robert), 1531?–98.
sentient
noun, a person or thing that is sentient.
intonate
verb (used with object), to utter with a particular tone or modulation of voice.
interest
noun, the feeling of a person whose attention, concern, or curiosity is particularly engaged by something:
Sentinel
noun, a person or thing that watches or stands as if watching.
separate
noun, Usually, separates. women's outer garments that may be worn in combination with a variety of others to make different ensembles, as matching and contrasting blouses, skirts, and sweaters.
Saarinen
noun, Eero [air-oh] /ˈɛər oʊ/ (Show IPA), 1910–61, U.S. architect, born in Finland.
septaria
noun, a concretionary nodule or mass, usually of calcium carbonate or of argillaceous carbonate of iron, traversed within by a network of cracks filled with calcite and other minerals.
Estonian
noun, a member of a Finnish people inhabiting Estonia, Livonia, and other districts of Russia.
Erastian
noun, an advocate of Erastianism.
espalier
noun, a trellis or framework on which the trunk and branches of fruit trees or shrubs are trained to grow in one plane.
Interpol
noun, an official international agency that coordinates the police activities of more than 100 member nations: organized in 1923 with headquarters in Paris.
Serratia
noun, a genus of rod-shaped, aerobic bacteria that are saprophytic on decaying plant or animal materials.
internet
noun, a vast computer network linking smaller computer networks worldwide (usually preceded by the). The Internet includes commercial, educational, governmental, and other networks, all of which use the same set of communications protocols.
internes
noun, verb (used without object), intern2 .
serotine
noun, a small Eurasian brown bat, Eptesicus serotinus.
internee
noun, a person who is or has been interned, as a prisoner of war.
intranet
noun, a computer network with restricted access, as within a company, that uses software and protocols developed for the Internet.
intrans.
entrants
noun, a competitor in a contest.
roperies
noun, a place where ropes are made.
retrains
verb (used with object), to train again, especially for a different vocation or different tasks.
re-treat
verb (used with or without object), to treat again.
insolent
noun, an insolent person.
entreats
verb (used with object), to ask (a person) earnestly; beseech; implore; beg:
entrepot
noun, a warehouse.
eternals
noun, something that is eternal.
senorita
noun, a Spanish term of address equivalent to miss, used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a girl or unmarried woman. Abbreviation: Srta.
serenata
noun, a form of secular cantata, often of a dramatic or imaginative character.
rosarian
noun, a person who is fond of, develops, or cultivates roses.
INTELSAT
noun, a global communications satellite network under international control.
Roseanna
noun, a female given name.
rostrate
adjective, furnished with a rostrum.
Rotarian
noun, a member of a Rotary Club.
introrse
adjective, turned or facing inward, as anthers that open toward the gynoecium.
rotaries
noun, a rotary device or machine.
sleep-in
noun, a person who sleeps in at a place of employment.
intreats
verb (used with or without object), entreat.
intrants
noun, a person who enters (a college, association, etc.); entrant.
sea-lane
noun, a standard navigational route for ships traversing an ocean or sea.
Lorestan
noun, Luristan.
restrain
verb (used with object), to hold back from action; keep in check or under control; repress:
personal
noun, a short news paragraph in a newspaper concerning a particular person, as one who is socially prominent, or a group of particular persons who are socially prominent. a brief, private notice in a newspaper or magazine, often addressed to a particular person, and typically bearing an abbreviated salutation and signature to preserve its confidentiality, usually printed in a special part of the classified advertising section. Also called personal ad. a similar notice, as in a newspaper or on a website, placed by a person seeking companionship, a spouse, etc. Usually, personals. a column, page, or section, as of a newspaper, magazine, or website, featuring such notices or items.
Peterson
noun, Oscar Emmanuel, 1925–2007, Canadian jazz pianist.
oleaster
noun, an ornamental shrub or small tree, Elaeagnus angustifolia, of Eurasia, having fragrant yellow flowers and an olivelike fruit.
petalite
noun, a mineral, lithium aluminum silicate, Li(AlSi 4 O 10), occurring in colorless or white foliated masses: an important source of lithium.
petaline
adjective, pertaining to or resembling a petal.
11-point
pertains
verb (used without object), to have reference or relation; relate:
one-step
noun, a round dance performed by couples to ragtime.
Personae
noun, a collection of poems (1926) by Ezra Pound.
petioles
noun, Botany. the slender stalk by which a leaf is attached to the stem; leafstalk.
open-air
noun, the outdoors.
operants
noun, a person or thing that operates.
operates
verb (used with object), to manage or use (a machine, device, etc.):
operetta
noun, a short opera, usually of a light and amusing character.
perorate
verb (used without object), to speak at length; make a long, usually grandiloquent speech.
Peronist
noun, a supporter of Juan Perón or of his principles and policies.
peroneal
adjective, pertaining to or situated near the fibula.
perlites
noun, a volcanic glass in which concentric fractures impart a distinctive structure resembling masses of small spheroids, used as a plant growth medium.
petiolar
adjective, of, relating to, or growing from a petiole.
petronel
noun, a firearm of large caliber, used from the 15th to the 17th century, that fired with its butt resting against the chest.
pentosan
noun, any of a class of polysaccharides that occur in plants, humus, etc., and form pentoses upon hydrolysis.
pioneers
noun, a person who is among those who first enter or settle a region, thus opening it for occupation and development by others.
platino-
platinas
noun, a native alloy of platinum with palladium, iridium, osmium, etc.
plastron
noun, a piece of plate armor for the upper part of the torso in front.
planters
noun, a person who plants.
plantain
noun, a tropical plant, Musa paradisiaca, of the banana family, resembling the banana.
nitrates
noun, Chemistry. a salt or ester of nitric acid, or any compound containing the univalent group –ONO 2 or NO 3 .
plaister
noun, verb (used with object), plaster.
noisette
noun, a loin, fillet, or other lean section of meat:
petrosal
adjective, petrous; hard or stony.
nonaries
noun, a number in a nonary system.
pintanos
noun, sergeant major (def 3).
pinaster
noun, a species of pyramid-shaped pine, Pinus pinaster, growing in southern Europe and having clustered needles.
notarial
adjective, of, relating to, or characteristic of a notary public.
notaries
noun, notary public.
pilaster
noun, a shallow rectangular feature projecting from a wall, having a capital and base and usually imitating the form of a column.
pierrots
noun, a male character in certain French pantomime, having a whitened face and wearing a loose, white, fancy costume.
pianette
noun, a small upright piano.
Oresteia
noun, a trilogy of tragic dramas (458 b.c.) by Aeschylus, consisting of the Agamemnon, the Choëphori, and the Eumenides.
Oriental
noun, (usually initial capital letter) Older Use: Usually Disparaging and Offensive. a native or inhabitant of the Orient, or East.
plenties
noun, a full or abundant supply or amount:
pareiras
noun, the root of a South American vine, Chondodendron tomentosum, used as a source of curare, a diuretic, etc.
pantalet
noun, Sometimes, pantalet. long drawers extending below the skirt, with a frill or other finish at the bottom of the leg, commonly worn by women and girls in the 19th century.
pantiles
noun, a roofing tile straight in its length but curved in its width to overlap the next tile.
pantonal
adjective, marked by or using pantonality.
pastoral
noun, a poem, play, or the like, dealing with the life of shepherds, commonly in a conventional or artificial manner, or with simple rural life generally; a bucolic.
pantries
noun, a room or closet in which food, groceries, and other provisions, or silverware, dishes, etc., are kept.
paraison
noun, parison.
parasite
noun, an organism that lives on or in an organism of another species, known as the host, from the body of which it obtains nutriment.
partners
noun, a person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor; sharer; associate.
panniers
noun, a basket, especially a large one, for carrying goods, provisions, etc.
parental
noun, Informal. one's parent (often preceded by the):
partlets
noun, a garment for the neck and shoulders, usually ruffled and having a collar, worn in the 16th century.
partitas
noun, an instrumental suite common chiefly in the 18th century.
parietal
noun, Anatomy. any of several parts in the parietal region of the skull, especially the parietal bone.
partisan
noun, an adherent or supporter of a person, group, party, or cause, especially a person who shows a biased, emotional allegiance.
partiers
noun, partyer.
partials
noun, Bridge. part-score.
parolees
noun, a person who is released from prison on parole.
patentee
noun, a person, group, or company that has been granted a patent.
patentor
noun, a person or official agency that grants patents.
orinasal
noun, an orinasal sound.
painters
noun, an artist who paints pictures.
pentanes
noun, a hydrocarbon of the methane series, existing in three liquid isomeric forms.
penitent
noun, a penitent person.
peltries
noun, fur skins; pelts collectively.
pelorias
noun, regularity of structure occurring abnormally in flowers normally irregular.
pelerine
noun, a woman's cape of fur or cloth, usually waist-length in back with long descending ends in front.
pearlite
noun, Metallurgy. a microscopic lamellar structure found in iron or steel, composed of alternating layers of ferrite and cementite.
patterns
noun, a decorative design, as for wallpaper, china, or textile fabrics, etc.
pair-oar
noun, a racing shell propelled by two persons, each with one oar.
panelist
noun, a member of a small group of persons gathered for formal public discussion, judging, playing a radio or television game, etc.
Palatine
noun, a vassal exercising royal privileges in a province; a count or earl palatine.
patinate
verb (used with object), to cover or encrust with a patina.
palestra
noun, a public place for training or exercise in wrestling or athletics.
paletots
noun, any of various loose or fitted coats or jackets for men and women, especially a close-fitting jacket worn over a dress by women in the 19th century.
palettes
noun, a thin and usually oval or oblong board or tablet with a thumb hole at one end, used by painters for holding and mixing colors.
patients
noun, a person who is under medical care or treatment.
Paterson
noun, a city in NE New Jersey.
paternal
adjective, characteristic of or befitting a father; fatherly:
Pleasant
adjective, pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure:
Nepalese
noun, a native or inhabitant of Nepal.
restoral
noun, restoration.
realties
noun, real property or real estate.
re-lease
noun, a contract for re-leasing land or property.
relators
noun, a person who relates or tells; narrator.
relation
noun, an existing connection; a significant association between or among things:
leporine
adjective, of, relating to, or resembling a rabbit or hare.
reenters
verb (used with object), to enter again:
reenlist
verb (used with or without object), to enlist again.
realtors
rattraps
noun, a device for catching rats.
renitent
adjective, resisting pressure; resistant.
rattlers
noun, a rattlesnake.
ratteens
noun, ratiné.
rat-tail
noun, grenadier (def 4).
ratlines
noun, any of the small ropes or lines that traverse the shrouds horizontally and serve as steps for going aloft.
rational
noun, Mathematics. rational number.
rasorial
adjective, given to scratching the ground for food, as chickens; gallinaceous.
psoralen
noun, a toxic substance, C 11 H 6 O 3 , found in certain plants, including parsnips, used to increase the response to ultraviolet light in the treatment of severe cases of acne and psoriasis.
literate
noun, a person who can read and write.
releaser
noun, a person or thing that releases.
Leinster
noun, a province in the E Republic of Ireland. 7576 sq. mi. (19,620 sq. km).
protease
noun, any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolytic degradation of proteins or polypeptides to smaller amino acid polymers.
laterite
noun, a reddish ferruginous soil formed in tropical regions by the decomposition of the underlying rocks.
resonate
verb (used with object), to cause to resound.
lanneret
noun, the male lanner, which is smaller than the female.
resonant
noun, Phonetics. a vowel or a voiced consonant or semivowel that is neither a stop nor an affricate, as, in English, (m, ng, n, l, r, y, w).
resinate
noun, Chemistry. any of the salts of the acids found in rosin.
laotians
noun, a native or inhabitant of Laos.
reprisal
noun, (in warfare) retaliation against an enemy, for injuries received, by the infliction of equal or greater injuries.
reprints
noun, a reproduction in print of matter already printed.
replants
verb (used with object), to plant again.
rentiers
noun, a person who has a fixed income, as from lands or bonds.
Latinate
adjective, of, like, pertaining to, or derived from Latin.
repeater
noun, a person or thing that repeats.
lean-tos
noun, a shack or shed supported at one side by trees or posts and having an inclined roof.
repartee
noun, a quick, witty reply.
learners
noun, a person who is learning; student; pupil; apprentice; trainee.
repaints
noun, a part repainted, especially a part of a picture by a restorer.
reorient
adjective, Rare. rising anew.
reopener
noun, an act or instance of reopening negotiations, as on the provisions of a contract.
Protista
noun, a taxonomic kingdom comprising the protists.
prostate
noun, prostate gland.
poetries
noun, the art of rhythmical composition, written or spoken, for exciting pleasure by beautiful, imaginative, or elevated thoughts.
portiere
noun, a curtain hung in a doorway, either to replace the door or for decoration.
pralines
noun, a French confection consisting of a caramel-covered almond or, sometimes, a hazelnut.
praetors
noun, (in the ancient Roman republic) one of a number of elected magistrates charged chiefly with the administration of civil justice and ranking next below a consul.
Nanterre
noun, a city in and the capital of Hauts-de-Seine, in N France: W suburb of Paris.
naperies
noun, table linen, as tablecloths or napkins.
potlines
noun, a row of electrolytic cells for reducing certain metals, as aluminum, from fused salts.
narrates
verb (used with object), to give an account or tell the story of (events, experiences, etc.).
portrait
noun, a likeness of a person, especially of the face, as a painting, drawing, or photograph:
natation
noun, an act or the skill of swimming.
prealtar
adjective, in front of the altar.
National
noun, a citizen or subject of a particular nation who is entitled to its protection:
portents
noun, an indication or omen of something about to happen, especially something momentous.
polestar
noun, Polaris.
polentas
noun, (especially in Italian cooking) a thick mush of cornmeal.
Pointers
noun, a person or thing that points.
neonatal
adjective, of or relating to newborn children.
neonates
noun, a newborn child, or one in its first 28 days.
neoprene
noun, an oil-resistant synthetic rubber: used chiefly in paints, putties, linings for tanks and chemical apparatus, and in crepe soles for shoes.
prattles
noun, the act of prattling.
prelates
noun, an ecclesiastic of a high order, as an archbishop, bishop, etc.; a church dignitary.
prorates
verb (used with object), to divide, distribute, or calculate proportionately.
splitter
noun, a person or thing that splits.
pro-rata
adverb, in proportion; according to a certain rate.
pronates
verb (used with object), to turn into a prone position; to rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the surface of the palm is downward or toward the back; to turn (the sole of the foot) outward so that the inner edge of the foot bears the weight when standing.
prolines
noun, an alcohol-soluble amino acid, C 4 H 9 NHCOOH, occurring in high concentration in collagen. Symbol: P. Abbreviation: Pro;
prisoner
noun, a person who is confined in prison or kept in custody, especially as the result of legal process.
priorate
noun, the office, rank, or term of office of a prior.
printers
noun, a person or thing that prints, especially a person whose occupation is printing.
pretties
noun, Usually, pretties. pretty ornaments, clothes, etc.
pretrial
noun, a proceeding held by a judge, arbitrator, etc., before a trial to simplify the issues of law and fact and stipulate certain matters between the parties, in order to expedite justice and curtail costs at the trial.
prelease
noun, a lease on a building, apartment, etc., that is offered or signed before construction has begun.
pretreat
verb (used with object), to treat in advance or as part of a preliminary treatment:
Pretoria
noun, a city in and the administrative capital of the Republic of South Africa, in the NE part: also the capital of Transvaal.
Lorraine
noun, Also, Lorrain. Claude (Claude Gelée) 1600–82, French painter.
preterit
noun, past (def 12).
pretense
noun, pretending or feigning; make-believe:
preteens
noun, Also called preteenager [pree-teen-ey-jer] /priˈtinˌeɪ dʒər/ (Show IPA), preteener. a boy or girl under the age of 13, especially one between the ages of 9 and 12.
prestore
verb (used with object), Computers. to fix an opening value for (the address of an operand or of a cycle index).
prenatal
adjective, previous to birth or to giving birth:
splinter
noun, a small, thin, sharp piece of wood, bone, or the like, split or broken off from the main body.
astatine
noun, a rare element of the halogen family. Symbol: At; atomic number: 85.
spoliate
verb (used with or without object), to plunder, rob, or ruin.
Teresina
noun, a port in NE Brazil, on the Parnahiba River.
alienors
noun, a person who transfers property.
aperient
noun, a medicine or food that acts as a mild laxative.
teosinte
noun, a tall grass, Zea mexicana, of Mexico and Central America, closely related to corn, and sometimes cultivated as a fodder plant.
apatites
noun, a common mineral, calcium fluorophosphate, Ca 5 FP 3 O 12 , occurring in individual crystals and in masses and varying in color, formerly used in the manufacture of phosphate fertilizers.
apastron
noun, the point at which the stars of a binary system are farthest apart (opposed to periastron).
trailers
noun, a large van or wagon drawn by an automobile, truck, or tractor, used especially in hauling freight by road. Compare full trailer, semitrailer.
Teresian
noun, a member of the reformed order of barefooted Carmelites, founded in Spain in 1562.
tornaria
noun, the ciliated, free-swimming larva of certain hemichordates.
tentoria
noun, Anatomy. an extension of one of the membranes covering the cerebrum which, with the transverse fissure, separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum.
antrorse
adjective, bent or directed forward or upward.
ternions
noun, a set or group of three; triad.
tannates
noun, a salt of tannic acid.
tontines
noun, an annuity scheme in which subscribers share a common fund with the benefit of survivorship, the survivors' shares being increased as the subscribers die, until the whole goes to the last survivor.
terpenes
noun, (originally) any of a class of monocyclic hydrocarbons of the formula C 10 H 16 , obtained from plants.
also-ran
noun, Sports. (in a race) a contestant who fails to win or to place among the first three finishers. an athlete or team whose performance in competition is rarely, if ever, a winning or near-winning one.
atropine
noun, a poisonous crystalline alkaloid, C 17 H 23 NO 3 , obtained from belladonna and other plants of the nightshade family, that prevents the response of various body structures to certain types of nerve stimulation: used chiefly to relieve spasms, to lessen secretions, and, topically, to dilate the pupil of the eye.
talipots
noun, a tall palm, Corypha umbraculifera, of southern India and Ceylon, having large fronds used for making fans and umbrellas, for covering houses, and in place of writing paper: also grown as an ornamental.
alienees
noun, a person to whom property is alienated.
alienate
verb (used with object), to make indifferent or hostile:
antipole
noun, the opposite pole.
stearate
noun, a salt or ester of stearic acid.
ailerons
noun, Aeronautics. a movable surface, usually near the trailing edge of a wing, that controls the roll of the airframe or effects maneuvers, as banks and the like.
treenail
noun, a wooden pin that swells when moist, used for fastening together timbers, as those of ships.
airplane
noun, a heavier-than-air aircraft kept aloft by the upward thrust exerted by the passing air on its fixed wings and driven by propellers, jet propulsion, etc.
arsenate
noun, a salt or ester of arsenic acid.
treatise
noun, a formal and systematic exposition in writing of the principles of a subject, generally longer and more detailed than an essay.
treaties
noun, a formal agreement between two or more states in reference to peace, alliance, commerce, or other international relations.
arsenite
noun, a salt or ester of arsenous acid.
apostate
noun, a person who forsakes his religion, cause, party, etc.
Artesian
adjective, noting, pertaining to, or characteristic of an artesian well.
alanines
noun, any of several isomers of a colorless, crystalline, water-soluble amino acid, CH 3 CH(NH 2)COOH, found in many proteins and produced synthetically: used chiefly in biochemical research. Symbol: A. Abbreviation: Ala;
arterial
noun, a main route, channel, or other course of flow or access:
transept
noun, any major transverse part of the body of a church, usually crossing the nave, at right angles, at the entrance to the choir.
ten-spot
noun, a playing card the face of which bears ten pips.
arteries
noun, Anatomy. a blood vessel that conveys blood from the heart to any part of the body.
arterio-
trainers
noun, a person or thing that trains.
Streator
noun, a city in N Illinois.
antirent
adjective, noting or pertaining to a political party (1839–47) in New York that opposed the payment of rents to patroons.
aseptate
adjective, without a separating wall or membrane.
trenails
noun, treenail.
terrines
noun, a casserole dish made of pottery.
selenate
noun, a salt or ester of selenic acid.
anserine
adjective, of or relating to the subfamily Anserinae, of the family Anatidae, comprising the true geese.
Tirolese
adjective, noun, Tyrolese.
Tirolean
noun, a native or inhabitant of the Tyrol.
strainer
noun, a person or thing that strains.
ateliers
noun, a workshop or studio, especially of an artist, artisan, or designer.
asternal
adjective, not reaching to or connected with the sternum.
tinstone
noun, cassiterite.
terrenes
noun, the earth.
anisette
noun, a cordial or liqueur flavored with aniseed.
tertials
noun, a tertial feather.
tertians
noun, Pathology. a tertian fever.
straiten
verb (used with object), to put into difficulties, especially financial ones:
annalist
noun, a chronicler of events, especially yearly ones; historian.
tetanies
noun, a state marked by severe, intermittent tonic contractions and muscular pain, due to abnormal calcium metabolism.
strepto-
annattos
noun, Also called lipstick tree. a small tree, Bixa orellana, of tropical America.
tenorite
noun, a mineral, cupric oxide, CuO, occurring in veins of copper in black, minute scales.
strontia
noun, Also called strontium oxide. a white or grayish-white, amorphous powder, SrO, resembling lime in its general character: used chiefly in the manufacture of strontium salts.
terranes
noun, any rock formation or series of formations or the area in which a particular formation or group of rocks is predominant.
tolerate
verb (used with object), to allow the existence, presence, practice, or act of without prohibition or hindrance; permit.
alterant
noun, something that produces alteration.
sternite
noun, a sclerite of the sternum of an insect, especially a ventral sclerite of an abdominal segment.
anterior
adjective, situated before or at the front of; fore (opposed to posterior).
antepast
noun, a foretaste; appetizer.
talapoin
noun, a small, yellowish guenon monkey, Micropithecus (Cercopithecus) talapoin, of western Africa.
tonalist
noun, a person who works with or uses tonality, especially one who uses traditional tonality rather than atonality in composing music.
antelope
noun, any of several ruminants of the family Bovidae, chiefly of Africa and Asia, having permanent, hollow, unbranched horns.
tolerant
adjective, inclined or disposed to tolerate; showing tolerance; forbearing:
aspirate
noun, Phonetics. a speech sound having as an obvious concomitant an audible puff of breath, as initial stop consonants or initial h -sounds.
anteater
noun, any of several mammals of the family Myrmecophagidae, having a long, tapered snout, extensile tongue, and powerful front claws and feeding chiefly on ants and termites. Compare giant anteater, silky anteater, tamandua.
terrapin
noun, any of several edible North American turtles of the family Emydidae, inhabiting fresh or brackish waters, especially the diamondback terrapin: some are threatened or endangered.
Anapolis
noun, a city in central Brazil.
toenails
noun, a nail of a toe.
Atlantis
noun, a legendary island, first mentioned by Plato, said to have existed in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar and to have sunk beneath the sea, but linked by some modern archaeologists with the island of Thera, the surviving remnant of a much larger island destroyed by a volcanic eruption c1500 b.c.
atlantes
noun, plural of atlas (def 5).
asperate
verb (used with object), to make rough, harsh, or uneven:
aspirant
noun, a person who aspires, as one who seeks or desires a career, advancement, status, etc.:
tenorist
noun, a person who sings tenor.
annotate
verb (used with object), to supply with critical or explanatory notes; comment upon in notes:
Stapelia
noun, any of various plants of the genus Stapelia, of the milkweed family, native to southern Africa, having short, fleshy, leafless stems, and flowers that are oddly colored or mottled and in most species emit a fetid, carrionlike odor.
Aesopian
adjective, of, relating to, or characteristic of Aesop or his fables:
tea-tree
noun, a tall shrub or small tree, Leptospermum scoparium, of the myrtle family, native to New Zealand and Australia, having silky foliage when young, and bell-shaped, white flowers: often planted to prevent beach erosion.
tropines
noun, a white, crystalline, hygroscopic, water-soluble, poisonous alkaloid, C 8 H 15 NO, obtained chiefly by the hydrolysis of atropine or hyoscyamine.
Triratna
noun, the three components of Buddhism, which are the Buddha, or teacher, the dharma, or teaching, and the Sangha, or priesthood.
triptane
noun, a colorless liquid, C 7 H 17 , having high antiknock properties as a fuel: used chiefly as an admixture to airplane gasolines.
trotline
noun, a strong fishing line strung across a stream, or deep into a river, having individual hooks attached by smaller lines at intervals.
Aaronite
noun, one of the priestly descendants of Aaron.
arenites
noun, psammite.
eateries
noun, a restaurant or other commercial establishment serving food.
aerators
noun, an apparatus for aerating water or other fluids.
ariettas
noun, a short aria.
teleport
noun, a regional telecommunications network that provides access to communications satellites and other long distance media; telecommunications hub.
stannate
noun, a salt of a stannic acid.
arnattos
noun, annatto (def 2).
triplane
aristate
adjective, Botany. having aristae; awned.
tritones
noun, an interval consisting of three whole tones; an augmented fourth.
tea-rose
noun, any of several cultivated varieties of roses having a scent resembling that of tea.
aerostat
noun, any lighter-than-air aircraft, as a balloon or dirigible.
stannite
noun, a mineral, iron-black to steel-gray in color, with a metallic luster, copper iron tin sulfide, Cu 2 FeSnS 4 : an ore of tin.
triolets
noun, a short poem of fixed form, having a rhyme scheme of ab, aa, abab, and having the first line repeated as the fourth and seventh lines, and the second line repeated as the eighth.
telerans
noun, a navigational aid that uses radar to map the sky above an airfield, which, together with a map of the airfield itself, is transmitted by television to aircraft approaching the field.
arrestee
noun, a person who is under arrest.
sprattle
noun, a struggle; fight.
aerolite
noun, a meteorite consisting mainly of stony matter.
araneose
adjective, arachnoid, especially as a plant.
Terrene
noun, the earth.
Antares
noun, a red supergiant star of the first magnitude in the constellation Scorpius.
praline
noun, a French confection consisting of a caramel-covered almond or, sometimes, a hazelnut.
reliers
noun, a person or thing that relies.
Lenapes
noun, Delaware (defs 5, 6).
Nanette
noun, a female given name, form of Ann.
lenient
adjective, agreeably tolerant; permissive; indulgent:
teleost
noun, Also called teleostome [tel-ee-uh-stohm, tee-lee-] /ˈtɛl i əˌstoʊm, ˈti li-/ (Show IPA). a teleost fish.
ratteen
noun, ratiné.
reliant
adjective, having or showing dependence:
prattle
noun, the act of prattling.
Lenotre
noun, André [ahn-drey] /ɑ̃ˈdreɪ/ (Show IPA), 1613–1700, French architect and landscape designer.
relents
verb (used with object), Obsolete. to cause to soften in feeling, temper, or determination.
nailers
noun, a person or thing that drives nails, as a machine that drives nails automatically.
prelate
noun, an ecclesiastic of a high order, as an archbishop, bishop, etc.; a church dignitary.
antero-
preoral
adjective, situated in front of or before the mouth.
presale
noun, a sale held in advance of an advertised sale, as for select customers.
Anteros
noun, Classical Mythology. a brother of Eros, most often regarded as the avenger of unrequited love.
present
noun, the present time.
areoles
noun, an areola.
release
noun, a freeing or releasing from confinement, obligation, pain, emotional strain, etc.
areolas
noun, a ring of color, as around the human nipple.
terrane
noun, any rock formation or series of formations or the area in which a particular formation or group of rocks is predominant.
terrain
noun, a tract of land, especially as considered with reference to its natural features, military advantages, etc.
rennets
noun, the lining membrane of the fourth stomach of a calf or of the stomach of certain other young animals.
Aretino
noun, Pietro [pye-traw] /ˈpyɛ trɔ/ (Show IPA), 1492–1556, Italian satirist and dramatist.
leister
noun, a spearlike implement having three or more prongs, for use in spearing fish.
teapots
noun, a container with a lid, spout, and handle, in which tea is made and from which it is poured.
Natalie
noun, a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “birthday.”.
tertian
noun, Pathology. a tertian fever.
anoints
verb (used with object), to rub or sprinkle on; apply an unguent, ointment, or oily liquid to.
lean-to
noun, a shack or shed supported at one side by trees or posts and having an inclined roof.
natator
noun, a swimmer.
porters
noun, a person hired to carry burdens or baggage, as at a railroad station or a hotel.
rotates
adjective, wheel-shaped: applied especially to a gamopetalous short-tubed corolla with a spreading limb.
portent
noun, an indication or omen of something about to happen, especially something momentous.
arietta
noun, a short aria.
leaners
noun, a person or thing that leans.
repeals
noun, the act of repealing; revocation; abrogation.
natrons
noun, a mineral, hydrated sodium carbonate, Na 2 CO 3 ⋅10H 2 O.
Pontine
adjective, of or relating to the pons.
pontils
noun, punty.
natters
noun, a conversation; chat.
Pontian
noun, pope a.d. 230–235.
postern
noun, a back door or gate.
repairs
noun, an act, process, or work of repairing:
praetor
noun, (in the ancient Roman republic) one of a number of elected magistrates charged chiefly with the administration of civil justice and ranking next below a consul.
teeners
noun, a teenager.
Ansonia
noun, a city in SW Connecticut.
antiars
noun, the upas tree.
pottles
noun, a former liquid measure equal to two quarts.
rentier
noun, a person who has a fixed income, as from lands or bonds.
teeters
noun, a seesaw motion; wobble.
reopens
verb (used with or without object), to open again.
potties
noun, a seat of reduced size fitting over a toilet seat, for use by a small child.
terrets
noun, one of the round loops or rings on the saddle of a harness, through which the driving reins pass.
tertial
noun, a tertial feather.
potline
noun, a row of electrolytic cells for reducing certain metals, as aluminum, from fused salts.
repaint
noun, a part repainted, especially a part of a picture by a restorer.
terries
noun, the loop formed by the pile of a fabric when left uncut.
terrine
noun, a casserole dish made of pottery.
narrate
verb (used with object), to give an account or tell the story of (events, experiences, etc.).
learner
noun, a person who is learning; student; pupil; apprentice; trainee.
anopias
noun, absence of sight, especially when due to a structural defect in or absence of an eye.
poteens
noun, the first distillation of a fermented mash in the making of whiskey.
relator
noun, a person who relates or tells; narrator.
relates
verb (used with object), to tell; give an account of (an event, circumstance, etc.).
presort
verb (used with object), to sort (letters, packages, etc.) by zip code or class before collection or delivery to a post office.
aplites
noun, a fine-grained granite composed essentially of feldspar and quartz.
rapiers
noun, a small sword, especially of the 18th century, having a narrow blade and used for thrusting.
lisente
noun, plural of sente.
pterion
noun, the craniometric point at the side of the sphenoidal fontanelle.
tenpins
noun, (used with a singular verb) a form of bowling, played with ten wooden pins at which a ball is bowled to knock them down.
tensile
adjective, of or relating to tension:
tension
noun, the act of stretching or straining.
realist
noun, a person who tends to view or represent things as they really are.
Psalter
noun, the Biblical book of Psalms.
aporias
noun, Rhetoric. the expression of a simulated or real doubt, as about where to begin or what to do or say.
litotes
noun, understatement, especially that in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary, as in “not bad at all.”.
protist
noun, any of various one-celled organisms, classified in the kingdom Protista, that are either free-living or aggregated into simple colonies and that have diverse reproductive and nutritional modes, including the protozoans, eukaryotic algae, and slime molds: some classification schemes also include the fungi and the more primitive bacteria and blue-green algae or may distribute the organisms between the kingdoms Plantae and Animalia according to dominant characteristics.
Realtor
protest
noun, an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid:
protein
noun, Biochemistry. any of numerous, highly varied organic molecules constituting a large portion of the mass of every life form and necessary in the diet of all animals and other nonphotosynthesizing organisms, composed of 20 or more amino acids linked in a genetically controlled linear sequence into one or more long polypeptide chains, the final shape and other properties of each protein being determined by the side chains of the amino acids and their chemical attachments: proteins include such specialized forms as collagen for supportive tissue, hemoglobin for transport, antibodies for immune defense, and enzymes for metabolism.
litters
noun, objects strewn or scattered about; scattered rubbish.
Teniers
noun, David [dey-vid;; Flemish dah-vit;; French dah-veed] /ˈdeɪ vɪd;; Flemish ˈdɑ vɪt;; French dɑˈvid/ (Show IPA), ("the Elder") 1582–1649, Flemish painter and engraver.
rapines
noun, the violent seizure and carrying off of another's property; plunder.
raptors
noun, a raptorial bird.
protean
adjective, readily assuming different forms or characters; extremely variable.
apostle
noun, any of the early followers of Jesus who carried the Christian message into the world.
lineate
adjective, marked with lines, especially parallel lengthwise lines; striped.
rattans
noun, Also called rattan palm. any of various climbing palms of the genus Calamus or allied genera.
ratline
noun, any of the small ropes or lines that traverse the shrouds horizontally and serve as steps for going aloft.
ratters
noun, a person, animal, or thing that catches rats, as a terrier or a cat.
linnets
noun, a small Old World finch, Carduelis cannabina.
ratites
noun, a bird having a ratite breastbone.
rations
noun, a fixed allowance of provisions or food, especially for soldiers or sailors or for civilians during a shortage:
apostil
noun, a marginal annotation or note.
tenners
noun, a 10-dollar bill.
liernes
noun, an ornamental vaulting rib other than one springing from a pier or a ridge rib.
rattler
noun, a rattlesnake.
Tenniel
noun, Sir John, 1820–1914, English caricaturist and illustrator.
rattles
noun, a rapid succession of short, sharp sounds, as from the collision of hard bodies.
rattons
noun, a rat.
linters
noun, linters, short cotton fibers that stick to seeds after a first ginning.
rattrap
noun, a device for catching rats.
ratines
noun, a loosely woven fabric made with nubby or knotty yarns.
letters
noun, a written or printed communication addressed to a person or organization and usually transmitted by mail.
reapers
noun, a machine for cutting standing grain; reaping machine.
Teleran
noun, a navigational aid that uses radar to map the sky above an airfield, which, together with a map of the airfield itself, is transmitted by television to aircraft approaching the field.
relapse
noun, an act or instance of relapsing.
arenose
adjective, sandy; gritty.
pretors
noun, praetor.
pretest
noun, an advance or preliminary testing or trial, as of a new product.
ternion
noun, a set or group of three; triad.
Antonia
noun, a female given name: derived from Antonius.
preter-
Antoine
noun, André [ahn-drey] /ɑ̃ˈdreɪ/ (Show IPA), 1858–1943, French theatrical director, manager, and critic.
terpene
noun, (originally) any of a class of monocyclic hydrocarbons of the formula C 10 H 16 , obtained from plants.
Lorient
noun, a seaport in NW France, on the Bay of Biscay.
Antlers
noun, one of the solid deciduous horns, usually branched, of an animal of the deer family.
preteen
noun, Also called preteenager [pree-teen-ey-jer] /priˈtinˌeɪ dʒər/ (Show IPA), preteener. a boy or girl under the age of 13, especially one between the ages of 9 and 12.
Lepanto
noun, Greek Návpaktos. a seaport in W Greece, on the Lepanto Strait: Turkish sea power destroyed here 1571.
Leotine
noun, a female given name.
Linares
noun, a city in S Spain.
Preston
noun, a seaport in W Lancashire, in NW England.
Leonine
adjective, of or relating to the lion.
Ternate
noun, an island in E Indonesia, W of Halmahera: important source of spices. 53 sq. mi. (137 sq. km).
Loretta
noun, a female given name, form of Laura.
reelers
noun, a person or thing that reels.
pronate
verb (used with object), to turn into a prone position; to rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the surface of the palm is downward or toward the back; to turn (the sole of the foot) outward so that the inner edge of the foot bears the weight when standing.
tenters
noun, a framework on which cloth in the process of manufacture is stretched so it may set or dry evenly.
apteral
adjective, (of a classical temple) not having a surrounding colonnade; not peripteral.
loaners
noun, a person or thing that loans.
reenter
verb (used with object), to enter again:
prorate
verb (used with object), to divide, distribute, or calculate proportionately.
apteria
noun, one of the featherless portions of the skin of a bird.
aperies
noun, apish behavior; mimicry.
loiters
verb (used with object), to pass (time) in an idle or aimless manner (usually followed by away):
arenite
noun, psammite.
leptons
noun, an aluminum coin of modern Greece until the euro was adopted, the 100th part of a drachma.
proline
noun, an alcohol-soluble amino acid, C 4 H 9 NHCOOH, occurring in high concentration in collagen. Symbol: P. Abbreviation: Pro;
apatite
noun, a common mineral, calcium fluorophosphate, Ca 5 FP 3 O 12 , occurring in individual crystals and in masses and varying in color, formerly used in the manufacture of phosphate fertilizers.
Telstar
prolate
adjective, elongated along the polar diameter, as a spheroid generated by the revolution of an ellipse about its longer axis (opposed to oblate).
leprose
adjective, leprous.
Loraine
noun, a female given name, form of Lorraine.
Printer
noun, a person or thing that prints, especially a person whose occupation is printing.
prostie
noun, a prostitute.
tipster
noun, a person who makes a business of furnishing tips, as for betting or speculation.
Annette
noun, a female given name, form of Anne.
trental
noun, a series of 30 Requiems celebrated one each day for 30 consecutive days.
trenail
noun, treenail.
ailette
noun, either of two standing pieces of metal or cuir-bouilli, attached to the shoulders as an ornament or as a means of displaying the wearer's arms: used c1275–c1350.
Peneios
noun, Modern Greek name of Salambria.
Penates
plural noun, gods who watched over the home or community to which they belonged: originally, two deities of the storeroom.
aileron
noun, Aeronautics. a movable surface, usually near the trailing edge of a wing, that controls the roll of the airframe or effects maneuvers, as banks and the like.
pelters
noun, a person or thing that pelts.
peltate
adjective, having the stalk or support attached to the lower surface at a distance from the margin, as a leaf; shield-shaped.
Pelotas
noun, a city in S Brazil.
peloria
noun, regularity of structure occurring abnormally in flowers normally irregular.
pelites
noun, any clayey rock, as mudstone or shale.
peelers
noun, a person or thing that peels.
airport
noun, a tract of land or water with facilities for the landing, takeoff, shelter, supply, and repair of aircraft, especially one used for receiving or discharging passengers and cargo at regularly scheduled times.
peasant
noun, a member of a class of persons, as in Europe, Asia, and Latin America, who are small farmers or farm laborers of low social rank.
Pearson
noun, Drew (Andrew Russell Pearson) 1897–1969, U.S. journalist.
Aetolia
noun, an ancient district in W Greece, now part of the province of Aetolia and Acarnania.
Trenton
noun, a city in and the capital of New Jersey, in the W part, on the Delaware River: Washington defeated Hessian troops here 1776.
patties
noun, any item of food covered with dough, batter, etc., and fried or baked:
patters
noun, a rapid succession of light tapping sounds:
trepans
noun, a tool for cutting shallow holes by removing a core.
pattern
noun, a decorative design, as for wallpaper, china, or textile fabrics, etc.
Painter
noun, an artist who paints pictures.
trestle
noun, a frame typically composed of a horizontal bar or beam rigidly joined or fitted at each end to the top of a transverse A-frame, used as a barrier, a transverse support for planking, etc.; horse.
treetop
noun, the top or uppermost branches of a tree.
pennate
adjective, winged; feathered.
patriot
noun, a person who loves, supports, and defends his or her country and its interests with devotion.
transl.
perlite
noun, a volcanic glass in which concentric fractures impart a distinctive structure resembling masses of small spheroids, used as a plant growth medium.
oralist
noun, an advocate of oralism.
traitor
noun, a person who betrays another, a cause, or any trust.
alerion
noun, an eagle displayed, usually represented without a beak or legs.
Pereira
noun, Irene Rice, 1907–71, U.S. artist.
pereion
noun, (in a crustacean) the thorax.
peonies
noun, any of various plants or shrubs of the genus Paeonia, having large, showy flowers, as the widely cultivated species P. lactiflora: the state flower of Indiana.
pentose
noun, a monosaccharide containing five atoms of carbon, as xylose, C 5 H 10 O 5 , or produced from pentosans by hydrolysis.
Transit
noun, the act or fact of passing across or through; passage from one place to another.
Alastor
noun, (sometimes initial capital letter) an avenging spirit or deity frequently evoked in Greek tragedy; a male Nemesis.
alanine
noun, any of several isomers of a colorless, crystalline, water-soluble amino acid, CH 3 CH(NH 2)COOH, found in many proteins and produced synthetically: used chiefly in biochemical research. Symbol: A. Abbreviation: Ala;
orpines
noun, a plant, Sedum telephium, of the stonecrop family, having purplish flowers.
transp.
Oriente
noun, a region in Ecuador, E of the Andes: the border long disputed by Peru.
orients
noun, the Orient, the countries of Asia, especially East Asia. (formerly) the countries to the E of the Mediterranean.
tranter
noun, a peddler, hawker, or carrier using a horse and cart.
Trapani
noun, a seaport in NW Sicily.
treason
noun, the offense of acting to overthrow one's government or to harm or kill its sovereign.
Orleans
noun, a city in and the capital of Loiret, in central France, SSW of Paris: English siege of the city raised by Joan of Arc 1428.
pentane
noun, a hydrocarbon of the methane series, existing in three liquid isomeric forms.
pension
noun, a fixed amount, other than wages, paid at regular intervals to a person or to the person's surviving dependents in consideration of past services, age, merit, poverty, injury or loss sustained, etc.:
pensile
adjective, hanging, as the nests of certain birds.
pattens
noun, any of various kinds of footwear, as a wooden shoe, a shoe with a wooden sole, a chopine, etc., to protect the feet from mud or wetness.
paisano
noun, paisan.
Trainer
noun, a person or thing that trains.
partita
noun, an instrumental suite common chiefly in the 18th century.
pastern
noun, the part of the foot of a horse, cow, etc., between the fetlock and the hoof.
parasol
noun, a lightweight umbrella used, especially by women, as a sunshade.
partons
noun, a constituent of the nucleon originally postulated in the theoretical analysis of high-energy scattering of electrons by nucleons and subsequently identified with quarks and gluons.
pareira
noun, the root of a South American vine, Chondodendron tomentosum, used as a source of curare, a diuretic, etc.
tritone
noun, an interval consisting of three whole tones; an augmented fourth.
partner
noun, a person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor; sharer; associate.
tritons
noun, a positively-charged particle consisting of a proton and two neutrons, equivalent to the nucleus of an atom of tritium.
Partlet
noun, a garment for the neck and shoulders, usually ruffled and having a collar, worn in the 16th century.
partite
noun, an instrumental suite common chiefly in the 18th century.
parians
noun, a native or inhabitant of Paros.
tropine
noun, a white, crystalline, hygroscopic, water-soluble, poisonous alkaloid, C 8 H 15 NO, obtained chiefly by the hydrolysis of atropine or hyoscyamine.
Tristan
noun, a male given name, form of Tristram.
parison
noun, a partially shaped mass of molten glass.
parties
noun, a social gathering, as of invited guests at a private home, for conversation, refreshments, entertainment, etc.:
tsarina
noun, czarina.
partier
noun, partyer.
partial
noun, Bridge. part-score.
parolee
noun, a person who is released from prison on parole.
2,4,5-t
noun, a light-tan, water-insoluble solid, C 8 H 5 Cl 3 O 3 , used chiefly for killing weeds.
paroles
noun, Penology. the conditional release of a person from prison prior to the end of the maximum sentence imposed. such release or its duration. an official document authorizing such a release.
partans
noun, a crab.
parrels
noun, Nautical. a sliding ring or collar of rope, wood, or metal that confines a yard or the jaws of a gaff to the mast but allows vertical movement.
pastina
noun, very small pieces of pasta in various shapes, used especially in soups.
pantile
noun, a roofing tile straight in its length but curved in its width to overlap the next tile.
patrial
noun, a native of any country who, by virtue of the birth of a parent or grandparent in Great Britain, has citizenship and residency rights there.
palters
verb (used without object), to talk or act insincerely or deceitfully; lie or use trickery.
palaeo-
Trianta
noun, Trianda.
palato-
patines
noun, patina.
trienes
noun, any compound containing three double bonds.
paletot
noun, any of various loose or fitted coats or jackets for men and women, especially a close-fitting jacket worn over a dress by women in the 19th century.
Trieste
noun, a seaport in NE Italy, on the Gulf of Trieste.
palette
noun, a thin and usually oval or oblong board or tablet with a thumb hole at one end, used by painters for holding and mixing colors.
patinas
noun, a film or incrustation, usually green, produced by oxidation on the surface of old bronze and often esteemed as being of ornamental value.
patient
noun, a person who is under medical care or treatment.
aerator
noun, an apparatus for aerating water or other fluids.
panties
noun, underpants or undershorts for women and children.
aerates
verb (used with object), to expose to the action or effect of air or to cause air to circulate through:
patents
noun, the exclusive right granted by a government to an inventor to manufacture, use, or sell an invention for a certain number of years.
triolet
noun, a short poem of fixed form, having a rhyme scheme of ab, aa, abab, and having the first line repeated as the fourth and seventh lines, and the second line repeated as the eighth.
aeonian
adjective, eternal; everlasting.
paniers
noun, pannier.
Aeolian
noun, a member of one of the four main divisions of the prehistoric Greeks. Compare Achaean (def 5), Dorian1 (def 2), Ionian (def 3).
pannier
noun, a basket, especially a large one, for carrying goods, provisions, etc.
pannose
adjective, having the texture of felt or woolen cloth.
triples
noun, an amount, number, etc., three times as great as another.
triplet
noun, one of three children or offspring born at the same birth.
traipse
noun, a tiring walk.
peroral
adjective, administered or performed through the mouth, as surgery or administration of a drug.
neatens
verb (used with object), to make neat:
nitrate
noun, Chemistry. a salt or ester of nitric acid, or any compound containing the univalent group –ONO 2 or NO 3 .
Nilotes
noun, a member of any of several indigenous black peoples of the Sudan and eastern Africa.
Plantin
noun, Christophe [kree-stawf] /kriˈstɔf/ (Show IPA), c1520–1589, French typographer.
Ninette
noun, a female given name.
planter
noun, a person who plants.
plantar
adjective, of or relating to the sole of the foot.
Plantae
noun, the taxonomic kingdom comprising all plants.
planner
noun, a person who plans.
toaster
noun, an instrument or appliance for toasting bread, muffins, etc.
anattos
noun, annatto.
planers
noun, Carpentry. a power machine for removing the rough or excess surface from a board.
toenail
noun, a nail of a toe.
Nielsen
noun, Carl August [kahrl ou-goo st] /kɑrl ˈaʊ gʊst/ (Show IPA), 1865–1931, Danish composer.
planate
adjective, having a plane or flat surface.
anatine
adjective, of or relating to the family Anatidae, comprising the swans, geese, and ducks.
plaints
noun, a complaint.
pistole
noun, a former gold coin of Spain, equal to two escudos.
Pioneer
noun, a person who is among those who first enter or settle a region, thus opening it for occupation and development by others.
anapest
noun, a foot of three syllables, two short followed by one long in quantitative meter, and two unstressed followed by one stressed in accentual meter, as in for the nonce.
piolets
noun, an ice ax used in mountaineering.
pintles
noun, a pin or bolt, especially one on which something turns, as the gudgeon of a hinge.
altoist
noun, a performer on the alto saxophone.
pintano
noun, sergeant major (def 3).
plaster
noun, a composition, as of lime or gypsum, sand, water, and sometimes hair or other fiber, applied in a pasty form to walls, ceilings, etc., and allowed to harden and dry.
platers
noun, a person or thing that plates.
pinoles
noun, corn or wheat, dried, ground, and sweetened, usually with the flour of mesquite beans.
tinners
noun, a tinsmith.
anneals
noun, an act, instance, or product of annealing.
polenta
noun, (especially in Italian cooking) a thick mush of cornmeal.
Polaris
noun, Astronomy. the polestar or North Star, a star of the second magnitude situated close to the north pole of the heavens, in the constellation Ursa Minor: the outermost star in the handle of the Little Dipper.
Neilson
noun, William Allan, 1869–1946, U.S. educator and lexicographer, born in Scotland.
pointes
noun, the tip of the toe.
pointer
noun, a person or thing that points.
annatto
noun, Also called lipstick tree. a small tree, Bixa orellana, of tropical America.
pointel
noun, a pavement of tile mosaic forming an abstract design.
Annatol
noun, a male given name.
neonate
noun, a newborn child, or one in its first 28 days.
pointal
noun, pointel.
nettles
noun, any plant of the genus Urtica, covered with stinging hairs. Compare nettle family.
tin-pan
adjective, harsh, tinny, or clanging; noisy.
anisole
noun, a colorless, water-insoluble liquid, C 7 H 8 O, having a pleasant, aromatic odor, used chiefly in perfumery and organic synthesis, and as a vermicide.
tin-pot
adjective, inferior; paltry; shoddy.
plotter
noun, a person or thing that plots.
Ploesti
noun, a city in S Romania: center of a rich oil-producing region.
Platter
noun, a large, shallow dish, usually elliptical in shape, for holding and serving food, especially meat or fish.
tinters
noun, a person who specializes in applying tints or dyes.
repeats
noun, the act of repeating.
Platina
noun, a native alloy of platinum with palladium, iridium, osmium, etc.
platies
noun, platyfish.
parries
noun, an act or instance of parrying, as in fencing.
pinners
noun, a person or thing that pins.
opiates
noun, a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used in medicine for inducing sleep and relieving pain.
Persian
noun, a member of the native peoples of Iran, descended in part from the ancient Iranians.
Torenia
noun, any of several plants belonging to the genus Torenia, of the figwort family, native to Africa and Asia, having two-lipped, usually blue or purple flowers.
oleates
noun, Chemistry. an ester or a salt of oleic acid.
Torrens
noun, Lake, a salt lake in Australia, in E South Australia. 130 miles (210 km) long; 2400 sq. mi. (6220 sq. km); 25 feet (8 meters) below sea level.
torrent
noun, a stream of water flowing with great rapidity and violence.
pertain
verb (used without object), to have reference or relation; relate:
tortile
adjective, twisted; coiled.
onliest
Idioms, only too, as a matter of fact; extremely: unfortunately; very:
alinota
noun, the plate to which the wings are attached on the notum of an insect.
trailer
noun, a large van or wagon drawn by an automobile, truck, or tractor, used especially in hauling freight by road. Compare full trailer, semitrailer.
persona
noun, a person.
Opaline
adjective, of or like opal; opalescent.
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.
persalt
noun, (in a series of salts of a given metal or group) the salt in which the metal or group has a high, or the highest apparent, valence.
perrons
noun, an outside platform upon which the entrance door of a building opens, with steps leading to it.
openers
noun, a person or thing that opens.
Perrine
noun, a town in S Florida.
operant
noun, a person or thing that operates.
operate
verb (used with object), to manage or use (a machine, device, etc.):
alienor
noun, a person who transfers property.
alienee
noun, a person to whom property is alienated.
perries
noun, a fermented beverage similar to cider, made from the juice of pears.
trainee
noun, a person being trained, especially in a vocation; apprentice.
topsail
noun, a sail, or either of a pair of sails, set immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast.
toprail
noun, the uppermost rail of the back of a chair or the like; a crest rail.
pinnate
adjective, resembling a feather, as in construction or arrangement; having parts arranged on each side of a common axis:
piaster
noun, a former coin of Turkey, the 100th part of a lira: replaced by the kurus in 1933.
norites
noun, a granular igneous rock consisting of a mix of light and dark minerals, the former being calcic plagioclase feldspars, and the latter orthorhombic pyroxenes.
pinenes
noun, a liquid terpene, C 10 H 16 , the principal constituent of oil of turpentine, found in other essential oils: used chiefly in the manufacture of camphor.
pinatas
noun, (in Mexico and Central America) a gaily decorated crock or papier-mâché figure filled with toys, candy, etc., and suspended from above, especially during Christmas or birthday festivities, so that children, who are blindfolded, may break it or knock it down with sticks and release the contents.
nostril
noun, either of the two external openings of the nose.
Pilsner
noun, a pale, light lager beer.
tonlets
noun, a skirt of plates.
notates
verb (used with object), to note, mark, or set down in a system of notation:
pileate
adjective, having a pileus.
tonners
noun, something having a specified weight in tons (used in combination):
Pierrot
noun, a male character in certain French pantomime, having a whitened face and wearing a loose, white, fancy costume.
Pianola
noun, (lowercase) Bridge. a hand, as a laydown, that is very easy to play.
topline
adjective, so important as to be named at or near the top of a newspaper item, advertisement, or the like:
Tonnies
noun, Ferdinand [fer-dee-nahnt] /ˈfɛr diˌnɑnt/ (Show IPA), 1855–1936, German sociologist.
pettles
verb (used with object), to fondle; pet.
tontine
noun, an annuity scheme in which subscribers share a common fund with the benefit of survivorship, the survivors' shares being increased as the subscribers die, until the whole goes to the last survivor.
petrols
noun, British. gasoline.
petrol.
Petrine
adjective, of or relating to the apostle Peter or the Epistles bearing his name.
petrels
noun, any of numerous tube-nosed seabirds of the families Procellariidae, Hydrobatidae, and Pelecanoididae.
petitor
noun, a seeker; an applicant or candidate.
petites
noun, a category of clothing sized for women or girls of less than average height and with average or diminutive figures.
petiole
noun, Botany. the slender stalk by which a leaf is attached to the stem; leafstalk.
lattens
noun, a brasslike alloy commonly made in thin sheets and formerly much used for church utensils.
Astarte
noun, an ancient Semitic deity, goddess of fertility and reproduction worshiped by the Phoenicians and Canaanites.
latrine
noun, a toilet or something used as a toilet, as a trench in the earth in a camp, or bivouac area.
earnest
noun, full seriousness, as of intention or purpose:
stearin
noun, Chemistry. any of the three glyceryl esters of stearic acid, especially C 3 H 5 (C 18 H 35 O 2) 3 , a soft, white, odorless solid found in many natural fats.
earlaps
noun, earflap.
taipans
noun, (in China) the head or owner of a foreign business establishment.
entrees
noun, a dish served as the main course of a meal.
talents
noun, a special natural ability or aptitude:
rotters
noun, a thoroughly bad, worthless, or objectionable person.
entreat
verb (used with object), to ask (a person) earnestly; beseech; implore; beg:
interns
noun, a person who is or has been interned; internee.
talions
noun, lex talionis.
entraps
verb (used with object), to catch in or as in a trap; ensnare:
intones
verb (used with object), to utter with a particular tone or voice modulation.
parrots
noun, any of numerous hook-billed, often brilliantly colored birds of the order Psittaciformes, as the cockatoo, lory, macaw, or parakeet, having the ability to mimic speech and often kept as pets.
talipes
noun, a clubfoot.
intrant
noun, a person who enters (a college, association, etc.); entrant.
talipot
noun, a tall palm, Corypha umbraculifera, of southern India and Ceylon, having large fronds used for making fans and umbrellas, for covering houses, and in place of writing paper: also grown as an ornamental.
tailors
noun, a person whose occupation is the making, mending, or altering of clothes, especially suits, coats, and other outer garments.
entries
noun, an act of entering; entrance.
intreat
verb (used with or without object), entreat.
intens.
steelie
noun, a playing marble made of steel.
epeeist
noun, a person who fences with an épée.
salient
noun, a salient angle or part, as the central outward-projecting angle of a bastion or an outward projection in a battle line.
sleeper
noun, a person or thing that sleeps.
steato-
Salerno
noun, a seaport in SW Italy: taken by U.S. forces September 1943.
slip-on
noun, something made this way, especially an article of clothing.
intense
adjective, existing or occurring in a high or extreme degree:
interne
noun, verb (used without object), intern2 .
intents
noun, something that is intended; purpose; design; intention:
slotter
noun, a person or thing that slots.
striper
noun, Military. a naval officer whose uniform sleeve displays stripes: an enlisted person of any of the armed services whose sleeve displays stripes denoting years of service:
snap-on
adjective, attached or fitting into place by means of a snap or with a pressing motion:
snorter
noun, a person or thing that snorts.
stearo-
Astaire
noun, Fred, 1899–1987, U.S. dancer and actor.
Statler
noun, Ellsworth Milton, 1863–1928, U.S. hotel-chain developer.
entrant
noun, a competitor in a contest.
epilate
verb (used with object), to remove (hair) from by means of physical, chemical, or radiological agents; depilate.
rialtos
noun, an exchange or mart.
starlet
noun, a young actress promoted and publicized as a future star, especially in motion pictures.
stapler
noun, a machine for fastening together sheets of paper or the like, with wire staples.
roister
verb (used without object), to act in a swaggering, boisterous, or uproarious manner.
roaster
noun, a contrivance for roasting something, as an oven, a pan for roasting meat, or a machine for roasting coffee beans.
ritters
noun, a knight.
riposte
noun, a quick, sharp return in speech or action; counterstroke:
ironers
noun, a person or thing that irons.
Eastern
adjective, lying toward or situated in the east:
starter
noun, a person or thing that starts.
retsina
noun, a strong, resinated white or red wine of Greece and Cyprus.
enteron
noun, the alimentary canal; the digestive tract.
entero-
enteral
adjective, enteric.
retreat
noun, the forced or strategic withdrawal of an army or an armed force before an enemy, or the withdrawing of a naval force from action.
entente
noun, an arrangement or understanding between two or more nations agreeing to follow a particular policy with regard to affairs of international concern.
Artesia
noun, a city in S California.
starlit
adjective, lighted by the stars:
solatia
noun, something given in compensation for inconvenience, loss, injury, or the like; recompense.
station
noun, a place or position in which a person or thing is normally located.
Rosetta
noun, a town in N Egypt, at a mouth of the Nile.
introns
noun, a noncoding segment in a length of DNA that interrupts a gene-coding sequence or nontranslated sequence, the corresponding segment being removed from the RNA copy before transcription.
entrain
verb (used with object), to put aboard a train.
rostral
adjective, of or relating to a rostrum.
entrail
plural noun, the internal parts of the trunk of an animal body.
entoils
verb (used with object), to take in toils; ensnare; enmesh.
solaria
noun, a glass-enclosed room, porch, or the like, exposed to the sun's rays, as at a seaside hotel or for convalescents in a hospital.
Rosette
noun, any arrangement, part, object, or formation more or less resembling a rose.
roseate
adjective, tinged with rose; rosy:
Rosalie
noun, a female given name: from a Latin word meaning rose festival.
startle
noun, a sudden shock of surprise, alarm, or the like.
artiste
noun, an artist, especially an actor, singer, dancer, or other public performer.
artisan
noun, a person skilled in an applied art; a craftsperson.
rosaria
noun, a rose garden.
Rosanne
noun, a female given name.
entitle
verb (used with object), to give (a person or thing) a title, right, or claim to something; furnish with grounds for laying claim:
entires
noun, Archaic. the whole; entirety.
instate
verb (used with object), to put or place in a certain state or position, as in an office; install.
epinaos
noun, a rear vestibule, as of a classical temple.
retorts
noun, a severe, incisive, or witty reply, especially one that counters a first speaker's statement, argument, etc.
Etonian
noun, a person who is or has been a pupil at Eton College.
attains
verb (used with object), to reach, achieve, or accomplish; gain; obtain:
stereo-
atiptoe
adverb, adjective, standing or walking on tiptoe (usually used predicatively).
senator
noun, a member of a senate.
etoiles
noun, a star or something shaped like a star.
eserine
noun, physostigmine.
seleno-
Steptoe
noun, an isolated hill or mountain surrounded by lava.
etesian
adjective, (of certain Mediterranean winds) occurring annually.
Ettarre
noun, the vain and heartless lady beloved by Sir Pelleas.
seriate
adjective, arranged or occurring in one or more series.
Seattle
noun, (Seatlh) c1790–1866, Suquamish leader: Seattle, Washington, named after him.
step-on
adjective, made to open by the operation of a pedal, as a can for kitchen garbage.
attires
noun, clothes or apparel, especially rich or splendid garments.
step-in
noun, step-ins, panties, especially bias-cut panties with wide legs worn by women in the 1920s and 1930s.
seaport
noun, a port or harbor on or accessible to a seacoast and providing accommodation for seagoing vessels.
Etienne
noun, Estienne (def 1).
septate
adjective, divided by a septum or septa.
Serpent
noun, a snake.
estrone
noun, Biochemistry. an estrogenic hormone, C 18 H 22 O 2 , produced by the ovarian follicles and found during pregnancy in urine and placental tissue.
stertor
noun, a heavy snoring sound accompanying respiration in certain diseases.
sterno-
Stilton
estreat
noun, a true copy or extract of an original writing or record, as of a fine.
atonies
noun, Pathology. lack of tone or energy; muscular weakness, especially in a contractile organ.
atopies
noun, an allergy, involving an inherited immunoglobulin of the IgE type, that predisposes a person to certain allergic responses, as atopic dermatitis.
estriol
noun, Biochemistry. an estrogenic hormone, C 18 H 21 (OH) 3 , occurring in urine during pregnancy.
sternal
adjective, of or relating to the sternum.
espanol
noun, the Spanish language.
etalons
noun, an interferometer consisting of two glass plates that reflect approximately half of each ray of light incident upon them and that are separated by a small, fixed distance: used to compare wavelengths and to study atomic spectra.
Sennett
noun, Mack (Michael Sinnott) 1884–1960, U.S. motion-picture director and producer, born in Canada.
atresia
noun, the congenital absence, or the pathological closure, of an opening, passage, or cavity.
sterlet
noun, a small sturgeon, Acipenser ruthenus, of the Black and Caspian seas, valued as a source of caviar.
eternal
noun, something that is eternal.
Esparto
noun, any of several grasses, especially Stipa tenacissima, of southern Europe and northern Africa, used for making paper, cordage, etc.
sterile
adjective, free from living germs or microorganisms; aseptic:
erratas
noun, plural of erratum.
Aterian
adjective, of or indicating a Middle Paleolithic industry of northwestern Africa and the Sahara, characterized by the production of tanged points and bifacially worked leaf-shaped points of varying sizes.
instant
noun, an infinitesimal or very short space of time; a moment:
steepen
verb (used with or without object), to make or become steeper.
Sinatra
noun, Frank (Francis Albert) 1915–98, U.S. singer and actor.
Santali
noun, the Munda language spoken by the Santal.
astrol.
Epstein
noun, Sir Jacob, 1880–1959, English sculptor, born in the U.S.
Epsilon
noun, the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet (E, ε).
strato-
saltire
noun, an ordinary in the form of a cross with arms running diagonally from the dexter chief to the sinister base and from the sinister chief to the dexter base; St. Andrew's cross.
saltine
noun, a crisp, salted cracker.
strati-
saltier
noun, saltire.
insnare
verb (used with object), ensnare.
saltern
noun, a saltworks.
striate
adjective, striated.
Epistle
noun, a letter, especially a formal or didactic one; written communication.
Astolat
noun, a place in the Arthurian romances, possibly in Surrey, England.
saltant
adjective, dancing; leaping; jumping.
Sinaloa
noun, a state in W Mexico, bordering on the Gulf of California. 22,582 sq. mi. (58,485 sq. km). Capital: Culiacán.
erasion
noun, the act of erasing.
sealant
noun, a substance used for sealing, as sealing wax or adhesives.
Steiner
noun, Jakob [yah-kawp] /ˈyɑ kɔp/ (Show IPA), 1796–1863, Swiss mathematician.
Stentor
noun, (in the Iliad) a Greek herald with a loud voice.
atelier
noun, a workshop or studio, especially of an artist, artisan, or designer.
Serrano
noun, a small, green or reddish, extremely hot chili pepper, the fruit of a variety of Capsicum annuum used in cooking.
serrate
adjective, Chiefly Biology. notched on the edge like a saw:
attorns
verb (used with object), to turn over to another; transfer.
satinet
noun, a satin-weave fabric made with cotton warp and wool filling, fulled and finished to resemble wool.
satiate
adjective, satiated.
Setaria
noun, any grass of the genus Setaria, having a dense panicle, grown for forage.
stratal
adjective, of a stratum or strata.
steerer
noun, a person or thing that steers.
Eritrea
noun, a republic in NE Africa, on the Red Sea: Italian colony 1890–1941; province of Ethiopia 1962–93; independent since 1993. 47,076 sq. mi. (121,927 sq. km). Capital: Asmara.
settler
noun, a person or thing that settles.
settlor
noun, a person who makes a settlement of property.
steeple
noun, an ornamental construction, usually ending in a spire, erected on a roof or tower of a church, public building, etc.
saponin
noun, any of a group of amorphous glycosides of terpenes and steroids, occurring in many plants, characterized by an ability to form emulsions and to foam in aqueous solutions, and used as detergents.
sapient
adjective, having or showing great wisdom or sound judgment.
retrain
verb (used with object), to train again, especially for a different vocation or different tasks.
tannate
noun, a salt of tannic acid.
Estonia
noun, a republic in N Europe, on the Baltic, S of the Gulf of Finland: an independent republic 1918–40; annexed by the Soviet Union 1940; regained independence 1991. 17,413 sq. mi. (45,100 sq. km). Capital: Tallinn.
tartans
noun, a woolen or worsted cloth woven with stripes of different colors and widths crossing at right angles, worn chiefly by the Scottish Highlanders, each clan having its own distinctive plaid.
spleno-
re-sort
verb (used with object), to sort or arrange (cards, papers, etc.) again.
Spelter
noun, zinc, especially in the form of ingots.
respire
verb (used with object), to breathe; inhale and exhale.
respite
noun, a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief:
restate
verb (used with object), to state again or in a new way.
Eleanor
noun, a female given name, form of Helen.
Tarpeia
noun, a vestal virgin who betrayed Rome to the Sabines and was crushed under their shields when she claimed a reward.
restore
verb (used with object), to bring back into existence, use, or the like; reestablish:
tarpans
noun, a small, dun-colored wild horse chiefly of southern Russia, having a flowing mane and tail: extinct since the early 20th century but somewhat restored by selective breeding of mixed-breed domestic horses, and sustained in zoos.
spatter
noun, the act or the sound of spattering:
spotter
noun, a person employed to remove spots from clothing, especially at a dry-cleaning establishment.
tarpons
noun, a large, powerful game fish, Megalops atlantica, inhabiting the warmer waters of the Atlantic Ocean, having a compressed body and large, silvery scales.
replies
noun, an answer or response in words or writing.
tartare
adjective, (especially of fish) finely chopped and served raw (used postpositively):
spatial
adjective, of or relating to space.
Laertes
noun, the father of Odysseus.
retails
noun, the sale of goods to ultimate consumers, usually in small quantities (opposed to wholesale).
tartars
noun, Dentistry. calculus (def 3).
Stalino
noun, a former name of Donetsk.
Tarlton
noun, Richard, died 1588, English actor.
retains
verb (used with object), to keep possession of.
replete
noun, Entomology. (among honey ants) a worker with a distensible crop in which honeydew and nectar are stored for the use of the colony.
Taranto
noun, Ancient Tarentum. a fortified seaport in SE Italy, on the Gulf of Taranto: founded by the Greeks in the 8th century b.c.; naval base.
Elenore
noun, a female given name, form of Helen.
elepaio
noun, a small brown-backed or gray-backed Hawaiian flycatcher, Chasiempis sandwichensis, having white wing bars, a white rump, and a blackish cocked tail.
arsenal
noun, a place of storage or a magazine containing arms and military equipment for land or naval service.
spittle
noun, saliva; spit.
reprint
noun, a reproduction in print of matter already printed.
lariats
noun, a long, noosed rope used to catch horses, cattle, or other livestock; lasso.
reprise
noun, Usually, reprises. Law. an annual deduction, duty, or payment out of a manor or estate, as an annuity or the like.
reptant
adjective, repent2 .
reptile
noun, any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia, comprising the turtles, snakes, lizards, crocodilians, amphisbaenians, tuatara, and various extinct members including the dinosaurs.
spirant
noun, fricative (def 2).
larries
noun, a hoe with a perforated blade for mixing mortar or plaster.
Spiraea
noun, spirea.
laparo-
arnatto
noun, annatto (def 2).
spitter
noun, a person or thing that spits.
entails
noun, the act of entailing.
arpents
noun, an old French unit of area equal to about one acre (0.4 hectare). It is still used in the province of Quebec and in parts of Louisiana.
tarsier
noun, a small, arboreal, nocturnal primate of the genus Tarsius, of Indonesia and the Philippines, having a long thin tail, very large immobile eyes, and prominent pads on the fingers and toes: all populations are dwindling.
Laotian
noun, a native or inhabitant of Laos.
reposit
verb (used with object), to put back; replace.
re-pose
verb (used with or without object), to pose again.
Elpenor
noun, (in the Odyssey) a companion of Odysseus who was killed when he fell off the roof of Circe's palace.
spinner
noun, a person or thing that spins.
reposal
noun, the act of reposing.
lantern
noun, a transparent or translucent, usually portable, case for enclosing a light and protecting it from the wind, rain, etc.
tarries
noun, a stay; sojourn.
lanners
noun, a falcon, Falco biarmicus, of southern Europe, northern Africa, and southern Asia.
reports
noun, an account or statement describing in detail an event, situation, or the like, usually as the result of observation, inquiry, etc.:
Spieler
noun, a barker, as at a circus sideshow.
Spartan
noun, a native or inhabitant of Sparta.
enation
noun, a small outgrowth of plant tissue, usually on a leaf, caused by virus infection.
elation
noun, a feeling or state of great joy or pride; exultant gladness; high spirits.
Stanton
noun, Edwin McMasters [muh k-mas-terz,, -mah-sterz] /məkˈmæs tərz,, -ˈmɑ stərz/ (Show IPA), 1814–69, U.S. statesman: Secretary of War 1862–67.
iterant
adjective, characterized by repetition; repeating.
tapster
noun, a bartender.
elaenia
noun, any of numerous tropical American flycatchers of the genus Elaenia, having short crests and small bills.
retinal
noun, an orange pigment, C 20 H 28 O, that is the active component of rhodopsin and is liberated upon the absorption of light in the vision cycle; vitamin A aldehyde.
sporter
noun, a person or thing that sports, as a participant in a sport.
repines
verb (used without object), to be fretfully discontented; fret; complain.
sporran
noun, (in Scottish Highland costume) a large pouch for men, commonly of fur, worn, suspended from a belt, in front of the kilt.
latinos
noun, a person of Latin-American descent:
repents
adjective, creeping.
ensnare
verb (used with object), to capture in, or involve as in, a snare:
replant
verb (used with object), to plant again.
ensnarl
verb (used with object), to entangle in or as in a snarl.
elastin
noun, a protein constituting the basic substance of elastic tissue.
tantras
noun, (italics) Hinduism. any of several books of esoteric doctrine regarding rituals, disciplines, meditation, etc., composed in the form of dialogues between Shiva and his Shakti; Agama.
retiree
noun, a person who has retired from an occupation or profession.
spoiler
noun, a person or thing that spoils.
arteri-
isolate
noun, a person, thing, or group that is set apart or isolated, as for purposes of study.
retires
noun, a place of withdrawal; retreat:
latrias
noun, the supreme worship, which may be offered to God only.
enplane
verb (used with object), to allow to board or put on board an airplane:
retinol
noun, vitamin A.
aristo-
elaters
noun, Botany. an elastic filament serving to disperse spores.
spanner
noun, a person or thing that spans.
iterate
verb (used with object), to utter again or repeatedly.
Lateran
noun, the church of St. John Lateran, the cathedral church of the city of Rome; the church of the pope as bishop of Rome.
spaniel
noun, one of any of several breeds of small or medium-sized dogs, usually having a long, silky coat and long, drooping ears.
tartine
noun, a fancy French open-faced sandwich topped with spreadable ingredients.
enolate
noun, any metallic derivative of an enol.
retenes
noun, a crystalline hydrocarbon, C 18 H 18 , obtained chiefly from the tar of resinous woods and certain fossil resins.
arseno-
trails
noun, a path or track made across a wild region, over rough country, or the like, by the passage of people or animals.
spital
noun, a hospital, especially one for lazars.
spirea
noun, any of various plants or shrubs belonging to the genus Spiraea, of the rose family, having clusters of small, white or pink flowers, certain species of which are cultivated as ornamentals.
Sterne
noun, Laurence, 1713–68, English clergyman and novelist.
torsel
noun, a beam or slab of wood, stone, iron, etc., laid on a masonry wall to receive and distribute the weight from one end of a beam.
tortes
noun, a rich cake, especially one containing little or no flour, usually made with eggs and ground nuts or bread crumbs.
steno-
topees
noun, (in India) a lightweight helmet or sun hat made from the pith of the sola plant.
tonsil
noun, a prominent oval mass of lymphoid tissue on each side of the throat.
splore
noun, a frolic; revel; carousal.
Partan
noun, a crab.
septi-
totals
noun, the total amount; sum; aggregate:
parton
noun, a constituent of the nucleon originally postulated in the theoretical analysis of high-energy scattering of electrons by nucleons and subsequently identified with quarks and gluons.
spiro-
parson
noun, a member of the clergy, especially a Protestant minister; pastor; rector.
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.
Perron
noun, an outside platform upon which the entrance door of a building opens, with steps leading to it.
tonlet
noun, a skirt of plates.
sprent
adjective, sprinkled.
Pilsen
noun, German name of Plzeň.
septet
noun, any group of seven persons or things.
person
noun, a human being, whether an adult or child:
set-in
adjective, made separately and placed within another unit.
settee
noun, a seat for two or more persons, having a back and usually arms, and often upholstered.
Persia
noun, Also called Persian Empire. an ancient empire located in W and SW Asia: at its height it extended from Egypt and the Aegean to India; conquered by Alexander the Great 334–331 b.c.
setter
noun, a person or thing that sets.
Settle
noun, a long seat or bench, usually wooden, with arms and a high back.
pinata
noun, (in Mexico and Central America) a gaily decorated crock or papier-mâché figure filled with toys, candy, etc., and suspended from above, especially during Christmas or birthday festivities, so that children, who are blindfolded, may break it or knock it down with sticks and release the contents.
Parsee
noun, an Indian Zoroastrian descended from Persian Zoroastrians who went to India in the 7th and 8th centuries to escape Muslim persecution.
Pesaro
noun, a seaport in E Italy, on the Adriatic Sea.
sprain
noun, a violent straining or wrenching of the parts around a joint, without dislocation.
Petite
noun, a category of clothing sized for women or girls of less than average height and with average or diminutive figures.
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.
tonner
noun, something having a specified weight in tons (used in combination):
serial
noun, anything published, broadcast, etc., in short installments at regular intervals, as a novel appearing in successive issues of a magazine.
Serene
noun, serenity; tranquillity.
Pietas
noun, the ancient Roman personification of familial affection, patriotism, and piety.
topers
noun, a hard drinker or chronic drunkard.
tonnes
noun, metric ton.
pilose
adjective, covered with hair, especially soft hair; furry.
Petrie
noun, Sir (William Matthew) Flinders [flin-derz] /ˈflɪn dərz/ (Show IPA), 1853–1942, English Egyptologist and archaeologist.
spline
noun, a long, narrow, thin strip of wood, metal, etc.; slat.
Serena
noun, a female given name.
Petras
noun, an ancient city in SW Jordan: ruined structures carved out of varicolored stratified rock; capital of the Nabataeans and Edomites.
Petrel
noun, any of numerous tube-nosed seabirds of the families Procellariidae, Hydrobatidae, and Pelecanoididae.
Pierre
noun, a city in and the capital of South Dakota, in the central part, on the Missouri River.
T-stop
noun, a camera lens aperture setting calibrated to a T number.
septal
adjective, of or relating to a septum.
petro-
serein
noun, fine rain falling after sunset from a sky in which no clouds are visible.
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.
tronas
noun, a monoclinic mineral, grayish or yellowish hydrous sodium carbonate and bicarbonate, Na 2 CO 3 ⋅NaHCO 3 ⋅2H 2 , occurring in dried or partly evaporated lake basins.
trones
noun, a large pair of scales, a spring balance, or other weighing device located in a town or marketplace to weigh goods and merchandise.
pester
verb (used with object), to bother persistently with petty annoyances; trouble:
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.
pestle
noun, a tool for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar.
partis
noun, the basic scheme or concept of an architectural design.
serape
noun, a blanketlike shawl or wrap, often of brightly colored wool, as worn in Latin America.
serine
noun, a crystalline amino acid, HOCH 2 CH(NH 2)COOH, found in many proteins and obtained by the hydrolysis of sericin, the protein constituting silk gum. Symbol: S. Abbreviation: Ser;
Tories
noun, a member of the Conservative Party in Great Britain or Canada.
pilots
noun, a person duly qualified to steer ships into or out of a harbor or through certain difficult waters.
splen-
Petros
noun, Canadian. the federally owned petroleum industry.
tropes
noun, Rhetoric. any literary or rhetorical device, as metaphor, metonymy, synecdoche, and irony, that consists in the use of words in other than their literal sense. an instance of this. Compare figure of speech.
pettle
verb (used with object), to fondle; pet.
Peters
noun, penis.
Perrin
noun, Jean Baptiste [zhahn ba-teest] /ʒɑ̃ baˈtist/ (Show IPA), 1870–1942, French physicist and chemist: Nobel Prize in physics 1926.
patter
noun, a rapid succession of light tapping sounds:
set-to
noun, a usually brief, sharp fight or argument.
patina
noun, a film or incrustation, usually green, produced by oxidation on the surface of old bronze and often esteemed as being of ornamental value.
triens
noun, a copper coin of ancient Rome, issued during the Republic, a third part of an as.
triers
noun, a person or thing that tries or tests; tester.
pelota
noun, a Basque and Spanish game from which jai alai was developed.
solate
verb (used with object), to change from a gel to a sol.
pelter
noun, a person or thing that pelts.
stater
noun, any of various gold or silver or electrum coin units or coins of the ancient Greek states or cities.
pineal
adjective, resembling a pine cone in shape.
trinal
adjective, threefold; triple; trine.
Sparta
noun, an ancient city in S Greece: the capital of Laconia and the chief city of the Peloponnesus, at one time the dominant city of Greece: famous for strict discipline and training of soldiers.
soiree
noun, an evening party or social gathering, especially one held for a particular purpose:
patine
noun, patina.
treens
noun, treenware.
Sparti
noun, Classical Mythology. a group of fully armed warriors who sprang from the dragon's teeth that Cadmus planted.
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.
paters
noun, British Informal. father.
treats
noun, entertainment, food, drink, etc., given by way of compliment or as an expression of friendly regard.
stator
noun, Electricity, Machinery. a portion of a machine that remains fixed with respect to rotating parts, especially the collection of stationary parts in the magnetic circuits of a machine. Compare rotor (def 1).
soaper
noun, soap opera.
trines
noun, a set or group of three; triad.
sproat
noun, a fishhook having a circular bend.
Pennie
noun, a female given name, form of Penelope.
sortie
noun, a rapid movement of troops from a besieged place to attack the besiegers.
sorrel
noun, light reddish-brown.
pensee
noun, a reflection or thought.
patri-
Patten
noun, any of various kinds of footwear, as a wooden shoe, a shoe with a wooden sole, a chopine, etc., to protect the feet from mud or wetness.
Solera
noun, (especially in Spain) a series of casks, graded according to age, in which sherries and brandies are stored while maturing.
sonant
noun, a speech sound that by itself makes a syllable or subordinates to itself the other sounds in the syllable; a syllabic sound (opposed to consonant).
patron
noun, a person who is a customer, client, or paying guest, especially a regular one, of a store, hotel, or the like.
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.
patrol
noun, a person or group of persons assigned to patrol an area, road, etc.
sonata
noun, a composition for one or two instruments, typically in three or four movements in contrasted forms and keys.
pattle
noun, paddle1 (def 11).
Patton
noun, Charley (Charlie Patton) 1881–1934, U.S. blues guitarist and singer.
trepan
noun, a tool for cutting shallow holes by removing a core.
Patras
noun, Greek Patrai [pah-tre] /ˈpɑ trɛ/ (Show IPA). a seaport in the Peloponnesus, in W Greece, on the Gulf of Patras.
patios
noun, an area, usually paved, adjoining a house and used as an area for outdoor lounging, dining, etc.
sonnet
noun, Prosody. a poem, properly expressive of a single, complete thought, idea, or sentiment, of 14 lines, usually in iambic pentameter, with rhymes arranged according to one of certain definite schemes, being in the strict or Italian form divided into a major group of 8 lines (the octave) followed by a minor group of 6 lines (the sestet), and in a common English form into 3 quatrains followed by a couplet.
triene
noun, any compound containing three double bonds.
peasen
noun, a plural of pease.
peeler
noun, a person or thing that peels.
Solent
noun, The, a channel between the Isle of Wight and the mainland of S England. 2–5 miles (3.2–8 km) wide.
Trento
noun, Italian name of Trent.
Sorata
noun, Mount, a mountain in W Bolivia, in the Andes, near Lake Titicaca: two peaks, Ancohuma, 21,490 feet (6550 meters), and Illampu, 21,276 feet (6485 meters).
Pelion
noun, Mount, a mountain near the E coast of Greece, in Thessaly. 5252 feet (1600 meters).
patois
noun, a regional form of a language, especially of French, differing from the standard, literary form of the language.
pelite
noun, any clayey rock, as mudstone or shale.
pennis
pensil
noun, pencel.
sienna
noun, a ferruginous earth used as a yellowish-brown pigment (raw sienna) or, after roasting in a furnace, as a reddish-brown pigment (burnt sienna)
trains
noun, Railroads. a self-propelled, connected group of rolling stock.
Tralee
noun, a city in and the county seat of Kerry, in the SW Republic of Ireland.
tra-la
noun, nonsense syllables sung as a refrain, expressing gaiety.
sprier
adjective, a comparative of spry.
spinor
noun, a quantity resembling a vector or tensor that is used in physics to represent the spins of fermions.
Sirena
noun, a female given name.
Perlis
noun, a state in Malaysia, on the SW Malay Peninsula. 310 sq. mi. (803 sq. km). Capital: Kangar.
sinter
noun, siliceous or calcareous matter deposited by springs, as that formed around the vent of a geyser.
sinner
noun, a person who sins; transgressor.
pernio
noun, chilblain.
pernor
noun, a person who takes or receives the rents, profits, or other benefit of an estate, lands, etc.
pastor
noun, a minister or priest in charge of a church.
trans.
spiral
noun, Geometry. a plane curve generated by a point moving around a fixed point while constantly receding from or approaching it.
paster
noun, a slip of paper gummed on the back, to be pasted on or over something, as over a name on a ballot.
triste
adjective, sad; sorrowful; melancholy.
Silone
noun, Ignazio [ee-nyah-tsyaw] /iˈnyɑ tsyɔ/ (Show IPA), (Secondo Tranquilli) 1900–78, Italian author.
silent
noun, Usually, silents. silent films.
Perret
noun, Auguste [oh-gyst] /oʊˈgüst/ (Show IPA), 1874–1954, French architect.
pastel
noun, a color having a soft, subdued shade.
Triton
noun, a positively-charged particle consisting of a proton and two neutrons, equivalent to the nucleus of an atom of tritium.
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.
Sierra
noun, a chain of hills or mountains, the peaks of which suggest the teeth of a saw.
tripos
noun, (at Cambridge University, England) any of various final honors examinations.
transe
noun, a passageway, as a hallway, alley, or the like.
treasr
Steele
noun, Sir Richard, 1672–1729, English essayist, journalist, dramatist, and political leader; born in Ireland.
sprite
noun, an elf, fairy, or goblin.
penta-
triols
noun, a compound having three hydroxyl groups.
trapes
noun, a tiring walk.
sloper
noun, a person or thing that slopes.
triose
noun, a monosaccharide that has three atoms of carbon.
Sloane
noun, Sir Hans, 1660–1753, English physician and naturalist.
Spener
noun, Philipp Jakob [fee-leep yah-kawp] /ˈfi lip ˈyɑ kɔp/ (Show IPA), 1635–1705, German theologian: founder of Pietism.
sprint
noun, a short race at full speed.
tripes
noun, the first and second divisions of the stomach of a ruminant, especially oxen, sheep, or goats, used as food. Compare honeycomb tripe, plain tripe.
Slater
noun, a person who lays slates, as for roofing.
sirree
noun, (used as an intensive with no or yes):
spinal
noun, Medicine/Medical. a spinal anesthetic.
patent
noun, the exclusive right granted by a government to an inventor to manufacture, use, or sell an invention for a certain number of years.
Sitter
noun, a person who sits.
patens
noun, a metal plate on which the bread is placed in the celebration of the Eucharist.
triple
noun, an amount, number, etc., three times as great as another.
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.
Peoria
noun, a city in central Illinois, on the Illinois River.
spinet
noun, a small upright piano.
Peraea
noun, a region in ancient Palestine, E of the Jordan and the Dead Sea.
sitten
verb, past participle of sit1 .
spinto
adjective, having a lyric quality with a strong, dramatic element:
Searle
noun, Ronald (William Fordham) [fawr-duh m,, fohr-] /ˈfɔr dəm,, ˈfoʊr-/ (Show IPA), 1920–2011, British cartoonist and artist.
pinene
noun, a liquid terpene, C 10 H 16 , the principal constituent of oil of turpentine, found in other essential oils: used chiefly in the manufacture of camphor.
ranees
noun, the wife of a rajah.
retral
adjective, at or toward the back; posterior.
tenter
noun, a framework on which cloth in the process of manufacture is stretched so it may set or dry evenly.
protei
noun, plural of proteus (def 3).
retort
noun, a severe, incisive, or witty reply, especially one that counters a first speaker's statement, argument, etc.
tensor
noun, Anatomy. a muscle that stretches or tightens some part of the body.
tenson
noun, a Provençal poem taking the form of a dialogue or debate between two rival troubadours.
Tantra
noun, (italics) Hinduism. any of several books of esoteric doctrine regarding rituals, disciplines, meditation, etc., composed in the form of dialogues between Shiva and his Shakti; Agama.
retire
noun, a place of withdrawal; retreat:
tapers
noun, gradual diminution of width or thickness in an elongated object.
tenpin
noun, (used with a singular verb) a form of bowling, played with ten wooden pins at which a ball is bowled to knock them down.
tapeta
noun, Botany. a layer of cells often investing the archespore in a developing sporangium and absorbed as the spores mature.
ptero-
pteron
noun, (in a classical temple) a colonnade parallel to, but apart from, the cella.
ptisan
noun, a nourishing decoction, originally one made from barley, purported to have medicinal quality.
rapier
noun, a small sword, especially of the 18th century, having a narrow blade and used for thrusting.
prosit
interjection, (used as a toast to wish good health to one's drinking companions).
ratans
noun, rattan.
spoilt
noun, Often, spoils. booty, loot, or plunder taken in war or robbery.
retene
noun, a crystalline hydrocarbon, C 18 H 18 , obtained chiefly from the tar of resinous woods and certain fossil resins.
ration
noun, a fixed allowance of provisions or food, especially for soldiers or sailors or for civilians during a shortage:
ratine
noun, a loosely woven fabric made with nubby or knotty yarns.
raters
noun, a person who makes rates or ratings.
ratels
noun, a badgerlike carnivore, Mellivora capensis, of Africa and India.
ratals
noun, the amount on which rates or taxes are assessed.
tapirs
noun, any of several large, stout, three-toed ungulates of the family Tapiridae, of Central and South America, the Malay Peninsula, and Sumatra, somewhat resembling swine and having a long, flexible snout: all species are threatened or endangered.
rastle
verb (used with or without object), wrestle.
raster
noun, Television. a pattern of scanning lines covering the area upon which the image is projected in the cathode-ray tube or liquid-crystal display of a television set or other screen.
rasper
noun, a person or thing that rasps.
retina
noun, the innermost coat of the posterior part of the eyeball that receives the image produced by the lens, is continuous with the optic nerve, and consists of several layers, one of which contains the rods and cones that are sensitive to light.
raptor
noun, a raptorial bird.
rapine
noun, the violent seizure and carrying off of another's property; plunder.
retro-
proser
noun, a person who talks or writes in prose.
tarots
noun, any of a set of 22 playing cards bearing allegorical representations, used for fortunetelling and as trump cards in tarok.
rostra
noun, a plural of rostrum.
pretor
noun, praetor.
ternes
noun, terne metal.
Rosina
noun, a female given name, Italian form of Rose.
Tanner
noun, a person whose occupation it is to tan hides.
Rosita
noun, a female given name, Spanish form of Rose.
roster
noun, a list of persons or groups, as of military personnel or units with their turns or periods of duty.
tanist
noun, the successor apparent to a Celtic chief, usually the oldest or worthiest of his kin, chosen by election among the tribe during the chief's lifetime.
Teresa
noun, Mother (Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu) 1910–97, Albanian nun: Nobel Peace Prize 1979 for work in the slums of Calcutta, India.
talons
noun, a claw, especially of a bird of prey.
rotate
adjective, wheel-shaped: applied especially to a gamopetalous short-tubed corolla with a spreading limb.
presto
noun, Music. a movement or piece in quick tempo.
preset
noun, a knob or button that activates a preset appliance:
rotten
adjective, decomposing or decaying; putrid; tainted, foul, or bad-smelling.
rotter
noun, a thoroughly bad, worthless, or objectionable person.
terete
adjective, slender and smooth, with a circular transverse section.
priers
noun, a person who pries; a curious or inquisitive person.
tentie
adjective, tenty.
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.
Rialto
noun, an exchange or mart.
riatas
noun, a lariat.
ripens
verb (used with or without object), to make or become ripe.
Ritter
noun, a knight.
proles
noun, a member of the proletariat.
Ronnie
noun, a male or female given name, form of Ronald or Veronica.
prison
noun, a building for the confinement of persons held while awaiting trial, persons sentenced after conviction, etc.
Priest
noun, a person whose office it is to perform religious rites, and especially to make sacrificial offerings.
priors
noun, Informal. a prior conviction.
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.
Tanoan
noun, an American Indian language family of which the three surviving languages are spoken in several pueblos, including Taos, in northern New Mexico near the Rio Grande.
terais
noun, a marshy lowland area in N India and S Nepal, between the Ganges and the foothills of the Himalayas.
prints
noun, the state of being printed.
terat-
ratite
noun, a bird having a ratite breastbone.
tenons
noun, a projection formed on the end of a timber or the like for insertion into a mortise of the same dimensions.
Talien
noun, Wade-Giles. Dalian.
teleo-
relier
noun, a person or thing that relies.
relies
verb (used without object), to depend confidently; put trust in (usually followed by on or upon):
Renata
noun, a female given name.
renins
noun, a proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys that is involved in the release of angiotensin.
repots
verb (used with object), to transfer (a plant) to another, especially larger, pot.
Rennes
noun, a city in and the capital of Ille-et-Vilaine, in NW France: former capital of Brittany; scene of trial of Alfred Dreyfus, 1899.
rennet
noun, the lining membrane of the fourth stomach of a calf or of the stomach of certain other young animals.
repose
noun, the state of reposing or being at rest; rest; sleep.
Rennie
noun, John, 1761–1821, Scottish engineer.
Renoir
noun, Jean [zhahn] /ʒɑ̃/ (Show IPA), 1894–1979, French film director and writer.
rental
noun, an amount received or paid as rent.
renter
noun, a person or organization that holds, or has the use of, property by payment of rent.
rentes
noun, revenue or income, or the instrument evidencing a right to such periodic receipts.
report
noun, an account or statement describing in detail an event, situation, or the like, usually as the result of observation, inquiry, etc.:
Renton
noun, a city in W Washington, near Seattle.
relent
verb (used with object), Obsolete. to cause to soften in feeling, temper, or determination.
repine
verb (used without object), to be fretfully discontented; fret; complain.
repent
adjective, creeping.
taters
noun, potato.
teapot
noun, a container with a lid, spout, and handle, in which tea is made and from which it is poured.
repeat
noun, the act of repeating.
tatars
noun, a member of a modern Turkic people living in the Tatar Autonomous Republic and adjacent regions of eastern European Russia and in widely scattered communities in western Siberia and central Asia.
Repeal
noun, the act of repealing; revocation; abrogation.
teasel
noun, any of several plants of the genus Dipsacus, having prickly leaves and flower heads. Compare teasel family.
reopen
verb (used with or without object), to open again.
repast
noun, a quantity of food taken or provided for one occasion of eating:
teaser
noun, a person or thing that teases.
taster
noun, a person who tastes, especially one skilled in distinguishing the qualities of liquors, tea, etc., by the taste.
repair
noun, an act, process, or work of repairing:
teener
noun, a teenager.
Teeter
noun, a seesaw motion; wobble.
Tartar
noun, Dentistry. calculus (def 3).
Tartan
noun, a woolen or worsted cloth woven with stripes of different colors and widths crossing at right angles, worn chiefly by the Scottish Highlanders, each clan having its own distinctive plaid.
Rattan
noun, Also called rattan palm. any of various climbing palms of the genus Calamus or allied genera.
ratton
noun, a rat.
reason
noun, a basis or cause, as for some belief, action, fact, event, etc.:
Reaper
noun, a machine for cutting standing grain; reaping machine.
tarpon
noun, a large, powerful game fish, Megalops atlantica, inhabiting the warmer waters of the Atlantic Ocean, having a compressed body and large, silvery scales.
resort
noun, a place to which people frequently or generally go for relaxation or pleasure, especially one providing rest and recreation facilities for vacationers:
Tenner
noun, a 10-dollar bill.
realia
plural noun, Education. objects, as coins, tools, etc., used by a teacher to illustrate everyday living.
Reston
noun, James (Barrett) ("Scotty") 1909–1995, U.S. journalist, born in Scotland.
reeler
noun, a person or thing that reels.
rattle
noun, a rapid succession of short, sharp sounds, as from the collision of hard bodies.
tarpan
noun, a small, dun-colored wild horse chiefly of southern Russia, having a flowing mane and tail: extinct since the early 20th century but somewhat restored by selective breeding of mixed-breed domestic horses, and sustained in zoos.
ratter
noun, a person, animal, or thing that catches rats, as a terrier or a cat.
retail
noun, the sale of goods to ultimate consumers, usually in small quantities (opposed to wholesale).
tennis
noun, a game played on a rectangular court by two players or two pairs of players equipped with rackets, in which a ball is driven back and forth over a low net that divides the court in half.
retain
verb (used with object), to keep possession of.
reatas
noun, riata.
resole
verb (used with object), to put a new sole on (a shoe, boot, etc.).
repros
noun, Informal. reproduction (def 3).
resile
verb (used without object), to spring back; rebound; resume the original form or position, as an elastic body.
resail
verb (used without object), to sail back or again.
resale
noun, the act of selling a second time.
reseat
verb (used with object), to provide with a new seat or new seats.
relate
verb (used with object), to tell; give an account of (an event, circumstance, etc.).
resent
verb (used with object), to feel or show displeasure or indignation at (a person, act, remark, etc.) from a sense of injury or insult.
tarso-
telson
noun, the last segment, or an appendage of the last segment, of certain arthropods, as the middle flipper of a lobster's tail.
tenias
noun, taenia.
tarsia
noun, intarsia.
tarsal
noun, a tarsal bone, joint, or the like.
tenant
noun, a person or group that rents and occupies land, a house, an office, or the like, from another for a period of time; lessee.
resoil
verb (used with object), to replace topsoil, especially that lost by erosion.
Reiner
noun, Fritz, 1888–1963, Hungarian conductor in the U.S.
tenets
noun, any opinion, principle, doctrine, dogma, etc., especially one held as true by members of a profession, group, or movement.
talion
noun, lex talionis.
rottes
noun, rote2 .
sterol
noun, any of a group of solid, mostly unsaturated, polycyclic alcohols, as cholesterol and ergosterol, derived from plants or animals.
seater
noun, a person or thing that seats.
plani-
Selene
noun, the Greek goddess of the moon. Compare Thyone.
plano-
selen-
titres
noun, titer.
titles
noun, the distinguishing name of a book, poem, picture, piece of music, or the like.
titers
noun, the strength of a solution as determined by titration with a standard substance.
Plante
noun, Jacques [zhahk] /ʒɑk/ (Show IPA), 1929–86, Canadian ice-hockey player.
seiner
noun, a person who fishes with a seine.
titans
noun, Classical Mythology. any of the sons of Uranus and Gaea, including Coeus, Crius, Cronus, Hyperion, Iapetus, and Oceanus. Also, Titaness. any of the sisters of these, including Mnemosyne, Phoebe, Rhea, Tethys, Themis, and Thia. any of the offspring of the children of Uranus and Gaea.
tisane
noun, (italics) French. aromatic or herb-flavored tea.
stoper
noun, a machine for drilling rock from below.
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.
plasia
repels
verb (used with object), to drive or force back (an assailant, invader, etc.).
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.
satori
noun, sudden enlightenment.
please
Idioms, if you please, if it be your pleasure; if you like or prefer. (used as an exclamation expressing astonishment, indignation, etc.):
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.
tinter
noun, a person who specializes in applying tints or dyes.
Platte
noun, a river flowing E from the junction of the North and South Platte rivers in central Nebraska to the Missouri River S of Omaha. 310 miles (500 km) long.
satire
noun, the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, in exposing, denouncing, or deriding vice, folly, etc.
tip-on
noun, tip1 (def 4).
satrap
noun, a governor of a province under the ancient Persian monarchy.
Strain
noun, any force or pressure tending to alter shape, cause a fracture, etc.
tiptoe
noun, the tip or end of a toe.
plates
noun, a shallow, usually circular dish, often of earthenware or porcelain, from which food is eaten.
sealer
noun, an officer appointed to examine and test weights and measures, and to set a stamp upon such as are true to the standard.
plater
noun, a person or thing that plates.
platen
noun, a flat plate in a printing press for pressing the paper against the inked type or plate to produce an impression.
Platas
noun, Rí·o de la [ree-aw th e lah] /ˈri ɔ ðɛ lɑ/ (Show IPA) an estuary on the SE coast of South America between Argentina and Uruguay, formed by the Uruguay and Paraná rivers, about 185 miles (290 km) long.
stoner
noun, Slang. a person who is habitually high on drugs, especially marijuana, or alcohol; a person who is usually stoned.
planer
noun, Carpentry. a power machine for removing the rough or excess surface from a board.
pleio-
toners
noun, a person or thing that tones.
pintle
noun, a pin or bolt, especially one on which something turns, as the gudgeon of a hinge.
Pinter
noun, Harold, 1930–2008, English playwright.
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.
tolans
noun, a crystalline, water-insoluble, solid, unsaturated compound, C 14 H 10 , used chiefly in organic synthesis.
sennit
noun, a flat, braided cordage, formed by plaiting strands of rope yarn or other fiber, used as small stuff aboard ships.
Senora
noun, a Spanish term of address equivalent to Mrs., used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a married or older woman. Abbreviation: Sra.
pinots
noun, any of several varieties of purple or white vinifera grapes yielding a red or white wine, used especially in making burgundies and champagnes.
pintos
noun, Western U.S. a pinto horse.
stipel
noun, a secondary stipule situated at the base of a leaflet of a compound leaf.
Pinole
noun, corn or wheat, dried, ground, and sweetened, usually with the flour of mesquite beans.
pinner
noun, a person or thing that pins.
pinnas
noun, Botany. one of the primary divisions of a pinnate leaf.
pineta
noun, an arboretum of pines and coniferous trees.
Pinero
noun, Sir Arthur Wing, 1855–1934, English playwright and actor.
sennet
noun, any of several small barracudas, as Sphyraena borealis (northern sennet) ranging along the eastern coast of North and Central America.
toilet
noun, a bathroom fixture consisting of a bowl, usually with a detachable, hinged seat and lid, and a device for flushing with water, used for defecation and urination.
toe-in
noun, the slight forward convergence given to the front wheels of an automobile to improve steering qualities.
Piston
noun, a disk or cylindrical part tightly fitting and moving within a cylinder, either to compress or move a fluid collected in the cylinder, as air or water, or to transform energy imparted by a fluid entering or expanding inside the cylinder, as compressed air, explosive gases, or steam, into a rectilinear motion usually transformed into rotary motion by means of a connecting rod.
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.
planar
adjective, of or relating to a geometric plane.
senile
noun, a senile person.
plaint
noun, a complaint.
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.
pitons
noun, a metal spike with an eye through which a rope may be passed.
pistol
noun, a short firearm intended to be held and fired with one hand.
piolet
noun, an ice ax used in mountaineering.
toiles
noun, any of various transparent linens and cottons.
Pisano
noun, Andrea [ahn-dre-ah] /ɑnˈdrɛ ɑ/ (Show IPA), c1270–c1348, Italian sculptor.
pirate
noun, a person who robs or commits illegal violence at sea or on the shores of the sea.
Senior
noun, a person who is older than another.
stolen
noun, Informal. an act of stealing; theft.
Sennar
noun, a region in the E Sudan between the White and Blue Nile rivers, S of Khartoum: a former kingdom.
pleats
noun, a fold of definite, even width made by doubling cloth or the like upon itself and pressing or stitching it in place.
sateen
noun, a strong cotton fabric constructed in satin weave and having a lustrous face.
talers
noun, thaler.
sailor
noun, a person whose occupation is sailing or navigation; mariner.
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.
Portia
noun, the heroine of Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice, who, in one scene, disguises herself as a lawyer.
testee
noun, a person who is tested, as by a scholastic examination.
Strine
noun, Australian English.
saline
noun, a sterile solution of sodium chloride used to dilute medications or for intravenous therapy.
postal
noun, Informal. postal card.
poster
noun, a placard or bill posted or intended for posting in a public place, as for advertising.
Salina
noun, a saline marsh, spring, or the like.
poteen
noun, the first distillation of a fermented mash in the making of whiskey.
Salian
noun, a Salian Frank.
potent
noun, a fur having a pattern of T -shaped forms, placed in alternate directions and having alternating tinctures, one metal and one color, so that all forms of one tincture face the same way and are between, above, and below forms of the other tincture facing the other way.
Terris
noun, a female given name, form of Theresa.
stripe
noun, a relatively long, narrow band of a different color, appearance, weave, material, or nature from the rest of a surface or thing:
Saipan
noun, an island in and the capital of the North Mariana Islands in the N Pacific, about 1350 miles (2173 km) S of Japan: taken by U.S. forces June–July 1944. 71 sq. mi. (184 sq. km).
Potter
noun, a person who makes pottery.
Salter
noun, a person who makes or sells salt.
Tainan
noun, a city in SW Taiwan.
talent
noun, a special natural ability or aptitude:
preens
noun, a pin or brooch.
taipan
noun, (in China) the head or owner of a foreign business establishment.
taints
noun, a trace of something bad, offensive, or harmful.
prates
noun, act of prating.
tainos
noun, a member of an extinct Arawakan Indian tribe of the West Indies.
praise
noun, the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
terret
noun, one of the round loops or rings on the saddle of a harness, through which the driving reins pass.
terras
noun, earth; land.
Tailor
noun, a person whose occupation is the making, mending, or altering of clothes, especially suits, coats, and other outer garments.
taenia
noun, Classical Antiquity. a headband or fillet.
sailer
noun, a vessel propelled by a sail or sails.
pottle
noun, a former liquid measure equal to two quarts.
stript
noun, a striptease.
tester
noun, a person or thing that tests.
Porter
noun, a person hired to carry burdens or baggage, as at a railroad station or a hotel.
pliant
adjective, bending readily; flexible; supple; adaptable:
tinner
noun, a tinsmith.
strata
noun, a plural of stratum.
Sapota
noun, sapote.
tilers
noun, a person who lays tiles.
pointe
noun, the tip of the toe.
tineas
noun, any of several skin diseases caused by fungi; ringworm.
sapote
noun, Also called marmalade tree. a tree, Pouteria sapota, of the sapodilla family, native to Mexico and Central America, having large leaves and sweet, edible fruit.
sapro-
santir
noun, a Persian musical instrument resembling a dulcimer.
sarape
noun, serape.
Sarnen
noun, a town in and the capital of Obwalden, in central Switzerland, E of Bern.
Sarnia
noun, a port in SE Ontario, in S Canada, on the S shore of Lake Huron, on the St. Clair River, across from Port Huron, Michigan.
Sarton
noun, May, 1912–95, U.S. poet, novelist, and playwright.
Strait
noun, Often, straits. (used with a singular verb) a narrow passage of water connecting two large bodies of water.
Sartre
noun, Jean-Paul [zhahn-pawl] /ʒɑ̃ˈpɔl/ (Show IPA), 1905–80, French philosopher, novelist, and dramatist: declined 1964 Nobel Prize in literature.
sapele
noun, Also called aboudikro. the mahoganylike wood of any of several African trees of the genus Entandrophragma, used for making furniture.
points
noun, a sharp or tapering end, as of a dagger.
teston
noun, a former silver coin of France, equal at various times to between 10 and 14½ sols, bearing on the obverse a bust of the reigning king.
tetra-
saltie
noun, an ocean-going sailor.
portal
noun, a door, gate, or entrance, especially one of imposing appearance, as to a palace.
pontil
noun, punty.
ponies
noun, a small horse of any of several breeds, usually not higher at the shoulder than 14½ hands (58 in./146 cm).
polite
adjective, showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil:
Street
noun, a public thoroughfare, usually paved, in a village, town, or city, including the sidewalk or sidewalks.
polit.
tiaras
noun, a jeweled, ornamental coronet worn by women.
tetras
noun, any of several tropical, freshwater fishes of the family Characidae, often kept in aquariums.
polies
noun, Informal. polyester (def 2):
polers
noun, a person or thing that poles.
Santal
noun, sandalwood.
Santee
noun, a city in SW California.
poiser
noun, a person or thing that poises.
pinons
noun, Also, pinyon. Also called pinyon pine, nut pine. any of several pines of southwestern North America, as Pinus monophylla or P. edulis, bearing edible, nutlike seeds.
lariat
noun, a long, noosed rope used to catch horses, cattle, or other livestock; lasso.
parrot
noun, any of numerous hook-billed, often brilliantly colored birds of the order Psittaciformes, as the cockatoo, lory, macaw, or parakeet, having the ability to mimic speech and often kept as pets.
insert
noun, something inserted or to be inserted.
instal
verb (used with object), install.
anopia
noun, absence of sight, especially when due to a structural defect in or absence of an eye.
inspan
verb (used with object), to yoke or harness.
aloins
noun, an intensely bitter, crystalline, water-soluble powder composed of the active principles of and obtained from aloe, used chiefly as a purgative.
Naoise
noun, the husband of Deirdre and a nephew of Conchobar, by whom he was treacherously killed.
insole
noun, the inner sole of a shoe or boot.
Nantes
noun, a seaport in and the capital of Loire-Atlantique, in W France, at the mouth of the Loire River.
learns
verb (used with object), to acquire knowledge of or skill in by study, instruction, or experience:
learnt
verb, a simple past tense and past participle of learn.
instar
noun, an insect in any one of its periods of postembryonic growth between molts.
oaters
noun, a movie, television show, etc., about the frontier days of the U.S. West; western; horse opera.
insane
adjective, not sane; not of sound mind; mentally deranged.
oilers
noun, a person or thing that oils.
innate
adjective, existing in one from birth; inborn; native:
ansate
adjective, having a handle or handlelike part.
Alison
noun, a female given name, form of Alice.
Leipoa
noun, mallee fowl.
arrest
noun, the taking of a person into legal custody, as by officers of the law.
anoles
noun, any of numerous chiefly insectivorous New World lizards of the genus Anolis, related to the iguana, that have the ability to change the color of their skin among a wide range of green and brown shades.
instep
noun, the arched upper surface of the human foot between the toes and the ankle.
arrant
adjective, downright; thorough; unmitigated; notorious:
narial
adjective, of or relating to the nares or nostrils.
attorn
verb (used with object), to turn over to another; transfer.
nasion
noun, the intersection of the internasal suture with the nasofrontal suture in the midsagittal plane.
latten
noun, a brasslike alloy commonly made in thin sheets and formerly much used for church utensils.
latter
Idioms, of late, lately; recently:
inters
verb (used with object), to place (a dead body) in a grave or tomb; bury.
arsen-
intern
noun, a person who is or has been interned; internee.
inter.
leaner
noun, a person or thing that leans.
instr.
intent
noun, something that is intended; purpose; design; intention:
anoint
verb (used with object), to rub or sprinkle on; apply an unguent, ointment, or oily liquid to.
Napoli
noun, Italian name of Naples.
Naples
noun, Italian Napoli. a seaport in SW Italy.
earlap
noun, earflap.
Napier
noun, neper.
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.
Alpena
noun, a city in NE Michigan, on Lake Huron.
inanes
noun, something that is empty or void, especially the void of infinite space.
Lenaea
noun, a festival in ancient Athens in honor of Dionysus, celebrated at the beginning of February and comprising a public banquet followed by the performance of comedies.
Latona
noun, the goddess Leto as identified in Roman mythology.
antres
noun, a cavern; cave.
Lenten
adjective, of, relating to, or suitable for Lent.
iatro-
aroint
verb (imperative), begone:
opiate
noun, a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used in medicine for inducing sleep and relieving pain.
Elaine
noun, any of several women in Arthurian romance, as the daughter of King Pelles and the mother, by Lancelot, of Sir Galahad.
opines
verb (used with or without object), to hold or express an opinion.
leones
noun, a paper money, cupronickel or silver coin, and monetary unit of Sierra Leone, equal to 100 cents.
elapse
noun, the passage or termination of a period of time; lapse.
elater
noun, Botany. an elastic filament serving to disperse spores.
Lottie
noun, a female given name, form of Charlotte.
elates
adjective, elated.
lepers
noun, a person who has leprosy.
lepto-
Lorrie
noun, a female given name, form of Laura.
Lepton
noun, an aluminum coin of modern Greece until the euro was adopted, the 100th part of a drachma.
Elinor
noun, a female given name, form of Helen.
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.
Arlene
noun, a female given name.
Eileen
noun, a female given name, form of Helen.
opener
noun, a person or thing that opens.
easier
noun, a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter E.
Alette
noun, (in classical architecture) a part of a pier, flanking a pilaster or engaged column and supporting either impost of an arch.
oleate
noun, Chemistry. an ester or a salt of oleic acid.
Lenape
noun, Delaware (defs 5, 6).
nailer
noun, a person or thing that drives nails, as a machine that drives nails automatically.
oleins
noun, Also called glyceryl trioleate, triolein. a colorless to yellowish, oily, water-insoluble liquid, C 57 H 104 O 6 , the triglyceride of oleic acid, present in many vegetable oils.
Easter
noun, an annual Christian festival in commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, observed on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox, as calculated according to tables based in Western churches on the Gregorian calendar and in Orthodox churches on the Julian calendar.
Easton
noun, a city in E Pennsylvania, on the Delaware River.
alines
noun, a female given name, form of Adeline.
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.
Aletes
noun, a son of Clytemnestra and her lover Aegisthus. He became ruler of Mycenae after the death of his parents.
Antons
noun, a male given name, form of Anthony.
Alesia
noun, an ancient city and fortress in Gaul: Caesar captured Vercingetorix here 52 b.c.
antiar
noun, the upas tree.
online
adverb, with or through a computer, especially over a network.
alerts
noun, an attitude of vigilance, readiness, or caution, as before an expected attack.
Lenoir
noun, Jean Joseph Étienne [zhahn zhoh-zef ey-tyen] /ʒɑ̃ ʒoʊˈzɛf eɪˈtyɛn/ (Show IPA), 1822–1900, French inventor.
antler
noun, one of the solid deciduous horns, usually branched, of an animal of the deer family.
Antlia
noun, Astronomy. the Air Pump, a small southern constellation between Vela and Hydra.
Lenore
noun, a female given name, form of Eleanor.
alates
noun, the winged form of an insect when both winged and wingless forms occur in the species.
latria
noun, the supreme worship, which may be offered to God only.
Alston
noun, a male given name.
Etoile
noun, a star or something shaped like a star.
nitons
noun, (formerly) radon. Symbol: Nt.
aniso-
aneles
verb (used with object), to administer extreme unction to.
lanate
adjective, woolly; covered with something resembling wool.
Lanier
noun, Sidney, 1842–81, U.S. poet and literary scholar.
astern
adverb, in a position behind a specified vessel or aircraft:
lanner
noun, a falcon, Falco biarmicus, of southern Europe, northern Africa, and southern Asia.
lanose
adjective, lanate.
niters
noun, potassium nitrate.
Nelson
noun, a hold in which pressure is applied to the head, back of the neck, and one or both arms of the opponent.
artist
noun, a person who produces works in any of the arts that are primarily subject to aesthetic criteria.
annals
noun, a record of events, especially a yearly record, usually in chronological order.
nitres
noun, niter.
nitro-
artels
noun, (in Russia or the Soviet Union) a peasants' or workers' cooperative; an association of workers or peasants for collective effort.
astral
adjective, pertaining to or proceeding from the stars; stellar; star-shaped.
astro-
astron
anatto
noun, annatto.
ironer
noun, a person or thing that irons.
anenst
preposition, anent (def 2).
lapins
noun, a rabbit.
Nestor
noun, the oldest and wisest of the Greeks in the Trojan War and a king of Pylos.
aslant
adverb, at a slant; slantingly; obliquely.
Nerine
noun, any of several bulbous plants belonging to the genus Nerine, of the amaryllis family, native to southern Africa, having funnel-shaped red, pink, or white flowers.
Nernst
noun, Walther Herman [vahl-tuh r her-mahn] /ˈvɑl tər ˈhɛr mɑn/ (Show IPA), 1864–1941, German physicist and chemist: Nobel Prize in chemistry 1920.
asleep
adverb, in or into a state of sleep:
Israel
noun, a republic in SW Asia, on the Mediterranean: formed as a Jewish state May 1948. 7984 sq. mi. (20,679 sq. km). Capital: Jerusalem.
nerols
noun, a colorless, liquid, unsaturated alcohol, C 10 H 18 O, an isomeric form of geraniol occurring in neroli oil, used in perfumery.
aslope
adverb, at a slope; aslant; slantingly; diagonally.
nestle
verb (used with object), to settle or ensconce snugly:
Nettle
noun, any plant of the genus Urtica, covered with stinging hairs. Compare nettle family.
Nepali
noun, Also, Nepalese. an Indic language spoken in Nepal.
asonia
noun, tone deafness.
Asante
noun, Ashanti.
Nepean
noun, a former city in SE Ontario, Canada, now part of Ottawa.
irreal
adjective, unreal.
Artois
noun, a former province in N France: artesian wells.
aspire
verb (used without object), to long, aim, or seek ambitiously; be eagerly desirous, especially for something great or of high value (usually followed by to, after, or an infinitive):
Nilote
noun, a member of any of several indigenous black peoples of the Sudan and eastern Africa.
lanais
noun, a veranda, especially a fully furnished one used as a living room.
irones
noun, a colorless liquid of isomeric, unsaturated ketones, C 14 H 22 O, obtained from orris root: used in perfumery for its odor of violets.
Anatol
noun, a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “sunrise.”.
neaten
verb (used with object), to make neat:
notate
verb (used with object), to note, mark, or set down in a system of notation:
Norris
noun, Charles Gilman, 1881–1945, U.S. novelist and editor.
Noreen
noun, a female given name, Irish diminutive of Nora.
altern
adjective, alternate; following one another.
natals
noun, a province in the E part of the Republic of South Africa. 35,284 sq. mi. (91,886 sq. km). Capital: Pietermaritzburg.
norias
noun, a device consisting of a series of buckets on a wheel, used in Spain and the East for raising water.
latent
adjective, present but not visible, apparent, or actualized; existing as potential:
norite
noun, a granular igneous rock consisting of a mix of light and dark minerals, the former being calcic plagioclase feldspars, and the latter orthorhombic pyroxenes.
intone
verb (used with object), to utter with a particular tone or voice modulation.
latest
noun, the latest, the most recent news, development, disclosure, etc.:
Latina
noun, a woman of Latin-American descent.
natant
adjective, swimming; floating.
attain
verb (used with object), to reach, achieve, or accomplish; gain; obtain:
Latino
noun, a person of Latin-American descent:
attars
noun, Also, atar, athar, ottar, otto. a perfume or essential oil obtained from flowers or petals.
Altair
noun, a first-magnitude star in the constellation Aquila.
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.
Attila
noun, ("Scourge of God") a.d. 406?–453, king of the Huns who invaded Europe: defeated by the Romans and Visigoths in 451 at Châlons-sur-Marne in France.
attire
noun, clothes or apparel, especially rich or splendid garments.
Attlee
noun, Clement (Richard) 1883–1967, British statesman: prime minister 1945–51.
atones
verb (used with object), to make amends for; expiate:
latens
verb (used with or without object), to make or become late.
larees
noun, lari.
natron
noun, a mineral, hydrated sodium carbonate, Na 2 CO 3 ⋅10H 2 O.
Ateste
noun, ancient name of Este.
peseta
noun, a bronze coin and monetary unit of Spain and Andorra until the euro was adopted, equal to 100 centimos. Abbreviation: P., Pta.
Larine
adjective, characteristic of or resembling a gull.
Altona
noun, a metropolitan district of Hamburg, Germany: formerly an independent city.
natter
noun, a conversation; chat.
anneal
noun, an act, instance, or product of annealing.
arsino
adjective, containing the arsino group.
lateen
adjective, pertaining to or having a lateen sail or sails.
arsine
noun, Also called arseniuretted hydrogen. a colorless, flammable, slightly water-soluble gas, AsH 3 , having a fetid, garliclike odor, used in chemical warfare.
intra-
atonal
adjective, of, relating to, or marked by atonality.
nonets
noun, a group of nine performers or instruments.
intros
noun, an introduction.
intron
noun, a noncoding segment in a length of DNA that interrupts a gene-coding sequence or nontranslated sequence, the corresponding segment being removed from the RNA copy before transcription.
nation
noun, a large body of people, associated with a particular territory, that is sufficiently conscious of its unity to seek or to possess a government peculiarly its own:
alters
noun, David, 1807–81, U.S. physicist.
nopals
noun, any of several cacti of the genus Nopalea, resembling the prickly pear.
no-par
adjective, without par or face value:
intro.
orates
verb (used with or without object), to deliver an oration; speak pompously; declaim.
arpent
noun, an old French unit of area equal to about one acre (0.4 hectare). It is still used in the province of Quebec and in parts of Louisiana.
lories
noun, any of several small, usually brilliantly colored Australasian parrots having the tongue bordered with a brushlike fringe for feeding on nectar and fruit juices.
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.
eraser
noun, a device, as a piece of rubber or cloth, for erasing marks made with pen, pencil, chalk, etc.
linear
adjective, of, consisting of, or using lines:
paeons
noun, Classical Prosody. a foot of one long and three short syllables in any order.
litres
noun, liter.
liners
noun, a ship or airplane operated by a transportation or conveyance company.
aplite
noun, a fine-grained granite composed essentially of feldspar and quartz.
liters
noun, a unit of capacity redefined in 1964 by a reduction of 28 parts in a million to be exactly equal to one cubic decimeter. It is equivalent to 1.0567 U.S. liquid quarts and is equal to the volume of one kilogram of distilled water at 4°C. Abbreviation: l.
pairle
noun, a device representing the front of an ecclesiastical pallium, consisting of a broad Y -shaped form covered with crosses.
litter
noun, objects strewn or scattered about; scattered rubbish.
ariels
noun, a mountain gazelle of Arabia, Gazella gazella arabica : almost extinct.
apneas
noun, a temporary suspension of breathing, occurring in some newborns (infant apnea) and in some adults during sleep (sleep apnea)
enrapt
adjective, rapt; transported; enraptured:
paisan
noun, compatriot.
palais
noun, French. a palace, especially a French government or municipal building.
palate
noun, Anatomy. the roof of the mouth, consisting of an anterior bony portion (hard palate) and a posterior muscular portion (soft palate) that separate the oral cavity from the nasal cavity.
Linnet
noun, a small Old World finch, Carduelis cannabina.
aporia
noun, Rhetoric. the expression of a simulated or real doubt, as about where to begin or what to do or say.
Aeetes
noun, a king of Colchis, father of Medea and custodian of the Golden Fleece.
Aeneas
noun, a Trojan hero, the reputed ancestor of the Romans: protagonist of the Aeneid.
linter
noun, linters, short cotton fibers that stick to seeds after a first ginning.
ariose
adjective, characterized by melody; songlike.
letter
noun, a written or printed communication addressed to a person or organization and usually transmitted by mail.
Lettie
noun, a female given name, form of Laetitia.
loiter
verb (used with object), to pass (time) in an idle or aimless manner (usually followed by away):
errata
noun, plural of erratum.
errant
adjective, deviating from the regular or proper course; erring; straying.
aerate
verb (used with object), to expose to the action or effect of air or to cause air to circulate through:
Loiret
noun, a department in central France. 2630 sq. mi. (6810 sq. km). Capital: Orléans.
lianas
noun, any of various usually woody vines that may climb as high as the tree canopy in a tropical forest.
enates
noun, a person related on one's mother's side. Compare agnate, cognate.
Littre
noun, Maximilien Paul Émile [mak-see-mee-lyan pawl ey-meel] /mak si miˈlyɛ̃ pɔl eɪˈmil/ (Show IPA), 1801–88, French lexicographer and philosopher.
Ernest
noun, a male given name: from an Old English word meaning “vigor, intent.”.
Aeolis
noun, an ancient coastal region and Greek colony in NW Asia Minor: settled by Aeolians.
loaner
noun, a person or thing that loans.
enisle
verb (used with object), to make an island of.
lierne
noun, an ornamental vaulting rib other than one springing from a pier or a ridge rib.
enlist
verb (used with object), to engage for military service:
paeans
noun, any song of praise, joy, or triumph.
Aeolia
noun, Aeolis.
enrols
verb (used with or without object), enroll.
paleo-
loners
noun, a person who is or prefers to be alone, especially one who avoids the company of others:
parles
noun, verb (used without object), talk; parley.
eonian
adjective, aeonian.
entoil
verb (used with object), to take in toils; ensnare; enmesh.
parens
plural noun, parentheses:
Parent
noun, a father or a mother.
Pareto
noun, Vilfredo [veel-fre-daw] /vilˈfrɛ dɔ/ (Show IPA), 1848–1923, Italian sociologist and economist in Switzerland.
Parian
noun, a native or inhabitant of Paros.
paries
noun, Usually, parietes. Biology. a wall, as of a hollow organ; an investing part.
Eolian
noun, Aeolian2 (def 3).
parlor
noun, Older Use. a room for the reception and entertainment of visitors to one's home; living room.
Ariane
noun, Rocketry. a French-built, three-stage, liquid-propellant rocket for launching satellites into orbit around the earth.
aretes
noun, the aggregate of qualities, as valor and virtue, making up good character.
parole
noun, Penology. the conditional release of a person from prison prior to the end of the maximum sentence imposed. such release or its duration. an official document authorizing such a release.
parols
noun, something stated or declared.
Li-sao
noun, a poem (c320 b.c.) by Ch'ü Yüan.
entrap
verb (used with object), to catch in or as in a trap; ensnare:
parrel
noun, Nautical. a sliding ring or collar of rope, wood, or metal that confines a yard or the jaws of a gaff to the mast but allows vertical movement.
areole
noun, an areola.
areola
noun, a ring of color, as around the human nipple.
entire
noun, Archaic. the whole; entirety.
Lipton
noun, Seymour, 1903–1986, U.S. sculptor.
paleon
pannes
noun, a soft, lustrous, lightweight velvet with flattened pile.
Linton
noun, Ralph, 1893–1953, U.S. anthropologist.
Lister
noun, Also called lister plow, middlebreaker, middlebuster. a plow with a double moldboard, used to prepare the ground for planting by producing furrows and ridges.
listen
Verb phrases, listen in, to listen to a radio or television broadcast: to overhear a conversation or communication, especially by telephone; eavesdrop:
palter
verb (used without object), to talk or act insincerely or deceitfully; lie or use trickery.
ensile
verb (used with object), to preserve (green fodder) in a silo.
lionet
noun, a young or small lion.
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.
panier
noun, pannier.
Panoan
noun, a family of South American Indian languages spoken in Peru, Bolivia, and western Brazil.
enters
Verb phrases, enter into, to participate in; engage in. to investigate; consider: to sympathize with; share in. to form a constituent part or ingredient of: to go into a particular state:
Pansil
noun, Pancha Sila.
entree
noun, a dish served as the main course of a meal.
entail
noun, the act of entailing.
pantie
noun, panties.
panto-
pantos
noun, pantomime (def 2).
enter-
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.
aerial
noun, a radio or television antenna.
litten
adjective, lighted1 .
Nereis
noun, clamworm.
estral
adjective, estrous.
Eloise
noun, a female given name.
aeron.
lesion
noun, an injury; hurt; wound.
Lerner
noun, Alan Jay, 1918–86, U.S. lyricist and librettist.
Aerope
noun, the wife of Atreus, seduced by her brother-in-law Thyestes.
Lorain
noun, a port in N Ohio, on Lake Erie.
Esenin
noun, Sergey Aleksandrovich [Russian syir-gyey uh-lyi-ksahn-druh-vyich] /Russian syɪrˈgyeɪ ʌ lyɪˈksɑn drə vyɪtʃ/ (Show IPA), Yesenin, Sergey Aleksandrovich.
ornate
adjective, elaborately or sumptuously adorned, often excessively or showily so:
elopes
verb (used without object), to run off secretly to be married, usually without the consent or knowledge of one's parents.
Arista
noun, Botany. a bristlelike appendage of the spikelets of grains or grasses; an awn.
Aparri
noun, a seaport on N Luzon, in the N Philippines.
Lester
noun, a male given name: from the English placename “Leicester.”.
etalon
noun, an interferometer consisting of two glass plates that reflect approximately half of each ray of light incident upon them and that are separated by a small, fixed distance: used to compare wavelengths and to study atomic spectra.
lopers
noun, a person or thing that lopes, as a horse with a loping gait.
Elsene
noun, Dutch name of Ixelles.
Aileen
noun, a female given name, form of Helen.
Estrin
noun, estrone.
Ostler
noun, hostler.
Espana
noun, Spanish name of Spain.
osteal
adjective, osseous.
elisor
noun, a person appointed by a court to perform the duties of a sheriff or coroner who is disqualified from acting in a certain case.
Arleen
noun, a female given name.
esprit
noun, sprightliness of spirit or wit; lively intelligence.
espial
noun, the act of spying.
estate
noun, a piece of landed property, especially one of large extent with an elaborate house on it:
orpine
noun, a plant, Sedum telephium, of the stonecrop family, having purplish flowers.
Lorena
noun, a female given name.
etapes
noun, a place where troops camp after a day's march.
eterne
adjective, eternal.
Ortler
noun, a range of the Alps in N Italy.
lorans
noun, a system of long-range navigation whereby the latitude and longitude of a ship or airplane are determined from the time displacement between radio signals from two or more fixed transmitters.
Lorens
noun, a male given name, form of Lawrence.
Lonnie
noun, a male given name, form of Alonso.
aortas
noun, the main trunk of the arterial system, conveying blood from the left ventricle of the heart to all of the body except the lungs.
oriels
noun, a bay window, especially one cantilevered or corbeled out from a wall.
Orense
noun, a city in N Spain, NW of Madrid.
ottars
noun, attar (def 1).
Orient
noun, the Orient, the countries of Asia, especially East Asia. (formerly) the countries to the E of the Mediterranean.
aorist
noun, a verb tense, as in Classical Greek, expressing action or, in the indicative mood, past action, without further limitation or implication.
elites
noun, (often used with a plural verb) the choice or best of anything considered collectively, as of a group or class of persons.
Lares
noun, (initial capital letter) Roman Religion. any of the Lares.
tapas
noun, the conditioning of the body through the proper kinds and amounts of diet, rest, bodily training, meditation, etc., to bring it to the greatest possible state of creative power.
rept.
tanto
adverb, (of a musical direction) too much; so much.
repro
noun, Informal. reproduction (def 3).
taste
noun, the act of tasting food or drink.
resit
noun, a test or examination that is retaken.
lapis
noun, (italics) Latin. stone (used in Latin names for minerals, gems, etc.)
laree
noun, lari.
Leros
noun, one of the Dodecanese Islands of Greece, off the SW coast of Turkey. 21 sq. mi. (54 sq. km).
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:
resin
noun, any of a class of nonvolatile, solid or semisolid organic substances, as copal or mastic, that consist of amorphous mixtures of carboxylic acids and are obtained directly from certain plants as exudations or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules: used in medicine and in the making of varnishes and plastics.
artel
noun, (in Russia or the Soviet Union) a peasants' or workers' cooperative; an association of workers or peasants for collective effort.
lento
adverb, slowly.
lapin
noun, a rabbit.
Ariel
noun, a mountain gazelle of Arabia, Gazella gazella arabica : almost extinct.
reset
noun, an act or instance of setting again.
arias
noun, an air or melody.
ratel
noun, a badgerlike carnivore, Mellivora capensis, of Africa and India.
resp.
teens
noun, Archaic. suffering; grief.
talon
noun, a claw, especially of a bird of prey.
tele-
liras
noun, a coin and monetary unit of Italy until the euro was adopted, equal to 100 centesimi. Abbreviation: L., Lit.
tanna
noun, one of a group of Jewish scholars, active in Palestine during the 1st and 2nd centuries a.d., whose teachings are found chiefly in the Mishnah.
Tanis
noun, an ancient city in Lower Egypt, in the Nile delta.
Arlen
noun, Harold (Hymen Arluck) 1905–1986, U.S. songwriter.
Talos
noun, a man of brass made by Hephaestus for Minos as a guardian of Crete.
ASEAN
rares
adjective, coming or occurring far apart in time; unusual; uncommon:
reist
verb (used without object), reest2 .
Asian
noun, a native or inhabitant of Asia, or a person of Asian descent.
Arete
noun, the aggregate of qualities, as valor and virtue, making up good character.
taler
noun, thaler.
Arles
noun, a city in SE France, on the Rhone River: Roman ruins.
reins
noun, Often, reins. a leather strap, fastened to each end of the bit of a bridle, by which the rider or driver controls a horse or other animal by pulling so as to exert pressure on the bit.
Asine
noun, an ancient town in S Greece, on the Gulf of Argolis.
restr
Lanai
noun, a veranda, especially a fully furnished one used as a living room.
Tanta
noun, a city in N Egypt, in the Nile delta.
Artie
noun, a male given name, form of Arthur.
ratan
noun, rattan.
Lipan
noun, a member of a group of Apache Indians who lived in the U.S. east of the Rio Grande.
lansa
noun, langsat.
ratal
noun, the amount on which rates or taxes are assessed.
lipo-
Leona
noun, a female given name.
Leone
noun, a paper money, cupronickel or silver coin, and monetary unit of Sierra Leone, equal to 100 cents.
Arnel
tarts
noun, a small pie filled with cooked fruit or other sweetened preparation, usually having no top crust.
Leoni
noun, Raúl [rah-ool] /rɑˈul/ (Show IPA), 1905–72, Venezuelan statesman: president 1964–69.
arian
noun, an adherent of Arianism.
reest
verb (used with object), to cure, smoke, or dry (meat or fish).
leper
noun, a person who has leprosy.
lanas
noun, a female given name, form of Helen.
rason
noun, a long, loose, black gown with wide sleeves, worn by the clergy.
rater
noun, a person who makes rates or ratings.
Tarne
noun, (in the Iliad) Sardis.
Laris
noun, an aluminum coin and monetary unit of the Maldives, the 100th part of a rupee.
rente
noun, revenue or income, or the instrument evidencing a right to such periodic receipts.
leans
noun, the act or state of leaning; inclination:
Arion
noun, flourished 7th century b.c, Greek poet: inventor of the dithyramb.
tears
arris
noun, a sharp ridge, as between adjoining channels of a Doric column.
arils
noun, a usually fleshy appendage or covering of certain seeds, as of the bittersweet, Celastrus scandens, or the nutmeg.
leets
noun, a special annual or semiannual court in which the lords of certain manors had jurisdiction over local disputes.
tease
noun, a person who teases or annoys.
tarot
noun, any of a set of 22 playing cards bearing allegorical representations, used for fortunetelling and as trump cards in tarok.
reata
noun, riata.
Arras
noun, a rich tapestry.
tares
noun, any of various vetches, especially Vicia sativa.
liers
noun, a person or thing that lies, as in wait or in ambush.
Aries
noun, Astronomy. the Ram, a zodiacal constellation between Pisces and Taurus.
Arran
noun, an island in SW Scotland, in the Firth of Clyde. 166 sq. mi. (430 sq. km).
repel
verb (used with object), to drive or force back (an assailant, invader, etc.).
leant
noun, the act or state of leaning; inclination:
teals
noun, any of several species of small dabbling ducks, of worldwide distribution, usually traveling in tight flocks and frequenting ponds and marshes.
Tatar
noun, a member of a modern Turkic people living in the Tatar Autonomous Republic and adjacent regions of eastern European Russia and in widely scattered communities in western Siberia and central Asia.
Letts
noun, a member of a people, the chief inhabitants of Latvia, living on or near the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea; Latvian.
reaps
verb (used with object), to cut (wheat, rye, etc.) with a sickle or other implement or a machine, as in harvest.
tarns
noun, a small mountain lake or pool, especially one in a cirque.
arise
verb (used without object), to get up from sitting, lying, or kneeling; rise:
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.
least
noun, something that is least; the least amount, quantity, degree, etc.
taros
noun, a stemless plant, Colocasia esculenta, of the arum family, cultivated in tropical regions, in the Pacific islands and elsewhere, for the edible tuber.
reals
noun, real number.
tater
noun, potato.
rears
rents
noun, a payment made periodically by a tenant to a landlord in return for the use of land, a building, an apartment, an office, or other property.
learn
verb (used with object), to acquire knowledge of or skill in by study, instruction, or experience:
leapt
noun, a spring, jump, or bound; a light, springing movement.
leaps
noun, a spring, jump, or bound; a light, springing movement.
leers
noun, a lascivious or sly look.
Liana
noun, any of various usually woody vines that may climb as high as the tree canopy in a tropical forest.
Tarai
noun, Terai.
Lerna
noun, a marshy region near Argos, Greece: the legendary abode of the Hydra slain by Hercules.
taper
noun, gradual diminution of width or thickness in an elongated object.
lears
noun, learning; instruction; lesson.
laten
verb (used with or without object), to make or become late.
lints
noun, minute shreds or ravelings of yarn; bits of thread.
Teena
noun, a female given name, form of Albertina, Bettina, or Christina.
repos
noun, a repurchase agreement.
tapis
noun, Obsolete. a carpet, tapestry, or other covering.
arson
noun, Law. the malicious burning of another's house or property, or in some statutes, the burning of one's own house or property, as to collect insurance.
rates
noun, the amount of a charge or payment with reference to some basis of calculation:
iters
noun, a canal or passage.
tapir
noun, any of several large, stout, three-toed ungulates of the family Tapiridae, of Central and South America, the Malay Peninsula, and Sumatra, somewhat resembling swine and having a long, flexible snout: all species are threatened or endangered.
repot
verb (used with object), to transfer (a plant) to another, especially larger, pot.
lenos
noun, Also called leno weave, gauze weave. a weave structure in which paired warp yarns are intertwined in a series of figure eights and filling yarn is passed through each of the interstices so formed, producing a firm, open mesh.
arose
verb, simple past tense of arise.
Tapes
noun, a long, narrow strip of linen, cotton, or the like, used for tying garments, binding seams or carpets, etc.
artal
noun, plural of rotl.
Larsa
noun, an ancient Sumerian city in southern Iraq: archaeological site.
ratio
noun, the relation between two similar magnitudes with respect to the number of times the first contains the second:
renal
adjective, of or relating to the kidneys or the surrounding regions.
ta-ta
interjection, goodbye.
renin
noun, a proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys that is involved in the release of angiotensin.
Lenin
noun, V(ladimir) I(lyich) [vlad-uh-meer il-yich;; Russian vluh-dyee-myir ee-lyeech] /ˈvlæd əˌmɪər ˈɪl yɪtʃ;; Russian vlʌˈdyi myɪr iˈlyitʃ/ (Show IPA), (Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov"N. Lenin") 1870–1924, Russian revolutionary leader: Soviet premier 1918–24.
linen
noun, fabric woven from flax yarns.
liner
noun, a ship or airplane operated by a transportation or conveyance company.
reels
noun, a cylinder, frame, or other device that turns on an axis and is used to wind up or pay out something.
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.
ratos
noun, rocket-assisted takeoff.
lenis
noun, a lenis consonant.
later
Idioms, of late, lately; recently:
teels
noun, til.
reni-
Renee
noun, a female given name, French form of Renata.
tarps
noun, tarpaulin.
teats
noun, the protuberance on the breast or udder in female mammals, except the monotremes, through which the milk ducts discharge; nipple or mammilla.
linns
noun, a waterfall or torrent of rushing water in a river or stream.
Linos
noun, linoleum.
Renan
noun, Ernest [ur-nist;; French er-nest] /ˈɜr nɪst;; French ɛrˈnɛst/ (Show IPA), 1823–92, French philologist, historian, and critic.
LASER
noun, a device that produces a nearly parallel, nearly monochromatic, and coherent beam of light by exciting atoms to a higher energy level and causing them to radiate their energy in phase.
rosin
noun, Chemistry. the yellowish to amber, translucent, hard, brittle, fragmented resin left after distilling the oil of turpentine from the crude oleoresin of the pine: used chiefly in making varnishes, varnish and paint driers, printing inks, and for rubbing on the bows of such string instruments as the violin.
talas
noun, a repeated rhythmic pattern of stressed and unstressed beats played on a percussion instrument in Indian music.
serai
noun, (in Eastern countries) a caravansary.
senor
noun, a Spanish term of address equivalent to sir or Mr., used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a man. Abbreviation: Sr.
spire
noun, a tall, acutely pointed pyramidal roof or rooflike construction upon a tower, roof, etc.
estop
verb (used with object), Law. to hinder or prevent by estoppel.
senti
noun, a monetary unit of Tanzania, the 100th part of a shilling; cent.
Ester
noun, a compound produced by the reaction between an acid and an alcohol with the elimination of a molecule of water, as ethyl acetate, C 4 H 8 O 2 , or dimethyl sulfate, C 2 H 6 SO 4 .
elite
noun, (often used with a plural verb) the choice or best of anything considered collectively, as of a group or class of persons.
sepal
noun, one of the individual leaves or parts of the calyx of a flower.
elope
verb (used without object), to run off secretly to be married, usually without the consent or knowledge of one's parents.
sepia
noun, a brown pigment obtained from the inklike secretion of various cuttlefish and used with brush or pen in drawing.
Sept.
septa
noun, plural of septum.
spine
noun, the spinal or vertebral column; backbone.
spina
noun, a spine or spinelike projection.
seral
adjective, of or relating to a sere.
Elise
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
spilt
noun, a spilling, as of liquid.
spile
noun, a peg or plug of wood, especially one used as a spigot.
spier
noun, a person who spies, watches, or discovers.
Elsie
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
spiel
noun, a usually high-flown talk or speech, especially for the purpose of luring people to a movie, a sale, etc.; pitch.
spent
verb, simple past tense and past participle of spend.
Elton
noun, a male given name.
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.
serin
noun, a small finch, Serinus serinus, of Europe and northern Africa, closely related to the canary.
enate
noun, a person related on one's mother's side. Compare agnate, cognate.
Speer
noun, Albert [al-bert;; German ahl-bert] /ˈæl bərt;; German ˈɑl bɛrt/ (Show IPA), 1905–81, German Nazi leader: appointed by Hitler as official Nazi architect.
sero-
erron
etape
noun, a place where troops camp after a day's march.
Senna
noun, any plant, shrub, or tree belonging to the genus Cassia, of the legume family, having pinnate leaves and large clusters of flowers.
speel
verb (used with or without object), to climb; ascend; mount.
spore
noun, Biology. a walled, single- to many-celled, reproductive body of an organism, capable of giving rise to a new individual either directly or indirectly.
stair
noun, one of a flight or series of steps for going from one level to another, as in a building.
Satie
noun, Erik Alfred Leslie [e-reek al-fred les-lee] /ɛˈrik alˈfrɛd lɛsˈli/ (Show IPA), 1866–1925, French composer.
satin
noun, a fabric in a warp-effect or filling-effect satin weave, as acetate, rayon, nylon, or silk, often having a glossy face and a soft, slippery texture.
stain
noun, a discoloration produced by foreign matter having penetrated into or chemically reacted with a material; a spot not easily removed.
Srta.
Ieper
noun, Ypres.
eerie
adjective, uncanny, so as to inspire superstitious fear; weird:
sprit
noun, a small pole or spar crossing a fore-and-aft sail diagonally from the mast to the upper aftermost corner, serving to extend the sail.
Eilat
noun, a seaport at the N tip of the Gulf of Aqaba, in S Israel.
IATSE
Spree
noun, a lively frolic or outing.
sprat
noun, a species of herring, Clupea sprattus, of the eastern North Atlantic.
sport
noun, an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature, as racing, baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, wrestling, boxing, hunting, fishing, etc.
spor-
Elisa
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
elans
noun, dash; impetuous ardor:
SEATO
noun, an organization formed in Manila (1954), comprising Australia, Great Britain, France, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Thailand, and the United States, for collective defense against aggression in southeastern Asia and the southwestern Pacific: abolished in 1977.
Elara
noun, Astronomy. a small moon of the planet Jupiter.
elate
adjective, elated.
Elena
noun, a female given name, form of Helen.
Seine
noun, a fishing net that hangs vertically in the water, having floats at the upper edge and sinkers at the lower.
Elias
noun, Douay Bible. Elijah (def 1).
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.
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.
spite
noun, a malicious, usually petty, desire to harm, annoy, frustrate, or humiliate another person; bitter ill will; malice.
Eliot
noun, Charles William, 1834–1926, U.S. educator: president of Harvard University 1869–1909.
Seler
noun, Eduard [ey-doo-ahrt] /ˈeɪ duˌɑrt/ (Show IPA), 1859–1922, German archaeologist: first to decipher Mayan calendar and inscriptions.
spirt
noun, a sudden, forceful gush or jet.
etnas
noun, Mount, an active volcano in E Sicily. 10,758 feet (3280 meters).
Errol
noun, a male given name.
erose
adjective, uneven, as if gnawed away.
stane
noun, adjective, adverb, verb (used with object), stone.
slipe
noun, a sledge, drag, or sleigh.
Epis.
slain
noun, sley.
slant
noun, slanting or oblique direction; slope:
epees
noun, a rapier with a three-sided blade and a guard over the tip.
Ensor
noun, James, 1860–1949, Belgian painter.
SONAR
noun, a method for detecting and locating objects submerged in water by echolocation.
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.
Solti
noun, Sir Georg [gey-awrg,, jawrj] /ˈgeɪ ɔrg,, dʒɔrdʒ/ (Show IPA), 1912–97, British orchestra conductor, born in Hungary.
Sleep
noun, the state of a person, animal, or plant that sleeps.
eosin
noun, Also called bromeosin, tetrabromofluorescein. a red, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, C 20 H 8 Br 4 O 5 , derived from fluorescein by bromination: used chiefly as an acid dye for dyeing silk a rose red color and as a histological stain.
sleet
noun, precipitation in the form of ice pellets created by the freezing of rain as it falls (distinguished from hail2. ).
slept
noun, the state of a person, animal, or plant that sleeps.
slier
adjective, a comparative of sly.
soler
noun, Padre Antonio [ahn-taw-nyaw] /ɑnˈtɔ nyɔ/ (Show IPA), 1729–83, Spanish organist and composer.
sitar
noun, a lute of India with a small, pear-shaped body and a long, broad, fretted neck.
slipt
noun, an act or instance of slipping.
Sloan
noun, John, 1871–1951, U.S. painter.
entia
noun, plural of ens.
ento-
solar
noun, Informal. solar energy.
solan
noun, a gannet.
snail
noun, any mollusk of the class Gastropoda, having a spirally coiled shell and a ventral muscular foot on which it slowly glides about.
snare
noun, a device, often consisting of a noose, for capturing small game.
snarl
noun, the act of snarling.
sneer
noun, a look or expression of derision, scorn, or contempt.
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.
snore
noun, the act, instance, or sound of snoring.
snort
noun, the act or sound of snorting.
sito-
Sonia
noun, a female given name, Russian form of Sophia.
Spear
noun, a long, stabbing weapon for thrusting or throwing, consisting of a wooden shaft to which a sharp-pointed head, as of iron or steel, is attached.
enols
noun, an organic compound containing a hydroxyl group attached to a doubly linked carbon atom, as in >C=C(OH)−.
Ernst
noun, Max [maks;; German mahks] /mæks;; German mɑks/ (Show IPA), 1891–1976, German painter, in the U.S. 1941–49, in France 1949–76.
spean
verb (used with object), to wean.
Ernie
noun, a male given name, form of Ernest.
seti-
Seton
noun, a thread or the like inserted beneath the skin to provide drainage or to guide subsequent passage of a tube.
spate
noun, a sudden, almost overwhelming, outpouring:
ernes
noun, sea eagle.
ERISA
noun, Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Ennis
noun, a town in N Texas.
spare
noun, a spare thing, part, etc., as an extra tire for emergency use.
Siena
noun, a city in Tuscany, in central Italy, S of Florence: cathedral.
Enola
noun, a female given name.
Erato
noun, the Muse of love poetry.
erase
verb (used with object), to rub or scrape out, as letters or characters written, engraved, etc.; efface.
Epist
span-
Spain
noun, a kingdom in SW Europe. Including the Balearic and Canary islands, 194,988 sq. mi. (505,019 sq. km). Capital: Madrid.
sinal
adjective, of, relating to, or involving a sinus.
sotie
noun, a satirical and topical comedy employing actors dressed in traditional fool's costume, popular in France during the late Middle Ages, and often used as a curtain raiser to mystery and morality plays.
Sinan
noun, 1489?–1587, Turkish architect, especially of mosques.
Soter
noun, Saint, pope a.d. 166?–175?.
Sino-
Sinon
noun, a Greek, posing as a deserter, who persuaded the Trojans to take the Trojan Horse into their city.
Sorel
noun, Georges [zhawrzh] /ʒɔrʒ/ (Show IPA), 1847–1922, French engineer and social philosopher.
Siple
noun, Mount, a mountain in Antarctica, on the E coast of Marie Byrd Land. 15,000 feet (4570 meters).
enrol
verb (used with or without object), enroll.
siree
noun, sirree.
Siren
noun, Classical Mythology. one of several sea nymphs, part woman and part bird, who lure mariners to destruction by their seductive singing.
Siret
noun, a river in SE Europe, flowing SE from the Carpathian Mountains in Ukraine, through E Romania to the Danube. 270 miles (435 km) long.
stale
adjective, not fresh; vapid or flat, as beverages; dry or hardened, as bread.
Satan
noun, the chief evil spirit; the great adversary of humanity; the devil.
Ital.
ation
roans
noun, a horse or other animal with a roan coat.
roars
noun, a loud, deep cry or howl, as of an animal or a person:
roast
noun, roasted meat or a piece of roasted meat, as a piece of beef or veal of a quantity and shape for slicing into more than one portion.
Irene
noun, Classical Mythology. one of the Horae, the personification of peace.
store
noun, an establishment where merchandise is sold, usually on a retail basis.
roils
verb (used with object), to render (water, wine, etc.) turbid by stirring up sediment.
stopt
noun, the act of stopping.
stope
noun, any excavation made in a mine, especially from a steeply inclined vein, to remove the ore that has been rendered accessible by the shafts and drifts.
Ronan
noun, a king who killed his son, Mael Fothartaigh, after his wife had falsely accused the boy of attempting to seduce her, and who was himself killed by the children of Mael Fothartaigh.
Soane
noun, Sir John, 1753–1837, English architect.
Ronne
noun, a seaport on W Bornholm island, Denmark, in the S Baltic Sea: stone quarries.
irate
adjective, angry; enraged:
atilt
adjective, adverb, with a tilt or inclination; tilted:
ropes
noun, a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or the like, or of wire or other material.
astr.
Stone
noun, the hard substance, formed of mineral matter, of which rocks consist.
ATLAS
noun, a bound collection of maps.
Iran.
stole
noun, an ecclesiastical vestment consisting of a narrow strip of silk or other material worn over the shoulders or, by deacons, over the left shoulder only, and arranged to hang down in front to the knee or below. Compare tippet (def 2).
stola
noun, a long, loose tunic or robe, with or without sleeves, worn by women of ancient Rome.
Stoat
noun, the ermine, Mustela erminea, especially when in brown summer pelage.
stirp
noun, a line of descendants from a common ancestor.
roset
noun, resin; rosin.
iotas
noun, a very small quantity; jot; whit.
Rosie
noun, a female given name, form of Rose.
areo-
stipo
noun, a tall, ornate, Italian desk with a drop lid.
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.
strap
noun, a narrow strip of flexible material, especially leather, as for fastening or holding things together.
Strep
noun, streptococcus.
stilt
noun, one of two poles, each with a support for the foot at some distance above the bottom end, enabling the wearer to walk with his or her feet above the ground.
riant
adjective, laughing; smiling; cheerful.
istle
noun, a fiber from any of several tropical American plants of the genus Agave or Yucca, used in making bagging, carpets, etc.
Taira
noun, a member of a powerful family in Japan that ruled the country 1160–85.
islet
noun, a very small island.
taint
noun, a trace of something bad, offensive, or harmful.
tains
noun, a thin tin plate.
Isere
noun, a river in SE France, flowing from the Alps to the Rhone River. 150 miles (240 km) long.
Taino
noun, a member of an extinct Arawakan Indian tribe of the West Indies.
Taine
noun, Hippolyte Adolphe [ee-paw-leet a-dawlf] /i pɔˈlit aˈdɔlf/ (Show IPA), 1828–93, French literary critic and historian.
tails
noun, tail1 (def 6).
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.
asper
noun, a former silver coin of Turkey and Egypt: later a money of account equal to 1/120 of a piaster.
rials
noun, a silver or cupronickel coin and monetary unit of Iran, equal to 100 dinars.
Irons
noun, Jeremy (John) born 1948, English actor.
taels
noun, liang.
Astor
noun, John Jacob, 1763–1848, U.S. capitalist and fur merchant.
riata
noun, a lariat.
riels
noun, a paper money and monetary unit of Cambodia, equal to 100 sen.
riles
verb (used with object), to irritate or vex.
strop
noun, any of several devices for sharpening razors, especially a strip of leather or other flexible material.
aster
noun, any composite plant of the genus Aster, having rays varying from white or pink to blue around a yellow disk.
rinse
noun, an act or instance of rinsing.
riots
noun, a noisy, violent public disorder caused by a group or crowd of persons, as by a crowd protesting against another group, a government policy, etc., in the streets.
ripen
verb (used with or without object), to make or become ripe.
irone
noun, a colorless liquid of isomeric, unsaturated ketones, C 14 H 22 O, obtained from orris root: used in perfumery for its odor of violets.
strip
noun, a striptease.
astir
adjective, moving or stirring, especially with much activity or excitement:
Aston
noun, Francis William, 1877–1945, English physicist and chemist: Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1922.
riser
noun, a person who rises, especially from bed:
stria
noun, a slight or narrow furrow, ridge, stripe, or streak, especially one of a number in parallel arrangement:
stint
noun, a period of time spent doing something:
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.
ileo-
inert
adjective, having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance (opposed to active):
insol
inset
noun, something inserted; insert.
insep
Salto
noun, a city in NW Uruguay, on the Uruguay River.
earns
verb (used with object), to gain or get in return for one's labor or service:
sanit
Santa
noun, Santa Claus.
State
noun, the condition of a person or thing, as with respect to circumstances or attributes:
Inner
adjective, situated within or farther within; interior:
stat.
inlet
noun, an indentation of a shoreline, usually long and narrow; small bay or arm.
Santo
noun, a carved figure of a saint, usually of wood, as from Puerto Rico, Mexico, or the southwestern U.S.
Saone
noun, a river flowing S from NE France to the Rhone. 270 miles (435 km) long.
inept
adjective, without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit:
inst.
Sapir
noun, Edward, 1884–1939, U.S. anthropologist and linguist, born in Germany.
easel
noun, a stand or frame for supporting or displaying at an angle an artist's canvas, a blackboard, a china plate, etc.
inapt
adjective, not apt or fitting.
sapor
noun, the quality in a substance that affects the sense of taste; savor; flavor.
inane
noun, something that is empty or void, especially the void of infinite space.
start
noun, a beginning of an action, journey, etc.
Starr
noun, Belle (Myra Belle Shirley) 1848–89, U.S. outlaw and folk hero.
Saran
noun, a thermoplastic copolymer of vinylidene chloride and usually small amounts of vinyl chloride or acrylonitrile: used as a fiber, for packaging, and for making acid-resistant pipe.
stare
noun, a staring gaze; a fixed look with the eyes wide open:
Saree
noun, sari.
Sarre
noun, French name of Saar.
Sarto
noun, Andrea del [ahn-drey-uh del;; Italian ahn-dre-ah del] /ɑnˈdreɪ ə dɛl;; Italian ɑnˈdrɛ ɑ dɛl/ (Show IPA), Andrea del Sarto.
eaten
noun, eats, Informal. food.
Eaton
noun, Theophilus, 1590–1658, English colonist and colonial administrator in America.
insp.
Salta
noun, a game for two, resembling Chinese checkers, played on a board with 100 squares.
rotas
noun, Chiefly British. a round or rotation of duties; a period of work or duty taken in rotation with others. an agenda or circuit of sporting events, as a round of golf tournaments, played in different localities throughout the year.
stele
noun, an upright stone slab or pillar bearing an inscription or design and serving as a monument, marker, or the like.
atone
verb (used with object), to make amends for; expiate:
rotes
noun, routine; a fixed, habitual, or mechanical course of procedure:
rotls
noun, a unit of weight used in Islamic countries, varying widely in value, but of the order of the pound.
rotte
noun, rote2 .
intr.
Stern
noun, the after part of a vessel (often opposed to stem).
atria
noun, Architecture. Also called cavaedium. the main or central room of an ancient Roman house, open to the sky at the center and usually having a pool for the collection of rain water. a courtyard, flanked or surrounded by porticoes, in front of an early or medieval Christian church. a skylit central court in a contemporary building or house.
atrip
adjective, aweigh.
attar
noun, Also, atar, athar, ottar, otto. a perfume or essential oil obtained from flowers or petals.
ster.
step-
atto-
Stent
noun, Medicine/Medical. a small, expandable tube used for inserting in a blocked vessel or other part.
stela
noun, stele (defs 1–3).
Salpa
noun, any free-swimming, oceanic tunicate of the genus Salpa, having a transparent, more or less fusiform body.
Stein
noun, a mug, usually earthenware, especially for beer.
parrs
noun, a young salmon, having dark crossbars on its sides.
steer
noun, Informal. a suggestion about a course of action; tip:
Steep
noun, a steep place; declivity, as of a hill.
Steen
noun, Jan [yahn] /yɑn/ (Show IPA), 1626–79, Dutch painter.
Saint
noun, any of certain persons of exceptional holiness of life, formally recognized as such by the Christian Church, especially by canonization.
Saite
noun, a native or citizen of Saïs.
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.
salat
noun, prayers, said five times a day: the second of the Pillars of Islam.
salep
noun, a starchy, demulcent drug or foodstuff consisting of the dried tubers of certain orchids.
intel
noun, intelligence (defs 4, 6).
steal
noun, Informal. an act of stealing; theft.
salon
noun, a drawing room or reception room in a large house.
Salop
noun, a county in W England. 1348 sq. mi. (3490 sq. km).
rapes
noun, unlawful sexual intercourse or any other sexual penetration of the vagina, anus, or mouth of another person, with or without force, by a sex organ, other body part, or foreign object, without the consent of the victim.
ronin
noun, a samurai who no longer serves a daimyo, or feudal lord.
teles
noun, television.
trine
noun, a set or group of three; triad.
pions
noun, the first meson to be discovered: it has spin 0 and may be positively or negatively charged or neutral; charged pions decay into a muon and a neutrino or antineutrino. Symbol: π.
rants
noun, ranting, extravagant, or violent declamation.
Alton
noun, a city in SW Illinois.
noils
noun, a short fiber of cotton, wool, worsted, etc., separated from the long fibers in combing.
Aeria
noun, an area in the northern hemisphere of Mars.
pirns
noun, a weaver's bobbin, spool, or reel.
tolas
noun, a unit of weight in India: the government tola is 180 ser and equals 180 grains (11.7 grams), the weight of a silver rupee.
Tolar
noun, the basic monetary unit of Slovenia until the euro was adopted, equal to 100 stotins.
aeri-
tolan
noun, a crystalline, water-insoluble, solid, unsaturated compound, C 14 H 10 , used chiefly in organic synthesis.
Peers
noun, a person of the same legal status:
toise
noun, an old French unit of length equivalent to 6.395 feet (1.949 meters).
alto-
piste
noun, a track or trail, as a downhill ski run or a spoor made by a wild animal.
noels
noun, the Christmas season; yuletide.
toils
noun, hard and continuous work; exhausting labor or effort.
anal.
peens
noun, a wedgelike, spherical, or other striking end of a hammer head opposite the face.
toile
noun, any of various transparent linens and cottons.
Peene
noun, a river in NE Germany, flowing E to the Baltic Sea. About 97 miles (155 km) long.
peels
noun, the skin or rind of a fruit, vegetable, etc.
pitas
noun, a fiber obtained from plants of the genera Agave, Aechmea, etc., used for cordage, mats, etc.
piton
noun, a metal spike with an eye through which a rope may be passed.
anat.
Pitta
noun, any of several brilliantly colored, passerine birds of the family Pittidae, inhabiting dark, Old World, tropical forests.
Pelee
noun, Mount, a volcano in the West Indies, on the island of Martinique: eruption 1902. 4428 feet (1350 meters).
noise
noun, sound, especially of a loud, harsh, or confused kind:
Peele
noun, George, 1558?–97? English dramatist.
nopal
noun, any of several cacti of the genus Nopalea, resembling the prickly pear.
Pines
noun, Isle of, former name of Youth, Isle of.
Pinna
noun, Botany. one of the primary divisions of a pinnate leaf.
trial
noun, Law. the examination before a judicial tribunal of the facts put in issue in a cause, often including issues of law as well as those of fact. the determination of a person's guilt or innocence by due process of law.
noria
noun, a device consisting of a series of buckets on a wheel, used in Spain and the East for raising water.
ottar
noun, attar (def 1).
tonia
Otter
noun, any of several aquatic, furbearing, weasellike mammals of the genus Lutra and related genera, having webbed feet and a long, slightly flattened tail.
Pinon
noun, Also, pinyon. Also called pinyon pine, nut pine. any of several pines of southwestern North America, as Pinus monophylla or P. edulis, bearing edible, nutlike seeds.
tones
noun, any sound considered with reference to its quality, pitch, strength, source, etc.:
Pinot
noun, any of several varieties of purple or white vinifera grapes yielding a red or white wine, used especially in making burgundies and champagnes.
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.
toner
noun, a person or thing that tones.
tries
noun, plural of try.
nonet
noun, a group of nine performers or instruments.
aero-
nones
noun, the fifth of the seven canonical hours, or the service for it, originally fixed for the ninth hour of the day (or 3 p.m.).
aerie
noun, the nest of a bird of prey, as an eagle or a hawk.
Trier
noun, a person or thing that tries or tests; tester.
Pinto
noun, Western U.S. a pinto horse.
nonas
noun, sleeping sickness (def 2).
peles
noun, peel3 .
alti-
nona-
tonal
adjective, pertaining to or having tonality.
toles
noun, enameled or lacquered metalware, usually with gilt decoration, often used, especially in the 18th century, for trays, lampshades, etc.
triol
noun, a compound having three hydroxyl groups.
aeons
noun, (in Gnosticism) one of a class of powers or beings conceived as emanating from the Supreme Being and performing various functions in the operations of the universe.
Norns
noun, an extinct Norse dialect, spoken until early modern times in the Shetland and Orkney Islands and in parts of northern Scotland.
nerol
noun, a colorless, liquid, unsaturated alcohol, C 10 H 18 O, an isomeric form of geraniol occurring in neroli oil, used in perfumery.
Pears
noun, Peter, 1910–86, British tenor.
Plate
noun, a shallow, usually circular dish, often of earthenware or porcelain, from which food is eaten.
tripe
noun, the first and second divisions of the stomach of a ruminant, especially oxen, sheep, or goats, used as food. Compare honeycomb tripe, plain tripe.
Aneto
noun, Pi·co de [pee-kaw th e] /ˈpi kɔ ðɛ/ (Show IPA). Spanish name of Pic de Néthou.
Tirol
noun, Tyrol.
tirls
noun, a wheel, cam, or any revolving mechanism or piece of machinery.
paean
noun, any song of praise, joy, or triumph.
tires
noun, British Dialect. fatigue.
Plato
noun, 427–347 b.c, Greek philosopher.
plats
noun, a plot of ground.
nerts
interjection, nuts (def 1).
Pearl
noun, a smooth, rounded bead formed within the shells of certain mollusks and composed of the mineral aragonite or calcite in a matrix, deposited in concentric layers as a protective coating around an irritating foreign object: valued as a gem when lustrous and finely colored. Compare cultured pearl.
plat.
Tiran
noun, Strait of, a navigable waterway between the N Red Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba.
pleat
noun, a fold of definite, even width made by doubling cloth or the like upon itself and pressing or stitching it in place.
peans
noun, paean.
orans
noun, orant.
Peano
noun, Giuseppe [joo-zep-pe] /dʒuˈzɛp pɛ/ (Show IPA), 1858–1932, Italian mathematician.
pleo-
pleon
noun, the abdomen of a crustacean.
anile
adjective, of or like a foolish, doddering old woman.
Nepos
noun, Cornelius, 99?–24? b.c, Roman biographer and historian.
peals
noun, a loud, prolonged ringing of bells.
Peale
noun, Charles Willson [wil-suh n] /ˈwɪl sən/ (Show IPA), 1741–1827, and his brother James, 1749–1831, U.S. painters.
Paeon
noun, Classical Prosody. a foot of one long and three short syllables in any order.
Plata
noun, Rí·o de la [ree-aw th e lah] /ˈri ɔ ðɛ lɑ/ (Show IPA) an estuary on the SE coast of South America between Argentina and Uruguay, formed by the Uruguay and Paraná rivers, about 185 miles (290 km) long.
Niles
noun, a city in NE Illinois, near Chicago.
toast
noun, sliced bread that has been browned by dry heat.
trios
noun, a musical composition for three voices or instruments.
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.
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.
anear
adverb, preposition, near.
titre
noun, titer.
Titos
noun, Marshal (Josip Broz) 1891–1980, president of Yugoslavia 1953–80.
plait
noun, a braid, especially of hair or straw.
plan-
nitre
noun, niter.
plane
noun, a flat or level surface.
nitr-
niton
noun, (formerly) radon. Symbol: Nt.
Niter
noun, potassium nitrate.
Nisan
noun, the seventh month of the Jewish calendar.
plast
anele
verb (used with object), to administer extreme unction to.
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.
title
noun, the distinguishing name of a book, poem, picture, piece of music, or the like.
nipas
noun, a palm, Nypa fruticans, of India, the Philippines, etc., whose foliage is used for thatching, basketry, etc.
Pease
noun, a pea.
titer
noun, the strength of a solution as determined by titration with a standard substance.
peart
adjective, lively; brisk; cheerful.
Niort
noun, a city in and the capital of Deux-Sèvres, in W France.
Ninos
noun, boy; child.
nines
noun, a cardinal number, eight plus one.
anent
preposition, in regard to; about; concerning.
TIROS
noun, one of a series of satellites for transmitting television pictures of the earth's cloud cover.
alter
noun, David, 1807–81, U.S. physicist.
Pinel
noun, Phillippe [fee-leep] /fiˈlip/ (Show IPA), 1745–1826, French physician: reformer in the treatment and care of the mentally ill.
Aaron
noun, the older brother of Moses, usually regarded as the first high priest of the Hebrews. Ex. 28; 40:13–16.
pesto
noun, a sauce typically made with basil, pine nuts, olive oil, and grated Parmesan blended together and served hot or cold over pasta, fish, or meat.
onset
noun, a beginning or start:
orles
noun, Heraldry. a charge in the form of a narrow band following the form of the escutcheon within the edge, so that the extreme outer edge of the escutcheon is of the field tincture. an arrangement in orle of small charges:
onlap
noun, the advance of a sea beyond its former shore.
pert.
trait
noun, a distinguishing characteristic or quality, especially of one's personal nature:
treen
noun, treenware.
alias
noun, a false name used to conceal one's identity; an assumed name:
olpes
noun, a form of the oinochoe.
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.
train
noun, Railroads. a self-propelled, connected group of rolling stock.
Aline
noun, a female given name, form of Adeline.
trail
noun, a path or track made across a wild region, over rough country, or the like, by the passage of people or animals.
Alene
noun, a female given name, form of Helen.
ornes
noun, a department in NW France. 2372 sq. mi. (6145 sq. km). Capital: Alençon.
peta-
petal
noun, one of the often colored segments of the corolla of a flower.
olein
noun, Also called glyceryl trioleate, triolein. a colorless to yellowish, oily, water-insoluble liquid, C 57 H 104 O 6 , the triglyceride of oleic acid, present in many vegetable oils.
ornis
noun, an avifauna.
Peter
noun, penis.
Olean
noun, a city in SW New York.
toti-
totes
noun, the act or course of toting.
total
noun, the total amount; sum; aggregate:
Petit
adjective, small; petty; minor.
Orrin
noun, a male given name.
alert
noun, an attitude of vigilance, readiness, or caution, as before an expected attack.
Oriel
noun, a bay window, especially one cantilevered or corbeled out from a wall.
orris
noun, an iris, Iris germanica florentina, having a fragrant rootstock.
TREAT
noun, entertainment, food, drink, etc., given by way of compliment or as an expression of friendly regard.
peri-
peris
noun, one of a large group of beautiful, fairylike beings of Persian mythology, represented as descended from fallen angels and excluded from paradise until their penance is accomplished.
peres
noun, Shimon [shi-mohn] /ʃɪˈmoʊn/ (Show IPA), born 1923, Israeli political leader, born in Poland: prime minister 1984–86, 1995–96.
orals
noun, an oral examination in a school, college, or university, given especially to a candidate for an advanced degree.
orant
noun, a representation of a female figure, with outstretched arms and palms up in a gesture of prayer, in ancient and early Christian art.
Aisne
noun, a river in N France, flowing NW and W to the Oise. 175 miles (280 km) long.
Perle
noun, a medicinal capsule that resembles a pearl in shape.
orale
noun, fanon (def 2).
orate
verb (used with or without object), to deliver an oration; speak pompously; declaim.
treas
aisle
noun, a walkway between or along sections of seats in a theater, classroom, or the like.
Peron
noun, Eva Duarte de [ee-vuh dwahr-tey duh;; Spanish e-vah dwahr-te th e] /ˈi və ˈdwɑr teɪ də;; Spanish ˈɛ vɑ ˈdwɑr tɛ ðɛ/ (Show IPA), 1919–52, Argentine political figure (wife of Juan Perón).
Perse
noun, (Alexis Saint-Léger Léger) 1887–1975, French diplomat and poet: Nobel Prize in literature 1960.
opsin
noun, any of several compounds that form the protein component of the light-sensitive retina pigment, rhodopsin.
alani
plural noun, a nomadic Iranian people who flourished in the 2nd–4th centuries a.d. and are ancestors of the present-day Ossets.
opine
verb (used with or without object), to hold or express an opinion.
airts
noun, a direction.
Alans
noun, a male given name: from a Celtic word meaning “harmony.”.
peons
noun, (in Spanish America) a farm worker or unskilled laborer; day laborer.
orial
OPers
opera
noun, an extended dramatic composition, in which all parts are sung to instrumental accompaniment, that usually includes arias, choruses, and recitatives, and that sometimes includes ballet. Compare comic opera, grand opera.
Alas.
opens
noun, an open or clear space.
alate
noun, the winged form of an insect when both winged and wingless forms occur in the species.
torts
noun, a wrongful act, not including a breach of contract or trust, that results in injury to another's person, property, reputation, or the like, and for which the injured party is entitled to compensation.
alist
adjective, inclined to one side; heeling or listing.
Norse
noun, (used with a plural verb) the Norwegians, especially the ancient Norwegians.
pelts
noun, the act of pelting.
topis
noun, topee.
Ostia
noun, a town in central Italy, SW of Rome: ruins from 4th century b.c.; site of ancient port of Rome.
penal
adjective, of, relating to, or involving punishment, as for crimes or offenses.
Piers
noun, a structure built on posts extending from land out over water, used as a landing place for ships, an entertainment area, a strolling place, etc.; jetty.
topes
noun, a small shark, Galeorhinus galeus, inhabiting waters along the European coast.
Alsip
noun, a town in NE Illinois.
Pieta
noun, a representation of the Virgin Mary mourning over the body of the dead Christ, usually shown held on her lap.
toper
noun, a hard drinker or chronic drunkard.
Aesir
noun, the principal race of gods, led by Odin and living at Asgard.
Pilar
adjective, of, relating to, or covered with hair.
topee
noun, (in India) a lightweight helmet or sun hat made from the pith of the sola plant.
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.
pene-
Alsop
noun, Joseph W(right) 1910–1989, U.S. political journalist and writer.
piles
noun, an assemblage of things laid or lying one upon the other:
pilon
noun, something extra; lagniappe.
Pilos
noun, Greek name of Navarino.
notes
noun, a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
pilot
noun, a person duly qualified to steer ships into or out of a harbor or through certain difficult waters.
trets
noun, (formerly) an allowance for waste, after deduction for tare.
Alta.
Altai
noun, a territory of the Russian Federation in central Asia. 101,000 sq. mi. (261,700 sq. km). Capital: Barnaul.
pinas
noun, pineapple.
altar
noun, an elevated place or structure, as a mound or platform, at which religious rites are performed or on which sacrifices are offered to gods, ancestors, etc.
tonne
noun, metric ton.
toran
noun, (in Indian Buddhist and Hindu architecture) a gateway having two or three lintels between two posts.
pians
noun, yaws.
Torte
noun, a rich cake, especially one containing little or no flour, usually made with eggs and ground nuts or bread crumbs.
oater
noun, a movie, television show, etc., about the frontier days of the U.S. West; western; horse opera.
petos
noun, wahoo3 .
petr-
Petra
noun, an ancient city in SW Jordan: ruined structures carved out of varicolored stratified rock; capital of the Nabataeans and Edomites.
oiler
noun, a person or thing that oils.
Penna
noun, a contour feather, as distinguished from a down feather, plume, etc.
petri
Penn.
Oesel
noun, German name of Saaremaa.
Trent
noun, Italian Trento. Ancient Tridentum. a city in N Italy, on the Adige River.
torsi
noun, a plural of torso.
penis
noun, the male organ of copulation and, in mammals, of urinary excretion.
Oates
noun, Joyce Carol, born 1938, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.
oaten
adjective, of, relating to, or made of oats.
TORES
noun, a torus.
torse
noun, a wreath of twisted silks of two alternating tinctures, usually a metal and a color, depicted supporting a crest or coronet, often upon a helmet.
Aetna
noun, Mount. Etna, Mount.
Aloin
noun, an intensely bitter, crystalline, water-soluble powder composed of the active principles of and obtained from aloe, used chiefly as a purgative.
petti
noun, petticoat (def 1).
osier
noun, any of various willows, as the red osier, having tough, flexible twigs or branches that are used for wickerwork.
alone
Idioms, leave alone, to allow (someone) to be by himself or herself: to refrain from annoying or interfering with:
Alope
noun, a daughter of Cercyon who was raped by Poseidon and bore a son, Hippothous.
Osler
noun, Sir William, 1849–1919, Canadian physician and professor of medicine.
Aesop
noun, c620–c560 b.c, Greek writer of fables.
Alost
noun, a city in central Belgium, NW of Brussels.
oste-
piano
noun, a musical instrument in which felt-covered hammers, operated from a keyboard, strike the metal strings.
plier
noun, pliers, (sometimes used with a singular verb) small pincers with long jaws, for bending wire, holding small objects, etc. (usually used with pair of).
neral
noun, citral b. See under citral.
plio-
Lopes
noun, the act or the gait of loping.
Loris
noun, Also called slender loris. a small, slender, tailless, large-eyed, nocturnal lemur, Loris gracilis, of southern India and Sri Lanka.
Lorin
noun, a male given name, form of Lawrence.
lores
noun, the body of knowledge, especially of a traditional, anecdotal, or popular nature, on a particular subject:
prier
noun, a person who pries; a curious or inquisitive person.
aorta
noun, the main trunk of the arterial system, conveying blood from the left ventricle of the heart to all of the body except the lungs.
print
noun, the state of being printed.
Loren
noun, a male given name, form of Lawrence.
prion
noun, any of several petrels of the genus Pachyptila, located in the oceans of the Southern Hemisphere and having serrated edges on the bill.
Prior
noun, Informal. a prior conviction.
LORAN
noun, a system of long-range navigation whereby the latitude and longitude of a ship or airplane are determined from the time displacement between radio signals from two or more fixed transmitters.
prise
noun, leverage.
Terai
noun, a marshy lowland area in N India and S Nepal, between the Ganges and the foothills of the Himalayas.
Lorna
noun, a female given name.
tera-
proas
noun, any of various types of Indonesian boats, especially a swift Malay sailing boat built with the lee side flat and balanced by a single outrigger.
loper
noun, a person or thing that lopes, as a horse with a loping gait.
pants
noun, trousers (def 1).
Prole
noun, a member of the proletariat.
Pasto
noun, a city in SW Colombia. About 8350 feet (2545 meters) above sea level.
apart
Idioms, apart from, aside from; in addition to; besides:
loner
noun, a person who is or prefers to be alone, especially one who avoids the company of others:
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.
Paoli
noun, Pasquale di, 1725–1807, Corsican military leader, statesman, and patriot.
trop-
pron.
trone
noun, a large pair of scales, a spring balance, or other weighing device located in a town or marketplace to weigh goods and merchandise.
Lorne
noun, Firth of, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean, on the W coast of Scotland, leading NE to the Caledonian Canal.
para-
prest
noun, a loan.
ante-
antes
noun, Poker. a fixed but arbitrary stake put into the pot by each player before the deal.
Pres.
presa
noun, a mark, as :S:, +, or §, used in a canon, round, etc., to indicate where the successive voice parts are to take up the theme.
anti-
Terra
noun, earth; land.
terr.
antis
noun, a person who is opposed to a particular practice, party, policy, action, etc.
Patti
noun, Adelina [ah-de-lee-nah] /ˌɑ dɛˈli nɑ/ (Show IPA), (Adela Juana Maria Patti) 1843–1919, Italian operatic soprano, born in Spain.
terns
noun, any of numerous aquatic birds of the subfamily Sterninae of the family Laridae, related to the gulls but usually having a more slender body and bill, smaller feet, a long, deeply forked tail, and a more graceful flight, especially those of the genus Sterna, as S. hirundo (common tern) of Eurasia and America, having white, black, and gray plumage.
Anton
noun, a male given name, form of Anthony.
panne
noun, a soft, lustrous, lightweight velvet with flattened pile.
Lotte
noun, angler (def 3).
terna
noun, a list of three names submitted to the pope as recommended to fill a vacant bishopric or benefice.
Lotta
noun, a female given name, form of Charlotte.
pant-
pret.
preta
noun, a wandering or disturbed ghost.
Terni
noun, a city in central Italy.
antre
noun, a cavern; cave.
lotas
noun, (in India) a small container for water, usually of brass or copper and round in shape.
Paten
noun, a metal plate on which the bread is placed in the celebration of the Eucharist.
Trona
noun, a monoclinic mineral, grayish or yellowish hydrous sodium carbonate and bicarbonate, Na 2 CO 3 ⋅NaHCO 3 ⋅2H 2 , occurring in dried or partly evaporated lake basins.
terne
noun, terne metal.
A-one
adjective, noting a vessel regarded by a shipping-classification society as being equipped to the highest standard and with equipment maintained in first-class condition.
loser
noun, a person, team, nation, etc., that loses:
apast
preposition, past; beyond.
prone
noun, a sermon or a brief hortatory introduction to a sermon, usually delivered at a service at which the Eucharist is celebrated.
Pater
noun, British Informal. father.
rails
noun, a bar of wood or metal fixed horizontally for any of various purposes, as for a support, barrier, fence, or railing.
tenon
noun, a projection formed on the end of a timber or the like for insertion into a mortise of the same dimensions.
teno-
apron
noun, a garment covering part of the front of the body and tied at the waist, for protecting the wearer's clothing:
Tenn.
Paris
noun, Matthew, Matthew of Paris.
Parl.
tenia
noun, taenia.
tenet
noun, any opinion, principle, doctrine, dogma, etc., especially one held as true by members of a profession, group, or movement.
raias
noun, rayah.
parle
noun, verb (used without object), talk; parley.
parol
noun, something stated or declared.
Paros
noun, a Greek island of the Cyclades, in the S Aegean: noted for its white marble. 77 sq. mi. (200 sq. km).
tenor
noun, the course of thought or meaning that runs through something written or spoken; purport; drift.
Rains
noun, water that is condensed from the aqueous vapor in the atmosphere and falls to earth in drops more than 1/50 inch (0.5 mm) in diameter. Compare drizzle (def 6).
raise
noun, an increase in amount, as of wages:
part.
parse
verb (used with object), to analyze (a sentence) in terms of grammatical constituents, identifying the parts of speech, syntactic relations, etc.
30-30
rales
noun, an abnormal crackling or rattling sound heard upon auscultation of the chest, caused by disease or congestion of the lungs.
ARENA
noun, the oval space in the center of a Roman amphitheater for gladiatorial combats or other performances.
Ranee
noun, the wife of a rajah.
telos
noun, the end term of a goal-directed process; especially, the Aristotelian final cause.
telo-
ranis
noun, ranee.
telia
noun, the cluster of spore cases of the rust and smut fungi, bearing teliospores.
April
noun, the fourth month of the year, containing 30 days. Abbreviation: Apr.
apres
preposition, after; following (used in combination):
Loire
noun, a river in France, flowing NW and W into the Atlantic: the longest river in France. 625 miles (1005 km) long.
apian
adjective, of or relating to bees.
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.
pros.
paras
noun, a former copper coin of Turkey, the 40th part of a piaster.
prose
noun, the ordinary form of spoken or written language, without metrical structure, as distinguished from poetry or verse.
tents
noun, a portable shelter of skins, canvas, plastic, or the like, supported by one or more poles or a frame and often secured by ropes fastened to pegs in the ground.
loans
noun, the act of lending; a grant of the temporary use of something:
prost
interjection, prosit.
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.
pasta
noun, any of various flour-and-egg food preparations of Italian origin, made of thin, unleavened dough and produced in a variety of forms, usually served with a sauce and sometimes stuffed.
trope
noun, Rhetoric. any literary or rhetorical device, as metaphor, metonymy, synecdoche, and irony, that consists in the use of words in other than their literal sense. an instance of this. Compare figure of speech.
Prot.
paseo
noun, a slow, idle, or leisurely walk or stroll.
litre
noun, liter.
litas
noun, a former silver coin and monetary unit of Lithuania, equal to 100 centai.
lites
noun, light2 (def 36).
trots
noun, the gait of a horse, dog, or other quadruped, when trotting.
liter
noun, a unit of capacity redefined in 1964 by a reduction of 28 parts in a million to be exactly equal to one cubic decimeter. It is equivalent to 1.0567 U.S. liquid quarts and is equal to the volume of one kilogram of distilled water at 4°C. Abbreviation: l.
apnea
noun, a temporary suspension of breathing, occurring in some newborns (infant apnea) and in some adults during sleep (sleep apnea)
tense
noun, a category of verbal inflection that serves chiefly to specify the time of the action or state expressed by the verb.
parts
noun, a portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct; piece, fragment, fraction, or section; constituent:
psora
noun, psoriasis.
Tsana
noun, Lake. Tana, Lake.
paren
plural noun, parentheses:
aport
adverb, on or toward the port side.
pares
noun, (of a female) first among equals.
pari-
antas
noun, a privately supported organization, chartered by Congress in 1935, for the encouragement and advancement of professional and nonprofessional theater.
peril
noun, exposure to injury, loss, or destruction; grave risk; jeopardy; danger:
prees
noun, a test, trial, or taste; a test by sampling.
Teton
noun, the westernmost branch of the Dakota Indians.
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.
Natta
noun, Giulio [joo-lyaw] /ˈdʒu lyɔ/ (Show IPA), 1903–79, Italian chemist and engineer: Nobel Prize in chemistry 1963.
pale-
pores
noun, a minute opening or orifice, as in the skin or a leaf, for perspiration, absorption, etc.
Annie
noun, a female given name, form of Ann, Anna, or Anne.
annot
porns
noun, Sometimes, porno [pawr-noh] /ˈpɔr noʊ/ (Show IPA). pornography; sexually explicit videos, photographs, writings, or the like, produced to elicit sexual arousal (often used attributively):
Port.
tines
noun, a sharp, projecting point or prong, as of a fork.
anise
noun, a Mediterranean plant, Pimpinella anisum, of the parsley family, having loose umbrels of small yellowish-white flowers that yield aniseed.
Paton
noun, Alan (Stewart) 1903–88, South African novelist.
natl.
anis-
nates
noun, buttocks; rump.
Natal
noun, a province in the E part of the Republic of South Africa. 35,284 sq. mi. (91,886 sq. km). Capital: Pietermaritzburg.
polar
adjective, of or relating to the North or South Pole.
ports
noun, a city, town, or other place where ships load or unload.
Neils
noun, a male given name: from an Irish word meaning “champion.”.
Patna
noun, a city in and the capital of Bihar, in NE India, on the Ganges.
palea
noun, a chafflike scale or bract.
tiara
noun, a jeweled, ornamental coronet worn by women.
patr-
Paine
noun, Albert Bigelow [big-uh-loh] /ˈbɪg əˌloʊ/ (Show IPA), 1861–1937, U.S. author and editor.
Point
noun, a sharp or tapering end, as of a dagger.
Poler
noun, a person or thing that poles.
paisa
noun, Also, pice. an aluminum coin and monetary unit, the 100th part of the rupee of India, Nepal, and Pakistan.
neons
noun, Chemistry. a chemically inert gaseous element occurring in small amounts in the earth's atmosphere, used chiefly in a type of electrical lamp. Symbol: Ne; atomic weight: 20.183; atomic number: 10; density: 0.9002 g/l at 0°C and 760 mm pressure.
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.
poles
noun, a long, cylindrical, often slender piece of wood, metal, etc.:
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.
nears
polis
noun, an ancient Greek city-state.
pains
noun, physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc.
annal
noun, a record of events of a particular year:
tilts
noun, an act or instance of tilting.
neaps
noun, neap tide.
annas
noun, a former cupronickel coin of Pakistan, the 16th part of a rupee: last issued in 1960.
Anita
noun, a female given name: Spanish form of Anna.
Nepal
noun, a constitutional monarchy in the Himalayas between N India and Tibet. About 56,830 sq. mi. (147,190 sq. km). Capital: Kathmandu.
trite
adjective, lacking in freshness or effectiveness because of constant use or excessive repetition; hackneyed; stale:
Tiler
noun, a person who lays tiles.
poet.
pones
noun, Also called pone bread. a baked or fried bread usually made of cornmeal.
tiers
noun, one of a series of rows or ranks rising one behind or above another, as of seats in an amphitheater, boxes in a theater, guns in a man-of-war, or oars in an ancient galley.
patio
noun, an area, usually paved, adjoining a house and used as an area for outdoor lounging, dining, etc.
Posen
noun, German name of Poznań.
Aalst
noun, Flemish name of Alost.
Prato
noun, a city in central Italy, near Florence.
Palos
noun, a seaport in SW Spain: starting point of Columbus's first voyage westward.
prana
noun, Yoga, Jainism. the vital principle.
tints
noun, a color or a variety of a color; hue.
Terri
noun, a female given name, form of Theresa.
praos
noun, proa.
poise
noun, a state of balance or equilibrium, as from equality or equal distribution of weight; equipoise.
prase
noun, a leek-green cryptocrystalline variety of chalcedony.
Ansar
noun, the first inhabitants of Medina to accept Islam.
prate
noun, act of prating.
prats
noun, the buttocks.
palis
noun, (in Hawaii) a steep slope or cliff.
Pratt
noun, Edwin John, 1883–1964, Canadian poet.
pates
noun, the crown or top of the head.
Nairn
noun, a historic county in N Scotland.
naira
noun, a paper money and monetary unit of Nigeria, equal to 100 kobo: replaced the pound in 1973.
trois
noun, the number 3.
Anson
noun, a male given name.
Aalto
noun, Alvar [ahl-vahr] /ˈɑl vɑr/ (Show IPA), 1898–1976, Finnish architect and furniture designer.
preen
noun, a pin or brooch.
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.
nanas
noun, Chiefly Northeastern U.S. grandmother; grandma.
nano-
poser
noun, a person who poses.
terse
adjective, neatly or effectively concise; brief and pithy, as language.
posit
noun, something that is posited; an assumption; postulate.
post-
anoas
noun, a small forest buffalo, Bubalus (Anoa) depressicornis, of the island of Celebes, having a brown coat and straight, sharp-tipped horns: an endangered species.
anoia
noun, extreme mental deficiency.
naso-
testa
noun, the outer, usually hard, integument or coat of a seed.
anion
noun, a negatively charged ion, as one attracted to the anode in electrolysis.
nasal
noun, Phonetics. a nasal speech sound.
Pales
noun, a stake or picket, as of a fence.
Tesla
noun, a unit of magnetic induction equal to one weber per square meter. Abbreviation: T.
nares
plural noun, the nostrils or the nasal passages.
anils
noun, a West Indian shrub, Indigofera suffruticosa, of the legume family, having elongated clusters of small, reddish-yellow flowers and yielding indigo.
napes
noun, the back of the neck (usually used in the phrase nape of the neck).
anole
noun, any of numerous chiefly insectivorous New World lizards of the genus Anolis, related to the iguana, that have the ability to change the color of their skin among a wide range of green and brown shades.
Neper
noun, the unit used to express the ratio of two amplitudes as a natural logarithm: equal to 8.68 dB. Abbreviation: Np.
anon.
prae-
tinea
noun, any of several skin diseases caused by fungi; ringworm.
neeps
noun, a turnip.
pairs
noun, two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together:
Sola
noun, an Indian shrub, Aeschynomene aspera, of the legume family, the pith of which is used for making helmets.
airt
noun, a direction.
SPAR
noun, Nautical. a stout pole such as those used for masts, etc.; a mast, yard, boom, gaff, or the like.
enol
noun, an organic compound containing a hydroxyl group attached to a doubly linked carbon atom, as in >C=C(OH)−.
Sol.
Elis
noun, an ancient country in W Greece, in the Peloponnesus: site of the ancient Olympic Games.
tsar
noun, czar.
spit
noun, saliva, especially when ejected.
soil
noun, the portion of the earth's surface consisting of disintegrated rock and humus.
spae
verb (used with object), to prophesy; foretell; predict.
SOAR
noun, an act or instance of soaring.
AARP
airs
noun, a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and minute amounts of other gases that surrounds the earth and forms its atmosphere.
sora
noun, a small, short-billed rail, Porzana carolina, of marshy areas of North America.
enl.
aer-
tron
sone
noun, a unit for measuring the loudness of sound, equal to the loudness of a sound that, in the judgment of a group of listeners, is equal to that of a 1000-cycle-per-second reference sound having an intensity of 40 decibels.
tret
noun, (formerly) an allowance for waste, after deduction for tare.
Soni
spin
noun, the act of causing a spinning or whirling motion.
tRNA
soln
Ens.
Else
Idioms, or else, or suffer the consequences:
Elsa
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
Spee
noun, Maximilian von [mahk-si-mee-lee-ahn fuh n] /ˌmɑk sɪˈmi liˌɑn fən/ (Show IPA), 1861–1941, German admiral.
Trio
noun, a musical composition for three voices or instruments.
aet.
AAEE
Tree
noun, a plant having a permanently woody main stem or trunk, ordinarily growing to a considerable height, and usually developing branches at some distance from the ground.
Aiea
noun, a town on S Oahu, in Hawaii.
aeon
noun, (in Gnosticism) one of a class of powers or beings conceived as emanating from the Supreme Being and performing various functions in the operations of the universe.
sore
noun, a sore spot or place on the body.
ails
verb (used with object), to cause pain, uneasiness, or trouble to.
ains
noun, a department in E France. 2249 sq. mi. (5825 sq. km). Capital: Bourg.
Trot
noun, the gait of a horse, dog, or other quadruped, when trotting.
sole
noun, the bottom or under surface of the foot.
Aire
sori
noun, plural of sorus.
Trip
noun, a journey or voyage:
trit
spat
noun, a petty quarrel.
sort
noun, a particular kind, species, variety, class, or group, distinguished by a common character or nature:
Enos
noun, the son of Seth. Gen. 5:6.
tri-
STOL
noun, a convertiplane that can become airborne after a short takeoff run and has forward speeds comparable to those of conventional aircraft.
aits
noun, a small island, especially in a river.
Tara
noun, a village in the NE Republic of Ireland, NW of Dublin: home of the ancient Irish kings (Hill of Tara)
tier
noun, one of a series of rows or ranks rising one behind or above another, as of seats in an amphitheater, boxes in a theater, guns in a man-of-war, or oars in an ancient galley.
Anne
noun, 1665–1714, queen of England 1702–14 (daughter of James II of England).
art.
tets
noun, the Vietnamese New Year celebration, occurring during the first seven days of the first month of the lunar calendar.
tete
noun, a city in W Mozambique, on the Zambezi River.
ano-
anoa
noun, a small forest buffalo, Bubalus (Anoa) depressicornis, of the island of Celebes, having a brown coat and straight, sharp-tipped horns: an endangered species.
Test
noun, the means by which the presence, quality, or genuineness of anything is determined; a means of trial.
Tape
noun, a long, narrow strip of linen, cotton, or the like, used for tying garments, binding seams or carpets, etc.
Tare
noun, any of various vetches, especially Vicia sativa.
arse
noun, ass2 (defs 1, 2).
Tarn
noun, a small mountain lake or pool, especially one in a cirque.
ANPA
ansa
noun, Archaeology. a looped handle, especially of a vase.
Taro
noun, a stemless plant, Colocasia esculenta, of the arum family, cultivated in tropical regions, in the Pacific islands and elsewhere, for the edible tuber.
tarp
noun, tarpaulin.
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.
Tapa
noun, (especially in Spain) a snack or appetizer, typically served with wine or beer.
ant.
Tane
noun, a Polynesian god of fertility.
Asir
noun, a district in SW Saudi Arabia.
Asia
noun, a continent bounded by Europe and the Arctic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. About 16,000,000 sq. mi. (41,440,000 sq. km).
Aser
noun, Asher (def 1).
tion
asea
adjective, adverb, to or toward the sea; seaward.
Asat
noun, (in Vedic mythology) the realm of nonexistence, populated by demons. Compare sat2 (def 1).
Tana
noun, thana.
ASAP
adverb, without delay; promptly.
Taos
noun, a Tanoan language spoken in two villages in New Mexico.
tint
noun, a color or a variety of a color; hue.
ann.
tans
noun, the brown color imparted to the skin by exposure to the sun or open air.
Anna
noun, a former cupronickel coin of Pakistan, the 16th part of a rupee: last issued in 1960.
Tine
noun, a sharp, projecting point or prong, as of a fork.
TINA
noun, a female given name.
tilt
noun, an act or instance of tilting.
tils
noun, the sesame plant.
ANSI
arr.
Anil
noun, a West Indian shrub, Indigofera suffruticosa, of the legume family, having elongated clusters of small, reddish-yellow flowers and yielding indigo.
Aras
noun, Also, Araks. Ancient Araxes. a river in SW Asia, flowing from E Turkey along part of the boundary between NW Iran and Armenia and Azerbaijan into the Kura River. About 660 miles (1065 km) long.
apo-
teen
noun, Archaic. suffering; grief.
Apr.
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.
apt.
plural, apartment.
apts
plural, apartment.
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.
Tena
noun, Koyukon.
tens
noun, a self-operated portable device used to treat chronic pain by sending electrical impulses through electrodes placed over the painful area.
ten.
teil
noun, Archaic. the European linden, Tilia europaea.
tel-
tela
noun, a seaport in N Honduras.
area
noun, any particular extent of space or surface; part:
Aria
noun, an air or melody.
Ares
noun, the ancient Greek god of war, a son of Zeus and Hera, identified by the Romans with Mars.
teel
noun, til.
Apis
noun, a sacred bull worshiped at Memphis: identified originally with Ptah and later assimilated with Osiris to form the Ptolemaic Serapis.
ANTA
noun, a privately supported organization, chartered by Congress in 1935, for the encouragement and advancement of professional and nonprofessional theater.
ter.
tars
noun, any of various dark-colored viscid products obtained by the destructive distillation of certain organic substances, as coal or wood.
Aron
noun, a male given name.
tart
noun, a small pie filled with cooked fruit or other sweetened preparation, usually having no top crust.
Arno
noun, Peter (Curtis Arnoux Peters) 1904–68, U.S. cartoonist and author.
Arne
noun, Thomas Augustine, 1710–78, English composer of operas and songs.
tern
noun, any of numerous aquatic birds of the subfamily Sterninae of the family Laridae, related to the gulls but usually having a more slender body and bill, smaller feet, a long, deeply forked tail, and a more graceful flight, especially those of the genus Sterna, as S. hirundo (common tern) of Eurasia and America, having white, black, and gray plumage.
Tate
noun, Sir Henry, 1819–99, English merchant and philanthropist: founder of an art gallery (Tate Gallery) in London, England.
tepe
noun, (in Turkey, Iran, and Iraq) tell 2 .
tent
noun, a portable shelter of skins, canvas, plastic, or the like, supported by one or more poles or a frame and often secured by ropes fastened to pegs in the ground.
tats
verb (used with or without object), to do, or make by, tatting.
teal
noun, any of several species of small dabbling ducks, of worldwide distribution, usually traveling in tight flocks and frequenting ponds and marshes.
ARIS
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.
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.
Apia
noun, a seaport in and the capital of Western Samoa, on N Upolu.
aril
noun, a usually fleshy appendage or covering of certain seeds, as of the bittersweet, Celastrus scandens, or the nutmeg.
teat
noun, the protuberance on the breast or udder in female mammals, except the monotremes, through which the milk ducts discharge; nipple or mammilla.
tale
noun, a narrative that relates the details of some real or imaginary event, incident, or case; story:
tire
noun, British Dialect. fatigue.
Elia
noun, the pen name of Charles Lamb.
ALIT
verb, a simple past tense and past participle of alight1 .
Alis
tost
noun, an act or instance of tossing.
ease
noun, freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort:
tort
noun, a wrongful act, not including a breach of contract or trust, that results in injury to another's person, property, reputation, or the like, and for which the injured party is entitled to compensation.
ears
noun, the organ of hearing and equilibrium in vertebrates, in humans consisting of an external ear that gathers sound vibrations, a middle ear in which the vibrations resonate against the tympanic membrane, and a fluid-filled internal ear that maintains balance and that conducts the tympanic vibrations to the auditory nerve, which transmits them as impulses to the brain.
Earp
noun, Wyatt (Ber·ry Stapp) [wahy-uh t-ber-ee-stap] /ˈwaɪ ətˈbɛr i stæp/ (Show IPA), 1848–1929, U.S. frontiersman, law officer, and gunfighter.
EARN
verb (used with object), to gain or get in return for one's labor or service:
tors
noun, a rocky pinnacle; a peak of a bare or rocky mountain or hill.
tots
noun, a small child.
aloe
noun, any chiefly African shrub belonging to the genus Aloe, of the lily family, certain species of which yield a fiber.
Torr
noun, a unit of pressure, being the pressure necessary to support a column of mercury one millimeter high at 0°C and standard gravity, equal to 1333.2 microbars.
Ste.
torn
noun, a drop of the saline, watery fluid continually secreted by the lacrimal glands between the surface of the eye and the eyelid, serving to moisten and lubricate these parts and keep them clear of foreign particles. Synonyms: teardrop.
Tori
noun, plural of torus.
Tore
noun, a torus.
TOPS
noun, the tops, top1 (def 22).
tote
noun, the act or course of toting.
East
noun, a cardinal point of the compass, 90° to the right of north. Abbreviation: E.
Earl
noun, a British nobleman of a rank below that of marquis and above that of viscount: called count for a time after the Norman conquest. The wife of an earl is a countess.
elan
noun, dash; impetuous ardor:
Elea
noun, an ancient Greek city in SW Italy, on the coast of Lucania.
trap
noun, a contrivance used for catching game or other animals, as a mechanical device that springs shut suddenly.
ELAS
Ala.
alae
noun, plural of ala.
Alai
noun, a mountain range in SW Kyrgyzstan, part of the Tien Shan. To 19,280 feet (5880 meters).
Alan
noun, a male given name: from a Celtic word meaning “harmony.”.
SPOT
noun, a rounded mark or stain made by foreign matter, as mud, blood, paint, ink, etc.; a blot or speck.
Star
noun, any of the heavenly bodies, except the moon, appearing as fixed luminous points in the sky at night.
Eire
noun, the Irish name of Ireland.
Alar
adjective, pertaining to or having wings; alary.
Alea
noun, Classical Mythology. an epithet of Athena referring to a sanctuary built in her honor by Aleus.
Sra.
alee
adverb, adjective, upon or toward the lee side of a vessel; away from the wind (opposed to aweather).
ales
noun, a malt beverage, darker, heavier, and more bitter than beer, containing about 6 percent alcohol by volume.
Stan
noun, a male given name, form of Stanley.
eats
noun, eats, Informal. food.
Alps
noun, a high mountain.
topi
noun, topee.
Tala
noun, a repeated rhythmic pattern of stressed and unstressed beats played on a percussion instrument in Indian music.
Asti
noun, a city in the Piedmont region of Italy, S of Turin: center of wine-producing region.
str.
ates
Aten
noun, Aton.
atar
noun, attar (def 1).
toea
noun, a bronze coin and monetary unit of Papua New Guinea, the 100th part of a kina.
att.
tits
noun, a titmouse.
Tito
noun, Marshal (Josip Broz) 1891–1980, president of Yugoslavia 1953–80.
toil
noun, hard and continuous work; exhausting labor or effort.
Taal
noun, Afrikaans (usually preceded by the).
tael
noun, liang.
Tit.
tail
noun, the hindmost part of an animal, especially that forming a distinct, flexible appendage to the trunk.
anes
adverb, once.
tain
noun, a thin tin plate.
Tiro
noun, tyro.
tirl
noun, a wheel, cam, or any revolving mechanism or piece of machinery.
stot
noun, a springing gait of certain bovids, as gazelles and antelopes, used especially when running in alarm from a predator.
Anas
Also
adverb, in addition; too; besides; as well:
Toni
noun, a female given name, form of Antoinette or Antonia.
tope
noun, a small shark, Galeorhinus galeus, inhabiting waters along the European coast.
top-
attn
alt.
tonn
ator
atop
preposition, on the top of:
stet
verb (used with object), to mark (a manuscript, printer's proof, etc.) with the word “stet” or with dots as a direction to let cancelled material remain.
tola
noun, a unit of weight in India: the government tola is 180 ser and equals 180 grains (11.7 grams), the weight of a silver rupee.
tone
noun, any sound considered with reference to its quality, pitch, strength, source, etc.:
Aton
noun, a solar deity declared by Amenhotep IV to be the only god, represented as a solar disk with rays ending in human hands.
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.
Stir
noun, the act of stirring or moving.
stoa
noun, Greek Architecture. a portico, usually a detached portico of considerable length, that is used as a promenade or meeting place.
tole
noun, enameled or lacquered metalware, usually with gilt decoration, often used, especially in the 18th century, for trays, lampshades, etc.
alts
noun, in alt, in the first octave above the treble staff.
stop
noun, the act of stopping.
APSA
Saar
noun, Also called Saar Basin. a coal-producing region in W Germany, in the Saar River valley: governed by the League of Nations 1919–35; returned to Germany 1935 as a result of a plebiscite; under French economic control following World War II until 1956.
SOAP
noun, a substance used for washing and cleansing purposes, usually made by treating a fat with an alkali, as sodium or potassium hydroxide, and consisting chiefly of the sodium or potassium salts of the acids contained in the fat.
lats
noun, a former silver coin of Latvia, equal to 100 santimi.
Leet
noun, a special annual or semiannual court in which the lords of certain manors had jurisdiction over local disputes.
lees
noun, plural of lee2 .
leer
noun, a lascivious or sly look.
Pire
noun, Dominique Georges Henri [French daw-mee-neek zhawrzh ahn-ree] /French dɔ miˈnik ʒɔrʒ ɑ̃ˈri/ (Show IPA), 1910–69, Belgian priest: Nobel Peace Prize 1958.
LEAS
noun, a tract of open ground, especially grassland; meadow.
Rep.
Lear
noun, learning; instruction; lesson.
LEAP
noun, a spring, jump, or bound; a light, springing movement.
Lean
noun, the act or state of leaning; inclination:
lea.
noir
adjective, black; noting the black numbers in roulette.
repl
rent
noun, a payment made periodically by a tenant to a landlord in return for the use of land, a building, an apartment, an office, or other property.
pion
noun, the first meson to be discovered: it has spin 0 and may be positively or negatively charged or neutral; charged pions decay into a muon and a neutrino or antineutrino. Symbol: π.
repo
noun, a repurchase agreement.
late
Idioms, of late, lately; recently:
Lat.
last
noun, a person or thing that is last.
lase
verb (used without object), to give off coherent light, as in a laser.
lasa
noun, Lhasa.
repr
Lars
noun, a male given name, form of Lawrence.
Lari
noun, an aluminum coin and monetary unit of the Maldives, the 100th part of a rupee.
reps
noun, a transversely corded fabric of wool, silk, rayon, or cotton.
non-
pirn
noun, a weaver's bobbin, spool, or reel.
Leis
noun, (in the Hawaiian Islands) a wreath of flowers, leaves, etc., for the neck or head.
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.
pise
noun, rammed earth.
pita
noun, a fiber obtained from plants of the genera Agave, Aechmea, etc., used for cordage, mats, etc.
reap
verb (used with object), to cut (wheat, rye, etc.) with a sickle or other implement or a machine, as in harvest.
Lett
noun, a member of a people, the chief inhabitants of Latvia, living on or near the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea; Latvian.
Leto
noun, the mother by Zeus of Apollo and Artemis, called Latona by the Romans.
Leta
noun, a female given name, form of Latona.
NOAA
Reel
noun, a cylinder, frame, or other device that turns on an axis and is used to wind up or pay out something.
Noel
noun, the Christmas season; yuletide.
LEST
conjunction, for fear that; so that (one) should not (used negatively to introduce a clause expressive of an action or occurrence requiring caution):
noes
noun, an utterance of the word “no.”.
Rees
noun, reeve3 .
Rein
noun, Often, reins. a leather strap, fastened to each end of the bit of a bridle, by which the rider or driver controls a horse or other animal by pulling so as to exert pressure on the bit.
Reis
plural noun, a former money of account of Portugal and Brazil.
Reno
noun, Informal. a renovation, as of a building or room.
reit
noun, real-estate investment trust.
rel.
noil
noun, a short fiber of cotton, wool, worsted, etc., separated from the long fibers in combing.
Leos
noun, Astronomy. the Lion, a zodiacal constellation between Virgo and Cancer, containing the bright star Regulus.
Leon
noun, a male given name, form of Leo.
Pisa
noun, a city in NW Italy, on the Arno River: leaning tower.
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.
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.
Rena
noun, a female given name, form of Marina.
Leno
noun, Also called leno weave, gauze weave. a weave structure in which paired warp yarns are intertwined in a series of figure eights and filling yarn is passed through each of the interstices so formed, producing a firm, open mesh.
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.
Piro
noun, piroplasmosis.
none
noun, nones1 .
Laos
noun, a country in SE Asia: formerly part of French Indochina. 91,500 sq. mi. (236,985 sq. km). Capital: Vientiane.
real
noun, real number.
pets
noun, any domesticated or tamed animal that is kept as a companion and cared for affectionately.
NTIA
Pier
noun, a structure built on posts extending from land out over water, used as a landing place for ships, an entertainment area, a strolling place, etc.; jetty.
Isar
noun, a river in central Europe, flowing NE from W Austria through S Germany to the Danube River. 215 miles (345 km) long.
pias
noun, a female given name.
rets
verb (used with object), to soak in water or expose to moisture, as flax or hemp, to facilitate the removal of the fiber from the woody tissue by partial rotting.
Irra
noun, the Akkadian god of pestilence.
pian
noun, yaws.
rial
noun, a silver or cupronickel coin and monetary unit of Iran, equal to 100 dinars.
RIAS
noun, a long, narrow inlet of a river that gradually decreases in depth from mouth to head.
pial
adjective, of or relating to the pia mater.
rile
verb (used with object), to irritate or vex.
oast
noun, a kiln for drying hops or malt.
iso-
Rina
noun, a female given name.
riot
noun, a noisy, violent public disorder caused by a group or crowd of persons, as by a crowd protesting against another group, a government policy, etc., in the streets.
RIPE
adjective, having arrived at such a stage of growth or development as to be ready for reaping, gathering, eating, or use, as grain or fruit; completely matured.
iron
noun, Chemistry. a ductile, malleable, silver-white metallic element, scarcely known in a pure condition, but much used in its crude or impure carbon-containing forms for making tools, implements, machinery, etc. Symbol: Fe; atomic weight: 55.847; atomic number: 26; specific gravity: 7.86 at 20°C. Compare cast iron, pig iron, steel, wrought iron.
RIPS
noun, a rent made by ripping; tear.
Rise
noun, an act or instance of rising.
rit.
RITA
noun, the Vedic concept of cosmic and social order.
rite
noun, a formal or ceremonial act or procedure prescribed or customary in religious or other solemn use:
OATS
noun, a cereal grass, Avena sativa, cultivated for its edible seed.
RNAS
peto
noun, wahoo3 .
Isle
noun, a small island.
pies
noun, plural of pi2 .
Laon
noun, a town in and the capital of Aisne, in N France, E of Paris.
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.
nope
adverb, no1 (def 1).
Lani
Lane
noun, a narrow way or passage between hedges, fences, walls, or houses.
rest
noun, the refreshing quiet or repose of sleep:
Lana
noun, a female given name, form of Helen.
Nor.
LAIS
noun, (in medieval French literature)
lair
noun, a den or resting place of a wild animal:
lain
noun, a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood. Synonyms: prevarication, falsification. Antonyms: truth.
Nora
noun, a female given name, form of Honora.
nori
noun, a seaweed having a mildly sweet, salty taste, usually dried, used in Japanese cookery mainly as a wrap for sushi.
Norn
noun, an extinct Norse dialect, spoken until early modern times in the Shetland and Orkney Islands and in parts of northern Scotland.
nos-
Piet
noun, Scot. a magpie.
nose
noun, the part of the face or facial region in humans and certain animals that contains the nostrils and the organs of smell and functions as the usual passageway for air in respiration: in humans it is a prominence in the center of the face formed of bone and cartilage, serving also to modify or modulate the voice.
not-
pina
noun, pineapple.
nota
noun, a dorsal plate or sclerite of the thorax of an insect.
note
noun, a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
nots
noun, a Boolean operator that returns a positive result if its operand is negative and a negative result if its operand is positive.
rete
noun, a pierced plate on an astrolabe, having projections whose points correspond to the fixed stars.
pile
noun, an assemblage of things laid or lying one upon the other:
itol
iter
noun, a canal or passage.
Itea
noun, any tree or shrub belonging to the genus Itea, of the saxifrage family, having simple, alternate leaves and clusters of small, greenish-white flowers, as the Virginia willow, I. virginica.
pil-
Pitt
noun, William, 1st Earl of Chatham, 1708–78, British statesman.
Liao
noun, a river in NE China, flowing from Inner Mongolia to the Gulf of Liaodong. 900 miles (1448 km) long.
oils
noun, any of a large class of substances typically unctuous, viscous, combustible, liquid at ordinary temperatures, and soluble in ether or alcohol but not in water: used for anointing, perfuming, lubricating, illuminating, heating, etc.
Lota
noun, (in India) a small container for water, usually of brass or copper and round in shape.
pole
noun, a long, cylindrical, often slender piece of wood, metal, etc.:
neep
noun, a turnip.
Pola
noun, Pula.
Pol.
Neil
noun, a male given name: from an Irish word meaning “champion.”.
nene
noun, a barred, gray-brown wild goose, Nesochen sandvicensis, native to Hawaii, where it is the state bird.
neo-
neon
noun, Chemistry. a chemically inert gaseous element occurring in small amounts in the earth's atmosphere, used chiefly in a type of electrical lamp. Symbol: Ne; atomic weight: 20.183; atomic number: 10; density: 0.9002 g/l at 0°C and 760 mm pressure.
poil
noun, a yarn or thread made from silk, used for ribbon, velvet, and as the core of gold, silver, and tinsel yarn.
Loti
noun, a cupronickel coin, paper money, and monetary unit of Lesotho, equal to 100 lisente.
lote
noun, lotus.
pnea
pree
noun, a test, trial, or taste; a test by sampling.
lost
Idioms, get lost, Slang. to absent oneself: to stop being a nuisance:
Lose
Idioms, lose face. face (def 51).
Lorn
noun, Firth of, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean, on the W coast of Scotland, leading NE to the Caledonian Canal.
prie
noun, a test, trial, or taste; a test by sampling.
prin
Lore
noun, the body of knowledge, especially of a traditional, anecdotal, or popular nature, on a particular subject:
plot
noun, a secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose:
lops
noun, parts or a part lopped off.
pro-
proa
noun, any of various types of Indonesian boats, especially a swift Malay sailing boat built with the lee side flat and balanced by a single outrigger.
Lope
noun, the act or the gait of loping.
lone
adjective, being alone; without company or accompaniment; solitary; unaccompanied:
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.
Nair
noun, a group of Hindu castes in the Kerala region of India.
Lois
noun, a female given name.
Nasi
noun, the head or president of the Sanhedrin.
pons
noun, Also called pons Varolii. a band of nerve fibers in the brain connecting the lobes of the midbrain, medulla, and cerebrum.
pore
noun, a minute opening or orifice, as in the skin or a leaf, for perspiration, absorption, etc.
Pori
noun, a seaport in W Finland, on the Gulf of Bothnia.
porn
noun, Sometimes, porno [pawr-noh] /ˈpɔr noʊ/ (Show IPA). pornography; sexually explicit videos, photographs, writings, or the like, produced to elicit sexual arousal (often used attributively):
NATS
noun, a male given name, form of Nathan or Nathaniel.
NATO
noun, an organization formed in Washington, D.C. (1949), comprising the 12 nations of the Atlantic Pact together with Greece, Turkey, and the Federal Republic of Germany, for the purpose of collective defense against aggression.
pos.
Neal
noun, a male given name.
pose
noun, a bodily attitude or posture:
pone
noun, Also called pone bread. a baked or fried bread usually made of cornmeal.
Nast
noun, Thomas, 1840–1902, U.S. illustrator and cartoonist.
pot.
NASA
noun, National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
pre-
pols
noun, a politician, especially one experienced in making political deals, exchanging political favors, etc.
Nara
noun, a city on S Honshu, in central Japan: chief Buddhist center of ancient Japan; first capital of Japan a.d. 710–84.
nape
noun, the back of the neck (usually used in the phrase nape of the neck).
Napa
noun, Chinese cabbage.
neap
noun, neap tide.
neat
noun, an animal of the genus Bos; a bovine, as a cow or ox.
Naos
noun, a temple.
nane
pronoun, adverb, adjective, none1 .
Nana
noun, Chiefly Northeastern U.S. grandmother; grandma.
prao
noun, proa.
prat
noun, the buttocks.
Neel
noun, Louis Eugène Félix [lwee œ-zhen fey-leeks] /lwi œˈʒɛn feɪˈliks/ (Show IPA), 1904–2000, French physicist: Nobel prize 1970.
plie
noun, a movement in which the knees are bent while the back is held straight.
loin
noun, Usually, loins. the part or parts of the human body or of a quadruped animal on either side of the spinal column, between the false ribs and hipbone.
liar
noun, a person who tells lies.
rate
noun, the amount of a charge or payment with reference to some basis of calculation:
Rape
noun, unlawful sexual intercourse or any other sexual penetration of the vagina, anus, or mouth of another person, with or without force, by a sex organ, other body part, or foreign object, without the consent of the victim.
LISP
noun, a speech defect consisting in pronouncing s and z like or nearly like the th- sounds of thin and this, respectively.
Lise
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
LISA
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
rapt
noun, a quick, smart, or light blow:
Lira
noun, a coin and monetary unit of Italy until the euro was adopted, equal to 100 centesimi. Abbreviation: L., Lit.
RARE
adjective, coming or occurring far apart in time; unusual; uncommon:
rasa
noun, (in Hindu aesthetics) flavor, sentiment, or emotion: regarded as one of the fundamental qualities of classical music, dance, and poetry.
rase
verb (used with object), raze.
rasp
noun, an act of rasping.
snot
noun, Vulgar. mucus from the nose.
lipa
noun, a monetary unit of Croatia.
lip-
Rani
noun, ranee.
Lion
noun, a large, usually tawny-yellow cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa and southern Asia, having a tufted tail and, in the male, a large mane.
lint
noun, minute shreds or ravelings of yarn; bits of thread.
Lins
noun, a city in E Brazil.
lino
noun, linoleum.
Linn
noun, a waterfall or torrent of rushing water in a river or stream.
RATO
noun, rocket-assisted takeoff.
Line
noun, a mark or stroke long in proportion to its breadth, made with a pen, pencil, tool, etc., on a surface:
Lina
noun, a female given name.
lin.
lier
noun, a person or thing that lies, as in wait or in ambush.
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.
Lias
noun, Leah (def 1).
rant
noun, ranting, extravagant, or violent declamation.
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:
Neri
noun, Saint Philip (Filippo Neri) 1515–95, Italian priest: founder of Congregation of the Oratory.
pts.
loan
noun, the act of lending; a grant of the temporary use of something:
Nero
noun, (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (“Nero Claudius Caesar Drusus Germanicus”) a.d. 37–68, emperor of Rome 54–68, known for his cruelty and depravity.
plea
noun, an appeal or entreaty:
lits
noun, litas.
prs.
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.
PSAT
psia
lite
noun, light2 (def 36).
Nier
noun, Alfred Otto Carl, 1911–1994, U.S. physicist.
Ptas
plural, peseta.
lit.
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.
rale
noun, an abnormal crackling or rattling sound heard upon auscultation of the chest, caused by disease or congestion of the lungs.
Nils
noun, nothing; naught; zero.
Nina
noun, girl; child.
Nine
noun, a cardinal number, eight plus one.
Nino
noun, boy; child.
nipa
noun, a palm, Nypa fruticans, of India, the Philippines, etc., whose foliage is used for thatching, basketry, etc.
nips
noun, an act of nipping; a pinch or small bite:
NIRA
nits
noun, the egg of a parasitic insect, especially of a louse, often attached to a hair or a fiber of clothing.
Raia
noun, rayah.
rail
noun, a bar of wood or metal fixed horizontally for any of various purposes, as for a support, barrier, fence, or railing.
rain
noun, water that is condensed from the aqueous vapor in the atmosphere and falls to earth in drops more than 1/50 inch (0.5 mm) in diameter. Compare drizzle (def 6).
Rais
noun, Gilles de, Retz, Gilles de Laval, Baron de.
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.
Riel
noun, a paper money and monetary unit of Cambodia, equal to 100 sen.
Pail
noun, bucket.
Sato
noun, Eisaku [ey-sah-koo;; Japanese ey-sah-koo] /eɪˈsɑ ku;; Japanese ˈeɪ sɑˌku/ (Show IPA), 1901–75, Japanese political leader: prime minister 1964–72; Nobel Peace Prize 1974.
Erie
noun, Lake, a lake between the NE central United States and SE central Canada: the southernmost lake of the Great Lakes; Commodore Perry's defeat of the British in 1813. 239 miles (385 km) long; 9940 sq. mi. (25,745 sq. km).
orts
noun, Usually, orts. a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
sati
noun, a Hindu practice whereby a widow immolates herself on the funeral pyre of her husband: now abolished by law.
Sian
noun, Older Spelling. Xian.
osar
noun, plural of os3 .
Osee
noun, Hosea.
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.
Pen.
Erin
noun, Literary. Ireland.
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.
Eris
noun, the ancient Greek goddess of discord and the sister of Ares: identified with the Roman goddess Discordia.
Erna
noun, a female given name: from an Old English word meaning “eagle.”.
IEEE
Erne
noun, sea eagle.
Otis
noun, Elisha Graves, 1811–61, U.S. inventor.
seal
noun, an embossed emblem, figure, symbol, word, letter, etc., used as attestation or evidence of authenticity.
sett
noun, Also called pitcher. a small, rectangular paving stone.
pelt
noun, the act of pelting.
IATA
ile-
Sat.
roan
noun, a horse or other animal with a roan coat.
orle
noun, Heraldry. a charge in the form of a narrow band following the form of the escutcheon within the edge, so that the extreme outer edge of the escutcheon is of the field tincture. an arrangement in orle of small charges:
ins.
Sina
noun, a female given name.
sane
noun, a private nationwide organization in the U.S., established in 1957, that opposes nuclear testing and advocates international peace.
inro
noun, a small lacquer box with compartments for medicines, cosmetics, etc., worn on the waist sash of the traditional Japanese costume.
Sera
noun, a plural of serum.
pane
noun, one of the divisions of a window or the like, consisting of a single plate of glass in a frame.
inns
noun, a commercial establishment that provides lodging, food, etc., for the public, especially travelers; small hotel.
per.
peon
noun, (in Spanish America) a farm worker or unskilled laborer; day laborer.
inae
Pan.
Pent
noun, penthouse (def 4).
Orne
noun, a department in NW France. 2372 sq. mi. (6145 sq. km). Capital: Alençon.
SARA
noun, a member of a people of the Central African Republic.
silt
noun, earthy matter, fine sand, or the like carried by moving or running water and deposited as a sediment.
Sari
noun, a garment worn by Hindu women, consisting of a long piece of cotton or silk wrapped around the body with one end draped over the head or over one shoulder.
Ilse
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
pens
noun, any of various instruments for writing or drawing with ink or a similar substance.
silo
noun, a structure, typically cylindrical, in which fodder or forage is kept.
orra
adjective, not regular or scheduled; odd:
Pali
noun, (in Hawaii) a steep slope or cliff.
iana
int.
pair
noun, two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together:
erst
adverb, before the present time; formerly.
pear
noun, the edible fruit, typically rounded but elongated and growing smaller toward the stem, of a tree, Pyrus communis, of the rose family.
Eton
noun, a town in Berkshire, in S England, on the Thames River, W of London: the site of Eton College.
pean
noun, paean.
peal
noun, a loud, prolonged ringing of bells.
sene
noun, a bronze coin and monetary unit of Western Samoa, the 100th part of a tala.
Seri
noun, a member of an American Indian people of western Sonora state, Mexico, on the Gulf of California.
Etna
noun, Mount, an active volcano in E Sicily. 10,758 feet (3280 meters).
ETAS
noun, the seventh letter of the Greek alphabet (H, η).
sent
noun, a coin of Estonia until the euro was adopted, the 100th part of a kroon.
Etta
noun, a female given name, form of Henrietta.
Este
noun, a city in NE Italy: medieval fortress; ancient Roman ruins.
Pain
noun, physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc.
est.
Sere
noun, the series of stages in an ecological succession.
sepn
esp.
ESOP
noun, a plan under which a company's capital stock is acquired by its employees or workers.
eso-
esne
noun, (in Anglo-Saxon England) a member of the lowest class; laborer.
1080
pats
noun, a light stroke, tap, or blow with the palm, fingers, or a flat object.
Seta
noun, a stiff hair; bristle or bristlelike part.
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.
Sert
noun, José María [haw-se mah-ree-ah] /hɔˈsɛ mɑˈri ɑ/ (Show IPA), 1876–1945, Spanish painter.
Pele
noun, peel3 .
Sean
noun, a male given name, form of John.
pees
noun, the letter p.
Peer
noun, a person of the same legal status:
IAEA
sear
noun, a mark or scar made by searing.
peen
noun, a wedgelike, spherical, or other striking end of a hammer head opposite the face.
Eros
noun, the ancient Greek god of love, identified by the Romans with Cupid.
Peel
noun, the skin or rind of a fruit, vegetable, etc.
Erse
noun, Gaelic, especially Scottish Gaelic.
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.
Seel
verb (used with object), Falconry. to sew shut (the eyes of a falcon) during parts of its training.
Seen
verb, past participle of see1 .
seep
noun, moisture that seeps out; seepage.
seer
noun, a person who sees; observer.
pato
noun, an Argentine game played by two teams of four on horseback, resembling a cross between polo and basketball, using a ball with six large leather handles, the object of which is to place or throw the ball through the opponent's net that hangs from a 9 feet (2.7 meters) high pole.
errs
verb (used without object), to go astray in thought or belief; be mistaken; be incorrect.
Pal.
ette
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.
Orel
noun, a city in the W Russian Federation in Europe, on the left bank of the Oka River, S of Moscow.
Sale
noun, the act of selling.
ions
noun, an electrically charged atom or group of atoms formed by the loss or gain of one or more electrons, as a cation (positive ion) which is created by electron loss and is attracted to the cathode in electrolysis, or as an anion (negative ion) which is created by an electron gain and is attracted to the anode. The valence of an ion is equal to the number of electrons lost or gained and is indicated by a plus sign for cations and a minus sign for anions, thus: Na + , Cl−, Ca ++ , S = .
Parr
noun, a young salmon, having dark crossbars on its sides.
Pare
noun, Ambroise [ahn-brwaz] /ɑ̃ˈbrwaz/ (Show IPA), 1510–90, French surgeon.
IOTA
noun, a very small quantity; jot; whit.
epee
noun, a rapier with a three-sided blade and a guard over the tip.
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.
slap
noun, a sharp blow or smack, especially with the open hand or with something flat.
Pet.
oles
noun, a cry of “olé.”.
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.
ROSE
noun, any of the wild or cultivated, usually prickly-stemmed, pinnate-leaved, showy-flowered shrubs of the genus Rosa. Compare rose family.
epi-
Iona
noun, an island in the Hebrides, off the W coast of Scotland: center of early Celtic Christianity.
Olin
noun, a male given name.
sala
noun, a large hall, living room, or reception room.
site
noun, the position or location of a town, building, etc., especially as to its environment:
Pest
noun, an annoying or troublesome person, animal, or thing; nuisance.
SITA
noun, (in the Ramayana) the wife of Ramachandra, abducted by Ravana and later rescued.
Rota
noun, Chiefly British. a round or rotation of duties; a period of work or duty taken in rotation with others. an agenda or circuit of sporting events, as a round of golf tournaments, played in different localities throughout the year.
slit
noun, a straight, narrow cut, opening, or aperture.
eons
noun, an indefinitely long period of time; age.
Roti
noun, roast.
RONA
roar
noun, a loud, deep cry or howl, as of an animal or a person:
pars
noun, (in prescriptions) a part.
Oise
noun, a river in W Europe, flowing SW from S Belgium through N France to the Seine, near Paris. 186 miles (300 km) long.
snit
noun, an agitated or irritated state.
snip
noun, the act of snipping, as with scissors.
roil
verb (used with object), to render (water, wine, etc.) turbid by stirring up sediment.
Ire.
role
noun, a part or character played by an actor or actress.
Oita
noun, a seaport on NE Kyushu, in S Japan.
PetE
noun, Billy, 1899–1966, U.S. theatrical producer.
rope
noun, a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or the like, or of wire or other material.
IRAS
noun, a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “watchful.”.
rort
noun, a rowdy, usually drunken party.
Rosa
noun, Salvator [sahl-vah-tawr] /ˈsɑl vɑˌtɔr/ (Show IPA), 1615–73, Italian painter and poet.
slot
noun, a narrow, elongated depression, groove, notch, slit, or aperture, especially a narrow opening for receiving or admitting something, as a coin or a letter.
slop
noun, a quantity of liquid carelessly spilled or splashed about.
sloe
noun, the small, sour, blackish fruit of the blackthorn, Prunus spinosa, of the rose family.
ole-
rote
noun, routine; a fixed, habitual, or mechanical course of procedure:
Olpe
noun, a form of the oinochoe.
ROTL
noun, a unit of weight used in Islamic countries, varying widely in value, but of the order of the pound.
pat.
EPOS
noun, an epic.
par.
open
noun, an open or clear space.
ROTS
noun, the process of rotting.
OPer
opes
adjective, verb (used with or without object), open.
opia
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.
opts
Verb phrases, opt out, to decide to leave or withdraw:
Sion
noun, a town in and the capital of Valais, in SW Switzerland.
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.
sain
verb (used with object), to make the sign of the cross on, as for protection against evil influences.
oral
noun, an oral examination in a school, college, or university, given especially to a candidate for an advanced degree.
Pate
noun, the crown or top of the head.
PERL
Oran
noun, a seaport in NW Algeria.
oras
noun, plural of os2 .
pere
noun, father.
Opal
noun, a mineral, an amorphous form of silica, SiO 2 with some water of hydration, found in many varieties and colors, including a form that is milky white.
Pers
sire
noun, the male parent of a quadruped.
rpt.
Ont.
peso
noun, a coin and monetary unit of Chile, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Mexico, and the Philippines, equal to 100 centavos.
epit
intl
Past
noun, the time gone by:
sipe
verb (used without object), (of liquid) to drip, ooze, or soak through.
into
adjective, Mathematics. pertaining to a function or map from one set to another set, the range of which is a proper subset of the second set, as the function f, from the set of all integers into the set of all perfect squares where f (x) = x 2 for every integer.
Onas
noun, a member of a people of Tierra del Fuego.
PLO
NIA
AAP
TSR
noun, a computer program with any of several ancillary functions, usually held resident in RAM for instant activation while one is using another program.
TSP
al.
Nil
noun, nothing; naught; zero.
Aar
poi
noun, a Hawaiian dish made of the root of the taro baked, pounded, moistened, and fermented.
POE
noun, Edgar Allan, 1809–49, U.S. poet, short-story writer, and critic.
AIA
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:
pli
Tro
PLR
ap-
PAS
noun, a step or series of steps in ballet.
trp
AAE
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.
ANI
noun, any of several black, tropical American cuckoos of the genus Crotophaga, having a compressed, bladelike bill.
ALP
noun, a high mountain.
NEP
noun, New Economic Policy.
POA
an.
TSE
NES
TSI
Nee
adjective, born (placed after the name of a married woman to introduce her maiden name):
Ar.
OIr
pl.
pea
noun, the round, edible seed of a widely cultivated plant, Pisum sativum, of the legume family.
one
noun, the first and lowest whole number, being a cardinal number; unity.
NRA
nr.
Npt
NPR
PIN
noun, a small, slender, often pointed piece of wood, metal, etc., used to fasten, support, or attach things.
ONA
noun, a member of a people of Tierra del Fuego.
pes
noun, a foot or footlike part.
ONI
ALS
noun, Indian mulberry.
ONR
ons
OPA
ope
adjective, verb (used with or without object), open.
ale
noun, a malt beverage, darker, heavier, and more bitter than beer, containing about 6 percent alcohol by volume.
OPS
noun, the ancient Roman goddess of plenty, and the wife of Saturn and mother of Jupiter: identified with the Greek goddess Rhea.
opt
Verb phrases, opt out, to decide to leave or withdraw:
NOP
NSA
tra
Ora
noun, plural of os2 .
OAP
oil
noun, any of a large class of substances typically unctuous, viscous, combustible, liquid at ordinary temperatures, and soluble in ether or alcohol but not in water: used for anointing, perfuming, lubricating, illuminating, heating, etc.
OES
noun, the fifteenth letter of the English alphabet, a vowel.
tot
noun, a small child.
OAT
noun, a cereal grass, Avena sativa, cultivated for its edible seed.
OIt
OAS
oar
noun, a long shaft with a broad blade at one end, used as a lever for rowing or otherwise propelling or steering a boat.
Ola
PIA
noun, a female given name.
Tor
noun, a rocky pinnacle; a peak of a bare or rocky mountain or hill.
ne-
TPI
TPN
OSA
Tpr
tr.
op.
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:
PIO
ton
noun, a unit of weight, equivalent to 2000 pounds (0.907 metric ton) avoirdupois (short ton) in the U.S. and 2240 pounds (1.016 metric tons) avoirdupois (long ton) in Great Britain.
Nip
noun, an act of nipping; a pinch or small bite:
TNT
Pr.
pee
noun, the letter p.
ane
adjective, noun, pronoun, one.
prn
Ps.
PLA
pt.
PTO
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.
tlr
tlo
AEA
NNP
NNE
ae.
nit
noun, the egg of a parasitic insect, especially of a louse, often attached to a hair or a fiber of clothing.
AAS
noun, basaltic lava having a rough surface.
toe
noun, one of the terminal digits of the human foot.
PEI
noun, I(eoh) M(ing) [yoh ming] /yoʊ mɪŋ/ (Show IPA), born 1917, U.S. architect, born in China.
ait
noun, a small island, especially in a river.
ail
verb (used with object), to cause pain, uneasiness, or trouble to.
Ore
noun, a metal-bearing mineral or rock, or a native metal, that can be mined at a profit.
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.
pir
noun, a term of respect for the head of a religious group, especially in Pakistan and various areas of the Middle and Near East.
Orr
noun, Sir John Boyd, Boyd Orr, Sir John.
AIR
noun, a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and minute amounts of other gases that surrounds the earth and forms its atmosphere.
Ain
noun, a department in E France. 2249 sq. mi. (5825 sq. km). Capital: Bourg.
pis
noun, the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet (II, π).
ORT
noun, Usually, orts. a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
ose
Pa.
OSP
AES
noun, any of various early forms of bronze or copper money used in ancient Rome. Compare as2 (def 1).
Noe
noun, Noah (def 1).
ot-
OTA
ote
PIT
noun, a naturally formed or excavated hole or cavity in the ground:
OTS
NEA
rat
noun, any of several long-tailed rodents of the family Muridae, of the genus Rattus and related genera, distinguished from the mouse by being larger.
TIA
ear
noun, the organ of hearing and equilibrium in vertebrates, in humans consisting of an external ear that gathers sound vibrations, a middle ear in which the vibrations resonate against the tympanic membrane, and a fluid-filled internal ear that maintains balance and that conducts the tympanic vibrations to the auditory nerve, which transmits them as impulses to the brain.
RTS
So.
Sp.
SRO
SAA
SAE
eo-
ETA
noun, the seventh letter of the Greek alphabet (H, η).
ea.
Sal
noun, salt1 .
EAA
ean
San
noun, a member of a nomadic aboriginal people of southern Africa.
rt.
EAS
noun, the Akkadian god of wisdom, the son of Apsu and father of Marduk: the counterpart of Enki.
INN
noun, a commercial establishment that provides lodging, food, etc., for the public, especially travelers; small hotel.
SAP
noun, the juice or vital circulating fluid of a plant, especially of a woody plant.
ine
ina
noun, a female given name.
SAR
in.
ILS
eat
noun, eats, Informal. food.
ILP
ILO
EEE
EEL
noun, any of numerous elongated, snakelike marine or freshwater fishes of the order Apodes, having no ventral fins.
rte
RSE
il-
IPS
ast
IRO
IRL
RNA
at.
RNR
ATA
ROA
STP
ROI
ROP
Ir.
ipr
RSA
IPO
STL
IPA
IOT
Ios
noun, a small hawk, Buteo solitarius, having two plumage phases and occurring only on the island of Hawaii, where it is a rare species and the only living indigenous bird of prey.
ior
ion
noun, an electrically charged atom or group of atoms formed by the loss or gain of one or more electrons, as a cation (positive ion) which is created by electron loss and is attracted to the cathode in electrolysis, or as an anion (negative ion) which is created by an electron gain and is attracted to the anode. The valence of an ion is equal to the number of electrons lost or gained and is indicated by a plus sign for cations and a minus sign for anions, thus: Na + , Cl−, Ca ++ , S = .
STI
ROT
noun, the process of rotting.
ATP
ATS
noun, a money of account of Laos, the 100th part of a kip.
RPO
Rs.
ILA
noun, a town in SW Nigeria.
Sta
rin
noun, a money of account of Japan, the thousandth part of a yen or the tenth part of a sen.
EPS
ERT
en-
ERS
noun, ervil.
err
verb (used without object), to go astray in thought or belief; be mistaken; be incorrect.
ERP
ene
ERE
preposition, conjunction, before.
Sin
noun, transgression of divine law:
SPA
noun, a mineral spring, or a locality in which such springs exist.
ERA
noun, a period of time marked by distinctive character, events, etc.:
EPT
sot
noun, a drunkard.
SIP
noun, an instance of sipping; a small taste of a liquid:
ese
SIR
noun, a respectful or formal term of address used to a man:
SOP
noun, a piece of solid food, as bread, for dipping in liquid food.
SIT
verb, (in prescriptions) may it be.
SLA
Son
noun, a male child or person in relation to his parents.
EPA
SLE
Ep.
EOS
noun, the ancient Greek goddess of the dawn, identified by the Romans with Aurora.
eon
noun, an indefinitely long period of time; age.
SLP
SLR
EOE
ESA
ESL
St.
ial
ier
SRI
noun, a Hindu title of address prefixed to the name of a deity, holy person, etc.
Sr.
spt
EEO
se-
sea
noun, the salt waters that cover the greater part of the earth's surface.
eir
IAS
EIS
SPR
ian
noun, a male given name, Scottish form of John.
Ia.
SER
noun, a unit of weight in India, varying in value but usually 1/40 of a maund: the government ser is divided into 80 tolas of 180 English grains and equals nearly 2 pounds 1 ounce avoirdupois (950 grams).
io-
IRA
noun, a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “watchful.”.
See
noun, the seat, center of authority, office, or jurisdiction of a bishop.
Eli
noun, a Hebrew judge and priest. I Sam. 1–4.
SEI
noun, sei whale.
SEL
noun, adjective, pronoun, self.
ETS
ETR
SEN
noun, a money of account of Japan, the 100th part of a yen, now used only in certain quotations, as on foreign exchange.
ETO
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.
ESR
els
noun, Informal. elevated railroad.
ASR
ROE
noun, the mass of eggs, or spawn, within the ovarian membrane of the female fish.
TTS
RAS
noun, the 10th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
PTT
Re.
APS
RIP
noun, a rent made by ripping; tear.
RPS
Rae
noun, John, 1813–93, Scottish surgeon and Arctic explorer.
Rai
noun, a style of Algerian popular music played on electric guitar, synthesizer, and percussion instruments.
ARA
noun, the Altar, a southern constellation between Triangulum Australe and Scorpius.
ARE
noun, a measure of surface area; 1 are is equal to1/100 (0.01) of a hectare (100 square meters or 119.6 square yards). Abbreviation: a.
RAN
noun, a sea goddess who drags down ships and drowns sailors: the wife of Aegir.
Rap
noun, a quick, smart, or light blow:
lis
noun, the solmization syllable used for the semitone between the sixth and seventh degrees of a scale.
Lir
noun, Ler.
PST
interjection, (used to attract someone's attention in an unobtrusive manner.)
tee
noun, the letter T or t.
Lie
noun, a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood. Synonyms: prevarication, falsification. Antonyms: truth.
Lia
noun, Leah (def 1).
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.
Ree
noun, reeve3 .
let
noun, British. a lease.
TAT
verb (used with or without object), to do, or make by, tatting.
Les
Ler
noun, the personification of the sea and the father of Manannan: corresponds to the Welsh Llyr.
lep
LEO
noun, Astronomy. the Lion, a zodiacal constellation between Virgo and Cancer, containing the bright star Regulus.
ARP
noun, Bill, pen name of Smith, Charles Henry.
PTA
plural, peseta.
PSI
noun, the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet (Ψ, ψ).
lei
noun, (in the Hawaiian Islands) a wreath of flowers, leaves, etc., for the neck or head.
LST
POR
tet
noun, the Vietnamese New Year celebration, occurring during the first seven days of the first month of the lunar calendar.
Nat
noun, a male given name, form of Nathan or Nathaniel.
TES
noun, ti1 .
PRA
Nap
noun, a brief period of sleep, especially one taken during daytime:
ans
noun, the Sumerian god of heaven: the counterpart of the Akkadian Anu.
Nan
noun, naan.
nae
adverb, no1 ; not.
NAA
ltr
LTA
LSI
PSE
LPS
plural, a phonograph record played at 33 1/3 r.p.m.; long-playing record.
LPN
Lot
noun, one of a set of objects, as straws or pebbles, drawn or thrown from a container to decide a question or choice by chance.
AOA
aor
APA
noun, a tree, Eperua falcata, of tropical America, having reddish-brown wood used in the construction of houses.
LOP
noun, parts or a part lopped off.
LON
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.
LOE
noun, verb (used with or without object), love.
API
abbreviation, Also, A.P.I. American Petroleum Institute.
Apl
PSA
Len
noun, a male given name, form of Leonard.
REA
Lee
noun, protective shelter:
ISR
Lt.
ase
ARS
ASI
ITO
noun, Prince Hirobumi [hee-raw-boo-mee] /ˈhi rɔˈbu mi/ (Show IPA), 1841–1909, Japanese statesman.
ite
ITA
ist
TAL
ASN
Lae
noun, a seaport in E Papua New Guinea: used as a major supply base by the Japanese in World War II.
Aso
noun, Mount, a volcanic mountain in Japan, in central Kyushu, noted for its vast caldera. 5223 feet (1593 meters).
Isl
ise
ISA
ASP
noun, any of several venomous snakes, especially the Egyptian cobra or the horned viper.
Is.
noun, (used to denote the narrator of a literary work written in the first person singular).
IRS
Ria
noun, a long, narrow inlet of a river that gradually decreases in depth from mouth to head.
Tai
noun, any of several sparoid fishes of the Pacific Ocean, as Pagrus major (red tai) a food fish of Japan.
TAE
preposition, to.
Tan
noun, the brown color imparted to the skin by exposure to the sun or open air.
La.
Lai
noun, (in medieval French literature)
TAR
noun, any of various dark-colored viscid products obtained by the destructive distillation of certain organic substances, as coal or wood.
TAO
noun, (in philosophical Taoism) that in virtue of which all things happen or exist.
ASA
noun, a king of Judah, 913?–873? b.c. I Kings 15:8–24.
TAP
noun, a light but audible blow:
LAO
noun, a member of a people of Laos and northern Thailand.
res
noun, an object or thing; matter.
Las
noun, the syllable used for the sixth tone of a diatonic scale.
ret
verb (used with object), to soak in water or expose to moisture, as flax or hemp, to facilitate the removal of the fiber from the woody tissue by partial rotting.
LAP
noun, the front part of the human body from the waist to the knees when in a sitting position.
LAR
noun, (initial capital letter) Roman Religion. any of the Lares.
TE
noun, ti1 .
ee
EI
LR
SI
noun, the syllable used for the seventh tone of a scale and sometimes for the tone B.
ol
O.
AO
TI
noun, the syllable for the seventh tone of a diatonic scale.
NP
N.
NA
adverb, no1 .
NI
RO
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.
OE
noun, oy2 .
er
interjection, (used to express or represent a pause, hesitation, uncertainty, etc.).
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.
le
TA
noun, the 16th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
SN
t.
TT
AA
noun, basaltic lava having a rough surface.
TP
No
noun, an utterance of the word “no.”.
RP
NL
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.
PE
noun, the 17th letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
L2
PI
noun, the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet (II, π).
el
noun, Informal. elevated railroad.
L1
RN
S.
PO
noun, a chamber pot.
RI
TN
i.
RA
noun, the 10th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
E.
noun, Edward (St. John) 1925–2000, U.S. writer and illustrator.
R.
LP
plural, a phonograph record played at 33 1/3 r.p.m.; long-playing record.
LI
noun, the solmization syllable used for the semitone between the sixth and seventh degrees of a scale.
SA
SL
L.
et
verb, a simple past tense of eat.
ln
LO
adjective, an informal, simplified spelling of low1 , used especially in labeling or advertising commercial products:
IP
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.
T1
TL
OA
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